60 MHz, 2000 V/μs,
Monolithic Op Amp with Quad Low Noise
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G Document Feedback
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FEATURES
Wide bandwidth
60 MHz at gain of −1
33 MHz at gain of −10
Slew rate: 2000 V/μs
20 MHz full power bandwidth, 20 V p-p, RL = 500 Ω
Fast settling: 100 ns to 0.1% (10 V step)
Differential gain error: 0.03% at 4.4 MHz
Differential phase error: 0.16° at 4.4 MHz
Low offset voltage: 150 μV maximum (B Grade)
Low quiescent current: 6.5 mA
Available in tape and reel in accordance with
EIA-481-A standard
APPLICATIONS
Flash ADC input amplifiers
High speed current DAC interfaces
Video buffers and cable drivers
Pulse amplifiers
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
NULL
1
–IN
2
+IN
3
–V
S4
NULL
8
+V
S
7
OUTPUT
6
TZ
5
AD844
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
00897-001
Figure 1. 8-Lead PDIP (N) and 8-Lead CERDIP (Q) Packages
NC
OFFSETNULL
–IN
NC
+IN
NC
V–
NC
NC
OFFSETNULL
V+
NC
OUTPUT
TZ
NC
NC
1
2
3
4
16
15
14
13
512
611
710
8 9
NC = NO CONNECT
AD844
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
00897-002
Figure 2. 16-Lead SOIC (R) Package
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD844 is a high speed monolithic operational amplifier
fabricated using the Analog Devices, Inc., junction isolated
complementary bipolar (CB) process. It combines high band-
width and very fast large signal response with excellent dc
performance. Although optimized for use in current-to-voltage
applications and as an inverting mode amplifier, it is also suitable
for use in many noninverting applications.
The AD844 can be used in place of traditional op amps, but its
current feedback architecture results in much better ac perfor-
mance, high linearity, and an exceptionally clean pulse response.
This type of op amp provides a closed-loop bandwidth that is
determined primarily by the feedback resistor and is almost
independent of the closed-loop gain. The AD844 is free from
the slew rate limitations inherent in traditional op amps and
other current-feedback op amps. Peak output rate of change can
be over 2000 V/μs for a full 20 V output step. Settling time is
typically 100 ns to 0.1%, and essentially independent of gain.
The AD844 can drive 50 Ω loads to ±2.5 V with low distortion
and is short-circuit protected to 80 mA.
The AD844 is available in four performance grades and three
package options. In the 16-lead SOIC (RW) package, the AD844J
is specified for the commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.
The AD844A and AD844B are specified for the industrial
temperature range of −40°C to +85°C and are available in the
CERDIP (Q) package. The AD844A is also available in an 8-lead
PDIP (N). The AD844S is specified over the military temperature
range of −55°C to +125°C. It is available in the 8-lead CERDIP
(Q) package. A and S grade chips and devices processed to
MIL-STD-883B, Rev. C are also available.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The AD844 is a versatile, low cost component providing an
excellent combination of ac and dc performance.
2. It is essentially free from slew rate limitations. Rise and fall
times are essentially independent of output level.
3. The AD844 can be operated from ±4.5 V to ±18 V power
supplies and is capable of driving loads down to 50 Ω, as
well as driving very large capacitive loads using an external
network.
4. The offset voltage and input bias currents of the AD844 are
laser trimmed to minimize dc errors; VOS drift is typically 1
μV/°C and bias current drift is typically 9 nA/°C.
5. The AD844 exhibits excellent differential gain and
differential phase characteristics, making it suitable for a
variety of video applications with bandwidths up to 60 MHz.
6. The AD844 combines low distortion, low noise, and low
drift with wide bandwidth, making it outstanding as an
input amplifier for flash analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 2 of 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagrams ............................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Product Highlights ........................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
Metallization Photograph ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6
Inverting Gain-of-1 AC Characteristics .................................... 8
Inverting Gain-of-10 AC Characteristics .................................. 9
Inverting Gain-of-10 Pulse Response ...................................... 10
Noninverting Gain-of-10 AC Characteristics ........................ 11
Understanding the AD844 ............................................................ 12
Open-Loop Behavior ................................................................. 12
Response as an Inverting Amplifier ......................................... 12
Response as an I-V Converter .................................................. 13
Circuit Description of the AD844 ............................................ 13
Response as a Noninverting Amplifier .................................... 14
Noninverting Gain of 100 ......................................................... 14
Using the AD844 ............................................................................ 15
Board Layout ............................................................................... 15
Input Impedance ........................................................................ 15
Driving Large Capacitive Loads ............................................... 15
Settling Time ............................................................................... 15
DC Error Calculation ................................................................ 16
Noise ............................................................................................ 16
Video Cable Driver Using ±5 V Supplies ................................ 16
