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LMH6551Q Differential, High Speed Op Amp
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FEATURES
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370 MHz −3 dB Bandwidth (VOUT = 0.5 VPP)
50 MHz 0.1 dB Bandwidth
2400 V/µs Slew Rate
18 ns Settling Time to 0.05%
−94/−96 dB HD2/HD3 @ 5 MHz
LMH6551Q is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Qualified and
is Manufactured on an Automotive Grade Flow
APPLICATIONS
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Differential AD Driver
Video Over Twisted Pair
Differential Line Driver
Single End to Differential Converter
High Speed Differential Signaling
IF/RF Amplifier
SAW Filter Buffer/Driver
Automotive
DESCRIPTION
The LMH™6551Q is a high performance voltage
feedback differential amplifier. The LMH6551Q has
the high speed and low distortion necessary for
driving high performance ADCs as well as the current
handling capability to drive signals over balanced
transmission lines like CAT 5 data cables. The
LMH6551Q can handle a wide range of video and
data formats.
With external gain set resistors, the LMH6551Q can
be used at any desired gain. Gain flexibility coupled
with high speed makes the LMH6551Q suitable for
use as an IF amplifier in high performance
communications equipment.
The LMH6551Q is available in the VSSOP package.
Typical Application
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2
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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Connection Diagram
-IN
VCM
V+
+OUT
1
2
8
-
+
7
3
6
4
5
+IN
NC
V-
-OUT
Figure 1. Top View
8-Pin VSSOP
See Package Number DGK
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ESD Tolerance
(1) (2)
(3)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
Supply Voltage
2000V
200V
13.2V
Common Mode Input Voltage
±Vs
Maximum Input Current (pins 1, 2, 7, 8)
30mA
(4)
Maximum Output Current (pins 4, 5)
Maximum Junction Temperature
150°C
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical
Characteristics tables.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and
specifications.
Human body model: 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF. Machine model: 0Ω in series with 200pF.
The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations.
Operating Ratings
(1)
Operating Temperature Range
−40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range
−65°C to +150°C
Total Supply Voltage
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA)
3V to 11V
(2)
8-Pin VSSOP
(1)
(2)
2
159°C/W
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical
Characteristics tables.
The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient
temperature is P D= (TJ(MAX) — TA)/ θJA. All numbers apply for package soldered directly into a 4 layer PC board with zero air flow.
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±5V Electrical Characteristics
(1)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = ±5V, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min (2)
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
AC Performance (Differential)
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 0.5 VPP
370
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
340
MHz
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 4 VPP
320
MHz
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
50
MHz
(4)
Slew Rate
4V Step
2400
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time
2V Step
1.8
ns
Settling Time
2V Step, 0.05%
18
ns
VCMbypass capacitor removed
200
MHz
HD2
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−94
dBc
HD2
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20MHz, RL=800Ω
−85
dBc
HD3
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−96
dBc
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
Distortion and Noise Response
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−72
dBc
en
Input Referred Voltage Noise
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
6.0
nV/√Hz
in
Input Referred Noise Current
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
1.5
pA/√Hz
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
0.5
HD3
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBI
Input Offset Voltage
±4
±6
mV
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(5)
−0.8
Input Bias Current
(6)
-4
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(5)
−2.6
nA/°C
0.03
µA
µV/°C
0
-10
µA
Input Bias Difference
Difference in Bias currents between the
two inputs
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V
80
dBc
RIN
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
CIN
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
CMVR
Input Common Mode Voltage Range
CMRR > 53dB
+3.2
−4.7
V
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
70
+3.1
−4.6
Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very
limited self-heating of the device such that TJ = TA. No specification of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under
conditions of internal self-heating where TJ > TA.
Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation using Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Typical numbers are the most likely parametric norm.
Slew Rate is the average of the rising and falling edges.
Drift determined by dividing the change in parameter at temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device.
