MCP6286
Low Noise, Low Power Op Amp
Features
Description
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The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP6286 operational
amplifier (op amp) has low noise (5.4 nV/√Hz, typical),
low power (520 µA, typical) and rail-to-rail output
operation. It is unity gain stable and has a gain
bandwidth product of 3.5 MHz (typical). This device
operates with a single supply voltage as low as 2.2V,
while drawing low quiescent current. These features
make the product well suited for single-supply, low
noise, battery-powered applications.
Low Noise: 5.4 nV/√Hz (typical)
Low Quiescent Current: 520 µA (typical)
Rail-to-Rail Output
Wide Supply Voltage Range: 2.2V to 5.5V
Gain Bandwidth Product: 3.5 MHz (typical)
Unity Gain Stable
Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
No Phase Reversal
Small Package
Applications
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Noise Cancellation Headphones
Cellular Phones
Analog Filters
Sensor Conditioning
Portable Instrumentation
Medical Instrumentation
Battery Powered Systems
Package Types
MCP6286
SOT-23-5
VOUT 1
VSS 2
VIN+ 3
Design Aids
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The MCP6286 op amp is offered in a space saving
SOT-23-5 package. It is designed with Microchip’s
advanced CMOS process and available in the
extended temperature range, with a power supply
range of 2.2V to 5.5V.
5 VDD
4 VIN–
SPICE Macro Models
FilterLab® Software
Mindi™ Circuit Designer & Simulator
MAPS (Microchip Advanced Part Selector)
Analog Demonstration and Evaluation Boards
Application Notes
Typical Application
C1
47 nF
R2
R1
382 kΩ 641 kΩ
+
VIN
C2
22 nF
fP = 10 Hz
MCP6286
VOUT
–
G = +1 V/V
Second-Order, Low-Pass Butterworth Filter
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22196A-page 1
MCP6286
NOTES:
DS22196A-page 2
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
MCP6286
1.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
VDD – VSS ........................................................................7.0V
Current at Input Pins .....................................................±2 mA
Analog Inputs (VIN+, VIN-)†† .......... VSS – 1.0V to VDD + 1.0V
All Other Inputs and Outputs ......... VSS – 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Difference Input Voltage ...................................... |VDD – VSS|
Output Short-Circuit Current .................................continuous
Current at Output and Supply Pins ............................±30 mA
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute
Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the
device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at those or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
†† See 4.1.2 “Input Voltage And Current Limits”
Storage Temperature ....................................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ).......................... +150°C
ESD protection on all pins (HBM; MM) ................ ≥ 4 kV; 400V
DC ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = +2.2V to +5.5V, VSS= GND, TA= +25°C, VCM = VDD/3,
VOUT ≈ VDD/2, VL = VDD/2 and RL = 10 kΩ to VL. (Refer to Figure 1-1).
Parameters
Sym
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Conditions
Input Offset
Input Offset Voltage
Input Offset Drift with Temperature
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
VOS
-1.5
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+1.5
ΔVOS/ΔTA
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±1
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PSRR
80
100
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IB
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±1
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pA
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50
150
pA
TA = +85°C
TA = +125°C
mV
µV/°C TA= -40°C to +125°C
dB
Input Bias Current and Impedance
Input Bias Current
—
1500
3000
pA
Input Offset Current
IOS
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±1
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pA
Common Mode Input Impedance
ZCM
—
1013||20
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Ω||pF
Differential Input Impedance
ZDIFF
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1013||20
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Ω||pF
Common Mode Input Voltage
Range
VCMR
VSS−0.3
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VDD-1.2
V
Note 1
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
CMRR
76
95
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dB
VCM = -0.3V to 1.0V,
VDD = 2.2V
80
100
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dB
VCM = -0.3V to 4.3V,
VDD = 5.5V
AOL
100
120
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dB
0.2V < VOUT
2 mA
R1 >
FIGURE 4-2:
Inputs.
Protecting the Analog
It is also possible to connect the diodes to the left of the
resistors R1 and R2. In this case, the currents through
the diodes D1 and D2 need to be limited by some other
mechanism. The resistors then serve as in-rush current
limiters; the DC currents into the input pins (VIN+ and
VIN-) should be very small. A significant amount of
current can flow out of the inputs when the common
mode voltage (VCM) is below ground (VSS). (See
Figure 2-33).
