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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
General Description
The MAX44259/MAX44260/MAX44261/MAX44263 offer
a unique combination of high speed, precision, low noise,
and low-voltage operation making them ideally suited for a
large number of signal processing functions such as filtering and amplification of signals in portable and industrial
equipment.
The devices’ rail-to-rail input/outputs and low noise
guarantee maximum dynamic range in demanding applications such as 12- to 14-bit SAR ADC drivers. Unlike
traditional rail-to-rail input structures, input crossover distortion is absent due to an optimized input stage with an
ultra-quiet charge pump.
The MAX44260 includes a fast-power-on shutdown mode
for further power savings. The MAX44261 offers a unique
on-demand calibration pin where the user can invoke selftrimming of the input offset voltage. The MAX44263 is a
dual amplifier.
The family of parts operates from a supply range of 1.8V
to 5.5V over the -40NC to +125NC temperature range
and can operate down to 1.7V over the 0NC to +70NC
temperature range. The MAX44259 is offered in a 5-pin
SOT23 package. The MAX44260/MAX44261 are available in small, 6-pin SC70 packages. The MAX44260 is
also available in a 1mm x 1.5mm thin µDFN (ultra-thin
LGA) package. The MAX44263 is available in a small
8-pin SC70 package.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Benefits and Features
●● Low Noise for Higher System Accuracy
• 12.7nV/√Hz Input Voltage-Noise Density
• 1.2fA/√Hz Input Current-Noise Density
• 50µV (max) VOS at +25°C
• 110dB Total Harmonic Distortion
●● 15MHz Unity-Gain Bandwidth Enables for HighBandwidth Applications
●● Low Power Extends the Battery Life of Portable
Equipment
• 500fA Low Input Bias Current
• 750µA Quiescent Current per Amplifier
• < 1µA Supply Current in Shutdown
●● On-Demand VOS Self-Calibration (MAX44261)
●● Saves Board Space
• Small, 2mm x 2mm SC70 and 1mm x 1.5mm Thin
µDFN (MAX44260) and SOT23 (MAX44259)
Packages
●● Wide Supply Range from 1.8V to 5.5V Simplifies
Power-Supply Requirements
Applications
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Notebooks
3G/4G Handsets
Portable Media Players
Portable Medical Instruments
Battery-Operated Devices
Analog-to-Digital Converter Buffers
Transimpedance Amplifiers
Typical Application Circuit
15nF
+3.3V
2.4kI
22kI
330pF
MAX44260
10kI
3.3nF
CORNER FREQUENCY = 10kHz
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ADC
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Absolute Maximum Ratings
SOT23 (derate 3.9mW/NC above +70NC)..................312.6mW
6-Pin Thin µDFN (Ultra-Thin LGA)
(derate 2.1mW/NC above +70NC)..............................110.2mW
Operating Temperature Range......................... -40NC to +125NC
Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
IN+, IN-, OUT................................. (VSS - 0.3V) to (VDD + 0.3V)
VDD to VSS...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
SHDN, CAL..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
Output to Short-Circuit Ground Duration............................... 10s
Continuous Input Current into Any Pin............................. Q20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
SC70 (derate 3.1mW/NC above +70NC).......................245mW
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation
of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Package Thermal Characteristics (Note 1)
SC70
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)..... 326.5NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)..............115NC/W
SOT23
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)..... 255.9NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)................81NC/W
Thin µDFN (Ultra-Thin LGA)
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)........ 470NC/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
Electrical Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are
at TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VDD
+ 0.1
V
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage Range
VIN+ VIN-
Guaranteed by CMRR test
-0.1
TA = +25NC
Input Offset Voltage (Note 3)
Input Offset Voltage Drift
(Note 3)
VOS
VOS - TC
TA = -40°C to +125°C after calibration
TA = -40°C to
+125°C
IB
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Input Resistance
500
MAX44259/MAX44263
5
1
8
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
0.01
0.5
MAX44263
0.01
0.5
TA = -40NC to +85NC
10
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
MAX44263
RIN
VCM = -0.1V to (VDD + 0.1V)
Common mode
VCM = -0.1V to
(VDD + 0.1V)
FV/NC
pA
100
160
CIN
CMRR
FV
800
MAX44259/MAX44263
Differential mode
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100
MAX44260/MAX44261
0.8
TA = -40NC to
+125NC
Input Capacitance
50
MAX44260/MAX44261
TA = +25NC
Input Bias Current (Note 3)
10
75
0.4
pF
90
dB
1011
Ω
1012
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Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are
at TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
0.4V P VOUT
P VDD - 0.4V,
ROUT = 10kI
Open-Loop Gain
Output Short-Circuit Current
AOL
ISC
VOL VSS
0.4V P VOUT
P VDD - 0.4V,
ROUT = 600I
VDD VOH
TYP
100
115
MAX44263
