ADA4945-1
Data Sheet
For an unbalanced single-ended input signal, as shown in
Figure 104, the input impedance is
IMPACT OF MISMATCHES IN THE FEEDBACK
NETWORKS
Even if the external feedback networks (RF/RG) are mismatched,
the internal common-mode feedback loop still forces the outputs
to remain balanced. The amplitudes of the signals at each output
remain equal and 180° out of phase. The input-to-output,
differential mode gain varies proportionately to the feedback
mismatch, but the output balance is unaffected.
β1+ β2
β1(β2 +1)
R
IN,SE = RG1
where:
RG1
R
G1 + RF1
β1 =
As well as causing a noise contribution from VOCM, ratio matching
errors in the external resistors result in a degradation of the ability
of the circuit to reject input common-mode signals, similar to a
four resistors difference amplifier made from a conventional
op amp.
RG2
RG2 + RF2
β2 =
R
F1
+V
R
S
In addition, if the dc levels of the input and output common-
mode voltages are different, matching errors result in a small
differential mode, output offset voltage. When G = 1, with a
ground referenced input signal and the output common-mode
level set to 2.5 V, an output offset of as much as 25 mV (1% of
the difference in common-mode levels) can result if 1% tolerance
resistors are used. Resistors of 1% tolerance result in a worst
case input CMRR of about 40 dB, a worst case differential mode
output offset of 25 mV due to the 2.5 V level shift, and no
significant degradation in output balance error.
IN, SE
R
G1
V
OCM
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R
V
OUT, dm
L
R
G2
–V
S
R
F2
Figure 104. ADA4945-1 with Unbalanced (Single-Ended) Input
For a balanced system where RG1 = RG2 = RG and RF1 = RF2 = RF,
the equations simplify to
CALCULATING THE INPUT IMPEDANCE OF AN
APPLICATION CIRCUIT
The effective input impedance depends on whether the signal
source is single-ended or differential. For a balanced differential
RG
RG
RF
2(RG + RF )
β1 = β2 =
and RIN,SE =
RG + RF
input signal, as shown in Figure 103, the input impedance (RIN, dm
)
1−
between the inputs (+DIN and −DIN) is RIN, dm = 2 × RG.
R
F
The input impedance of the circuit is effectively higher than it
would be for a conventional op amp connected as an inverter
because a fraction of the differential output voltage appears at
the inputs as a common-mode signal, partially bootstrapping
the voltage across the RG1 input resistor.
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+V
S
R
R
G
G
+IN
+D
–D
IN
V
OCM
V
OUT, dm
IN
–IN
R
F
Figure 103. ADA4945-1 Configured for Balanced (Differential) Inputs
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