High Speed DAC Buffer ............................................................ 17
20 MHz Variable Gain Amplifier ............................................. 17
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 19
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 20
REVISION HISTORY
5/2017—Rev. F to Rev. G
Change to Figure 32 ....................................................................... 14
2/2009—Rev. E to Rev F
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Features Section............................................................ 1
Changes to Differential Phase Error Parameter, Table 1 ............. 3
Changes to Figure 13 ........................................................................ 8
Changes to Figure 18 ........................................................................ 9
Changes to Figure 23 and Figure 24 ............................................. 11
Changes to Figure 42 and High Speed DAC Buffer Section ..... 17
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 19
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 20
1/2003—Rev. D to Rev. E
Updated Features ............................................................................... 1
Edit to TPC 18 ................................................................................... 7
Edits to Figure 13 and Figure 14 ................................................... 13
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 15
11/2001—Rev. C to Rev. D
Edits to Specifications ...................................................................... 2
Edits to Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................. 3
Edits to Ordering Guide ................................................................... 3
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 3 of 20
SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C and VS = ±15 V dc, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
AD844J/AD844A AD844B AD844S
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE1 50 300 50 150 50 300 V
TMIN to TMAX
75 500 75 200 125 500 V
vs. Temperature 1 1 5 1 5 V/°C
vs. Supply 5 V to 18 V
Initial 4 20
4 10
4 20 V/V
TMIN to TMAX
4 4 10
4 20 V/V
vs. Common Mode VCM = ±10 V
Initial 10 35
10 20 10 35 V/V
TMIN to TMAX
10 10 20
10 35 V/V
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
Negative Input Bias Current1 200 450 150 250 200 450 nA
TMIN to TMAX
800 1500 750 1100 1900 2500 nA
vs. Temperature 9 9 15 20 30 nA/°C
vs. Supply 5 V to 18 V
Initial 175 250 175 200 175 250 nA/V
TMIN to TMAX
220 220 240 220 300 nA/V
vs. Common Mode VCM = ±10 V
Initial 90 160 90 110 90 160 nA/V
TMIN to TMAX
110 110 150
120 200 nA/V
Positive Input Bias Current1 150 400 100 200
100 400 nA
TMIN to TMAX
350 700 300 500 800 1300 nA
vs. Temperature 3 3 7 7 15 nA/°C
vs. Supply 5 V to 18 V
Initial 80 150 80 100 80 150 nA/V
TMIN to TMAX
100 100 120 120 200 nA/V
vs. Common Mode VCM = ±10 V
Initial 90 150 90 120 90 150 nA/V
TMIN to TMAX
130 130 190 140 200 nA/V
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance
Negative Input 50 65
50 65
50 65 Ω
Positive Input 7 10 7 10 7 10 MΩ
Input Capacitance
Negative Input 2 2
2 pF
Positive Input 2 2 2 pF
Input Common-Mode Voltage
Range
±10 ±10 ±10 V
INPUT VOLTAGE NOISE f ≥ 1 kHz 2 2 2 nV/√Hz
INPUT CURRENT NOISE
Negative Input f ≥ 1 kHz 10 10 10 pV/√Hz
Positive Input f ≥ 1 kHz 12 12 12 pV/√Hz
OPEN-LOOP TRANSRESISTANCE VOUT = ±10 V
R
L = 500 Ω 2.2 3.0 2.8 3.0 2.2 3.0 MΩ
TMIN to TMAX 1.3 2.0
1.6 2.0 1.3 1.6 MΩ
Transcapacitance 4.5 4.5 4.5 pF
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN ERROR2 f = 4.4 MHz 0.03 0.03 0.03 %
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE ERROR2 f = 4.4 MHz 0.16 0.16 0.16 Degree
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 4 of 20
AD844J/AD844A AD844B AD844S
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Small Signal Bandwidth3, 4
Gain = −1 60 60 60 MHz
Gain = −10 33 33 33 MHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION f = 100 kHz,
2 V rms5
0.005
0.005 0.005 %
SETTLING TIME
10 V Output Step ±15 V supplies
Gain = −1, to 0.1%5 100 100 100 ns
Gain = −10, to 0.1%6 100 100 100 ns
2 V Output Step ±5 V supplies
Gain = −1, to 0.1%5 110
110 110 ns
Gain = −10, to 0.1%6 100 100 100 ns
OUTPUT SLEW RATE Overdriven
input
1200 2000 1200 2000 1200 2000 V/µs
FULL POWER BANDWIDTH THD = 3%
VOUT = 20 V p-p5 V
S = ±15 V 20 20 20 MHz
VOUT = 2 V p-p5 V
S = ±5 V 20 20 20 MHz
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage RL = 500 Ω ±10 ±11 ±10 ±11 ±10 ±11 V
Short-Circuit Current 80 80 80 mA
TMIN to T MAX 60
60 60 mA
Output Resistance Open loop 15 15 15 Ω
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range ±4.5 ±18 ±4.5 ±18 ±4.5 ±18 V
Quiescent Current 6.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 6.5 7.5 mA
TMIN to TMAX 7.5 8.5 7.5 8.5 7.5 8.5 mA
1 Rated performance after a 5 minute warm-up at TA = 25°C.
2 Input signal 285 mV p-p carrier (40 IRE) riding on 0 mV to 642 mV (90 IRE) ramp. RL = 100 Ω; R1, R2 = 300 Ω.
3 For gain = −1, input signal = 0 dBm, CL = 10 pF, RL = 500 Ω, R1 = 500 Ω, and R2 = 500 Ω in Figure 29.
4 For gain = −10, input signal = 0 dBm, CL =10 pF, RL = 500 Ω, R1 = 500 Ω, and R2 = 50 Ω in Figure 29.
5 CL = 10 pF, RL = 500 Ω, R1 = 1 kΩ, R2 = 1 kΩ in Figure 29.
6 CL = 10 pF, RL = 500 Ω, R1 = 500 Ω, R2 = 50 Ω in Figure 29.
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 5 of 20
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Ratings
Supply Voltage ±18 V
Power Dissipation1 1.1 W
Output Short-Circuit Duration Indefinite
Input Common-Mode Voltage ±VS
Differential Input Voltage 6 V
Inverting Input Current
Continuous 5 mA
Transient 10 mA
Storage Temperature Range (Q) −65°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range (N, RW) −65°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec) 300°C
ESD Rating 1000 V
1 28-lead PDIP package: θJA = 90°C/W.
