PA162
Power Operational Amplifiers
RoHS
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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Low Cost
Wide Bandwidth - 1.1 MHz
High Output Current - 1.5A per Amplifier
Wide Common Mode Range Includes negative supply
Wide Supply Voltage Range Single supply: 5V to 40V Split supplies: ± 2.5V to ± 20V
Low Quiescent Current
Very Low Distortion
APPLICATIONS
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Half and Full Bridge Motor Drivers
Audio Power Amplifier
Stereo- 11.3W RMS per amplifier
Bridge- 22.6W RMS per two amplifiers
Two Bridges- 45.2W RMS per package
3 Phase Motor Driver
3 Channels- 33.9W RMS per package
Ideal For Single Supply Systems
5V - Peripherals
12V- Automotive
28V- Avionic
Packaging Options
20-Pin PSOP, JEDEC MO-166-AB (PA162DK)
DESCRIPTION
The amplifier design is a dual power op amp on a single monolithic die. The quad output PA162 combines
two dual op amp die in a single PSOP package. This approach provides a cost-effective solution to applications
where multiple amplifiers are required or a bridge configuration is needed. Four independent amplifiers coupled with low quiescent current and very low THD makes this an ideal low-distortion 4-channel audio amplifier for applications such as laptops and computer speakers.
The quad output PA162DK is available in a surface mount 20-pin PSOP, JEDEC MO-166-AB package. Builtin thermal shutdown allows the devices to self-protect against thermal overloads. Care must be exercised to
observe the Safe Operating Area (SOA) curve and proper heatsinking will ensure maximum reliability.
The wide common mode input range includes the negative rail, facilitating single supply applications. This
makes it possible to have a ground-based input driving a single supply amplifier with ground acting as the second or bottom supply of the amplifier.
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Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic
Single Channel
+Vs
I BIAS
MONITOR
-IN
+IN
OUT
THERMAL
PROTECT
-Vs
2
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections
4
Pin Number
Name
Description
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
17
18
19
1, 10
11, 15, 16, 20
-IN_A
+IN_A
+IN_B
-IN_B
-IN_C
+IN_C
+IN_D
-IN_D
OUT_D
+Vs_CD
OUT_C
OUT_B
+Vs_AB
OUT_A
NC
-Vs
The inverting input for channel A.
The non-inverting input for channel A.
The non-inverting input for channel B.
The inverting input for channel B.
The inverting input for channel C.
The non-inverting input for channel C.
The non-inverting input for channel D.
The inverting input for channel D.
The output for channel D. Connect to load and to the feedback resistors.
The positive supply rail for channels C and D.
The output for channel C. Connect to load and to the feedback resistors.
The output for channel B. Connect to load and to the feedback resistors.
The positive supply rail for channels A and B.
The output for channel A. Connect to load and to the feedback resistors.
No Connection
The negative supply rail for all four channels.
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SPECIFICATIONS (PER AMPLIFIER)
All Min/Max characteristics and specifications are guaranteed over the Specified Operating Conditions.
Typical performance characteristics and specifications are derived from measurements taken at typical supply voltages and TC = 25°C. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced
product life. Derate power dissipation to achieve high MTTF. Unless otherwise noted, the following conditions apply: ±VS = ±15V, T C =25°C. If -VS is disconnected before +VS, a diode between -VS and ground is recommended to avoid damage.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Units
+Vs to -Vs
5
40
V
Output Current
IO
SOA
Power Dissipation, internal (1 Amplifier)
PD
15
W
Power Dissipation, internal (2 Amplifiers) 1
PD
24
W
Power Dissipation, internal (3 Amplifiers) 1
PD
36
W
Power Dissipation, internal (4 Amplifiers) 1
PD
45
W
Supply Voltage, total
Input Voltage, differential
Input Voltage, common mode
VIN (Diff)
-Vs
+Vs
V
Vcm
+Vs
-Vs - 0.5 V
V
150
°C
-55
220
+150
°C
°C
-40
+125
°C
Junction Temperature, max 2
Temperature, pin solder, 10s max.
Temperature Range, storage
TJ
Operating Temperature Range, case 2
TC
1. Rating applies when power dissipation is equal in each of the amplifiers. Power and thermal ratings are based on two
separate dual monolithic power op-amps on one integrated copper heatslug. Amplifiers A and B are combined on one
monolithic die while amplifiers C and D are on the other.
2. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate power dissipation
to achieve high MTTF.