VDD Bond
Pad
4.1.3
VIN+ Bond
Pad
The input stage of the MCP6286 op amp uses a PMOS
input stage. It operates at low common mode input
voltage (VCM), including ground. With this topology, the
device operates with a VCM up to VDD - 1.2V and 0.3V
below VSS. (See Figure 2-12).The input offset voltage
is measured at VCM = VSS – 0.3V and VDD - 1.2V to
ensure proper operation.
Input
Stage
Bond
VIN–
Pad
VSS Bond
Pad
FIGURE 4-1:
Structures.
Simplified Analog Input ESD
In order to prevent damage and/or improper operation
of these op amps, the circuit they are in must limit the
voltages and currents at the VIN+ and VIN- pins (see
Absolute Maximum Ratings at the beginning of
Section 1.0 “Electrical Characteristics”). Figure 4-2
shows the recommended approach to protecting these
inputs. The internal ESD diodes prevent the input pins
(VIN+ and VIN-) from going too far below ground, and
the resistors R1 and R2 limit the possible current drawn
out of the input pins. Diodes D1 and D2 prevent the
input pins (VIN+ and VIN-) from going too far above VDD.
When implemented as shown, resistors R1 and R2 also
limit the current through D1 and D2.
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NORMAL OPERATION
For a unity gain buffer, since VOUT is the same voltage
as the inverting input, VOUT must be maintained below
VDD –1.2V for correct operation.
4.2
Rail-to-Rail Output
The output voltage range of the MCP6286 op amp is
VSS + 15 mV (minimum) and VDD – 15 mV (maximum)
when RL = 10 kΩ is connected to VDD/2 and
VDD = 5.5V. Refer to Figure 2-24 and Figure 2-25 for
more information.
DS22196A-page 15
MCP6286
4.3
Capacitive Loads
4.4
Driving large capacitive loads can cause stability
problems for voltage feedback op amps. As the load
capacitance increases, the feedback loop’s phase
margin decreases and the closed-loop bandwidth is
reduced. This produces gain peaking in the frequency
response, with overshoot and ringing in the step
response. While a unity-gain buffer (G = +1 V/V) is the
most sensitive to capacitive loads, all gains show the
same general behavior.
When driving large capacitive loads with these op
amps (e.g., > 100 pF when G = +1 V/V), a small series
resistor at the output (RISO in Figure 4-3) improves the
feedback loop’s phase margin (stability) by making the
output load resistive at higher frequencies. The
bandwidth will be generally lower than the bandwidth
with no capacitance load.
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RISO
MCP6286
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VIN
VOUT
CL
Supply Bypass
MCP6286 op amp’s power supply pin (VDD for
single-supply) should have a local bypass capacitor
(i.e., 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF) within 2 mm for good high
frequency performance. It can use a bulk capacitor
(i.e., 1 µF or larger) within 100 mm to provide large,
slow currents. This bulk capacitor can be shared with
other analog parts.
4.5
PCB Surface Leakage
In applications where low input bias current is critical,
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) surface leakage effects
need to be considered. Surface leakage is caused by
humidity, dust or other contamination on the board.
Under low humidity conditions, a typical resistance
between nearby traces is 1012Ω. A 5V difference would
cause 5 pA of current to flow; which is greater than the
MCP6286 op amp’s bias current at +25°C (±1 pA,
typical).
The easiest way to reduce surface leakage is to use a
guard ring around sensitive pins (or traces). The guard
ring is biased at the same voltage as the sensitive pin.
An example of this type of layout is shown in
Figure 4-5.
FIGURE 4-3:
Output Resistor, RISO
Stabilizes Large Capacitive Loads.
Guard Ring
VIN– VIN+
VSS
Figure 4-4 gives recommended RISO values for
different capacitive loads and gains. The x-axis is the
normalized load capacitance (CL/GN), where GN is the
circuit's noise gain. For non-inverting gains, GN and the
Signal Gain are equal. For inverting gains, GN is
1+|Signal Gain| (e.g., -1 V/V gives GN = +2 V/V).