8-lead CERDIP package: θJA = 110°C/W.
16-lead SOIC package: θJA = 100°C/W.
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
METALLIZATION PHOTOGRAPH
Contact factory for latest dimensions.
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters).
–
IN NULL NULL +
V
S
0.076
(1.9)
+IN –V
S
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO +V
S
TZ OUTPUT
0.095
(2.4)
00897-003
Figure 3. Die Photograph
ESD CAUTION
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 6 of 20
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C and VS = ±15 V, unless otherwise noted.
70
60
50
40
30
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
–3dB BANDWIDTH (MHz)
200 5 10 15
00897-004
Figure 4. −3 dB Bandwidth vs. Supply Voltage, R1 = R2 = 500 Ω
–60
–70
100 1k 10k 100k
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
HARMONIC DISTORTION (dB)
THIRD HARMONIC
SECOND HARMONIC
1V rms
00897-005
Figure 5. Harmonic Distortion vs. Input Frequency, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ
–50 0 50 100 150
5
4
3
2
1
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TRANSRESISTANCE (MΩ)
R
L
=
∞
R
L
= 500Ω
R
L
= 50Ω
00897-006
Figure 6. Transresistance vs. Temperature
20
15
0
10
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
200 5 10 15
T
A
= 25°C
00897-007
Figure 7. Noninverting Input Voltage Swing vs. Supply Voltage
20
15
0
10
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
200 5 10 15
R
L
= 500Ω
T
A
= 25°C
00897-008
Figure 8. Output Voltage Swing vs. Supply Voltage
TEMPERATURE (-°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
10
140–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
9
8
7
6
5
4
V
S
= ±5V
V
S
= ±15V
00897-009
Figure 9. Quiescent Supply Current vs. Temperature and Supply Voltage
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 7 of 20
–50 0 50 100 150
2
1
0
–1
–2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (µA)
I
BN
I
BP
00897-010
Figure 10. Inverting Input Bias Current (IBN) and Noninverting Input Bias
Current (IBP) vs. Temperature
10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)
±5V SUPPLIES
00897-011
Figure 11. Output Impedance vs. Frequency, Gain = −1, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ
TEMPERATURE (-°C)
–3dB BANDWIDTH (MHz)
140–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
V
S
= ±5V
V
S
= ±15V
0
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Figure 12. –3 dB Bandwidth vs. Temperature, Gain = −1, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 8 of 20
INVERTING GAIN-OF-1 AC CHARACTERISTICS
R2
AD844
+
–
R1
+
V
S
4.7Ω
4.7Ω
0.22µF
0.22µF
OUTPUT
C
L
R
L
–IN
–V
S
00897-013
Figure 13. Inverting Amplifier, Gain of −1 (R1 = R2)
6
–24
0
–6
–12
–18
100M1M100k 10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
GAIN (dB)
R1 = R2 = 500Ω
R1 = R2 = 1kΩ
00897-014
Figure 14. Gain vs. Frequency for Gain = −1, RL = 500 Ω, CL = 0 pF
–
180
50025
–210
–240
–270
–300
–330
R1 = R2 = 500Ω
R1 = R2 = 1kΩ
FREQUENCY (MHz)
PHASE (Degrees)
00897-015
Figure 15. Phase vs. Frequency for Gain = −1, RL = 500 Ω, CL = 0 pF
0
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5V
10
20ns
100
0
90
Figure 16. Large Signal Pulse Response, Gain = −1, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ
0
0897-017
10
20ns
100
0
500nV
90
Figure 17. Small Signal Pulse Response, Gain = −1, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 9 of 20
INVERTING GAIN-OF-10 AC CHARACTERISTICS
50Ω
AD844
+
–
500Ω
+
V
S
4.7Ω
4.7Ω
0.22µF
0.22µF
OUTPUT
C
L
R
L
–IN
–V
S
00897-018
Figure 18. Gain of −10 Amplifier
100M1M100k 10M
26
–4
20
14
8
2
FREQUENCY (Hz)
GAIN (dB)
R
L
= 500Ω
R
L
= 50Ω
00897-019
Figure 19. Gain vs. Frequency, Gain = −10
–
180
50025
–210
–240
–270
–300
–330
FREQUENCY (MHz)
PHASE (Degrees)
R
L
= 500Ω
R
L
= 50Ω
00897-020
Figure 20. Phase vs. Frequency, Gain = −10
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 10 of 20
INVERTING GAIN-OF-10 PULSE RESPONSE
0
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5V
10
20ns
100
0
90
Figure 21. Large Signal Pulse Response, Gain = –10, RL = 500 Ω
0
0897-022
10
20ns
100
0
500nV
90
Figure 22. Small Signal Pulse Response, Gain = −10, RL = 500 Ω
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 11 of 20
NONINVERTING GAIN-OF-10 AC CHARACTERISTICS
+V
S
–V
S
0.22µF
0.22µF
OUTPUT
R
L
–IN
4.7Ω
4.7Ω
450Ω
50Ω
+
–
AD844
C
L
00897-023
Figure 23. Noninverting Gain of +10 Amplifier
100M1M100k 10M
26
–4
20
14
8
2
FREQUENCY (Hz)
GAIN (dB)
R
L
= 500ΩR
L
= 50Ω
00897-024
Figure 24. Gain vs. Frequency, Gain = +10
–
180
50025
–210
–240
–270
–300
–330
FREQUENCY (MHz)
PHASE (Degrees)
R
L
= 500Ω
R
L
= 50Ω
00897-025
Figure 25. Phase vs. Frequency, Gain = +10
00897-026
2V
10
100
90
0
100ns
Figure 26. Noninverting Amplifier Large Signal Pulse Response, Gain = +10,
RL = 500 Ω
00897-027
10
100
90
0
200nV 50ns
Figure 27. Small Signal Pulse Response, Gain = +10, RL = 500 Ω
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 12 of 20
UNDERSTANDING THE AD844
The AD844 can be used in ways similar to a conventional op
amp while providing performance advantages in wideband
applications. However, there are important differences in the
internal structure that need to be understood to optimize the
performance of the AD844 op amp.
