CLC406
Wideband, Low Power Monolithic Op Amp
General Description
Features
The CLC406 is a wideband monolithic operational amplifier
designed for low gain applications where power and cost are
of primary concern. Operating from ± 5V supplies, the
CLC406 consumes only 50mW of power yet maintains a
160MHz small signal bandwidth and a 1500V/µs slew rate.
Benefiting from National’s current feedback architecture, the
CLC406 offers a gain range of ± 1 to ± 10 while providing
stable, oscillation free operation without external
compensation, even at unity gain.
With its exceptional differential gain and phase typically
0.02% and 0.02˚ at 3.58MHz, the CLC406 is designed to
meet the performance and cost requirements of high volume
composite video applications. The CLC406’s large signal
bandwidth, high slew rate and high drive capability are
features well suited for RGB video applications.
Providing a 12ns settling time to 0.05% (1/2 LSB in 10-bit
systems) and −68/−75dBc 2nd/3rd harmonic distortion
(2VPP at 10MHz, RL = 1kΩ), the CLC406 is an excellent
choice as a buffer or driver for high speed A/D and D/A
converter systems.
Commercial remote sensing applications and battery
powered radio transceivers requiring a high performance,
low power amplifier will find the CLC406 to be an attractive,
cost effective solution.
Constructed using an advanced, complementary bipolar
process and National’s proven current feedback architectures, the CLC406 is available in several versions to meet a
variety of requirements.
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160MHz small signal bandwidth
50mW power ( ± 5V supplies)
0.02%/0.02˚ differential gain/phase
12ns settling to 0.05%
1500V/µs slew rate
2.2ns rise and fall time (2VPP)
70mA output current
Applications
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Video distribution amp
HDTV amplifier
Flash A/D driver
D/A transimpedance buffer
Pulse amplifier
Photodiode amp
LAN amplifier
Small Signal Pulse Response
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Connection Diagrams
Pinout
DIP & SOIC
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Pinout
SOT23-5
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CLC406 Wideband, Low Power Monolithic Op Amp
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CLC406
Ordering Information
Package
Temperature Range
Industrial
Part Number
Package
Marking
NSC
Drawing
8-pin plastic DIP
−40˚C to +85˚C
CLC406AJP
CLC406AJP
N08E
8-pin plastic SOIC
−40˚C to +85˚C
CLC406AJE
CLC406AJE
M08A
5-pin SOT
−40˚C to +85˚C
CLC406AJM5
A17
MA05A
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Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Solder Duration (+300˚C)
EDS rating (human body model)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales
Office/Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (VCC)
IOUT
Output is short circuit protected to
ground, but maximum reliability will
be maintained if IOUT does not
exceed...
Common Mode Input Voltage
Differential Input Voltage
Junction Temperature
± 7V
−40˚C to +85˚C
−65˚C to +150˚C
10 sec
2000V
Operating Ratings
Thermal Resistance
Package
MDIP
SOIC
SOT23-5
70mA
± VCC
10V
+150˚C
(θJC)
70˚C/W
65˚C/W
130˚C/W
(θJA)
125˚C/W
145˚C/W
150˚C/W
Electrical Characteristics
AV = +6, VCC = ± 5V, RL =100Ω, Rf = 500Ω; unless specified
Symbol
Parameter
Ambient Temperature
Conditions
Typ
Max/Min Ratings
(Note 2)
Units
CLC406AJ
+25˚C
−40˚C
+25˚C
+85˚C
VOUT < 2VPP
160
130
> 110
> 95
> 90
> 80
MHz
VOUT < 5VPP
> 110
> 95
< 0.2
< 0.5
< 0.6
< 0.8
< 0.04
< 0.2
< 0.5
< 1.0
< 1.2
< 0.04
dB
Ambient Temperature
Frequency Domain Response
SSBW
−3dB Bandwidth
LSBW
Gain Flatness
MHz
VOUT < 2VPP
LPD
Linear Phase Deviation
DC to 75MHz
0.2
DG1
Differential Gain,
AV = +2
RL = 150Ω,
3.58MHz
0.02
< 0.2
< 0.5
< 0.6
< 0.8
< 0.04
RL = 150Ω,
4.43MHz
0.02
< 0.04
< 0.04
< 0.04
%
RL = 150Ω,
3.58MHz
0.02
< 0.04
< 0.04
< 0.08
deg
RL = 150Ω,
4.43MHz
0.025
< 0.05
< 0.05
< 0.10
deg
< 3.0
< 3.6
< 18
< 15
> 1200
< 3.9
< 5.0
< 20
< 15
> 1000
ns
1500
< 3.0
< 3.6
< 18
< 15
> 1200
V/µs
2VPP, 20MHz
RL =100Ω
−46
< −42
< −42
< −38
dBc
2VPP, 10MHz
RL = 1kΩ
−68
< −62
< −62
< −60
dBc
2VPP 20MHz
RL = 100Ω
−50
< −46
< −46
< −42
dBc
2VPP, 10MHz
RL = 1kΩ
−75
< −70
< −70
< −65
dBc
> 1MHz
2.7
3.4
3.4
3.8
GFPL
Peaking
DC to 25MHz
0
GFPH
Peaking
> 25MHz
0
GFR
Rolloff
DC to 50MHz
0
DG2
DP1
Differential Phase,
AV = +2
DP2
dB
dB
deg
%
Time Domain Response
TRS
Rise and Fall Time
TRL
2V Step
2.2
4V Step
3.0
TS
Settling Time to 0.05 %
2V Step
12
OS
