MP400FC
RoHS
Power Operational Amplifiers
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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Low Cost
Wide Common Mode Range
Standard Supply Voltage
Single Supply: 10V to 50V SMPS input
Output Current: 150 mA Continuous
Output Voltage 50V to 340V (single supply)
350 V/µs Slew Rate
200 kHz Power Bandwidth
On-board Power Supply
APPLICATIONS
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Piezoelectric Positioning and Actuation
Electrostatic Deflection
Deformable Mirror Actuators
Chemical and Biological Stimulators
DESCRIPTION
The MP400FC combines a high voltage, high speed precision power op amp with a supply voltage boost
function in an integrated thermally conductive module. The voltage boost function uses a switch mode power
supply (SMPS) to boost the input power supply voltage. This allows the user the benefits of using a standard
12 V or 24 V bus without the need to design a high voltage supply to power the op amp. The SMPS voltage is
adjustable from 50-350 V, allowing for op amp output voltages up to 340 V. External phase compensation provides the user with the flexibility to tailor gain, slew rate and bandwidth for a specific application. The unique
design of this amplifier provides extremely high slew rates in pulse applications while maintaining low quiescent current. The output stage is well protected with a user defined current limit. Safe Operating Area (SOA)
must be observed for reliable operation.
Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic
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Vin (10V to 50V)
15 14 13 12
22
23
25
Vbias 24
L1
D1
Q2
SMPS
CONTROLLER
8 Vboost
L2
R8
R7
6 LFin
R17
36 Cc+
1 Out
R14
R15
C6
AMP
2 Ilim
C8
34
Rset
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4 +Vs
37 Cr+
R19
42 Cc38 Cr-
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 40 39 41
Analog -IN +IN -Vs
Power GND
GND
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
RF
VSMPS
100nF
10µF
VIN
VBIAS
CN
RN
CBOOST
VB
Q2D
PGND
SMPS
CONTROLLER
RSET
NC
ON‐BOARD
SMPS
RSET
+VS
RCL
LFIN
VOUT
CL
RIN
VIN
OUT
‐IN
+CC
+
+CC
+IN
‐VS
MP400
RL
CC
AGND
‐CC
‐CC
CC
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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections
(from backplate)
Unused pins should be left open. This is mandatory for pins 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 16.
Pin Number
Name
Description
1
OUT
The output. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistor.
2
CL
Connect to the current limit resistor, and then the OUT pin. Output current flows
into/out of this pin through RCL.
4
+Vs
The positive supply rail. Leave open when using on-board SMPS.
6
LFIN
The supply filter. When using the on-board SMPS, connect this pin to VB to power
the amplifier. This filters the SMPS current through a 47 μH inductor. The current to
this pin can not exceed 200 mA. See applicable section.
8
VB
This is the output of the high voltage SMPS and typically is tied to pin 6, LFIN. Other
loads can be added to this pin as long as the maximum output power of the SMPS is
not exceeded. For proper operation, an external high voltage, low ESR capacitor
must be connected to this pin. See applicable section.
12, 13, 14, 15
Q2D
Drain node of the SMPS MOSFET switch. An external RC snubber may be connected
from this node to power ground to reduce or eliminate overshoot and ringing at
switch turn off, reducing switching noise on the SMPS.
21, 22, 23, 25
Vin
Input voltage pins for the on-board high voltage switch mode power supply. Supply
with 10-50 V.
24
Vbias
Input voltage pin for the boost controller circuitry. This pin is typically tied to VIN.
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Pin Number
Name
Description
26-33
PGND
Power ground. SMPS switching circuits are referenced to ground through these
pins.
34
RSET
SMPS voltage set resistor connecton. The 'Set Resistor' is connected from this pin to
PGND to set the SMPS voltage. Select value based on desired VBOOST. See applicable
section.
35
AGND
Analog ground for amplifier circuit. AGND and PGND are connected at one point on
the unit. Avoid external connections between AGND and PGND.
