Audio, Dual-Matched
NPN Transistor
MAT12
Data Sheet
PIN CONFIGURATION
Very low voltage noise: 1 nV/√Hz maximum at 100 Hz
Excellent current gain match: 0.5% typical
Low offset voltage (VOS): 200 μV maximum
Outstanding offset voltage drift: 0.03 μV/°C typical
High gain bandwidth product: 200 MHz
C1 1
6
B1 2
C2
5
E1 3
4
B2
E2
NOTE
1. SUBSTRATE IS CONNECTED
TO CASE ON TO-78 PACKAGE.
2. SUBSTRATE IS NORMALLY
CONNECTED TO THE MOST
NEGATIVE CIRCUIT POTENTIAL,
BUT CAN BE FLOATED.
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FEATURES
Figure 1. 6-Lead TO-78
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MAT12 is a dual, NPN-matched transistor pair that is
specifically designed to meet the requirements of ultralow
noise audio systems.
With its extremely low input base spreading resistance (rbb'
is typically 28 Ω) and high current gain (hFE typically exceeds
600 at IC = 1 mA), the MAT12 can achieve outstanding signalto-noise ratios. The high current gain results in superior
performance compared to systems incorporating commercially
available monolithic amplifiers.
Excellent matching of the current gain (ΔhFE) to about 0.5%
and low VOS of less than 10 μV typical make the MAT12 ideal
for symmetrically balanced designs, which reduce high-order
amplifier harmonic distortion.
degradation of beta and matching characteristics due to reverse
biasing of the base emitter junction.
The MAT12 is also an ideal choice for accurate and reliable
current biasing and mirroring circuits. Furthermore, because
the accuracy of a current mirror degrades exponentially with
mismatches of VBE between transistor pairs, the low VOS of
the MAT12 does not need offset trimming in most circuit
applications.
The MAT12 is a good replacement for the MAT02, and its
performance and characteristics are guaranteed over the
extended temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
Stability of the matching parameters is guaranteed by protection
diodes across the base emitter junction. These diodes prevent
Rev. A
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MAT12
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Thermal Resistance .......................................................................4
Pin Configuration ............................................................................. 1
ESD Caution...................................................................................4
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................5
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Applications Information .................................................................8
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Fast Logarithmic Amplifier..........................................................8
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................. 3
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 10
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 10
REVISION HISTORY
1/14—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Change to Gain Bandwidth Product Parameter ........................... 3
7/10—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. A | Page 2 of 12
Data Sheet
MAT12
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VCB = 15 V, IO = 10 µA, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.
Table 1.
Parameter
DC AND AC CHARACTERISTICS
Current Gain 1
Current Gain Match 2
Noise Voltage Density 3
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
hFE
IC = 1 mA
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
IC = 10 µA
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
10 µA ≤ IC ≤ 1 mA
IC = 1 mA, VCB = 0 V
fO = 10 Hz
fO = 100 Hz
fO = 1 kHz
fO = 10 kHz
IC = 1 mA
VCB = 0 V, IC = 1 mA
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
0 V ≤ VCB ≤ VMAX 4,1 µA ≤ IC ≤ 1 mA 5
1 µA ≤ IC ≤ 1 mA5, VCB = 0 V
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C, VOS trimmed to 0 V
300
300
200
200
605
ΔhFE
eN
Low Frequency Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz)
Offset Voltage
eN p-p
VOS
Offset Voltage Change vs. VCB
Offset Voltage Change vs. IC
Offset Voltage Drift
ΔVOS/ΔVCB
ΔVOS/ΔIC
ΔVOS/ΔT
Breakdown Voltage, Collector to Emitter
Gain Bandwidth Product
Collector-to-Base Leakage Current
BVCEO
fT
ICBO
Collector-to-Collector Leakage Current 6, 7
ICC
Collector-to-Emitter Leakage Current6, 7
ICES
Input Bias Current
IB
Input Offset Current
IOS
Input Offset Current Drift6
Collector Saturation Voltage
Output Capacitance
Bulk Resistance6
Collector-to-Collector Capacitance
ΔIOS/ΔT
VCE (SAT)
COB
RBE
CCC
Max
Unit
0.5
5
%
1.6
0.9
0.85
0.85
0.4
10
2
1
1
1
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
µV
µV
µV
µV
µV/°C
µV/°C
V
MHz
pA
nA
pA
nA
pA
nA
nA
nA
nA
nA
pA/°C
V
pF
Ω
pF
550
10
5
0.08
0.03
200
220
50
70
1
0.3
40
IC = 10 mA, VCE = 10 V
VCB = VMAX
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
VCC = VMAX
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
VCE = VMAX, VBE = 0 V
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
IC = 10 µA
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
IC = 10 µA
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
IC = 10 µA, −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
IC = 1 mA, IB = 100 µA
VCB = 15 V, IE = 0 µA
10 µA ≤ IC ≤ 10 mA
VCC = 0 V
Current gain is guaranteed with collector-to-base voltage (VCB) swept from 0 V to VMAX at the indicated collector currents.