INPUT
Parameter
Offset Voltage, initial
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Bias Current, initial
Common Mode Voltage Range
Common Mode Rejection, DC
Power Supply Rejection
Test Conditions
Full temp range
Full temp range
Channel Separation
Full temp range
IOUT = 500mA, ƒ = 1 kHz
Input Noise Voltage
RS = 100 Ω, ƒ = 1 to 100 kHz
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Typ
Max
Units
1
20
100
15
mV
µV/°C
nA
-Vs
500
+Vs
V
60
60
90
90
dB
dB
50
68
dB
22
nV/√Hz
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GAIN
Parameter
Open Loop Gain
Gain Bandwidth Product
Phase Margin
Power Bandwidth
Test Conditions
VO = ±10V, RL = 2 kΩ
Min
Typ
89
100
ƒ = 100 kHz, CL = 100pF, RL = 2
kΩ
Full temp range
VO(P-P) = 28V
0.9
Max
Units
dB
1.4
MHz
65
°
13.6
kHz
OUTPUT
Parameter
Test Conditions
Current, peak
Current, continuous
Slew Rate
Min
Typ
Max
Units
1.5
1
1.0
1.4
A
A
V/µs
Voltage Swing
Full temp range, IO = 100mA
|Vs| - 1.1
|Vs| - 0.8
V
Voltage Swing
Full temp range, IO = 1A
|Vs| - 1.8
|Vs| - 1.4
V
Harmonic Distortion
AV = 1, RL = 50 Ω,
VO = 0.5VRMS, ƒ = 1 kHz
0.02
%
POWER SUPPLY
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
5
30
40
V
Current, quiescent +Vs (A/B)
8
10
mA
Current, quiescent +Vs (C/D)
8
10
mA
Current, quiescent, total
16
20
mA
Voltage, Vss 1
Test Conditions
1. +VS and -VS denote the positive and negative rail respectively. VSS denotes total rail-to-rail supply.
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THERMAL
Parameter
Typ
Max
Units
7.16
7.87
°C/W
DC, 2 Amplifiers 1
4.69
5.16
°C/W
DC, 3 Amplifiers 1
3.08
3.39
°C/W
DC, 4 Amplifiers 1
AC, 1 Amplifier
2.51
2.77
°C/W
5.37
5.90
°C/W
AC, 2 Amplifiers 1
3.52
3.87
°C/W
AC, 3 Amplifiers 1
2.31
2.54
°C/W
AC, 4 Amplifiers 1
1.89
2.07
°C/W
Resistance, junction to case
DC, 1 Amplifier
Resistance, junction to air 2
Test Conditions
Min
25
°C/W
1. Rating applies when power dissipation is equal in each of the amplifiers. Power and thermal ratings are based on two
separate dual monolithic power op-amps on one integrated copper heatslug. Amplifiers A and B are combined on one
monolithic die while amplifiers C and D are on the other.
2. Rating applies when the heatslug of the DK package is soldered to a minimum of 1 square inch foil area of a printed circuit board.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
Figure 4: Quiescent Current
Figure 5: Bias Current
120
16
80
12
40
8
0
4
-40
0
2
6
4
Average Bias Current, IB (nA)
20
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
Total Supply Votlage, VS (V)
75
55
45
-80
10
8
65
-40
Figure 6: VOS
80
120
Figure 7: Phase Margin vs.
Output Load Capacitance
65
3
Phase Margin, ɭ (°)
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Case Temperature, TC (°C)
Average Quiescent Current, IQ (mA)
2
1
55
45
35
0
-40
0
40
80
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
8
0
120
25
00
04
08
12
16
20
Output Load Capacitance, CL (nF)
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Figure 8: Voltage Gain & Phase vs.
Frequency
Figure 9: Output Voltage Swing
2
Phase
100
Phase, ɭ (°)
Gain, A (dB)
40
Gain
20
110
0
120
-20
1
Voltage Drop From Supply, (V)
1.8
90
60
100
1k
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
130
10
1.6
10k
Output Current, IO (A)
Frequency, F (kHZ)
Figure 11: Pulse Response
10
10
8
8
+VS = +15V
AV = +1
VIN = 10Vp
6
4
OUtput Volotage, VO(V)
Output Voltage, VO (V)
Figure 10: Pulse Response
2
0
-2
-VS = -15V
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-4
-6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-8
-10
-10
10
20
30
40
Time, t (μs)
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60
70
-VS = -15V
fIN = 1 kHz
-6
-8
0
+VS = +15V
AV = +1
VIN = 10Vp
6
0
200
400
600
800 1000 1200 1400
Time, t (μs)
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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
The SOA curves combine the effect of all limits for this power op amp. For a given application, the direction and magnitude of the output current should be calculated or measured and checked against the SOA
curves. This is simple for resistive loads but more complex for reactive and EMF generating loads. The following guidelines may save extensive analytical efforts.