36, 37
+CC
Positive compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
38, 42
-CC
Negative compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
39
+IN
The non-inverting input.
40
-IN
The inverting input.
41
-Vs
The negative supply rail. This pin is typically connected to AGND. However, an external negative supply voltage can be connected to this pin.
All Others
NC
No connection.
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SPECIFICATIONS
All Min/Max characteristics and specifications are guaranteed over the Specified Operating Conditions. Typical performance characteristics and specifications are derived from measurements taken at typical supply
voltages and TC = 25°C. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative supply voltages to the output stage.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Max
Units
+VSMPS to GND
50
V
+Vs to -Vs
350
V
Output Current, peak within SOA
IO
200
mA
Power Dissipation, Internal, DC, Amplifier
PD
14.2
W
POUT, SMPS
67
W
Supply Voltage, Total, SMPS
Supply Voltage, Total, Amplifier
Output Power, SMPS
Input Voltage, differential
Min
VIN (Diff)
-16
+16
V
Vcm
-VS
+VS
V
225
°C
150
°C
-40
+105
°C
-40
+85
°C
Input Voltage, common mode
Temperature, pin solder, 10s max.
Temperature, junction 1
TJ
Temperature Range, storage
TC
Operating Temperature Range, case
1. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate power dissipation
to achieve high MTTF.
AMPLIFIER INPUT
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Offset Voltage, initial
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
0 to 85°C (Case)
Typ
Max
8
40
-63
Offset Voltage vs. Supply
Units
mV
µV/°C
32
µV/V
8.5
200
pA
Offset Current, initial
12
400
pA
Input Resistance, DC
106
Ω
Common Mode Voltage Range,
pos.
+VS - 2
V
Common Mode Voltage Range,
neg.
-VS + 5.5
V
118
dB
418
µV RMS
Bias Current, initial
1
Common Mode Rejection, DC
Noise
90
700 kHz bandwidth
1. Doubles for every 10oC of temperature increase.
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AMPLIFIER GAIN
Parameter
Test Conditions
Open Loop @ 15 Hz
Min
Typ
89
120
dB
1
MHz
Gain Bandwidth Product @ 1 MHz
Max
Units
Power Bandwidth, 300 VP-P
+VS = 160 V, −VS = -160 V
200
kHz
Phase Margin
Full temp range
50
°
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Voltage Swing
IO = 10 mA
|VS| - 2
Voltage Swing
IO = 100 mA
|VS| - 8.6
Voltage Swing
IO = 150 mA
|VS| - 10
Current, continuous, DC
150
Slew Rate
100
Max
Units
V
|VS| - 12
V
V
mA
350
V/µs
Settling Time, to 0.1%
2 V Step
1
µs
Resistance, No load
RLIM = 6.2 Ω
44
Ω
Current, quiescent, amplifier only
0.2
0.7
2.5
mA
Min
Typ
Max
Units
10
50
V
46.75
365
V
SMPS
Parameter
Test Conditions
Input Voltage, VIN
SMPS Output Voltage, VB
SMPS Output Current, IS
VB = 10x VIN
Output Voltage Tolerance
VB ≤ 10x VIN, IS ≤ 150 mA,
RSET = 1%
150
mA
+/-2
Voltage Boost
6.5
10
%
x input V
THERMAL
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
8.8
°C/W
Resistance, DC, junction to case
Full temp range, f300 V.
Refer to Apex Application Note 21.
Figure 40: Typical Application
THEORY OF OPERATION
The MP400 is designed specifically as a high speed pulse amplifier. In order to achieve high slew rates
with low idle current, the internal design is quite different from traditional voltage feedback amplifiers. Basic
op amp behaviors like high input impedance and high open loop gain still apply. But there are some notable
differences, such as signal dependent supply current, bandwidth and output impedance, among others. The
impact of these differences varies depending on application performance requirements and circumstances.
These different behaviors are ideal for some applications but can make designs more challenging in other circumstances.