OPEN-LOOP BEHAVIOR
Figure 28 shows a current feedback amplifier reduced to essen-
tials. Sources of fixed dc errors, such as the inverting node bias
current and the offset voltage, are excluded from this model.
The most important parameter limiting the dc gain is the
transresistance, Rt, which is ideally infinite. A finite value of Rt
is analogous to the finite open-loop voltage gain in a conventional
op amp.
The current applied to the inverting input node is replicated by
the current conveyor to flow in Resistor Rt. The voltage developed
across Rt is buffered by the unity gain voltage follower. Voltage
gain is the ratio Rt/RIN. With typical values of Rt = 3 MΩ and
RIN = 50 Ω, the voltage gain is about 60,000. The open-loop
current gain, another measure of gain that is determined by the
beta product of the transistors in the voltage follower stage (see
Figure 31), is typically 40,000.
+1
+1
I
IN
R
IN
I
IN
R
t
C
t
00897-028
Figure 28. Equivalent Schematic
The important parameters defining ac behavior are the
transcapacitance, Ct, and the external feedback resistor (not
shown). The time constant formed by these components is
analogous to the dominant pole of a conventional op amp and
thus cannot be reduced below a critical value if the closed-loop
system is to be stable. In practice, Ct is held to as low a value as
possible (typically 4.5 pF) so that the feedback resistor can be
maximized while maintaining a fast response. The finite RIN
also affects the closed-loop response in some applications.
The open-loop ac gain is also best understood in terms of the
transimpedance rather than as an open-loop voltage gain. The
open-loop pole is formed by Rt in parallel with Ct. Because Ct is
typically 4.5 pF, the open-loop corner frequency occurs at about
12 kHz. However, this parameter is of little value in determining
the closed-loop response.
RESPONSE AS AN INVERTING AMPLIFIER
Figure 29 shows the connections for an inverting amplifier.
Unlike a conventional amplifier, the transient response and the
small signal bandwidth are determined primarily by the value of
the external feedback resistor, R1, rather than by the ratio of
R1/R2 as is customarily the case in an op amp application. This
is a direct result of the low impedance at the inverting input. As
with conventional op amps, the closed-loop gain is −R1/R2.
The closed-loop transresistance is the parallel sum of R1 and Rt.
Because R1 is generally in the range of 500 Ω to 2 kΩ and Rt is
about 3 MΩ, the closed-loop transresistance is only 0.02% to
0.07% lower than R1. This small error is often less than the
resistor tolerance.
When R1 is fairly large (above 5 kΩ) but still much less than Rt,
the closed-loop HF response is dominated by the time constant
R1 Ct. Under such conditions, the AD844 is overdamped and
provides only a fraction of its bandwidth potential. Because of
the absence of slew rate limitations under these conditions, the
circuit exhibits a simple single-pole response even under large
signal conditions.
In Figure 29, R3 is used to properly terminate the input if desired.
R3 in parallel with R2 gives the terminated resistance. As R1 is
lowered, the signal bandwidth increases, but the time constant
R1 Ct becomes comparable to higher order poles in the closed-
loop response. Therefore, the closed-loop response becomes
complex, and the pulse response shows overshoot. When R2
is much larger than the input resistance, RIN, at Pin 2, most of
the feedback current in R1 is delivered to this input, but as R2
becomes comparable to RIN, less of the feedback is absorbed at
Pin 2, resulting in a more heavily damped response. Consequently,
for low values of R2, it is possible to lower R1 without causing
instability in the closed-loop response. Table 3 lists combinations
of R1 and R2 and the resulting frequency response for the circuit
of Figure 29. Figure 16 shows the very clean and fast ±10 V
pulse response of the AD844.