FIGURE 4-5:
for Inverting Gain.
Recommended RISO (Ω)
1000
VDD = 5.5 V
RL = 10 kΩ
1.
100
10
GN:
1 V/V
2 V/V
≥ 5 V/V
1
10p
100p
1n
10n
0.1µ
1µ
1.E-11
1.E-10
1.E-09
1.E-08
1.E-07
1.E-06
Normalized Load Capacitance; CL/GN (F)
FIGURE 4-4:
Recommended RISO Values
for Capacitive Loads.
After selecting RISO for your circuit, double check the
resulting frequency response peaking and step
response overshoot. Modify RISO’s value until the
response is reasonable. Bench evaluation and
simulations with the MCP6286 SPICE macro model are
very helpful.
DS22196A-page 16
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Example Guard Ring Layout
Non-inverting Gain and Unity-Gain Buffer:
a. Connect the non-inverting pin (VIN+) to the
input with a wire that does not touch the
PCB surface.
b. Connect the guard ring to the inverting input
pin (VIN–). This biases the guard ring to the
common mode input voltage.
Inverting Gain and Transimpedance Gain
Amplifiers (convert current to voltage, such as
photo detectors):
a. Connect the guard ring to the non-inverting
input pin (VIN+). This biases the guard ring
to the same reference voltage as the op
amp (e.g., VDD/2 or ground).
b. Connect the inverting pin (VIN–) to the input
with a wire that does not touch the PCB
surface.
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MCP6286
4.6
4.6.1
Application Circuits
4.6.2
ACTIVE LOW-PASS FILTER
The MCP6286 op amp’s low input bias current makes
it possible for the designer to use larger resistors and
smaller capacitors for active low-pass filter
applications. However, as the resistance increases, the
noise generated also increases. Parasitic capacitances
and the large value resistors could also modify the
frequency response. These trade-offs need to be
considered when selecting circuit elements.
Figure 4-6
and
Figure 4-7
show
low-pass,
second-order, Butterworth filters with a cut-off
frequency of 10 Hz. The filter in Figure 4-6 has a
non-inverting gain of +1 V/V, and the filter in Figure 4-7
has an inverting gain of -1 V/V.
PHOTO DETECTION
The MCP6286 op amps can be used to easily convert
the signal from a sensor that produces an output
current (such as a photo diode) into a voltage (a
transimpedance amplifier). This is implemented with a
single resistor (R2) in the feedback loop of the
amplifiers shown in Figure 4-8 and Figure 4-9. The
optional capacitor (C2) sometimes provides stability for
these circuits.
A photodiode configured in the Photovoltaic mode has
zero voltage potential placed across it (Figure 4-8). In
this mode, the light sensitivity and linearity is
maximized, making it best suited for precision
applications. The key amplifier specifications for this
application are: low input bias current, low noise,
common mode input voltage range (including ground),
and rail-to-rail output.
G = +1 V/V
fP = 10 Hz
C1
47 nF
C2
R2
R2
R1
382 kΩ 641 kΩ
VOUT
ID1
+
VIN
MCP6286
C2
22 nF
VOUT
D1
Light
–
VDD
MCP6286
–
+
VOUT = ID1*R2
FIGURE 4-6:
Second-Order, Low-Pass
Butterworth Filter with Sallen-Key Topology.
G = -1 V/V
fP = 10 Hz
R2
618 kΩ
C1
8.2 nF
R3
R1
618 kΩ 1.00 MΩ
VOUT
VIN
C2
47 nF
FIGURE 4-8:
Photovoltaic Mode Detector.
In contrast, a photodiode that is configured in the
Photoconductive mode has a reverse bias voltage
across the photo-sensing element (Figure 4-9). This
decreases the diode capacitance, which facilitates
high-speed operation (e.g., high-speed digital
communications). The design trade-off is increased
diode leakage current and linearity errors. The op amp
needs to have a wide Gain Bandwidth Product
(GBWP).
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C2
MCP6286
VDD/2
+
FIGURE 4-7:
Second-Order, Low-Pass
Butterwork Filter with Multiple-Feedback
Topology.