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SUPPLY CURRENT AND BYPASS CAPACITANCE
A traditional voltage feedback amplifier relies on fixed current sources in each stage to drive the parasitic
capacitances of the next stage. These currents combine to define the idle or quiescent current of the amplifier. By design, these fixed currents are often the limiting parameter for slew rate and bandwidth of the
amplifier. Amplifiers which are high voltage and have fast slew rates typically have high idle currents and dissipate notable power with no signal applied to the load. At the heart of the MP400 design is a signal dependent current source which strikes a new balance between supply current and dynamic performance. With
small input signals, the supply current of the MP400 is very low, idling at less than 1 mA. With large transient
input signals, the supply currents increase dramatically to allow the amplifier stages to respond quickly. The
Pulse Response plot in the typical performance section of this datasheet describes the dynamic nature of the
supply current with various input transients.
Choosing proper bypass capacitance requires careful consideration of the dynamic supply currents. High
frequency ceramic capacitors of 0.1 µF or more should be placed as close as possible to the amplifier supply
pins. The inductance of the routing from the supply pins to these ceramic capacitors will limit the supply of
peak current during transients, thus reducing the slew rate of the MP400. The high frequency capacitance
should be supplemented by additional bypass capacitance not more than a few centimeters from the amplifier. This additional bypass can be a slower capacitor technology, such as electrolytic, and is necessary to
keep the supplies stable during sustained output currents. Generally, a few microfarads is sufficient.
SMALL SIGNAL PERFORMANCE
The small signal performance plots in the typical performance section of this datasheet describe the
behavior when the dynamic current sources described previously are near the idle state. The selection of
compensation capacitor directly affects the open loop gain and phase performance.
Depending on the configuration of the amplifier, these plots show that the phase margin can diminish to
very low levels when left uncompensated. This is due to the amount of bias current in the input stage when
the part is in standby. An increase in the idle current in the output stage of the amplifier will improve phase
margin for small signals although will increase the overall supply current.
Current can be injected into the output stage by adding a resistor, RBIAS, between pins 42 and 4. The size
of RBIAS will depend upon the application but 500 µA (50 V V+ supply/100K) of added bias current shows significant improvement in the small signal phase plots. Adding this resistor has little to no impact on small signal gain or large signal performance as under these conditions the current in the input stage is elevated over
its idle value. It should also be noted that connecting a resistor to the upper supply only injects a fixed current
and if the upper supply is fixed and well bypassed. If the application includes variable or adjustable supplies, a
current source diode could also be used. These two terminal components combine a JFET and resistor connected within the package to behave like a current source.
As a second stability measure, the MP400 is externally compensated and performance can be optimized
to the application. Unlike the RBIAS technique, external phase compensation maintains the low idle current
but does affect the large signal response of the amplifier. Refer to the small and large signal response plots as
a guide in making the tradeoffs between bandwidth and stability. Due to the unique design of the MP400,
two symmetric compensation networks are required. The compensation capacitor CC must be rated for a
working voltage of the full operating supply voltage (+VS to –VS). NPO capacitors are recommended to maintain the desired level of compensation over temperature.
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LARGE SIGNAL PERFORMANCE
As the amplitude of the input signal increases, the internal dynamic current sources increase the operation bandwidth of the amplifier. This unique performance is apparent in its slew rate, pulse response, and
large signal performance plots. Recall the previous discussion about the relationships between signal amplitude, supply current, and slew rate. As the amplitude of the input amplitude increases from 1 VP-P to 15 VP-P,
the slew rate increases from 50 V/µs to well over 350 V/µs.
Notice the knee in the Rise and Fall times plot, at approximately 6 VP-P input voltage. Beyond this point
the output becomes clipped by the supply rails and the amplifier is no longer operating in a closed loop fashion. The rise and fall times become faster as the dynamic current sources are providing maximum current for
slewing. The result of this amplifier architecture is that it slews fast, and allows good control of overshoot for
large input signals. This can be seen clearly in the large signal Transient Response plots.