V
IN
V
OUT
R3
OPTIONAL
R2
R1
AD844
R
L
C
L
0
0897-029
Figure 29. Inverting Amplifier
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 13 of 20
Table 3. Gain vs. Bandwidth
Gain R1 R2 BW (MHz) GBW (MHz)
−1 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 35 35
−1 500 Ω 500 Ω 60 60
−2 2 kΩ 1 kΩ 15 30
−2 1 kΩ 500 Ω 30 60
−5 5 kΩ 1 kΩ 5.2 26
−5 500 Ω 100 Ω 49 245
−10 1 kΩ 100 Ω 23 230
−10 500 Ω 50 Ω 33 330
−20 1 kΩ 50 Ω 21 420
−100 5 kΩ 50 Ω 3.2 320
RESPONSE AS AN I-V CONVERTER
The AD844 works well as the active element in an operational
current-to-voltage converter, used in conjunction with an
external scaling resistor, R1, in Figure 30. This analysis includes
the stray capacitance, CS, of the current source, which may be a
high speed DAC. Using a conventional op amp, this capacitance
forms a nuisance pole with R1 that destabilizes the closed-loop
response of the system. Most op amps are internally compensated
for the fastest response at unity gain, so the pole due to R1 and
CS reduces the already narrow phase margin of the system. For
example, if R1 is 2.5 kΩ, a CS of 15 pF places this pole at a
frequency of about 4 MHz, well within the response range of even
a medium speed operational amplifier. In a current feedback amp,
this nuisance pole is no longer determined by R1 but by the
input resistance, RIN. Because this is about 50 Ω for the AD844,
the same 15 pF forms a pole at 212 MHz and causes little
trouble. It can be shown that the response of this system is:
Tn
Td
sig
OUT ss
R1
K
IV
11
where:
K is a factor very close to unity and represents the finite dc gain
of the amplifier.
Td is the dominant pole.
Tn is the nuisance pole.
1RR
R
K
t
t
Td = KR1Ct
Tn = RINCS (assuming RIN << R1)
Using typical values of R1 = 1 kΩ and Rt = 3 MΩ, K = 0.9997; in
other words, the gain error is only 0.03%. This is much less than
the scaling error of virtually all DACs and can be absorbed, if
necessary, by the trim needed in a precise system.
In the AD844, Rt is fairly stable with temperature and supply
voltages, and consequently the effect of finite gain is negligible
unless high value feedback resistors are used. Because that
results in slower response times than are possible, the relatively
low value of Rt in the AD844 is rarely a significant source of error.
V
OUT
R1
AD844
R
L
C
L
I
SIG
C
S
0
0897-030
Figure 30. Current-to-Voltage Converter
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION OF THE AD844
A simplified schematic is shown in Figure 31. The AD844 differs
from a conventional op amp in that the signal inputs have
radically different impedance. The noninverting input (Pin 3)
presents the usual high impedance. The voltage on this input is
transferred to the inverting input (Pin 2) with a low offset voltage,
ensured by the close matching of like polarity transistors operating
under essentially identical bias conditions. Laser trimming nulls
the residual offset voltage, down to a few tens of microvolts. The
inverting input is the common emitter node of a complementary
pair of grounded base stages and behaves as a current summing
node. In an ideal current feedback op amp, the input resistance
is zero. In the AD844, it is about 50 Ω.
A current applied to the inverting input is transferred to a
complementary pair of unity-gain current mirrors that deliver
the same current to an internal node (Pin 5) at which the full
output voltage is generated. The unity-gain complementary
voltage follower then buffers this voltage and provides the load
driving power. This buffer is designed to drive low impedance
loads, such as terminated cables, and can deliver ±50 mA into a
50 Ω load while maintaining low distortion, even when operating
at supply voltages of only ±6 V. Current limiting (not shown)
ensures safe operation under short-circuited conditions.
+
IN OUTPUT
6523
7
4
–IN
+VS
–VS
TZ
IB
IB
0
0897-031
Figure 31. Simplified Schematic
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 14 of 20
It is important to understand that the low input impedance at
the inverting input is locally generated and does not depend on
feedback. This is very different from the virtual ground of a
conventional operational amplifier used in the current summing
mode, which is essentially an open circuit until the loop settles.
In the AD844, transient current at the input does not cause
voltage spikes at the summing node while the amplifier is
settling. Furthermore, all of the transient current is delivered
to the slewing (TZ) node (Pin 5) via a short signal path (the
grounded base stages and the wideband current mirrors).
The current available to charge the capacitance (about 4.5 pF) at
the TZ node is always proportional to the input error current,
and the slew rate limitations associated with the large signal
response of the op amps do not occur. For this reason, the rise
and fall times are almost independent of signal level. In practice,
the input current eventually causes the mirrors to saturate.
When using ±15 V supplies, this occurs at about 10 mA (or
±2200 V/μs). Because signal currents are rarely this large,
classical slew rate limitations are absent.
This inherent advantage is lost if the voltage follower used to
buffer the output has slew rate limitations. The AD844 is
designed to avoid this problem, and as a result, the output
buffer exhibits a clean large signal transient response, free from
anomalous effects arising from internal saturation.
RESPONSE AS A NONINVERTING AMPLIFIER
Because current feedback amplifiers are asymmetrical with
regard to their two inputs, performance differs markedly in
noninverting and inverting modes. In noninverting modes, the
large signal high speed behavior of the AD844 deteriorates at
low gains because the biasing circuitry for the input system (not
shown in Figure 31) is not designed to provide high input
voltage slew rates.