Current gain match (ΔhFE) is defined as follows: ΔhFE = (100(ΔIB)(hFE min)/IC).
3
Noise voltage density is guaranteed, but not 100% tested.
4
This is the maximum change in VOS as VCB is swept from 0 V to 40 V.
5
Measured at IC = 10 µA and guaranteed by design over the specified range of IC.
6
Guaranteed by design.
7
ICC and ICES are verified by the measurement of ICBO.
1
2
Rev. A | Page 3 of 12
200
25
3
35
4
35
4
40
0.05
23
0.3
35
500
500
500
50
50
6.2
13
150
0.2
1.6
MAT12
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 2.
Parameter
Breakdown Voltage of
Collector-to-Base Voltage (BVCBO)
Breakdown Voltage of
Collector-to-Emitter Voltage (BVCEO)
Breakdown Voltage of
Collector-to-Collector Voltage (BVCC)
Breakdown Voltage of
Emitter-to-Emitter Voltage (BVEE)
Collector Current (IC)
Emitter Current (IE)
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Junction Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec)
θJA is specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, a device
soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages.
Rating
40 V
Table 3. Thermal Resistance
40 V
Package Type
6-Lead TO-78
40 V
40 V
ESD CAUTION
20 mA
20 mA
−65°C to +150°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
300°C
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Rev. A | Page 4 of 12
θJA
150
θJC
45
Unit
°C/W
Data Sheet
MAT12
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C, VCE = 5 V, unless otherwise specified.
900
CH1 4.92V p-p
800
TA = +125°C
CURRENT GAIN (hFE)
700
1
TA = +25°C
600
500
400
TA = –55°C
300
M4.00s
A CH1
15.8V
100
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
Figure 2. Low Frequency Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz), IC = 1 mA, Gain = 10,000,000
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CH1 2.00V
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200
Figure 5. Current Gain vs. Collector Current (VCB = 0 V)
900
1k
1mA
700
100
CURRENT GAIN (hFE)
NOISE VOLTAGE DENSITY (nV/ Hz)
800
IC = 1µA TEST
10
IC = 10µA TEST
IC = 1mA TEST
1
600
500
400
300
1µA
200
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
–100
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0.1
0.1
–50
50
0
100
150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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100
Figure 6. Current Gain vs. Temperature (Excludes ICBO)
Figure 3. Noise Voltage Density vs. Frequency
0.70
100
BASE EMITTER VOLTAGE, VBE (V)
0.65
60
RS = 100kΩ
40
RS = 10kΩ
0.01
0.55
VCE = 5V
0.50
0.45
0.40
0.35
RS = 1kΩ
0
0.001
0.60
0.1
COLLECTOR CURRENT, IC (mA)
1
Figure 4. Total Noise vs. Collector Current, f = 1 kHz
0.30
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
COLLECTOR CURRENT, IC (mA)
Figure 7. Base Emitter Voltage vs. Collector Current
Rev. A | Page 5 of 12
10
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20
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TOTAL NOISE (nV/ Hz)
80
Data Sheet
100
1000
10
100
CURRENT, ICBO (nA)
1
VCE = 5V
0.1
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.1
1
10
COLLECTOR CURRENT, IC (mA)
0.01
25
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0.001
0.001
125
100
75
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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INPUT RESISTANCE, hIE (MΩ)
MAT12
Figure 11. Collector-to-Base Leakage Current vs. Temperature
Figure 8. Small Signal Input Resistance vs. Collector Current
40
1m
CAPACITANCE, C CB (pF)
CONDUCTANCE, h OE (mho)
35
0.1m
0.01m
VCE = 5V
1µ
30
25
20
15
10
0.1µ
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0
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0.01µ
0.001
1000
COLLECTOR CURRENT, IC (mA)
0
10
20
30
40
50
REVERSE BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
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5
Figure 12. Collector-to-Base Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage
Figure 9. Small Signal Output Conductance vs. Collector Current
40
100
CAPACITANCE, C CC (pF)
TA = +125°C
10
TA = +25°C
1
0.1
30
25
20
15
10
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
SATURATION VOLTAGE, VSAT (V)
0.9
0
0
10
20
30
40
COLLECTOR-TO-SUBSTRATE VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 13. Collector-to-Collector Capacitance vs.
Collector-to-Substrate Voltage
Figure 10. Collector Current vs. Saturation Voltage
Rev. A | Page 6 of 12
50
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5
0.01
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COLLECTOR CURRENT, IC (mA)
35
TA = –55°C
Data Sheet
MAT12
1000
4.0
COLLECTOR-TO-COLLECTOR
CAPACITANCE, C CC (pF)
COLLECTOR-TO-COLLECTOR
LEAKAGE CURRENT, ICC (nA)
3.5
100
10
1
0.1
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 14. Collector-to-Collector Leakage Current vs. Temperature
0
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0.01
25
0
10
20
30
REVERSE BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
40
50
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0.5
Figure 15. Collector-to-Collector Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage
Rev. A | Page 7 of 12
MAT12
Data Sheet
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
To compensate for the temperature dependence of the kT/q term, a
resistor with a positive 0.35%/°C temperature coefficient is selected
for R2. The output is inverted with respect to the input and is
nominally −1 V/decade using the component values indicated.