97
115
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
91
100
MAX44263
86
100
0.4V P VOUT P VDD - 0.4V, ROUT = 32I
80
To VDD or VSS
50
MAX
mA
20
ROUT = 600I
50
ROUT = 32I
ROUT = 600I
400
700
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
10
MAX44263
10
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
40
MAX44263
50
ROUT = 32I
400
UNITS
dB
ROUT = 10kI
ROUT = 10kI
Output Voltage Swing
MIN
MAX44259/
MAX44260/MAX44261
mV
800
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage-Noise Density
en
f = 10kHz
12.7
nV/√Hz
Input Current-Noise Density
in
f = 10kHz
1.2
fA/√Hz
15
MHz
7
V/Fs
1.7
µs
Gain-Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
GBWP
SR
VOUT = 2VP-P, VDD = 3.3V, AV = 1V/V,
CL = 30pF (load), settle to 0.01%
Settling Time
Capacitive Loading
Total Harmonic Distortion
CLOAD
THD
No sustained oscillation
300
pF
f = 10kHz, VO = 2VP-P, AV = 1, ROUT = 10kI
-110
dB
1
µs
DVOUT = 0.2V, VDD = 3.3V, AV = 1V/V;
RS = 20Ω, CL = 1nF (load)
Output Transient Recovery Time
POWER-SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS
Power-Supply Range
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
Quiescent Current
Shutdown Supply Current
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VDD
PSRR
IDD
ISHDN
Guaranteed by PSRR
1.8
5.5
TA = 0NC to +70NC
1.7
5.5
VCM = VDD/2
MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261
82
95
MAX44263
76
95
dB
MAX44259/MAX44260/MAX44261
750
1200
MAX44263 (per amplifier)
650
1100
(Note 4)
V
1
µA
µA
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1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are
at TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
Shutdown Input Low
VIL
(Note 4)
Shutdown Input High
VIH
(Note 4)
Output Leakage Current in
Shutdown
ISHDN
(Note 4)
Shutdown Input Bias Current
IIL/IIH
Shutdown Turn-On Time
(Note 4)
tSHDN
Turn-On Time
TYP
UNITS
0.5
V
V
100
pA
MAX44260
1
MAX44261
0.1
14.4
µA
18.9
TA = -40°C to +125°C (Note 3)
µs
26.7
TA = +25NC (Note 3)
9.7
15.2
TA = -40°C to +125°C (Note 3)
TCAL
MAX
1.3
TA = +25NC (Note 3)
tON
CAL Turn-On Time
(MAX44261 Only)
MIN
ms
18.4
10
TA = +25°C (Note 3)
ms
Note 2: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design.
Note 4: MAX44259/MAX44260 only.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are at
TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted. All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.)
TA = -40°C
0
-20
TA = +25°C
-40
-0.5
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
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40
20
TA = +25°C
0
-20
-40
TA = +125°C
-60
20
15
10
5
-80
TA = +125°C
-60
TA = -40°C
60
25
PERCENT OCCURRENCE (%)
20
80
MAX44260 toc02
40
INPUT VOS HISTOGRAM
100
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
MAX44260 toc01
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
60
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX44260 toc03
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
vs. COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
3.5
0
-100
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
5.0
5.5
-15 -10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are at
TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted. All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.)
10
8
6
4
40
TA = +25°C
20
0
-20
TA = -40°C
-40
-60
2
180
TA = +125°C
-80
-0.5
-1.5 -1 -0.5
0
0.50 1.00
-1.8 -1.3 -0.8 -0.3 0.25 0.75 1.25
INPUT OFFSET DRIFT (µV/°C)
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. OUTPUT SINK CURRENT
(VOL - VEE, VCC = 3.3V)
160
140
TA = +25°C
120
100
80
TA = +125°C
60
40
20
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
TA = +125°C
40
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
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100
0.1
TA = -40°C
40
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
200
100
180
160
140
TA = +25°C
120
100
80
TA = +125°C
60
TA = -40°C
40
20
TA = -40°C
0
0
TA = +125°C
60
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT
(VCC - VOH, VCC = 1.8V)
100
60
80
0
3.5
TA = +25°C
80
TA = +25°C
100
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. OUTPUT SINK CURRENT
(VOL - VEE, VCC = 5V)
160
120
120
1
10
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
180
140
140
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
200
20
TA = -40°C
0.5
MAX44260 toc08
180
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW (mV)
MAX44260 toc07
200
0
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH (mV)
-2
160
20
-100
0
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW (mV)
TA = +85°C
MAX44260 toc06
60
200
MAX44260 toc09
12
MAX44260 toc05
14
80
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (pA)
MAX44260 toc04
PERCENT OCCURRENCE (%)
16
100
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW (mV)
INPUT OFFSET DRIFT HISTOGRAM
18
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. OUTPUT SINK CURRENT
(VOL - VEE, VCC = 1.8V)
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs. COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
100
0
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
100
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are at
TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted. All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.)
