The 50kΩ term in equation 1 is the sum of the two feedback
resistors of A1 and A2. These on-chip metal film resistors are
laser trimmed to accurate absolute values. The accuracy and
temperature coefficient of these resistors are included in the
gain accuracy and drift specifications of the INA116.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Figure 1 shows the connections required for basic operation
of the INA116. Applications with noisy or high impedance
power supplies may require decoupling capacitors close to
the supply pins as shown.
The stability and temperature drift of RG also affect gain.
RG’s contribution to gain accuracy and drift can be directly
inferred from the gain equation (1). Low resistor values
required for high gain make wiring resistance important.
Sockets add to the wiring resistance that will contribute
additional gain error in gains of approximately 100 or
greater.
The output is referred to the output reference (Ref) terminal
which is normally grounded. This must be a low impedance
connection to assure good common-mode rejection. A resis-
tance of 30Ω in series with this connection will cause a
typical device to degrade to approximately 72dB CMR at
G = 1.
SETTING THE GAIN
OFFSET TRIMMING
Gain of the INA116 is set by connecting a single external
resistor, RG, as shown. The gain is—
The INA116 is laser trimmed for low offset voltage and
offset voltage drift; most applications require no external
offset adjustment. Figure 2 shows an optional circuit for
trimming the output offset voltage. A voltage applied to the
Ref terminal is summed at the output. Op amp A1 provides
a low source impedance for the Ref terminal, assuring good
common-mode rejection.
50kΩ
G = 1+
(1)
RG
Commonly used gains and resistor values are shown in
Figure 1.
V+
0.1µF
13
4
INA116
3
Over-Voltage
Protection
VI–N
+1
A1
50kΩ
RG
2
1
G = 1 +
R1
60kΩ
R2
60kΩ
RFB
25kΩ
Input Guards
See Text.
A3
VO
RG
11
16
5
RFB
25kΩ
Ref
A2
6
7
Over-Voltage
Protection
9
VI+N
R3
60kΩ
R4
60kΩ
+1
8
0.1µF
DESIRED
GAIN
RG
(Ω)
NEAREST 1% RG
V–
(Ω)
1
2
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
NC
NC
49.9k
12.4k
5.62k
2.61k
1.02k
511
249
100
49.9
24.9
10
50.00k
12.50k
5.556k
2.632k
1.02k
505.1
251.3
100.2
50.05
25.01
10.00
5.001
Also drawn in simplified form:
–
VIN
INA116
Ref
VO
RG
+
VIN
4.99
NC: No Connection.
FIGURE 1. Basic Connections.
®
7
INA116