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±5V Electrical Characteristics (1) (continued)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = ±5V, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Min (2)
Conditions
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
0.5
±5
±8
mV
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
VOSC
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(7)
Input Bias Current
(8)
VCM CMRR
8.2
µV/°C
−2
μA
70
75
dB
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.995
0.999
Single Ended, Peak to Peak
±7.38
±7.18
±7.8
±3.69
±3.8
V
±50
±65
mA
VID = 0V, 1V step on VCM pin, measure
VOD
Input Resistance
25
Common Mode Gain
kΩ
1.005
V/V
Output Performance
Output Voltage Swing
Output Common Mode Voltage Range VID = 0 V,
V
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V
ISC
Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 3V Single Ended (9)l
140
mA
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode
/ΔVOUTDIfferential, VOUT = 0.5 Vpp
Differential, f = 10 MHz
−70
dB
70
dB
Miscellaneous Performance
AVOL
Open Loop Gain
Differential
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±1V
71
90
Supply Current
RL = ∞
11
12.5
(7)
(8)
(9)
dB
14.5
16.5
mA
Drift determined by dividing the change in parameter at temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device.
The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations.
5V Electrical Characteristics
(1)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 5V, VCM = 2.5V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min (2)
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 0.5 VPP
350
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 2 VPP
300
MHz
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
50
MHz
Slew Rate
4V Step (4)
1800
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90%
4V Step
2
ns
Settling Time
4V Step, 0.05%
17
ns
170
MHz
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
4
Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very
limited self-heating of the device such that TJ = TA. No specification of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under
conditions of internal self-heating where TJ > TA.
Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation using Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Typical numbers are the most likely parametric norm.
Slew Rate is the average of the rising and falling edges.
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5V Electrical Characteristics (1) (continued)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 5V, VCM = 2.5V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min (2)
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
HD2
HD3
3rd Harmonic Distortion
HD3
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−84
dBc
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−69
dBc
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−93
dBc
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−67
dBc
en
Input Referred Noise Voltage
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
6.0
nV/√Hz
in
Input Referred Noise Current
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
1.5
pA/√Hz
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
0.5
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBIAS
CMRR
VICM
Input Offset Voltage
±4
±6
mV
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(5)
−0.8
Input Bias Current
(6)
−4
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(5)
−3
nA/°C
0.03
µA
78
dBc
µV/°C
μA
0
-10
Input Bias Current Difference
Difference in Bias currents between the
two inputs
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VID = 0V
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
Input Common Mode Range
CMRR > 53 dB
70
+3.1
+0.4
+3.2
+0.3
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
0.5
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
±5
±8
mV
5.8
µV/°C
3
μA
70
75
dB
Input Bias Current
VCM CMRR
VID = 0,
1V step on VCM pin, measure VOD
Input Resistance
VCM pin to ground
Common Mode Gain
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.995
0.999
±2.8
V
25
kΩ
1.005
V/V
Output Performance
VOUT
Output Voltage Swing
Single Ended, Peak to Peak, VS= ±2.5V,
VCM= 0V
±2.4
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V Differential
±45
ISC
Output Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 3V Single Ended (7)
CMVR
Output Common Mode Voltage
Range
VID = 0, VCMpin = 1.2V and 3.8V
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode /ΔVOUTDIfferential,
VOUT = 1Vpp Differential, f = 10 MHz
1.23
3.72
±60
mA
230
mA
1.20
3.80
V
−65
dB
70
dB
Miscellaneous Performance
Open Loop Gain
DC, Differential
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±0.5V
71
88
IS
Supply Current
RL = ∞
10
11.5
(5)
(6)
(7)
dB
13.5
15.5
mA
Drift determined by dividing the change in parameter at temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device.
The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations.
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(1)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 3.3V, VCM = 1.65V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min (2)
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 0.5 VPP
320
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 1 VPP
300
MHz
Slew Rate
1V Step (4)
700
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90%
1V Step
2
ns
95
MHz
VO = 1 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−93
dBc
VO = 1 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−74
dBc
VO = 1VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−85
dBc
VO = 1VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−69
dBc
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
HD2
HD3
3rd Harmonic Distortion
HD3
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
6
Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very
limited self-heating of the device such that TJ = TA. No specification of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under
conditions of internal self-heating where TJ > TA.
Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation using Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Typical numbers are the most likely parametric norm.
Slew Rate is the average of the rising and falling edges.
