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LM13700
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LM13700 Dual Operational Transconductance Amplifiers
With Linearizing Diodes and Buffers
1 Features 3 Description
The LM13700 series consists of two current-
1• gmAdjustable Over 6 Decades controlled transconductance amplifiers, each with
• Excellent gmLinearity differential inputs and a push-pull output. The two
• Excellent Matching Between Amplifiers amplifiers share common supplies but otherwise
operate independently. Linearizing diodes are
• Linearizing Diodes for reduced output distortion provided at the inputs to reduce distortion and allow
• High Impedance Buffers higher input levels. The result is a 10-dB signal-to-
• High Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio noise improvement referenced to 0.5 percent THD.
High impedance buffers are provided which are
2 Applications especially designed to complement the dynamic
range of the amplifiers. The output buffers of the
• Current-Controlled Amplifiers LM13700 differ from those of the LM13600 in that
• Stereo Audio Amplifiers their input bias currents (and thus their output DC
• Current-Controlled Impedances levels) are independent of IABC. This may result in
performance superior to that of the LM13600 in audio
• Current-Controlled Filters applications.
• Current-Controlled Oscillators
• Multiplexers Device Information(1)
• Timers PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
SOIC (16) 3.91 mm × 9.90 mm
• Sample-and-Hold Circuits LM13700 PDIP (16) 6.35 mm × 19.304 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Connection Diagram
1
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
7.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 10
1 Features.................................................................. 18 Application and Implementation ........................ 11
2 Applications ........................................................... 18.1 Application Information............................................ 11
3 Description............................................................. 18.2 Typical Application ................................................. 11
4 Revision History..................................................... 28.3 System Examples ................................................... 12
5 Pin Configuration and Functions......................... 39 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 29
6 Specifications......................................................... 410 Layout................................................................... 29
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................... 410.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 29
6.2 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 410.2 Layout Example .................................................... 29
6.3 Thermal Information.................................................. 411 Device and Documentation Support................. 30
6.4 Electrical Characteristics .......................................... 511.1 Community Resources.......................................... 30
6.5 Typical Characteristics.............................................. 611.2 Trademarks........................................................... 30
7 Detailed Description.............................................. 911.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution............................ 30
7.1 Overview................................................................... 911.4 Glossary................................................................ 30
7.2 Functional Block Diagram......................................... 912 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
7.3 Feature Description................................................... 9Information........................................................... 30
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision E (March 2013) to Revision F Page
• Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes,Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section. ................................................................................................ 1
• Removed soldering information in Absolute Maximum Ratings table.................................................................................... 4
Changes from Revision D (March 2013) to Revision E Page
• Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ........................................................................................................... 27
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5 Pin Configuration and Functions
D or NFG Package
16-Pin SOIC or PDIP
Top View
Pin Functions
PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Amp bias input 1, 16 A Current bias input
Buffer input 7, 10 A Buffer amplifier input
Buffer output 8, 9 A Buffer amplifier output
Diode bias 2, 15 A Linearizing diode bias input
Input+ 3, 14 A Positive input
Input– 4, 13 A Negative input
Output 5, 12 A Unbuffered output
V+11 P Positive power supply
V–6 P Negative power supply
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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)
MIN MAX UNIT
Supply voltage 36 VDC or ±18 V
DC input voltage +VS−VSV
Differential input voltage ±5 V
Diode bias current (ID) 2 mA
Amplifier bias current (IABC) 2 mA
Buffer output current(2) 20 mA
Power dissipation(3) TA= 25°C – LM13700N 570 mW
Output short circuit duration Continuous
Storage temperature, Tstg −65 150 °C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) Buffer output current should be limited so as to not exceed package dissipation.
(3) For operation at ambient temperatures above 25°C, the device must be derated based on a 150°C maximum junction temperature and a
thermal resistance, junction to ambient, as follows: LM13700N, 90°C/W; LM13700M, 110°C/W.