R2
ID1
D1
Light
VBIAS
–
VDD
VOUT
MCP6286
+
VOUT = ID1*R2
VBIAS < 0V
FIGURE 4-9:
Detector.
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Photoconductive Mode
DS22196A-page 17
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DS22196A-page 18
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MCP6286
5.0
DESIGN AIDS
Microchip provides the basic design tools needed for
the MCP6286 op amp.
5.1
SPICE Macro Model
The latest SPICE macro model for the MCP6286 op
amp is available on the Microchip web site at
www.microchip.com. The model was written and tested
in official Orcad (Cadence) owned PSPICE. For the
other simulators, it may require translation.
The model covers a wide aspect of the op amp's
electrical specifications. Not only does the model cover
voltage, current, and resistance of the op amp, but it
also covers the temperature and noise effects on the
behavior of the op amp. The model has not been
verified outside of the specification range listed in the
op amp data sheet. The model behaviors under these
conditions can not be guaranteed that it will match the
actual op amp performance.
Moreover, the model is intended to be an initial design
tool. Bench testing is a very important part of any
design and cannot be replaced with simulations. Also,
simulation results using this macro model need to be
validated by comparing them to the data sheet
specifications and characteristic curves.
5.2
FilterLab® Software
Microchip’s FilterLab® software is an innovative
software tool that simplifies analog active filter (using
op amps) design. Available at no cost from the
Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the
FilterLab design tool provides full schematic diagrams
of the filter circuit with component values. It also
outputs the filter circuit in SPICE format, which can be
used with the macro model to simulate actual filter
performance.
5.3
Mindi™ Circuit Designer &
Simulator
Microchip’s Mindi™ Circuit Designer & Simulator aids
in the design of various circuits useful for active filter,
amplifier and power-management applications. It is a
free online circuit designer & simulator available from
the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/mindi.
This interactive circuit designer & simulator enables
designers to quickly generate circuit diagrams,
simulate circuits. Circuits developed using the Mindi
Circuit Designer & Simulator can be downloaded to a
personal computer or workstation.
5.4
Microchip Advanced Part Selector
(MAPS)
MAPS is a software tool that helps semiconductor
professionals efficiently identify Microchip devices that
fit a particular design requirement. Available at no cost
from the Microchip website at www.microchip.com/
maps, the MAPS is an overall selection tool for
Microchip’s product portfolio that includes Analog,
Memory, MCUs and DSCs. Using this tool you can
define a filter to sort features for a parametric search of
devices and export side-by-side technical comparison
reports. Helpful links are also provided for Datasheets,
Purchase, and Sampling of Microchip parts.
5.5
Analog Demonstration and
Evaluation Boards
Microchip offers a broad spectrum of Analog
Demonstration and Evaluation Boards that are
designed to help you achieve faster time to market. For
a complete listing of these boards and their
corresponding user’s guides and technical information,
visit the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/
analogtools.
Some boards that are especially useful are:
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MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 1
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 2
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 3
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 4
Active Filter Demo Board Kit
5/6-Pin SOT-23 Evaluation Board, P/N VSUPEV2
5.6
Application Notes
The following Microchip Analog Design Note and
Application Notes are available on the Microchip web
site at www.microchip.com/appnotes and are
recommended as supplemental reference resources.
• ADN003: “Select the Right Operational Amplifier
for your Filtering Circuits”, DS21821
• AN722: “Operational Amplifier Topologies and DC
Specifications”, DS00722
• AN723: “Operational Amplifier AC Specifications
and Applications”, DS00723
• AN884: “Driving Capacitive Loads With Op
Amps”, DS00884
• AN990: “Analog Sensor Conditioning Circuits –
An Overview”, DS00990
• AN1177: “Op Amp Precision Design: DC Errors”,
DS01177
• AN1228: “Op Amp Precision Design: Random
Noise”, DS01228
These application notes and others are listed in the
design guide:
• “Signal Chain Design Guide”, DS21825
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DS22196A-page 19
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MCP6286
6.0
PACKAGING INFORMATION
6.1
Package Marking Information
Example:
5-Lead SOT-23
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Year code (last digit of calendar year)
Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
Alphanumeric traceability code
Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( e3 )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.
In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
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