However, good results can be obtained with some care. The
noninverting input does not tolerate a large transient input; it
must be kept below ±1 V for best results. Consequently, this
mode is better suited to high gain applications (greater than
×10). Figure 23 shows a noninverting amplifier with a gain of 10
and a bandwidth of 30 MHz. The transient response is shown in
Figure 26 and Figure 27. To increase the bandwidth at higher
gains, a capacitor can be added across R2 whose value is
approximately (R1/R2) × Ct.
NONINVERTING GAIN OF 100
The AD844 provides very clean pulse response at high
noninverting gains. Figure 32 shows a typical configuration
providing a gain of 100 with high input resistance. The feedback
resistor is kept as low as practicable to maximize bandwidth,
and a peaking capacitor (CPK) can optionally be added to
further extend the bandwidth. Figure 33 shows the small signal
response with CPK = 3 nF, RL = 500 Ω, and supply voltages of
either ±5 V or ±15 V. Gain bandwidth products of up to
900 MHz can be achieved in this way.
The offset voltage of the AD844 is laser trimmed to the 50 μV
level and exhibits very low drift. In practice, there is an
additional offset term due to the bias current at the inverting
input (IBN), which flows in the feedback resistor (R1). This can
optionally be nulled by the trimming potentiometer shown in
Figure 32.
OFFSET
TRIM
C
PK
3nF 20kΩ
4.7Ω
0.22µF
0.22µF
R
L
V
IN
+
V
S
–V
S
AD844
R1
499Ω
R2
4.99Ω
4.7Ω
1
2
3
8
7
4
6
00897-032
Figure 32. Noninverting Amplifier Gain = 100, Optional Offset Trim Is Shown
FREQUENCY (Hz)
GAIN (dB)
46
16
100k 1M 20M10M
40
34
28
22
00897-040
V
S
= ±5V
V
S
= ±15V
Figure 33. AC Response for Gain = 100, Configuration Shown in Figure 32
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 15 of 20
USING THE AD844
BOARD LAYOUT
As with all high frequency circuits considerable care must be
used in the layout of the components surrounding the AD844.
A ground plane, to which the power supply decoupling capaci-
tors are connected by the shortest possible leads, is essential to
achieving clean pulse response. Even a continuous ground plane
exhibits finite voltage drops between points on the plane, and
this must be kept in mind when selecting the grounding points.
In general, decoupling capacitors should be taken to a point
close to the load (or output connector) because the load
currents flow in these capacitors at high frequencies. The +IN
and −IN circuits (for example, a termination resistor and Pin 3)
must be taken to a common point on the ground plane close to
the amplifier package.
Use low impedance 0.22 μF capacitors (AVX SR305C224KAA
or equivalent) wherever ac coupling is required. Include either
ferrite beads and/or a small series resistance (approximately
4.7 Ω) in each supply line.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
At low frequencies, negative feedback keeps the resistance at the
inverting input close to zero. As the frequency increases, the
impedance looking into this input increases from near zero to
the open-loop input resistance, due to bandwidth limitations,
making the input seem inductive. If it is desired to keep the
input impedance flatter, a series RC network can be inserted
across the input. The resistor is chosen so that the parallel sum
of it and R2 equals the desired termination resistance. The capacit-
ance is set so that the pole determined by this RC network is
about half the bandwidth of the op amp. This network is not
important if the input resistor is much larger than the termination
used, or if frequencies are relatively low. In some cases, the
small peaking that occurs without the network can be of use in
extending the −3 dB bandwidth.
DRIVING LARGE CAPACITIVE LOADS
Capacitive drive capability is 100 pF without an external net-
work. With the addition of the network shown in Figure 34,
the capacitive drive can be extended to over 10,000 pF, limited
by internal power dissipation. With capacitive loads, the output
speed becomes a function of the overdriven output current limit.
Because this is roughly ±100 mA, under these conditions, the
maximum slew rate into a 1000 pF load is ±100 V/μs. Figure 35
shows the transient response of an inverting amplifier (R1 =
R2 = 1 kΩ) using the feedforward network shown in Figure 34,
driving a load of 1000 pF.
AD844
V
OUT
C
L
750Ω22pF
6
5
00897-034
Figure 34. Feedforward Network for Large Capacitive Loads
00897-035
5V
10
500ns
100
0
90
Figure 35. Driving 1000 pF CL with Feedforward Network of Figure 34
SETTLING TIME
Settling time is measured with the circuit of Figure 36. This
circuit employs a false summing node, clamped by the two
Schottky diodes, to create the error signal and limit the input
signal to the oscilloscope. For measuring settling time, the ratio
of R6/R5 is equal to R1/R2. For unity gain, R6 = R5 = 1 kΩ, and
RL = 500 Ω. For the gain of −10, R5 = 50 Ω, R6 = 500 Ω, and RL
was not used because the summing network loads the output
with approximately 275 Ω. Using this network in a unity-gain
configuration, settling time is 100 ns to 0.1% for a –5 V to +5 V
step with CL = 10 pF.