6.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) MIN MAX UNIT
V+ (single-supply configuration) 9.5 32 V
V+ (dual-supply configuration) 4.75 16 V
V– (dual-supply configuration) –16 –4.75 V
Operating temperature, TALM13700N 0 70 °C
6.3 Thermal Information LM13700
THERMAL METRIC(1) D (SOIC) NFG (PDIP) UNIT
16 PINS 16 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 83.0 43.8 °C/W
RθJC(top) Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 44.0 34.9 °C/W
RθJB Junction-to-board thermal resistance 40.5 28.3 °C/W
ψJT Junction-to-top characterization parameter 11.5 19.1 °C/W
ψJB Junction-to-board characterization parameter 40.2 28.2 °C/W
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
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6.4 Electrical Characteristics
These specifications apply for VS= ±15 V, TA= 25°C, amplifier bias current (IABC) = 500 μA, pins 2 and 15 open unless
otherwise specified. The inputs to the buffers are grounded and outputs are open.
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Over specified temperature range 0.4 4
Input offset voltage (VOS) mV
IABC = 5 μA 0.3 4
VOS including diodes Diode bias current (ID) = 500 μA 0.5 5 mV
Input offset change 5 μA≤IABC ≤500 μA 0.1 3 mV
Input offset current 0.1 0.6 μA
0.4 5
Input bias current μA
Over specified temperature range 1 8
6700 9600 13000
Forward transconductance (gm)μS
Over specified temperature range 5400
gmtracking 0.3 dB
RL= 0, IABC = 5 μA 5
Peak output current RL= 0, IABC = 500 μA 350 500 650 μA
RL= 0, Over Specified Temp Range 300
Supply current IABC = 500 μA, both channels 2.6 mA
CMRR 80 110 dB
Common-mode range ±12 ±13.5 V
Referred to input(1)
Crosstalk 100 dB
20 Hz < f < 20 kHz
Differential input current IABC = 0, input = ±4 V 0.02 100 nA
Leakage current IABC = 0 (refer to test circuit) 0.2 100 nA
Input resistance 10 26 kΩ
Open-loop bandwidth 2 MHz
Slew rate Unity gain compensated 50 V/μs
Buffer input current See (1) 0.5 2 μA
Peak buffer output voltage See (1) 10 V
PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Positive RL=∞, 5 μA≤IABC ≤500 μA 12 14.2 V
Negative RL=∞, 5 μA≤IABC ≤500 μA−12 −14.4 V
VOS SENSITIVITY
Positive ΔVOS/ΔV+20 150 μV/V
Negative ΔVOS/ΔV−20 150 μV/V
(1) These specifications apply for VS= ±15 V, IABC = 500 μA, ROUT = 5-kΩconnected from the buffer output to −VSand the input of the
buffer is connected to the transconductance amplifier output.
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6.5 Typical Characteristics
Figure 2. Input Offset Current
Figure 1. Input Offset Voltage
Figure 3. Input Bias Current Figure 4. Peak Output Current
Figure 6. Leakage Current
Figure 5. Peak Output Voltage and Common Mode Range
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
Figure 7. Input Leakage Figure 8. Transconductance
Figure 9. Input Resistance Figure 10. Amplifier Bias Voltage vs. Amplifier Bias Current
Figure 11. Input and Output Capacitance Figure 12. Output Resistance
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
Figure 13. Distortion vs. Differential Input Voltage Figure 14. Voltage vs. Amplifier Bias Current
Figure 15. Output Noise vs Frequency
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7 Detailed Description
7.1 Overview
The LM13700 is a two channel current controlled differential input transconductance amplifier with additional
output buffers. The inputs include linearizing diodes to reduce distortion, and the output current is controlled by a
dedicated pin. The outputs can sustain a continuous short to ground.
7.2 Functional Block Diagram
Figure 16. One Operational Transconductance Amplifier
7.3 Feature Description
7.3.1 Circuit Description
The differential transistor pair Q4and Q5form a transconductance stage in that the ratio of their collector currents
is defined by the differential input voltage according to the transfer function:
(1)
where VIN is the differential input voltage, kT/q is approximately 26 mV at 25°C and I5and I4are the collector
currents of transistors Q5and Q4respectively. With the exception of Q12 and Q13, all transistors and diodes are
identical in size. Transistors Q1and Q2with Diode D1form a current mirror which forces the sum of currents I4
and I5to equal IABC:
I4+ I5= IABC (2)
where IABC is the amplifier bias current applied to the gain pin.