FAST LOGARITHMIC AMPLIFIER
The circuit of Figure 16 is a modification of a standard logarithmic amplifier configuration. Running the MAT12 at 2.5 mA per
side (full scale) allows for a fast response with a wide dynamic
range. The circuit has a seven decade current range and a five
decade voltage range, and it is capable of 2.5 µs settling time to
1% with a 1 V to 10 V step. The output follows the equation:
R3 + R2 kT VREF
ln
R2
q
VIN
+15V
VIN
(0V TO 10V)
RS
4kΩ
2
8
AD8512
1
VO
3
4
–15V
330pF
R3
7.5kΩ
MAT12
330pF
VREF
10V
R1
4kΩ
6
1/2
AD8512
7
4kΩ
R2
500Ω
R2 = 0.35%/°C
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VO =
5
Figure 16. Fast Logarithmic Amplifier
Rev. A | Page 8 of 12
Data Sheet
MAT12
Because IC1 is made equal to 10 IC2, and assuming TA = 25°C,
Equation 2 becomes
LOG CONFORMANCE TESTING
The log conformance of the MAT12 is tested using the circuit
shown in Figure 18. The circuit employs a dual transdiode
logarithmic converter operating at a fixed ratio of collector
currents that are swept over a 10:1 range. The output of each
transdiode converter is the VBE of the transistor plus an error
term, which is the product of the collector current and rBE, the
bulk emitter resistance. The difference of the VBE is amplified at
a gain of ×100 by the AMP02 instrumentation amplifier. The
differential emitter base voltage (∆VBE) consists of a temperaturedependent dc level plus an ac error voltage, which is the deviation
from true log conformity as the collector currents vary.
∆VBE = 59 mV + 0.9 IC1 rBE (∆rBE ~ 0)
As viewed on an oscilloscope, the change in ∆VBE for a 10:1
change in IC is shown in Figure 17.
61.5
LOGGING ERROR, ΔVBE (mV)
61.0
The output of the transdiode logarithmic converter comes from
the following idealized intrinsic transistor equation (for silicon)
kT I C
ln
q
IS
(1)
58.5
With the oscilloscope ac-coupled, the temperature dependent
term becomes a dc offset and the trace represents the deviation
from true log conformity. The bulk resistance can be calculated
from the voltage deviation, ∆VO, and the change in collector
current (9 mA):
rBE =
(2)
IC1
1
×
9 mA 100
(3)
This procedure solves for rBE for Side A. Switching R1 and R2
provides the rBE for Side B. Differential rBE is found by making
R1 = R2.
SIDE A DUT
Q1 –
V
+ BE +15V
1/2
AD8512
100pF
VCC
∆VO
500Ω
1N914
+15V
–15V
100pF
AV = 100
AMP02
VOUT = 100ΔVBE
–15V
1kΩ
IC2
1/2
AD8512
500Ω
–15V
1N914
+
+15V
– VBE
Q2
SIDE B DUT
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1kΩ
100
10
Figure 17. Emitter Base, Log Conformity
A ramp function that sweeps from 1 V to 10 V is converted by
the op amps to a collector current ramp through each transistor.
VCC
1
COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
An error term must be added to Equation 1 to allow for the
bulk resistance (rBE) of the transistor. Error due to the op amp
input current is limited by use of the AD8512 dual op amp. The
resulting AMP02 input is:
I
kT
= ln C1 + I C1rBE1 − I C2 rBE2
q
I C2
59.5
59.0
where:
k is Boltzmann’s constant (1.38062 × 10–23 J/K).
q is the unit electron charge (1.60219 × 10–19°C).
T is the absolute temperature, K (= °C + 273.2).
IS is the extrapolated current for VBE → 0 (VBE tending to zero).
IC is the collector current.
∆VBE =
60.0
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V BE =
60.5
Figure 18. Log Conformance Circuit
Rev. A | Page 9 of 12
MAT12
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.185 (4.70)
0.165 (4.19)
REFERENCE PLANE
0.750 (19.05)
0.500 (12.70)
0.250 (6.35) MIN
0.100 (2.54) BSC
0.050 (1.27) MAX
0.160 (4.06)
0.110 (2.79)
5
0.335 (8.51)
0.305 (7.75)
0.370 (9.40)
0.335 (8.51)
4
0.040 (1.02) MAX
0.045 (1.14)
0.010 (0.25)
0.200
(5.08)
BSC
3
6
0.045 (1.14)
0.027 (0.69)
2
0.019 (0.48)
0.016 (0.41)
0.100
(2.54)
BSC
0.021 (0.53)
0.016 (0.41)
1
0.034 (0.86)
0.027 (0.69)
45°
BSC
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
022306-A
BASE & SEATING PLANE
Figure 19. 6-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-78]
(H-06)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1
MAT12AHZ
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
6-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-78]
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
Rev. A | Page 10 of 12
Package Option
H-06
Data Sheet
MAT12
NOTES
Rev. A | Page 11 of 12
MAT12
Data Sheet
NOTES
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