R5
D1 D2
R1
R2
R3
R
L
R6
V
IN
C
L
V
OUT
TO SCOPE
(TEK 7A11 FET PROBE)
NOTES
1. D1, D2 IN6263 OR EQUIVALENT SCHOTTKY DIODE.
AD844
00897-036
Figure 36. Settling Time Test Fixture
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 16 of 20
DC ERROR CALCULATION
Figure 37 shows a model of the dc error and noise sources for
the AD844. The inverting input bias current, IBN, flows in the
feedback resistor. IBP, the noninverting input bias current, flows
in the resistance at Pin 3 (RP), and the resulting voltage (plus
any offset voltage) appears at the inverting input. The total
error, VO, at the output is:
R1I
R2
R1
RIVRIV BNINBN
OS
PBP
O
1
Because IBN and IBP are unrelated both in sign and magnitude,
inserting a resistor in series with the noninverting input does
not necessarily reduce dc error and may actually increase it.
R2 VN
INN
INP
RP
R1
IBP
IBN
VOS
AD844
RIN
00897-037
Figure 37. Offset Voltage and Noise Model for the AD844
NOISE
Noise sources can be modeled in a manner similar to the dc bias
currents, but the noise sources are INN, INP, VN, and the amplifier
induced noise at the output, VON, is:
2
2
2
21R1I
R2
R1
VRIV NNNPNP
ON
Overall noise can be reduced by keeping all resistor values to a
minimum. With typical numbers, R1 = R2 = 1 kΩ, RP = 0 Ω,
VN = 2 nV/√Hz, INP = 10 pA/√Hz, INN = 12 pA/√Hz, and VON
calculates to 12 nV/√Hz. e current noise is dominant in this
case, because it is in most low gain applications.
VIDEO CABLE DRIVER USING ±5 V SUPPLIES
The AD844 can be used to drive low impedance cables. Using
±5 V supplies, a 100 Ω load can be driven to ±2.5 V with low
distortion. Figure 38 shows an illustrative application that
provides a noninverting gain of +2, allowing the cable to be
reverse-terminated while delivering an overall gain of +1 to the
load. The −3 dB bandwidth of this circuit is typically 30 MHz.
Figure 39 shows a differential gain and phase test setup. In video
applications, differential-phase and differential-gain characteris-
tics are often important. Figure 40 shows the variation in phase as
the load voltage varies. Figure 41 shows the gain variation.
V
IN
50Ω
50Ω
R
L
50Ω
300Ω
300Ω
3
2
+5
V
–5V
76
4
2.2µF
2.2µF
Z
O
= 50Ω
V
OUT
0
0897-038
Figure 38. The AD844 as a Cable Driver
HP8753A
NETWORK
ANALYZER
HP11850C
SPLITTER
CIRCUIT
UNDER
TEST
HP3314A
STAIRCASE
GENERATOR
V
OUT
V
IN
V
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
INRF OUT
RF IN
EXT
TRIG
SYNC OUT
50Ω
(TERMINATOR)
OUT
470Ω
0
0897-039
Figure 39. Differential Gain/Phase Test Setup
VOUT (IRE)
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE (Degrees)
0.3
0.2
–0.3
9018036 54 72
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
IRE = 7.14mV
00897-040
Figure 40. Differential Phase for the Circuit of Figure 38
VOUT (IRE)
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN (%)
0.06
0.04
–0.06
018 9036 54 72
0.02
0
–0.02
–0.04
IRE = 7.14mV
00897-041
Figure 41. Differential Gain for the Circuit of Figure 38
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 17 of 20
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AD568
+15V
(V
CC
)
REFCOM
–15V
(V
EE
)
I
BPO
I
OUT
R
L
ACOM
LCOM
SPAN
SPAN
THCOM
V
TH
DIGITAL
INPUTS
+15V
–15V
V
OUT
ANALOG
SUPPLY
GROUND
DIGITAL
SUPPLY
GROUND
–5V
100pF
0.22µF*
0.22µF*
0.22µF*
0.22µF*
*POWER SUPPLY BYPASS CAPACITORS.
R
I
AD844
MSB
LSB
6
7
4
3
2
0
0897-042
Figure 42. High Speed DAC Amplifier
HIGH SPEED DAC BUFFER
The AD844 performs very well in applications requiring current-
to-voltage conversion. Figure 42 shows connections for use with
the AD568 current output DAC. In this application, the bipolar
offset is used so that the full-scale current is ±5.12 mA, which
generates an output of ±5.12 V using the 1 kΩ application resistor
on the AD568. Figure 43 shows the full-scale transient response.
Care is needed in power supply decoupling and grounding
techniques to achieve the full 12-bit accuracy and realize the
fast settling capabilities of the system. The AD568 data sheet
should be consulted for more complete details about its use.
0
0897-043
2V
10
50ns
100
0
90
Figure 43. DAC Amplifier Full-Scale Transient Response
20 MHZ VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER
The AD844 is an excellent choice as an output amplifier for the
AD539 multiplier, in all of its connection modes. (See the
AD539 data sheet for full details.) Figure 44 shows a simple
multiplier providing the output:
V
VV
VYX
W2
(1)
where VX is the gain control input, a positive voltage from 0 V
to 3.2 V (maximum), and VY is the signal voltage, nominally
±2 V full scale but capable of operation up to ±4.2 V.
The peak output in this configuration is thus ±6.7 V. Using all
four of the internal application resistors provided on the AD539
in parallel results in a feedback resistance of 1.5 kΩ, at which
value the bandwidth of the AD844 is about 22 MHz, and is
essentially independent of VX. The gain at VX = 3.16 V is 4 dB.
