PA15FL • PA15FLA
High Voltage Power Operational Amplifiers
RoHS
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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High Voltage — 450V (±225V)
Low Cost
Low Quiescent Current — 3mA max
High Output Current — 200mA
Programmable Current Limit
APPLICATIONS
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Piezoelectric Positioning
High Voltage Instrumentation
Electrostatic Transducers
Programmable Power Supplies Up To 440V
DESCRIPTION
The PA15FL is a high voltage, low quiescent current MOSFET operational amplifier designed as a low cost
solution for driving continuous output currents up to 200mA and pulse currents up to 350mA into capacitive
loads. The safe operating area (SOA) has no second breakdown limitations and can be observed for all type
loads by choosing an appropriate current limiting resistor. The MOSFET input stage has integrated static and
differential mode protection. The MOSFET output stage is biased AB for linear operation. External compensa‐
tion provides flexibility in choosing bandwidth and slew rate for the application. The 10‐pin power SIP pack‐
age is electrically isolated.
EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic
6
+VS
R1 R2
Q1
C1
Q3
Q2
Q6
9
CC1
Q5
1
–IN
8
CC2
Q8
R7
R9
Q12
Q13
R10
Q15
R11
Q4
ICL
7
10
OUT
R6
R5
2
+IN
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R4
Q11
R8
–VS
5
R3
Q14
Q16
R12
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
RF
+V S
100nF
*
CC
RIN
RC
+V S
CC
+
PA15
V OUT
RC
CL
OUT
RCL
-V S
-V S
RL
100nF
*
* Use 10μF
per Amp of
Output
Current
PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections
Pin Number
2
Name
Description
1
‐IN
The inverting input.
2
+IN
The non‐inverting input.
3, 4
NC
No connection.
5
‐VS
The negative supply rail.
6
+VS
The positive supply rail.
7
CL
Connect to the current limit resistor. Output current flows into/out of this pin
through RCL. The output pin and the load are connected to the other side of RCL.
8
RC
Compensation resistor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
9
CC
Compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
10
OUT
The output. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, compensation = CC = 33pF, RC = 1 kΩ, RCL = 0. DC input specifications are ±
value given. Power supply voltage is typical rating.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Min
+VS to ‐VS
Supply Voltage, total
IOUT
Output Current, source, sink
Power Dissipation, internal @ Tc = 25°C
Input Voltage, differential
Input Voltage, common mode
PD
450
V
mA
30
W
VIN (Diff)
‐25
25
V
VCM
‐VS
VS
V
260
°C
150
°C
‐55
125
°C
‐40
85
°C
TJ
Temperature Range, storage
TC
Operating Temperature Range, case
Units
SEE SOA
Temperature, pin solder, ‐10s max.
Temperature, junction 1
Max
1. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dis‐
sipation to achieve high MTTF.
The PA15FL is constructed from MOSFET transistors. ESD handling procedures must be observed.
CAUTION The substrate contains beryllia (BeO). Do not crush, machine, or subject to temperatures in
excess of 850°C to avoid generating toxic fumes.
INPUT
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA15FL
Min
PA15FLA
Max
10
0.5
3
mV
15
50
5
20
µV/°C
Offset Voltage vs. supply
10
50
*
*
µV/V
Offset Voltage vs. time
75
Bias Current, initial
200
Offset Voltage vs. temperature
Full temp range
Max
2
Min
Units
Typ
Offset Voltage, initial
Typ
*
2000
*
µV/√kh
*
Bias Current vs. supply
4
Offset Current, initial
50
Input Impedance, DC
1011
*
Ω
4
*
pF
Input Capacitance
Common Mode Voltage Range 1
*
pA
500
±VS–15
Common Mode Rejection, DC
VCM = ±90V
Noise
10 kHz BW, RS= 1
kΩ, CC = open
80
30
*
98
2
*
pA/V
200
pA
V
*
dB
*
µVrms
1. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative power supply rail respectively.
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GAIN
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA15FL
Min
Typ
94
111
PA15FLA
Max
Max
Units
Min
Typ
*
*
dB
Open Loop, @ 15 Hz
RL = 2 kΩ, CC =
OPEN
Gain Bandwidth Product @ 1 MHz
RL = 2 kΩ, CC =
OPEN
5.8
*
MHz
Power Bandwidth
RL = 2 kΩ, CC =
OPEN
24
*
kHz
Phase Margin
Full temp range
60
*
°
Test
Conditions
PA15FL
PA15FLA
OUTPUT
Parameter
Voltage Swing 1
IOUT = ±200mA
Current, continuous
Slew Rate, AV = 100
CC = OPEN
Capacitive Load, AV = +1
Full temp range
Settling Time to 0.1%
CC = OPEN, 2V
step
Min
Typ
Max
±VS–15 ±VS–10
±200
Typ
*
*
Max
mA
20
100
Units
V
*
20
Resistance, no load
Min
30
V/µs
*
pF
2
*
µs
50
*
Ω
1. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative power supply rail respectively.