Overshoot
2V Step
8
SR
Slew Rate
ns
ns
%
Distortion And Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
HD2L
HD3
3rd Harmonic Distortion
HD3L
Equivalent Input Noise
VN
Non Inverting Voltage
3
nV/
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
CLC406
Electrical Characteristics
(Continued)
AV = +6, VCC = ± 5V, RL =100Ω, Rf = 500Ω; unless specified
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Max/Min Ratings
(Note 2)
Units
Distortion And Noise Response
ICN
Inverting Current
> 1MHz
11.0
13.9
13.9
15.5
pA/
NCN
Non Inverting Current
> 1MHz
2.1
2.6
2.6
3.0
pA/
SNF
Total Noise Floor
> 1MHz
−157
1MHz to 100MHz
< −156
< 38
dBm1Hz
Total Integrated Noise
< −156
< 38
−155
INV
< 42
µV
< 10
< 60
46
> 45
< 7.0
> 46
> 45
< 6.7
> 44
> 43
< 6.7
> 500
< 2.0
< 0.3
> 500
< 2.0
< 0.2
kΩ
0.2
> 300
< 2.0
< 0.6
+3.1,
−2.7
+1.6,
−2.5
± 2.7
± 2.7
V
± 2.2
± 1.4
± 2.0
± 2.0
V
70
30
50
50
mA
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Static, DC Performance
VIO
Input Offset Voltage (Note 3)
2
DVIO
Average Temperature
Coefficient
30
IBN
Input Bias Current (Note 3)
DIBN
Average Temperature
Coefficient
IBI
Input Bias Current (Note 3)
DIBI
Average Temperature
Coefficient
20
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
50
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
50
ICC
Supply Current (Note 3)
Non Inverting
5
30
Inverting
3
No Load
5.0
–
–
mV
µA
µA
nA/˚C
dB
dB
mA
Miscellaneous Performance
RIN
Non Inverting Input Resistance
CIN
Non Inverting Input Capacitance
1000
RO
Output Impedance
DC
VO
Output Voltage Range
RL = 100Ω
CMIR
Common Mode Input Range
IO
Output Current
1.0
pF
Ω
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. They are not meant to imply that the devices
should be operated at these limits. The table of “Electrical Characteristics” specifies conditions of device operation.
Note 2: Max/min ratings are based on product characterization and simulation. Individual parameters are tested as noted. Outgoing quality levels are determined
from tested parameters.
Note 3: AJ-level: spec. is 100% tested at + 25˚C.
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TA = 25˚C, AV = +6V, VCC = ± 5V, RL = 100Ω, Rf = 500Ω; un-
less specified
Non-Inverting Frequency Response
Inverting Frequency Response
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Large Signal Inverting Frequency Response
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Small Signal Pulse Response
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Short-Term Settling Time
Long-Term Settling Time
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Typical Performance Characteristics
CLC406
Typical Performance Characteristics
TA = 25˚C, AV = +6V, VCC = ± 5V, RL = 100Ω, Rf = 500Ω;
unless specified (Continued)
Harmonic Distortion
2-Tone, 3rd Order, Spurious Levels
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Rs and Settling Time vs. Capacitive Load
2nd Harmonic Distortion vs. Output Power
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3rd Harmonic Distortion vs. Output Power
Differential Gain and Phase (4.43MHz Video)
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TA = 25˚C, AV = +6V, VCC = ± 5V, RL = 100Ω, Rf = 500Ω;
unless specified (Continued)
Equivalent Input Noise
PSRR, CMRR, and Closed Loop RO
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Open-Loop Transimpedance Gain, Z(s)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
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FIGURE 1. Recommended Non-Inverting Gain Circuit
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FIGURE 2. Recommended Inverting Gain Circuit
Feedback Resistor
The CLC406 achieves its exceptional AC performance while
requiring very low quiescent power by using the current
feedback topology and an internal slew rate enhancement
circuit. The loop gain and frequency response for a current
feedback op amp is predominantly set by the feedback
resistor value. The CLC406 is optimized for a gain of +6 to
use a 500Ω feedback resistor (for maximally flat response
at a gain of +2, use Rf = 1kΩ).Using lower values can lead
to excessive ringing in the pulse response while a higher
value will limit the bandwidth. Application Note OA-13
provides a more detailed discussion of choosing a feedback
resistor. A plot found within the CLC415 data sheet entitled
“Recommended Rfvs. Gain” is also applicable to the
CLC406. The values of Rf found on this plot will optimize the
performance of the CLC406 over its ± 1 to ± 10 gain range.