For small differential input voltages the ratio of I4and I5approaches unity and the Taylor series of the In function
is approximated as:
(3)
(4)
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Feature Description (continued)
Collector currents I4and I5are not very useful by themselves and it is necessary to subtract one current from the
other. The remaining transistors and diodes form three current mirrors that produce an output current equal to I5
minus I4thus:
(5)
The term in brackets is then the transconductance of the amplifier and is proportional to IABC.
7.3.2 Linearizing Diodes
For differential voltages greater than a few millivolts, Equation 3 becomes less valid and the transconductance
becomes increasingly nonlinear. Figure 19 demonstrates how the internal diodes can linearize the transfer
function of the amplifier. For convenience assume the diodes are biased with current sources and the input
signal is in the form of current IS. Since the sum of I4and I5is IABC and the difference is IOUT, currents I4and I5is
written as follows:
(6)
Since the diodes and the input transistors have identical geometries and are subject to similar voltages and
temperatures, the following is true:
(7)
Notice that in deriving Equation 7 no approximations have been made and there are no temperature-dependent
terms. The limitations are that the signal current not exceed ID/ 2 and that the diodes be biased with currents. In
practice, replacing the current sources with resistors will generate insignificant errors.
7.4 Device Functional Modes
Use in single ended or dual supply systems requires minimal changes. The outputs can support a sustained
short to ground. Note that use of the LM13700 in ±5 V supply systems requires will reduce signal dynamic range;
this is due to the PNP transistors having a higher VBE than the NPN transistors.
7.4.1 Output Buffers
Each channel includes a separate output buffer which consists of a Darlington pair transistor that can drive up to
20mA.
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8 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
8.1 Application Information
An OTA is a versatile building block analog component that can be considered an ideal transistor. The LM13700
can be used in a wide variety of applications, from voltage-controlled amplifiers and filters to VCOs. The 2 well-
matched, independent channels make the LDC13700 well suited for stereo audio applications.
8.2 Typical Application
Figure 17. Voltage Controlled Amplifier
8.2.1 Design Requirements
For this example application, the system requirements provide a volume control for a 1 VPinput signal with a
THD < 0.1% using ±15 V supplies. The volume control varies between -13 V and 15 V and needs to provide an
adjustable gain range of >30dB.
8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
Using the linearizing diodes is recommended for most applications, as they greatly reduce the output distortion. It
is required that the diode bias current, IDbe greater than twice the input current, IS. As the input voltage has a
DC level of 0 V, the Diode Bias input pins are 1 diode drop above 0 V, which is +0.7 V. Tying the bias to the
clean V+ supply, results in a voltage drop of 14.3 V across RD. Using the recommended 1mA for IDis appropriate
here, and with VS=+15 V, the voltage drop is 14.3 V, and so using the standard value of 13-kΩis acceptable and
will provide the desired gain control.
To obtain the <0.1% THD requirement, the differential input voltage must be <60mVpp when the linearizing
diodes are used. The input divider on the input will reduce the 1 VPinput to 33mVPP, which is within the desired
spec.
Next, set IBIAS. The Bias Input pins (pins 1 or 16), are 2 diode drops above the negative supply, and therefore
VBIAS = 2(VBE) + V- , which for this application is -13.6 V. To set IBIAS to 1ma when VC= 15 V requires a 28.6-kΩ;
30-kΩis a standard value and is used for this application. The gain will be linear with the applied voltage.
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Signal Amplitude (dB)
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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Typical Application (continued)
8.2.3 Application Curve
Figure 18. Signal Amplitude vs Control Voltage
8.3 System Examples
8.3.1 Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers
Figure 20 shows how the linearizing diodes is used in a voltage-controlled amplifier. To understand the input
biasing, it is best to consider the 13-kΩresistor as a current source and use a Thevenin equivalent circuit as
shown in Figure 21. This circuit is similar to Figure 19 and operates the same. The potentiometer in Figure 20 is
adjusted to minimize the effects of the control signal at the output.
Figure 19. Linearizing Diodes
For optimum signal-to-noise performance, IABC should be as large as possible as shown by the Output Voltage vs
Amplifier Bias Current graph. Larger amplitudes of input signal also improve the S/N ratio. The linearizing diodes
help here by allowing larger input signals for the same output distortion as shown by the Distortion vs. Differential
Input Voltage graph. S/N may be optimized by adjusting the magnitude of the input signal via RIN (Figure 20) until
the output distortion is below the desired level. The output voltage swing can then be set at any level by selecting
RL.