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3.3V Electrical Characteristics (1) (continued)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 3.3V, VCM = 1.65V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; Unless specified
Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min (2)
Typ (3)
Max (2)
Units
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBIAS
CMRR
VICM
Input Offset Voltage
1
mV
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
(5)
1.6
µV/°C
Input Bias Current
(6)
−8
μA
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(5)
9.5
nA/°C
Input Bias Current Difference
Difference in Bias currents between the
two inputs
0.3
µA
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VID = 0V
78
dBc
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
Input Common Mode Range
CMRR > 53 dB
+1.5
+0.3
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
1
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
Input Bias Current
±5
mV
18.6
µV/°C
3
μA
VCM CMRR
VID = 0,
1V step on VCM pin, measure VOD
60
dB
Input Resistance
VCM pin to ground
25
kΩ
Common Mode Gain
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.999
V/V
±0.9
V
Output Performance
VOUT
Output Voltage Swing
Single Ended, Peak to Peak, VS= 3.3V,
VCM= 1.65V
±0.75
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V Differential
±40
mA
ISC
Output Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 2V Single Ended (7)
200
mA
CMVR
Output Common Mode Voltage
Range
VID = 0, VCMpin = 1.2V and 2.1V
2.1
1.2
V
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode /ΔVOUTDIfferential,
VOUT = 1Vpp Differential, f = 10 MHz
−65
dB
±30
Miscellaneous Performance
Open Loop Gain
DC, Differential
70
dB
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±0.5V
75
dB
IS
Supply Current
RL = ∞
8
mA
(5)
(6)
(7)
Drift determined by dividing the change in parameter at temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device.
The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, VS = ±5V, RL = 500Ω, RF = RG = 365Ω; Unless Specified).
Frequency Response
vs.
Supply Voltage
2
1
1
0
0
-1
-1
VOD = 2 VPP
-2
-3
-4
-3
-6
-5
-6
SINGLE ENDED INPUT
VS = ±5V
-7
-8
1
10
100
1
1000
10
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Frequency Response
vs.
VOUT
Frequency Response
vs.
Capacitive Load
2
2
1
1
CL = 5.7 pF, ROUT = 60:
0
0
-1
-1
CL = 10 pF, ROUT = 34:
-2
CL = 27 pF, ROUT = 20:
VOD = 1 VPP
-2
-3
VOD = 0.5 VPP
-4
-3
-4
-5
VS = ±5V
CL = 57 pF, ROUT = 15:
-5 LOAD = (CL || 1 k:) IN
-6
-6 SERIES WITH 2 ROUTS
SINGLE ENDED INPUT
VS = 3.3V
-7
-7 VOUT = 0.5 VPP
DIFFERENTIAL
-8
1
10
-8
1
10
100
1000
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Suggested ROUT
vs.
Cap Load
Suggested ROUT
vs.
Cap Load
70
60
60
SUGGESTED RO (:)
70
50
40
30
20
1000
50
LOAD = 1 k: || CAP LOAD
10
40
30
20
LOAD = 1 k: || CAP LOAD
10
VS = ±5V
VS = 5V
0
0
1
8
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
SINGLE ENDED INPUT
VS = 5V
-7
-8
SUGGESTED RO (:)
VOD = 0.5 VPP
-4
VOD = 0.5 VPP
-5
VOD = 2 VPP
-2
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
Frequency Response
2
10
100
1
10
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
(TA = 25°C, VS = ±5V, RL = 500Ω, RF = RG = 365Ω; Unless Specified).
1 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input
2 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input
0.8
2.5
2
VOUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
VOUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
VS = 3.3V
RL = 500:
-0.6
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
RL = 500:
-2
RF = 360:
RF = 360:
-0.8
VS = 5V
-1.5
-2.5
0
5
0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
TIME (ns)
TIME (ns)
Figure 8.
Figure 9.
Large Signal Pulse Response
Output Common Mode Pulse Response
3
0.12
VS = ±5V
0.1
COMMON MODE VOUT (V)
VOUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
2
1
0
-1
VS = ±5V
RL = 500:
-2
RF = 360:
RF = 360:
0.06
VOUT = 4 VPP
0.04
0.02
0
-0.02
-0.04
-0.06
-3
-0.08
0
5
0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
TIME (ns)
TIME (ns)
Figure 10.
Figure 11.
Distortion
vs.
Frequency
Distortion
vs.
Frequency
-50
-50
VS = ±5V
VS = 5V
HD3
DISTORTION (dBc)
-60
RL = 800:
-70
HD3
VOUT = 2 VPP
-60 VOUT = 2 VPP
VCM = 0V
DISTORTION (dBc)
RL = 500:
0.08
-80
-90
VCM = 2.5V
RL = 800:
-70
-80
HD2
HD2
-90
-100
-100
-110
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 12.