INPUTS
V
Y
*
±2V FS
3nF
INPUT
GND
0.22µF
0.22µF 0.22µF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
AD539
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
8
0.22µF
+
V
S
TYP +6V
AT 15µA
–V
S
TYP –6V
AT 15µA
10Ω
10Ω
10Ω10Ω
V
W
=2V
–V
X
V
Y
OUTPUT
V
W
*V
X
AND V
Y
INPUTS MAY OPTIONALLY BE TERMINATED;
TYPICALLY BY USING A 50Ω OR 75Ω RESISTOR TO GROUND.
V
X
*
0V TO 3
V
2
3
7
6
4
AD844
9
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
00897-044
Figure 44. 20 MHz VGA Using the AD539
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 18 of 20
Figure 45 shows the small signal response for a 50 dB gain control
range (VX = 10 mV to 3.16 V). At small values of VX, capacitive
feedthrough on the PC board becomes troublesome and very
careful layout techniques are needed to minimize this problem.
A ground strip between the pins of the AD539 is helpful in this
regard. Figure 46 shows the response to a 2 V pulse on VY for
VX = 1 V, 2 V, and 3 V. For these results, a load resistor of 500 Ω
was used and the supplies were ±9 V. The multiplier operates
from supplies between ±4.5 V and ±16.5 V.
Disconnecting Pin 9 and Pin 16 on the AD539 alters the
denominator in Equation 1 to 1 V, and the bandwidth is
approximately 10 MHz, with a maximum gain of 10 dB.
Using only Pin 9 or Pin 16 results in a denominator of 0.5 V,
a bandwidth of 5 MHz, and a maximum gain of 16 dB.
FREQUENCY (Hz)
GAIN (dB)
4
–6
–56
60M1M100k 10M
–26
–36
–46
–16
VX = 3.15V
VX = 1.0V
VX = 0.316V
VX = 0.10V
VX = 0.032V
00897-045
Figure 45. VGA AC Response
00897-046
1V 1V 50ns
10
100
0
90
Figure 46. VGA Transient Response with VX = 1 V, 2 V, and 3 V
Data Sheet AD844
Rev. G | Page 19 of 20
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-001
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
CORNER LEADS MAY BE CONFIGURED AS WHOLE OR HALF LEADS.
070606-A
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
SEATING
PLANE
0.015
(0.38)
MIN
0.210 (5.33)
MAX
0.150 (3.81)
0.130 (3.30)
0.115 (2.92)
0.070 (1.78)
0.060 (1.52)
0.045 (1.14)
8
14
5
0.280 (7.11)
0.250 (6.35)
0.240 (6.10)
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.400 (10.16)
0.365 (9.27)
0.355 (9.02)
0.060 (1.52)
MAX
0.430 (10.92)
MAX
0.014 (0.36)
0.010 (0.25)
0.008 (0.20)
0.325 (8.26)
0.310 (7.87)
0.300 (7.62)
0.195 (4.95)
0.130 (3.30)
0.115 (2.92)
0.015 (0.38)
GAUGE
PLANE
0.005 (0.13)
MIN
Figure 47. 8-Lead Plastic Dual-in-Line Package [PDIP]
(N-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
0.310 (7.87)
0.220 (5.59)
0.005 (0.13)
MIN 0.055 (1.40)
MAX
0.100 (2.54) BSC
15°
0°
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
SEATING
PLANE
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.405 (10.29) MAX
0.150 (3.81)
MIN
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36) 0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
14
58
Figure 48. 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP]
(Q-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
AD844 Data Sheet
Rev. G | Page 20 of 20
CONTROLL ING DIME NS IO NS ARE IN MI LL IME TERS; INCH DIME NSIO NS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED- OF F MIL L I M E T E R EQUIVAL ENTS F O R
REF E RENCE O NLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIAT E FO R US E IN DES IG N.
COM P LI ANT TO JE DE C STANDARDS M S - 01 3-AA
032707-B
10.50 (0.4134)
10.10 (0.3976)
0.30 ( 0 .0 118)
0.10 ( 0 .0039)
2.65 (0. 1 043)
2.35 (0. 0 925)
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
7.60 ( 0.2992)
7.40 ( 0.2913)
0.75 (0.0295)
0.25 (0.0098)
45°
1.27 ( 0.0500)
0.40 ( 0.0157)
C
OPLANARITY
0.10 0.33 ( 0.0130)
0.20 (0. 0 079)
0.51 (0. 02 01)
0.31 (0. 01 22)
SEATING
PLANE
8°
0°
16 9
8
1
1.27 (0. 05 00)
BSC
Figure 49. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W]
Wide Body
(RW-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
AD844AN −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP] N-8
AD844ANZ1 −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP] N-8
AD844ACHIPS −40°C to +85°C Die
AD844AQ −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP] Q-8
AD844BQ −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP] Q-8
AD844JRZ-161 0°C to 70°C 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W] RW-16
AD844JRZ-16-REEL71 0°C to 70°C 16-Lead SOIC_W, 7” Tape and Reel RW-16
AD844SCHIPS −55°C to +125°C Die
AD844SQ −55°C to +125°C 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP] Q-8
AD844SQ/883B −55°C to +125°C 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP] Q-8
5962-8964401PA2 −55°C to +125°C 8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP] Q-8
1 Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
2 Refer to the DESC drawing for tested specifications.
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