POWER SUPPLY
Parameter
Voltage 1
Current, quiescent
Test
Conditions
PA15FL
PA15FLA
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
±50
±150
±225
*
*
*
V
2.0
3.0
*
*
mA
1. Derate max supply rating 0.625 V/°C below 25°C case. No derating needed above 25°C case.
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THERMAL
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA15FL
Min
Typ
PA15FLA
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Resistance, AC junction to case 1
Full temp range,
f > 60 Hz
2.5
*
°C/W
Resistance, DC junction to case
Full temp range,
f < 60 Hz
4.2
*
°C/W
Resistance, junction to air
Full temp range
Temperature Range, case
Meets full range
specifications
30
‐25
*
85
*
°C/W
*
°C
1. Rating applies if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60 Hz.
Note: *The specification of PA15FLA is identical to the specification for PA15FL in applicable column to the
left.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
Figure 4: Power Derating
Figure 5: Quiescent Current
2.8
Quiescent Current, IQ (mA)
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40
32
24
16
8
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
TC = 125°C
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.0
100
150
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
TC = -55°C
200
300
400
450
Total Supply Voltage, VS (V)
Figure 6: Power Response
Figure 7: Small Signal Response
50
500
n
pe
=O
CC
F
5p
=1
CC
100
F
3p
Open Loop Gain, A (dB)
40
=3
CC
Output Votlage, VOUT (VP-P)
TC = 25°C
TC = 85°C
30
CC = Open
20
10
CC = 33pF
0
20
2k
-10
10k
Frequency, F (Hz)
6
100k 200k
100k
1M
10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 8: Small Signal Response
Figure 9: Phase Response
45
120
90
CC = 33pF
80
CC = Open
Phase, ˇ;Σ)
Open Loop Gain, A (dB)
100
60
40
125
CC = Open
180
20
CC = 33pF
225
0
-20
10
100
1k
10k
.1M
1M
270
100k
10M
1M
Frequency, F (Hz)
Frequency, F (Hz)
Figure 11: Swing from -VS
10
85°C
8
125°C
6
–55°C
4
25°C
2
40
80
120
Load Current, I (mA)
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160
200
Voltage Drop From Supply, VOUT - ( -VS) (V)
Voltage Drop From Supply, +VS - VOUT (V)
Figure 10: Swing from +VS
0
10M
24
20
85°C
16
12
125°C
8
4
–55°C
25°C
0
0
40
80
120
160
200
Load Current, I (mA)
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Figure 12: Open Loop Output Impedance
Figure 13: Harmonic Distortion
400
0.3
RL = 1K
CC = Open
AV = 30
CC = Open
0.1
300
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350
250
200
150
5W
0.01
50mW
100
50
0
10k
100k
1M
3M
0.001
30
100
Frequency, F (Hz)
120
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Figure 15: Power Supply Rejection
100
CC = Open
80
60
40
100
80
60
40
20
0
100
1k
10k
Frequency, F (Hz)
8
10k
Frequency, F (Hz)
Figure 14: Common Mode Rejection
20
10
1k
.1M
1M
1
10
100
1k
10k
.1M
1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
The MOSFET output stage of this power operational amplifier has two distinct limitations:
1. The current handling capability of the MOSFET geometry and the wire bonds.
2. The junction temperature of the output MOSFETs.
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100
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50
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25
°C
30
20
10
25
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250
500
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GENERAL
Please read Application Note 1 “General Operating Considerations” which covers stability, supplies, heat
sinking, mounting, current limit, SOA interpretation, and specification interpretation. Visit www.apexana‐
log.com for Apex Microtechnology’s complete Application Notes library, Technical Seminar Workbook, and
Evaluation Kits.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Piezo positioning may be applied to the focusing of segmented mirror systems. The composite mirror
may be composed of hundreds of elements, each requiring focusing under computer control. In such com‐
plex systems the PA15FL reduces the costs of power supplies and cooling with its advantages of low cost and
low quiescent power consumption while increasing circuit density with the SIP package.
Figure 17: Typical Application (Low Power, Piezoelectric Positioning)
PHASE COMPENSATION
Gain
CC*
RC
≥1
33pF
1 kΩ
≥10
OPEN
OPEN
CURRENT LIMIT
For proper operation, the current limit resistor (RCL) must be connected as shown in the external connec‐
tion diagram. The minimum value is 2Ω, however for optimum reliability the resistor value should be set as
high as possible. The value is calculated as follows; with the maximum practical value of 150Ω.
0.6V
R CL = ----------------I CL A
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INPUT PROTECTION
Although the PA15FL can withstand differential input voltages up to ±25V, additional external protection
is recommended. In most applications 1N4148 or 1N914 signal diodes are sufficient (D1‐D4 in Figure 17A). In
more demanding applications where low leakage or low capacitance are of concern 2N4416 or 2N5457‐
2N5459 JFETs connected as diodes will be required (Q1‐Q4 in Figure 17B). In either case the input differential
voltage will be clamped to ±1.4V. This is sufficient overdrive to produce maximum power bandwidth.
Figure 18: Overvoltage Protection
POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION
Unidirectional zener diode transient suppressors are recommended as protection on the supply pins. The
zeners clamp transients to voltages within the power supply rating and also clamp power supply reversals to
ground. Whether the zeners are used or not, the system power supply should be evaluated for transient per‐
formance including power‐on overshoot and power‐off polarity reversals as well as line regulation.
Conditions which can cause open circuits or polarity reversals on either power supply rail should be avoided
or protected against. Reversals or opens on the negative supply rail are known to induce input stage failure.
Unidirectional transzorbs prevent this, and it is desirable that they be both electrically and physically as close
to the amplifier as possible.
STABILITY
The PA15FL has sufficient phase margin to be stable with most capacitive loads at a gain of 10 or more,
using the recommended phase compensation.
The PA15FL is externally compensated and performance can be tailored to the application. Use the
graphs of small signal response and power response as a guide. The compensation capacitor CC must be rated
at 500V working voltage. An NPO capacitor is recommended. The compensation network CCRC must be
mounted closely to the amplifier pins 8 and 9 to avoid spurious oscillation.
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PACKAGE DESIGN
Part Number
Apex Package Style
Description
PA15AFU
FU
10‐Pin SIP w/ formed leads
PA15FL
FL
10‐Pin SIP
PA15FLA
FL
10‐Pin SIP
PA15FU
FU
10‐Pin SIP w/ formed leads
PACKAGE STYLE FL
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PACKAGE STYLE FU
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