Although the noise contribution of the linearizing diodes is negligible relative to the contribution of the amplifier's
internal transistors, IDshould be as large as possible. This minimizes the dynamic junction resistance of the
diodes (re) and maximizes their linearizing action when balanced against RIN. A value of 1 mA is recommended
for IDunless the specific application demands otherwise.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 20. Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
Figure 21. Equivalent VCA Input Circuit
8.3.2 Stereo Volume Control
The circuit of Figure 22 uses the excellent matching of the two LM13700 amplifiers to provide a Stereo Volume
Control with a typical channel-to-channel gain tracking of 0.3 dB. RPis provided to minimize the output offset
voltage and may be replaced with two 510Ωresistors in AC-coupled applications. For the component values
given, amplifier gain is derived for Figure 20 as being:
(8)
If VCis derived from a second signal source then the circuit becomes an amplitude modulator or two-quadrant
multiplier as shown in Figure 23, where:
(9)
The constant term in the above equation may be cancelled by feeding IS× IDRC/2(V−+ 1.4 V) into IO. The circuit
of Figure 24 adds RMto provide this current, resulting in a four-quadrant multiplier where RCis trimmed such that
VO=0VforVIN2 =0V.RMalso serves as the load resistor for IO.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 22. Stereo Volume Control
Figure 23. Amplitude Modulator
Figure 24. Four-Quadrant Multiplier
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System Examples (continued)
Noting that the gain of the LM13700 amplifier of Figure 21 may be controlled by varying the linearizing diode
current IDas well as by varying IABC,Figure 25 shows an AGC Amplifier using this approach. As VOreaches a
high enough amplitude (3 VBE) to turn on the Darlington transistors and the linearizing diodes, the increase in ID
reduces the amplifier gain so as to hold VOat that level.
8.3.3 Voltage-Controlled Resistors
An Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) may be used to implement a Voltage Controlled Resistor as
shown in Figure 26. A signal voltage applied at RXgenerates a VIN to the LM13700 which is then multiplied by
the gmof the amplifier to produce an output current, thus:
(10)
where gm≈19.2IABC at 25°C. Note that the attenuation of VOby R and RAis necessary to maintain VIN within the
linear range of the LM13700 input.
Figure 27 shows a similar VCR where the linearizing diodes are added, essentially improving the noise
performance of the resistor. A floating VCR is shown in Figure 28, where each “end” of the “resistor” may be at
any voltage within the output voltage range of the LM13700.
Figure 25. AGC Amplifier
Figure 26. Voltage-Controlled Resistor, Single-Ended
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Figure 27. Voltage-Controlled Resistor with Linearizing Diodes
8.3.4 Voltage-Controlled Filters
OTA's are extremely useful for implementing voltage controlled filters, with the LM13700 having the advantage
that the required buffers are included on the I.C. The VC Lo-Pass Filter of Figure 29 performs as a unity-gain
buffer amplifier at frequencies below cut-off, with the cut-off frequency being the point at which XC/gmequals the
closed-loop gain of (R/RA). At frequencies above cut-off the circuit provides a single RC roll-off (6 dB per octave)
of the input signal amplitude with a −3 dB point defined by the given equation, where gmis again 19.2 × IABC at
room temperature. Figure 30 shows a VC High-Pass Filter which operates in much the same manner, providing a
single RC roll-off below the defined cut-off frequency.
Additional amplifiers may be used to implement higher order filters as demonstrated by the two-pole Butterworth
Lo-Pass Filter of Figure 31 and the state variable filter of Figure 32. Due to the excellent gmtracking of the two
amplifiers, these filters perform well over several decades of frequency.
Figure 28. Floating Voltage-Controlled Resistor
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 31. Voltage-Controlled 2-Pole Butterworth Lo-Pass Filter
Figure 32. Voltage-Controlled State Variable Filter
8.3.5 Voltage-Controlled Oscillators
The classic Triangular/Square Wave VCO of Figure 33 is one of a variety of Voltage Controlled Oscillators which
may be built utilizing the LM13700. With the component values shown, this oscillator provides signals from 200
kHz to below 2 Hz as ICis varied from 1 mA to 10 nA. The output amplitudes are set by IA× RA. Note that the
peak differential input voltage must be less than 5 V to prevent zenering the inputs.