Figure 12: SOA
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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.apexanalog.com for Apex Microtechnology’s complete Application Notes library, Technical Seminar Workbook, and
Evaluation Kits.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
R1 and R2 set up Amplifier A as non-inverting. Amplifier B is set up as a unity gain inverter driven from the
output of Amplifier A. Note that Amplifier B inverts the signals about the reference node, which is set at midsupply by R5 and R6. When the command input is midrange, so is the output of Amplifier A. Since this is also
equivalent to the reference node voltage, the output of Amplifier B is the same resulting in 0V across the
motor. Inputs more positive than 5V result in motor current flow from left to right (see Figure 13). Inputs less
than 5V drive the motor in the opposite direction.
Figure 13: Bi-Directional Speed Control from a Single Supply
The amplifiers are especially well-suited for applications such as this. The extended common mode range
allows command inputs as low as 0V. The output swing lets it drive within 2V of the supply at an output of 1A.
This means that a command input that ranges from 0 to 10V will drive a 24V motor from full scale CCW to full
scale CW at ±1 A. -Vs (pins 11, 15, 16 and 20) must be tied to the heatslug externally on the PCB. To ease
metal routing on the PCB, run a direct trace from the -Vs pin to the center heat slug. The PA162 can be used
in a three amplifier configuration for a three phase inverter or motor as shown in Figure 14.
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Figure 14: 3 Phase Inverter
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STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
All monolithic power op amps use output stage topologies that present special stability problems. This is
primarily due to non-complementary (both devices are NPN) output stages with a mismatch in gain and
phase response for different polarities of output current. It is difficult for the op amp manufacturer to optimize compensation for all operating conditions. For applications with load current exceeding 300mA, oscillation may appear. The oscillation may occur only with the output voltage swing at the negative or positive half
cycle. Under most operating and load conditions acceptable stability can be achieved by providing a series RC
snubber network connected from the output to ground (see Figure 15). The recommended component values of the network are, RSN = 10 Ω and CSN = 0.01µF. Please refer to Application Note 1 for further details.
Figure 15: Stability
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THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
The PA162DK has a large exposed integrated copper heatslug to which the monolithic is directly
attached. The solder connection of the heatslug to a minimum of 1 square inch foil area of the printed circuit
board will result in thermal performance of 25°C/W junction to air rating of the PA162DK. Solder connection
to an area of 1 to 2 square inches of foil is required for minimal power applications.
Where the PA162DK is used in higher power applications, it is necessary to use surface mount techniques
of heatsinking. Surface mount techniques include the use of a surface mount fan in combination with a surface mount heatsink on the backside of the FR4/ PC board with through hole thermal vias. Other highly thermal conductive substrate board materials are available for maximum heat sinking.
The Power Derating graph assumes that the power dissipation is equal in each of the amplifiers. Power
and thermal ratings are based on two separate dual monolithic power op amps on one integrated copper
heat slug. Amps A and B are combined on one monolithic die while amps C and D are combined on the other.
This multi chip configuration provides superior thermal performance by isolating each of the dual amplifiers.
When loading either of the dual amplifiers it is possible to achieve better thermal performance by loading any
of the following combination of amplifiers: (A or B) + (C or D).
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MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
1. Always use a heat sink. Even unloaded the PA162DK can dissipate up to 0.8 watts.
2. Avoid bending the leads. Such action can lead to internal damage.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Like many high-performance amplifiers, the PA162 is very sensitive to damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Failure to follow proper ESD handling procedures could have results ranging from reduced
operation performance to catastrophic damage. Minimum proper handling includes the use of grounded
wrist or shoe straps, grounded work surfaces. Ionizers directed at the work in progress can neutralize the
charge build up in the work environment and are strongly recommended.
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PACKAGE OPTIONS
Part Number
Apex Package Style
Description
MSL1
PA162DK
DK
20-Pin PSOP
Level 3
1. The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classification.
PACKAGE STYLE DK
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