Many demanding high-speed applications such as ADC/
DAC buffers require op amps with low wideband output
impedance. For example, low output impedance is essential
when driving the signal-dependent capacitances at the inputs
of flash A/D converters. As shown in Figure 3, the OPA620
maintains very low closed-loop output impedance over
frequency. Closed-loop output impedance increases with
frequency since loop gain is decreasing with frequency.
When the output is shorted to ground, PDL = 5V x 150mA =
750mW. Thus, PD = 230mW + 750mW ≈ 1W. Note that the
short-circuit condition represents the maximum amount of
internal power dissipation that can be generated. Thus, the
“Maximum Power Dissipation” curve starts at 1W and is
derated based on a 175°C maximum junction temperature
and the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θJA, of each
package. The variation of short-circuit current with tempera-
ture is shown in Figure 5.
10
250
1
+ISC
200
G = +10V/V
0.1
150
– ISC
G = +1V/V
G = +2V/V
100
0.01
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
50
Frequency (Hz)
–75
–50
–25
0
+25
+50
+75 +100 +125
FIGURE 3. Small-Signal Output Impedance vs Frequency.
Ambient Temperature (°C)
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
FIGURE 5. Short-Circuit Current vs Temperature.
The OPA620 does not require a heat sink for operation in
most environments. The use of a heat sink, however, will
reduce the internal thermal rise and will result in cooler,
more reliable operation. At extreme temperatures and under
full load conditions a heat sink is necessary. See “Maximum
Power Dissipation” curve, Figure 4.
CAPACITIVE LOADS
The OPA620’s output stage has been optimized to drive
resistive loads as low as 50Ω. Capacitive loads, however,
will decrease the amplifier’s phase margin which may cause
high frequency peaking or oscillations. Capacitive loads
greater than 20pF should be buffered by connecting a small
resistance, usually 5Ω to 25Ω, in series with the output as
shown in Figure 6. This is particularly important when
driving high capacitance loads such as flash A/D converters.
1.2
Plastic DIP, SO-8
Packages
1.0
0.8
In general, capacitive loads should be minimized for
optimum high frequency performance. Coax lines can be
driven if the cable is properly terminated. The capacitance of
coax cable (29pF/foot for RG-58) will not load the amplifier
when the coaxial cable or transmission line is terminated in
its characteristic impedance.
Cerdip
Package
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0
+25
+50
+75
+100
+125
+150
(RS typically 5Ω to 25Ω)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
FIGURE 4. Maximum Power Dissipation.
RS
The internal power dissipation is given by the equation PD =
DQ + PDL, where PDQ is the quiescent power dissipation and
OPA620
P
PDL is the power dissipation in the output stage due to the
load. (For ±VCC = ±5V, PDQ = 10V x 23mA = 230mW, max).
For the case where the amplifier is driving a grounded load
(RL) with a DC voltage (±VOUT) the maximum value of PDL
occurs at ±VOUT = ±VCC/2, and is equal to PDL, max =
(±VCC)2/4RL. Note that it is the voltage across the output
transistor, and not the load, that determines the power
dissipated in the output stage.
RL
CL
FIGURE 6. Driving Capacitive Loads.
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