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT
(VCC - VOH, VCC = 5V)
TA = +25°C
120
100
80
TA = +125°C
60
TA = -40°C
40
160
140
TA = +25°C
120
100
80
TA = +125°C
60
TA = -40°C
40
0
0
0.1
0.1
100
1
10
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
1
10
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(VSHDN = VEE)
0.6
TA = -40°C
0.4
TA = +25°C
0.3
700
TA = -40°C
1.5
100
0.2
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0
-20
-40
80
CMRR (dB)
0.7
0.5
750
600
100
MAX44260 toc14
TA = +125°C
0.8
TA = +125°C
COMMON-MODE REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
120
OPEN-LOOP GAIN (dB)
0.9
800
OPEN-LOOP GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX44260 toc13
1.0
TA = +25°C
650
20
20
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
850
MAX44260 toc15
140
180
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
160
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
900
MAX44260 toc11
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH (mV)
180
200
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH (mV)
MAX44260 toc10
200
MAX44260 toc12
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT
(VCC - VOH, VCC = 3.3V)
60
-60
40
-80
20
-100
0.1
0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
1
10
100
1k
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M 100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
DC CMRR AND PSRR
vs. TEMPERATURE
INPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY
vs. FREQUENCY
-40
-60
-80
-94
-96
-98
-100
DC PSRR
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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10M 100M
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-100
-120
MAX44260 toc18
DC CMRR
500
INPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY (nV/√Hz)
REJECTION RATIO (dB)
-92
MAX44260 toc17
-90
MAX44260 toc16
-20
10
10
10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0
PSRR (dB)
-120
0
1.5
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
10
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are at
TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted. All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. INPUT AMPLITUDE
(f = 10kHz, VCC = 5.5V, AV = 1V/V)
INPUT CURRENT-NOISE DENSITY
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX44260 toc19
4.5
4.0
110
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
105
100
95
1.5
90
1.0
85
0.5
80
0
4s/div
115
THD (dB)
2µV/div
120
MAX44260 toc20
INPUT-CURRENT NOISE DENSITY (fA/√Hz)
5.0
10
100
1000
10k
0
100k
-85
-90
THD (dB)
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
LARGE-SIGNAL TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX44260 toc23
MAX44260 toc22
-80
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
INPUT AMPLITUDE (V)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs. FREQUENCY (VIN = 2VP-P)
MAX44260 toc21
0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT-VOLTAGE NOISE
INPUT
50mV/div
VCC/2
MAX44260 toc24
INPUT
1V/div
VCC/2
-95
-100
VCC = 5.5V
OUTPUT
500mV/div
VCC/2
-105
OUTPUT
50mV/div
VCC/2
-110
VCC = 3.3V
-115
-120
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
200ns/div
100ns/div
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 3.3V, VSS = 0V, VIN+ = VIN- = VDD/2, RL = 10kI to VDD/2, VCAL = VSHDN = VDD, TA = -40NC to +125NC. Typical values are at
TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted. All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.)