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The CLC406, like all current feedback op amps, can be
operated at higher than recommended gains with an
expected reduction in bandwidth.
Slew Rate and Harmonic Distortion
The current feedback topology yields an inherently high slew
rate amplifier. For this reason the CLC406 shows little
difference in bandwidth between 2VPP and 5VPP outputs.
The dominant slew rate limiting mechanism is the unity gain
buffer used internally from the non-inverting to the inverting
inputs. Using a slew enhancement circuit to sense the onset
of slew limiting, the buffer stage momentarily increases the
quiescent current to handle high slew requirements. Slew
rates will decrease when operating the CLC406 at lower
non-inverting gains due to the increasing signal swing
through the buffer stage which is necessary to maintain a
fixed desired output swing. Conversely, slew rates are
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DC Accuracy and Noise
(Continued)
Equation 1 shows and example of the output offset voltage
computation. The calculation is developed using typical bias
current and offset voltage specifications at 25˚C, a gain (Av)
of +6 and a non-inverting source impedance (Rs) of 25Ω.
generally higher and relatively insensitive to gain setting for
inverting gain operation. An additional discussion of slew
rates can be found in the CLC404 data sheet.
As the output signal swing is increased, the slew
enhancement circuit found in the buffer stage acts to
suppress harmonic distortions. This is one reason the
CLC406 does not exhibit a simple relationship between
output power and distortion. For example, the 2-tone, 3rd
order spurious plot shows the spurious level to remain nearly
constant over test tone power. For this reason the CLC406
does not exhibit an intercept type performance where the
relative spurious levels change at twice the rate of the test
tone power.
Differential Gain and Phase
Differential gain and phase performance specifications are
common to composite video distribution applications. These
specifications refer to the change in small signal gain and
phase of the color subcarrier frequency (4.43MHz for PAL
composite video) as the amplifier output is swept over a
range of DC voltages. For this test only, the CLC406 is
specified at a gain of +2 while connected to one or more
doubly terminated 75Ω loads. Application Note OA-08
provides an additional discussion of differential gain and
phase measurements.
Non-inverting Source Impedance
For best operation, the DC source impedance looking out of
the non-inverting input should be less than 3kΩ but greater
than 20Ω. Parasitic self oscillations may occur in the input
transistors if the DC source impedance is out of this range.
This impedance also acts as the gain for the non-inverting
input bias and noise currents and therefore can become
troublesome for high values of DC source impedance. The
inverting configuration of Figure 2 shows a 25Ω resistor to
ground on the non-inverting input which insures stability but
does not provide bias current cancellation. The input bias
currents are unrelated for a current feedback amplifier which
eliminates the need for source impedance matching to
achieve bias current cancellation.
Equation 1: Output Offset Voltage Calculation
Output Offset Voltage VO =( ± IbnRin ± Vio)(1+Rf/Rg) ± IbiRf
VO =( ± 5µA(25Ω) ± 2mV)(6) ± 3µA(500Ω)= ± 14.25mV
Improved output offset voltage is possible using the
composite circuits shown in Application Note OA-07.
The total output spot noise is computed in a similar fashion
to the output offset voltage. Using the input spot noise
voltage and the two input spot noise currents, the total output
spot noise is developed through the same gain equations for
each term but combined as the square root of the sum of
squared contributing elements. Application Note OA-12
provides a more detailed discussion of noise calculations for
current feedback amplifiers.
Printed Circuit Layout
As with any high speed component, a careful attention to the
board layout is necessary for optimum performance. Of
particular importance is the careful control of parasitic
capacitances on the output pin. As the output impedance
plot shows, the closed loop output of the CLC406 eventually
becomes inductive as the loop gain rolls off with increasing
frequency. Direct capacitive loading on the output pin can
quickly lead to peaking in the frequency response, overshoot
in the pulse response, ringing or even sustained oscillations.
The “Suggested Series Rs vs. C” plot should be used as a
starting point when a capacitive load must be driven.
Evaluation boards (CLC730013-DIP,CLC730027-SOIC, and
CLC730068-SOT) for the CLC406 are available. Further
layout suggestions can be found in Application Note OA-15.
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Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8-Pin MDIP
NS Package Number N08E
8-Pin SOIC
NS Package Number M08A
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Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
5-Pin SOT23
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