Figure 13.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
(TA = 25°C, VS = ±5V, RL = 500Ω, RF = RG = 365Ω; Unless Specified).
Distortion
vs.
Frequency
Distortion
vs.
Supply Voltage (Split Supplies)
-30
-50
VOUT = 2 VPP
f = 5 MHz
VS = 3.3V
HD3
VOUT = 1 VPP
VCM = VS/2
VCM = 1.65V
-50
DISTORTION (dBc)
DISTORTION (dBc)
-60
-40
RL = 800:
-70
-80
-60
-70
HD3
-80
HD2
-90
-90
HD2
-100
-100
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
3
40
4
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 14.
Figure 15.
Distortion
vs.
Supply Voltage (Single Supply)
Maximum VOUT
vs.
IOUT
6
4
-65
VOUT = 4 VPP
f = 5 MHz
3.9
VCM = 0V
3.8
-70
MAXIMUM VOUT (V)
DISTORTION (dBc)
-60
HD3
-75
-80
-85
HD2
-90
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
VIN = 3.88V SINGLE ENDED
3.3
VS = ±5V
3.2
-95
AV = 2
3.1
-100
RF = 730:
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
Figure 16.
Figure 17.
Minimum VOUT
vs.
IOUT
Closed Loop Output Impedance
100
-3
VIN = 3.88V SINGLE ENDED
-3.1
VS = ±5V
VIN = 0V
VS = ±5V
-3.2
AV = 2
-3.3
RF = 730:
10
-3.4
|Z| (:)
MINIMUM VOUT (V)
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
-3.5
1
-3.6
-3.7
0.1
-3.8
-3.9
0.01
-4
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0.1
1
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
Figure 18.
10
0.01
Figure 19.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
(TA = 25°C, VS = ±5V, RL = 500Ω, RF = RG = 365Ω; Unless Specified).
Closed Loop Output Impedance
Closed Loop Output Impedance
100
100
VS = 5V
VS = 3.3V
VIN = 0V
VIN = 0V
10
|Z| (:)
|Z| (:)
10
1
0.1
1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.01
1
0.1
10
100
0.01
1000
1
0.1
Figure 20.
Figure 21.
PSRR
PSRR
90
PSRR +
PSRR (dBc DIFFERENTIAL)
PSRR (dBc DIFFERENTIAL)
90
70
60
PSRR 50
40
VS = ±5V
20
RL = 200:
10
VCM = 0V
0
0.01
10
1
0.1
100
80
70
60
50
40
30
VS = +5V
20
RL = 200:
10
VCM = 2.5V
0
0.01
1000
1
0.1
10
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 22.
Figure 23.
CMRR
1000
Balance Error
80
-25
VS = ±5V
-30
BALANCE ERROR (dBc)
75
70
CMRR (dB)
1000
100
80
65
60
55
50
45
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
30
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VIN, CM = 0.5 VPP
40
1
RL = 500:
VIN = 0.5 VPP
-55
-60
-65
-70
-75
-80
-85
-90
VS = ±5V
0.1
RF = 360:
-35
-40
-45
-50
10
100
1000
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 24.
Figure 25.
1000
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APPLICATION SECTION
The LMH6551Q is a fully differential amplifier designed to provide low distortion amplification to wide bandwidth
differential signals. The LMH6551Q, though fully integrated for ultimate balance and distortion performance,
functionally provides three channels. Two of these channels are the V+ and V− signal path channels, which
function similarly to inverting mode operational amplifiers and are the primary signal paths. The third channel is
the common mode feedback circuit. This is the circuit that sets the output common mode as well as driving the
V+ and V− outputs to be equal magnitude and opposite phase, even when only one of the two input channels is
driven. The common mode feedback circuit allows single ended to differential operation.
The LMH6551Q is a voltage feedback amplifier with gain set by external resistors. Output common mode voltage
is set by the VCM pin. This pin should be driven by a low impedance reference and should be bypassed to ground
with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor. Any signal coupling into the VCM will be passed along to the output and will
reduce the dynamic range of the amplifier.
FULLY DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION
The LMH6551Q will perform best when used with split supplies and in a fully differential configuration. See
Figure 26 and Figure 27 for recommended circuits.