STABILITY vs. CAPACITIVE LOAD
AND ISOLATION RESISTANCE
OVERSHOOT (%)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
100
1k
10k
STABLE
10k
UNSTABLE
1k
100
STABLE
10
UNSTABLE
0
100k
100k
MAX44260 toc27
16
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
RESISTIVE LOAD (I)
18
STABILITY vs. CAPACITIVE
AND RESISTIVE LOAD
MAX44260 toc26
MAX44260 toc25
20
ISOLATION RESISTANCE (I)
PERCENT OVERSHOOT
vs. LOAD RESISTANCE (VIN = 100mVP-P)
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
1
100
1k
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)
LOAD RESISTANCE (I)
MAX44260 toc29
MAX44260 toc28
VCC
2V/div
SHDN
2V/div
GND
VSS
OUTPUT
500mV/div
VSS
GND
4ms/div
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TURN-ON TIME FROM SHUTDOWN
POWER-UP TIME
OUTPUT
500mV/div
10k
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)
10µs/div
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MAX44259/MAX44260/
MAX44261/MAX44263
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
NOT TO SCALE
+
OUT
1
5
+
VDD
VSS 2
IN+ 3
4
MAX44259
+
MAX44260 6 VDD
IN+
1
VSS
2
5
IN-
3
4
IN-
1
SHDN
VSS
2
5
CAL
OUT
IN-
3
4
OUT
SC70
SOT23
MAX44261 6 VDD
IN+
SC70
TOP VIEW
MAX44263
OUTA
1
INA-
+
8
VDD
2
7
OUTB
INA+
3
6
INB-
VSS
4
5
INB+
VDD
SHDN
OUT
6
5
4
MAX44260
1
2
3
IN+
VSS
IN-
+
SC70
Thin µDFN
(Ultra-Thin LGA)
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX44259
MAX44260
MAX44261
MAX44263
3
1
1
—
IN+
Positive Input
2
2
2
4
VSS
Negative Power Supply. Bypass with a 0.1FF capacitor to
ground.
4
3
3
—
IN-
1
4
4
—
OUT
Output
—
—
5
—
CAL
Active-Low Calibrate Input
—
5
—
—
SHDN
5
6
6
8
VDD
—
—
—
1
OUTA
—
—
—
2
INA-
Channel A Negative Input
—
—
—
3
INA+
Channel A Positive Input
—
—
—
5
INB+
Channel B Positive Input
—
—
—
6
INB-
Channel B Negative Input
—
—
—
7
OUTB
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Negative Input
Active-Low Shutdown
Positive Power Supply. Bypass with a 0.1FF capacitor to
ground.
Channel A Output
Channel B Output
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Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Detailed Description
Crossover Distortion
These op amps feature a low-noise integrated charge
pump that creates an internal voltage rail 1V above
VDD, which is used to power the input differential pair of PMOS transistors as shown in Figure 1.
Such a unique architecture eliminates crossover distortion common in traditional CMOS input architecture
(Figure 2), especially when used in a noninverting
configuration, such as for Sallen-Key filters.
The MAX44259/MAX44260/MAX44261/MAX44263 are
high-speed low-power op amps ideal for signal processing applications due to the device’s high precision and
low-noise CMOS inputs. The devices self-calibrate on
power-up to eliminate effects of temperature and powersupply variation.
The MAX44260 also features a low-power shutdown
mode that greatly reduces quiescent current while the
device is not operational and recovers in 30µs.
The charge pump’s operating frequency lies well above the
unity-gain frequency of the amplifier. Thanks to its highfrequency operation and ultra-quiet circuitry, the charge
pump generates little noise, does not require external
components, and is entirely transparent to the user.
The MAX44261 features a user-selectable self-calibration
input that shuts down the device and allows it to be recalibrated at any time. The calibration routine takes 10ms.
Figure 1
INTERNAL
CHARGE
PUMP
MAX44260 INPUTS STRUCTURE
STANDARD INPUT STRUCTURE
Figure 1. Comparing the Input Structure of the MAX44260 to Standard Op-Amp Inputs
Figure 2
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT
CROSSOVER
DISTORTION
MAX44261
TIME
Figure 2. Crossover Distortion of Typical Amplifiers
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Applications Information
and retains its power-up trim settings. Figure 3 shows that
the device also recovers from shutdown in under 30Fs.
Power-Up Autotrim
The MAX44261 features a recalibrate input that acts the
same as the shutdown mode of the MAX44260. However,
when the input is pulled low, the device goes through a
self-calibration sequence again (Figure 3).
The ICs feature an automatic trim that self-calibrates the
VOS of these devices to less than 50µV of input offset
voltage on power-up. This self-calibration feature allows
the device to eliminate input offset voltage effects due
to power supply and operating temperature variation
simply by cycling its power. The autotrim sequence takes
approximately 10ms to complete and is triggered by an
internal power-on-reset (POR) circuitry. During this time,
the inputs and outputs are put into high impedance and
left unconnected. The MAX44261 can also be forced into
a self-calibration cycle by pulling the CAL input low for
1µs. This input also puts the part into shutdown mode.
The shutdown logic levels of the devices are independent
of supply, allowing the shutdown feature of the device to
operate off of a 1.8V or 3.3V microcontroller, regardless
of supply voltage.
Rail-to-Rail Input/Output
The input voltage range of the ICs extends 100mV above
VDD and below VSS. The wide input common-mode voltage range allows the op amp to be used as a buffer and
as a differential amplifier in a wide-variety of signal processing applications. Output voltage high/low is designed
to be only 50mV above VSS and below VDD allowing
maximum dynamic range in single-supply applications.