CURRENT LIMIT
For proper operation, the current limit resistor, RLIM, must be connected as shown in the typical connection diagram. For maximum reliability and protection, the largest resistor value should be used. The maximum practical value for RLIM is about 12 Ω. However, refer to the SOA curve to assist in selecting the
optimum value for Rlim in the intended application. Current limit may not protect against short circuit conditions with supply voltages over 200 V.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Care should be taken to position the RC / CC compensation networks close to the amplifier compensation
pins. Long loops in these paths pick up noise and increase the likelihood of LC interactions and oscillations.
SMPS OPERATION
Figure 41: SMPS Output vs. RSET
100000
RSET (ё)
10000
1000
100
10
1
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
VBoost (V)
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The MP400FC is designed to operate off of a standard voltage rail. Typical values include 12 V, 24 V, or 48
V. The addition of the on-board SMPS eliminates the need to design or purchase a high voltage power supply.
The only inputs required by the SMPS are the VIN source. Input and output filter capacitor, and boost voltage
set resistor (RSET).
The SMPS output can be adjusted between a minimum of 50 V to a maximum of 350 V. The voltage boost
adjustment is independent of VIN. Adjustment to the boost level is made through a resistor from the RSET pin
to ground. The resistor value is:
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1.85 10 - – 615
R SET = -------------------------------------V BOOST – 49.95
Where VBOOST = desired SMPS voltage.
Example:
1. Desired VBOOST = 160 V
2. RSET = 1k (1066 by equation)
If RSET is open, VBOOST will be 50 V. If RSET is shorted to ground VBOOST will be limited to 350 V.
Note that while the MP400 SMPS generates a positive voltage from 50 V to 350 V, the amplifier may
operate from a variety of supply voltages. Symmetric, asymmetrical and single supply configurations can be
used so long as the total supply voltage from +VS to -VS does not exceed 350 V. The amplifier performance
graphs in this datasheet include some plots taken with symmetrical supplies, but those plots generally apply
to all supply configurations.
SMPS OUTPUT CAPACITOR
An external SMPS output filter capacitor is required for proper operation. ESR considerations prevail in
the choice of the output filter capacitor. Select the highest value capacitor that meets the following ESR
requirement. The minimum value for CBOOST is 100 µF.
dVoESR = ---------I LPK
Where:
dVo = The maximum acceptable output ripple voltage
ILPK = Peak inductor current = (1/L) • VIN • ton
L = 10-6 if the internal inductor is used.
VIN = Input voltage of the application.
ton= √(2 • Io • L • ((VBOOST + 0.6 - VIN)/(FSW • VIN2)))
VBOOST= The boost supply voltage of the application.
IO= The maximum continuous output current for the application.
FSW= 100 kHz switching frequency of the MP400FC boost supply.
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SMPS INPUT CAPACITOR
An external input capacitor is required. This capacitor should be at least 100 µF.
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
For reliable operation the MP400FC will require a heatsink for most applications. When choosing the
heatsink the power dissipation in the op amp and the SMPS MOSFET switch (Q2) are both considered. The
power dissipation of the op amp is determined in the same manner as any power op amp. The power dissipation of the MOSFET switch (Q2) is the sum of the power dissipation due to conduction and the switching
power.
2
P D Q2 = I IN pk R DS ON D + I IN pk V IN t r F SW
Where:
VIN = SMPS input voltage
VB = SMPS output voltage
IO = Total SMPS output current
FSW = 100 kHz
RDS(ON)= 0.621 Ω
tr= 82 x 10-9s
D= t1 • FSW
t1 =
2 I O 10 10
–6
V B – V IN
-------------------------2-
F SW V IN
VB td
I IN pk = ---------------------–6
10 10
VB
t d = t 1 --------------------- – t 1
V B – V IN
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PACKAGE OPTIONS
Part Number
Apex Package Style
Description
MP400FC
FC
42-pin DIP
PACKAGE STYLE FC
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