A few modifications to this circuit produce the ramp/pulse VCO of Figure 34. When VO2 is high, IFis added to IC
to increase amplifier A1's bias current and thus to increase the charging rate of capacitor C. When VO2 is low, IF
goes to zero and the capacitor discharge current is set by IC.
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System Examples (continued)
The VC Lo-Pass Filter of Figure 29 may be used to produce a high-quality sinusoidal VCO. The circuit of
Figure 34 employs two LM13700 packages, with three of the amplifiers configured as lo-pass filters and the
fourth as a limiter/inverter. The circuit oscillates at the frequency at which the loop phase-shift is 360° or 180° for
the inverter and 60° per filter stage. This VCO operates from 5 Hz to 50 kHz with less than 1% THD.
Figure 33. Triangular/Square-Wave VCO
Figure 34. Ramp/Pulse VCO
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Figure 35. Sinusoidal VCO
Figure 36 shows how to build a VCO using one amplifier when the other amplifier is needed for another function.
Figure 36. Single Amplifier VCO
8.3.6 Additional Applications
Figure 37 presents an interesting one-shot which draws no power supply current until it is triggered. A positive-
going trigger pulse of at least 2 V amplitude turns on the amplifier through RBand pulls the non-inverting input
high. The amplifier regenerates and latches its output high until capacitor C charges to the voltage level on the
non-inverting input. The output then switches low, turning off the amplifier and discharging the capacitor. The
capacitor discharge rate is speeded up by shorting the diode bias pin to the inverting input so that an additional
discharge current flows through DIwhen the amplifier output switches low. A special feature of this timer is that
the other amplifier, when biased from VO, can perform another function and draw zero stand-by power as well.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 37. Zero Stand-By Power Timer
The operation of the multiplexer of Figure 38 is very straightforward. When A1 is turned on it holds VOequal to
VIN1 and when A2 is supplied with bias current then it controls VO. CCand RCserve to stabilize the unity-gain
configuration of amplifiers A1 and A2. The maximum clock rate is limited to about 200 kHz by the LM13700 slew
rate into 150 pF when the (VIN1–VIN2) differential is at its maximum allowable value of 5 V.
The Phase-Locked Loop of Figure 39 uses the four-quadrant multiplier of Figure 24 and the VCO of Figure 36 to
produce a PLL with a ±5% hold-in range and an input sensitivity of about 300 mV.
Figure 38. Multiplexer
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Figure 39. Phase Lock Loop
The Schmitt Trigger of Figure 40 uses the amplifier output current into R to set the hysteresis of the comparator;
thus VH= 2 × R × IB. Varying IBwill produce a Schmitt Trigger with variable hysteresis.
Figure 40. Schmitt Trigger
Figure 41 shows a Tachometer or Frequency-to-Voltage converter. Whenever A1 is toggled by a positive-going
input, an amount of charge equal to (VH–VL) Ctis sourced into Cfand Rt. This once per cycle charge is then
balanced by the current of VO/Rt. The maximum FIN is limited by the amount of time required to charge Ctfrom
VLto VHwith a current of IB, where VLand VHrepresent the maximum low and maximum high output voltage
swing of the LM13700. D1 is added to provide a discharge path for Ctwhen A1 switches low.
The Peak Detector of Figure 42 uses A2 to turn on A1 whenever VIN becomes more positive than VO. A1 then
charges storage capacitor C to hold VOequal to VIN PK. Pulling the output of A2 low through D1 serves to turn
off A1 so that VOremains constant.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 41. Tachometer
Figure 42. Peak Detector and Hold Circuit
The Ramp-and-Hold of Figure 44 sources IBinto capacitor C whenever the input to A1 is brought high, giving a
ramp-rate of about 1 V/ms for the component values shown.