RF1
RO
RG1
+
VI
a
CL
VCM
RL
VO
RG2
RO
RF2
Figure 26. Typical Application
The circuit shown in Figure 26 is a typical fully differential application as might be used to drive an ADC. In this
circuit closed loop gain, (AV) = VOUT/ VIN = RF/RG. For all the applications in this data sheet VIN is presumed to be
the voltage presented to the circuit by the signal source. For differential signals this will be the difference of the
signals on each input (which will be double the magnitude of each individual signal), while in single ended inputs
it will just be the driven input signal.
The resistors RO help keep the amplifier stable when presented with a load CL as is typical in an analog to digital
converter (ADC). When fed with a differential signal, the LMH6551 provides excellent distortion, balance and
common mode rejection provided the resistors RF, RG and RO are well matched and strict symmetry is observed
in board layout. With a DC CMRR of over 80dB, the DC and low frequency CMRR of most circuits will be
dominated by the external resistors and board trace resistance. At higher frequencies board layout symmetry
becomes a factor as well. Precision resistors of at least 0.1% accuracy are recommended and careful board
layout will also be required.
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500
50:
100:
TWISTED PAIR
250
+
2 VPP
a
VCM
250
2 VPP
50:
500
GAIN = 2
Figure 27. Fully Differential Cable Driver
With up to 15 VPP differential output voltage swing and 80 mA of linear drive current the LMH6551Q makes an
excellent cable driver as shown in Figure 27. The LMH6551Q is also suitable for driving differential cables from a
single ended source.
The LMH6551Q requires supply bypassing capacitors as shown in Figure 28 and Figure 29. The 0.01 µF and 0.1
µF capacitors should be leadless SMT ceramic capacitors and should be no more than 3 mm from the supply
pins. The SMT capacitors should be connected directly to a ground plane. Thin traces or small vias will reduce
the effectiveness of bypass capacitors. Also shown in both figures is a capacitor from the VCM pin to ground. The
VCM pin is a high impedance input to a buffer which sets the output common mode voltage. Any noise on this
input is transferred directly to the output. Output common mode noise will result in loss of dynamic range,
degraded CMRR, degraded Balance and higher distortion. The VCM pin should be bypassed even if the pin in not
used. There is an internal resistive divider on chip to set the output common mode voltage to the mid point of the
supply pins. The impedance looking into this pin is approximately 25 kΩ. If a different output common mode
voltage is desired drive this pin with a clean, accurate voltage reference.
+
V
V
+
0.01 PF 0.01 PF
10 PF
10 PF
0.01 PF
+
+
VCM
0.1 PF
0.1 PF
-
VCM
0.1 PF
0.01 PF
10 PF
V
-
Figure 28. Split Supply Bypassing Capacitors
Figure 29. Single Supply Bypassing Capacitors
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SINGLE ENDED INPUT TO DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT
The LMH6551Q provides excellent performance as an active balun transformer. Figure 30 shows a typical
application where an LMH6551Q is used to produce a differential signal from a single ended source.
In single ended input operation the output common mode voltage is set by the VCM pin as in fully differential
mode. Also, in this mode the common mode feedback circuit must recreate the signal that is not present on the
unused differential input pin. Figure 25 is the measurement of the effectiveness of this process. The common
mode feedback circuit is responsible for ensuring balanced output with a single ended input. Balance error is
defined as the amount of input signal that couples into the output common mode. It is measured as a the
undesired output common mode swing divided by the signal on the input. Balance error can be caused by either
a channel to channel gain error, or phase error. Either condition will produce a common mode shift. Figure 25
measures the balance error with a single ended input as that is the most demanding mode of operation for the
amplifier.
Supply and VCM pin bypassing are also critical in this mode of operation. See the above section on FULLY
DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION for bypassing recommendations and also see Figure 28 and Figure 29 for
recommended supply bypassing configurations.
Figure 30. Single Ended In to Differential Out
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SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
The input stage of the LMH6551Q has a built in offset of 0.7V towards the lower supply to accommodate single
supply operation with single ended inputs. As shown in Figure 30, the input common mode voltage is less than
the output common voltage. It is set by current flowing through the feedback network from the device output. The
input common mode range of 0.4V to 3.2V places constraints on gain settings. Possible solutions to this
limitation include AC coupling the input signal, using split power supplies and limiting stage gain. AC coupling
with single supply is shown in Figure 31.
In Figure 30 closed loop gain = VO / VI ≊ RF / RG, where VI =VS / 2, as long as RM