The high output current and capacitance drive capability
of the devices make them ideal as an ADC driver and a
line driver.
Shutdown Operation
The MAX44260 features an active-low shutdown mode
that puts both inputs and outputs into high impedance
and substantially lowers the quiescent current to less
than 1FA. Putting the output into high impedance allows
multiple outputs to be multiplexed onto a single output
line without the additional external buffers. The device
does not self-calibrate when exiting shutdown mode
Figure 3
VDD
VSHDN/VCAL
0V
VDD/2
FAST RECOVERY
AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE
MAX44260
OUTPUT
0V
VDD/2
MAX44261
OUTPUT
0V
AUTOTRIM
SEQUENCE
RECALIBRATED
AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE
30µs
10ms
Figure 3. CAL vs. SHDN Input Operation
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Input Bias Current
The ICs feature a high-impedance CMOS input stage
and a specialized ESD structure that allows low-input
bias current operation at low-input, common-mode voltages. Low-input bias current is useful when interfacing
with high-ohmic sensors. It is also beneficial for designing
transimpedance amplifiers for photodiode sensors. This
makes these devices ideal for ground-referenced medical
and industrial sensor applications.
Active Filters
The MAX44259/MAX44260/MAX44261/MAX44263 are
ideal for a wide variety of active filter circuits that make use
of their wide bandwidth, rail-to-rail input/output stages and
high-impedance CMOS inputs. The Typical Application
Circuit shows an example Sallen-Key active filter circuit
with a corner frequency of 10kHz. At low frequencies, the
amplifier behaves like a simple low-distortion noninverting
buffer, while its high bandwidth gives excellent stopband
attenuation above its corner frequency. See the Typical
Application Circuit.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
1.8V, 15MHz Low-Offset,
Low-Power, Rail-to-Rail I/O Op Amps
Driver for Interfacing with
the MAX11645 ADC
The ICs’ tiny size and low noise makes them a good fit for
driving 12- to 16-bit resolution ADCs in space-constrained
applications. The Typical Application Circuit shows the
MAX44260 amplifier output connected to a lowpass filter
driving the MAX11645 ADC. The MAX11645 is part of a
family of 3V and 5V, 12-bit and 10-bit, 2-channel ADCs.
The MAX11645 offers sample rates up to 94ksps and
measures two single-ended inputs or one differential
input. These ADCs dissipate 670FA at the maximum sampling rate, but just 6FA at 1ksps and 0.5FA in shutdown.
Offered in the ultra-tiny, 1.9mm x 2.2mm WLP and FMAX8 packages, the MAX11645 ADCs are an ideal fit to pair
with the MAX44260/MAX44261/MAX44263 amplifiers in
portable applications.
Where higher resolution is required, refer to the MAX1069
(14-bit) and MAX1169 (16-bit) ADC families.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PINPACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX44259AUK+
-40NC to +125NC
5 SOT23
+AMFX
MAX44260AXT+
-40NC to +125NC
6 SC70
MAX44260AYT+
-40NC to +125NC
6 Thin FDFN
(Ultra-Thin LGA)
MAX44261AXT+
-40NC to +125NC
6 SC70
MAX44263AXA+
-40NC to +125NC 8 SC70
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
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+AY
+AEC
+AAG
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Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”,
or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains
to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE
5 SOT23
PACKAGE CODE
U5N+4
OUTLINE NO.
21-0057
LAND PATTERN NO.
90-0174
6 SC70
X6SN+1
21-0077
90-0189
6 Thin µDFN
(Ultra-Thin LGA)
Y61A1+1
21-0190
90-0233
8 SC70
X8CN+1
21-0460
90-0348
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
PAGES
CHANGED
0
6/11
Initial release
1
8/11
Added thin µDFN (ultra-thin LGA) package and updated slew rate and TOC 29
2
10/11
Removed future product information from data sheet
3
2/12
Revised Electrical Characteristics and the Power-Up Autotrim section
4
7/12
Revised Electrical Characteristics and Typical Operating Characteristics
3, 6
5
10/12
Added the MAX44263 and revised the Electrical Characteristics, Pin Description,
and Pin Configuration
1–17
6
12/12
Revised Typical Operating Characteristics
7
9/14
Added the MAX44259 to data sheet.
8
12/14
Revised General Description and Benefits and Features section
1
9
3/15
Revised Electrical Characteristics
2
10
8/19
Updated Electrical Characteristics
4
DESCRIPTION
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