The true-RMS converter of Figure 45 is essentially an automatic gain control amplifier which adjusts its gain such
that the AC power at the output of amplifier A1 is constant. The output power of amplifier A1 is monitored by
squaring amplifier A2 and the average compared to a reference voltage with amplifier A3. The output of A3
provides bias current to the diodes of A1 to attenuate the input signal. Because the output power of A1 is held
constant, the RMS value is constant and the attenuation is directly proportional to the RMS value of the input
voltage. The attenuation is also proportional to the diode bias current. Amplifier A4 adjusts the ratio of currents
through the diodes to be equal and therefore the voltage at the output of A4 is proportional to the RMS value of
the input voltage. The calibration potentiometer is set such that VOreads directly in RMS volts.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 45. True RMS Converter
The circuit of Figure 46 is a voltage reference of variable Temperature Coefficient. The 100-kΩpotentiometer
adjusts the output voltage which has a positive TC above 1.2 V, zero TC at about 1.2 V, and negative TC below
1.2 V. This is accomplished by balancing the TC of the A2 transfer function against the complementary TC of D1.
The wide dynamic range of the LM13700 allows easy control of the output pulse width in the Pulse Width
Modulator of Figure 47.
For generating IABC over a range of 4 to 6 decades of current, the system of Figure 48 provides a logarithmic
current out for a linear voltage in.
Since the closed-loop configuration ensures that the input to A2 is held equal to 0 V, the output current of A1 is
equal to I3=−VC/RC.
The differential voltage between Q1 and Q2 is attenuated by the R1,R2 network so that A1 may be assumed to
be operating within its linear range. From Equation 5, the input voltage to A1 is:
(11)
The voltage on the base of Q1 is then
(12)
The ratio of the Q1 and Q2 collector currents is defined by:
(13)
Combining and solving for IABC yields:
(14)
This logarithmic current is used to bias the circuit of Figure 22 to provide temperature independent stereo
attenuation characteristic.
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System Examples (continued)
Figure 48. Logarithmic Current Source
Figure 49. Unity Gain Follower
Figure 50. Leakage Current Test Circuit
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GND
GND
GND V– V+
V– GND
GND GND
1
V+
2
V+
1
V+
2
V+
2
V+
1
VIN1
2
VIN1+
1
VIN1+
2
GND
1
IBIAS1
2
IBIAS1
1
GND
2
DARL1
2
V–
1
GND
2
GND
1
GND
1
VIN1–
2
VIN1–
2
VOUT1
1
VOUT1
1 IBIAS1
2 ILIN1
3 VIN1+
4VIN1–
5 DARL1
6 V–
7 DARL1
8 VOUT1
16 IBIAS2
15 ILIN2
14 VIN2+
13 VIN2–
12 DARL2
11 V+
10 DARL2
9 VOUT2
1
GND
1
GND
2
DARL2
2
ILIN2
1
IBIAS2
2
VIN2+
1
VIN2+
2
GND
1
VIN2
1
VIN2–
1
VIN2–
2
GND
1
GND
1
VOUT2
2
VOUT2
v+
v+
v+
v+
v+
VOUT2
DARL2
ILIN2
v+
VOUT1
VOUT1
GND
GND
v–
DARL1
ILIN1
VIN2
DARL2
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9 Power Supply Recommendations
The LM13700 can operate with either a single-ended supply or a dual supplies. The supplies should be low
impedance sources with sufficient bypassing. Use of low-ESR sufficiently rated voltage ceramic capacitors is
recommended. When bypassing dual supply configurations, the supply bypass capacitors should couple to
ground.
10 Layout
10.1 Layout Guidelines
Place supply bypass capacitors as close to the appropriate supply pins as possible. When multiple bypass
capacitors are used, the smallest value capacitor should be closest to the supply pin.
Use of a ground plane to minimize ground impedance and provide constant signal impedance is recommended.
Avoid routing signal traces over any gaps in the ground plane.
Feedback components and passives should be placed close to the device pins to minimize parasitic impedances.
When using capacitors to limit bandwidth, the capacitor should be closer to the device pin than any ballasting or
gain resistors.
10.2 Layout Example
Figure 52. Layout Recommendation
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11.1 Community Resources
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Use.
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11.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
11.4 Glossary
SLYZ022 —TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LM13700M/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 16 48 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM 0 to 70 LM13700M
LM13700MX/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 16 2500 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM 0 to 70 LM13700M
LM13700N/NOPB ACTIVE PDIP NFG 16 25 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM 0 to 70 LM13700N
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
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flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LM13700MX/NOPB SOIC D 16 2500 330.0 16.4 6.5 10.3 2.3 8.0 16.0 Q1
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Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
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