PA50PA50
• PA50A
• PA50A
PA50, PA50A
Power Operational Amplifier
FEATURES
• HIGH INTERNAL DISSIPATION — 400 Watts
• HIGH CURRENT — 40A Continuous, 100A PEAK
• HIGH SLEW RATE — 50V/µs
• OPTIONAL BOOST VOLTAGE INPUTS
APPLICATIONS
• SEMI-CONDUCTOR TESTING
DESCRIPTION
The PA50 is a MOSFET power operational amplifier that
extends the performance limits of power amplifiers in slew
rate and power bandwidth, while maintaining high current and
power dissipation ratings.
Boost voltage inputs allow the small signal portion of the
amplifier to operate at a higher voltage than the high current
output stage. The amplifier is then biased to achieve close
linear swings to the supply rails at high currents for extra efficient operation.
EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
12-PIN DIP
PACKAGE STYLE CR
The JEDEC MO-127 12-pin Power Dip™ package (see
Package Outlines) is hermetically sealed and isolated from
the internal circuits. The use of compressible thermal washers and/or improper mounting torque will void the product
warranty. Please see “General Operating Considerations
Application Note 1”.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
-Vb
–IN
+IN
12
2
11
+Vs
9
+Vs
3
-Vs
4
-OUT
5
8
6
7
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10
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, +VS to –VS
BOOST VOLTAGE, +Vb to -Vb
OUTPUT CURRENT, within SOA
POWER DISSIPATION, internal
INPUT VOLTAGE, differential
INPUT VOLTAGE, common mode
TEMPERATURE, pin solder - 10s
TEMPERATURE, junction2
TEMPERATURE, storage
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE, case
TEST CONDITIONS1
INPUT
OFFSET VOLTAGE, initial
OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. temperature
OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. supply
BIAS CURRENT, initial
BIAS CURRENT vs. supply
OFFSET CURRENT, initial
INPUT IMPEDANCE, DC
INPUT CAPACITANCE
COMMON MODE VOLTAGE RANGE
COMMON MODE REJECTION,DC
INPUT NOISE
GAIN
OPEN LOOP,@ 15 Hz
GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT
POWER BANDWIDTH
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE SWING
VOLTAGE SWING, PA50
VOLTAGE SWING, PA50A
CURRENT, peak
SETTLING TIME TO 0.1%
SLEW RATE
RESISTANCE
POWER SUPPLY
VOLTAGE, ±VBOOST
VOLTAGE, ±VS
CURRENT,quiescent, boost supply
CURRENT, quiescent, total
THERMAL
RESISTANCE,AC,junction to case3
RESISTANCE,DC,junction to case
RESISTANCE, junction to air
TEMPERATURE RANGE, case
MIN
Full temperature range
Full temperature range
Full temp, range, VCM = ±20V
100 kHZ BW, Rs=1 kΩ
Full temperature range
RL=10 Ω
RL=4 Ω, Vo = 80VP-P, Av = -10
Full temperature range
Io = 40A
±VBOOST=±VS±10V, Io=40A
±VBOOST=±VS±10V, Io=50A
3ms 10% Duty Cycle
AV= -10,10V STEP,RL=4 Ω
AV=-10
IO=0, NO LOAD, 2 MHZ
Full temperature range
Full temperature range
Full temperature range, F>60 HZ
Full temperature range, F>60 HZ
Full temperature range
Meets full range specification
-VB +12
+VB -14
90
94
PA50
TYP
5
20
10
10
0.01
10
10
13
100
10
102
3
200
±VS ±9.5 ±VS ±8.0
±VS ±5.8 ±VS ±4.0
100
50
+14, -12
±3
-25
1
2.5
±15
26
30
0.2
0.25
12
100V
130V
100A
400W
±20V
±Vb
350°C
150°C
–65 to +150°C
–55 to +125°C
PA50A
MAX MIN
TYP MAX UNITS
10
50
30
50
50
2
5
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
mV
µV/°V
µV/V
pA
pA/V
pA
Ω
pF
*
*
*
*
V
dB
µVrms
*
*
*
*
dB
MHz
kHz
*
*
V
V
±VS ±5.8 ±VS ±5.0
V
*
A
*
µs
* V/µs
*
Ω
±65
*
*
±50
*
32
*
36
*
*
*
*
*
0.25
*
*
0.31
*
*
*
85
*
*
V
V
mA
mA
°C/W
°C/W
°C/W
°C
NOTES: * The specification of PA50A is identical to the specification for PA50 in applicable column to the left
1. Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, DC input specifications are ± value given. Power supply voltage is typical rating.
±VBOOST = ±VS.
2. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dissipation to
achieve high MTTF. For guidance, refer to the heatsink data sheet.
3. Rating applies if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60 Hz.
CAUTION
The PA50 is constructed from MOSFET transistors. ESD handling procedures must be observed.
The internal substrate contains beryllia (BeO). Do not break the seal. If accidentally broken, do not crush, machine, or
subject to temperatures in excess of 850°C to avoid generating toxic fumes.
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200
100
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE, T (°C)
100
SMALL SIGNAL GAIN
80
40
0
RL = 4 Ω
COMMON MODE REJECTION, CMR (dB)
1
100
10
80
60
40
20
PA50U
40
20
0
10
100
1K
10K 100K
FREQUENCY, F (Hz)
1M
100 1K 10K 100K 1M
FREQUENCY F (Hz)
10M
SMALL SIGNAL PHASE
RL = 4 Ω
–45
–90
–135
–180
100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M
FREQUENCY, Ff (Hz)
COMMON MODE REJECTION
0
10
60
0
OPEN LOOP PHASE, Ф (°)
0
80
1
1.125
VOLTAGE DROP FROM SUPPLY, VS – VO (V)
300
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION
10
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, VO (VP-P)
T = TC
100
QUIESCENT CURRENT
8
6
1.075
1.05
1.025
1
20
100
40
60
80
TOTAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE, VS (V)
= VS
T
V BOOS
4
S
2
0
100
90
80
70
ST
=V
0V
+1
V BOO
0
10
20
30
40
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
50
POWER RESPONSE
60
50
40
30
100
±VS = ±VB
1.1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
10
20
100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M
FREQUENCY, F (Hz)
OUTPUT CURRENT, (A)
400
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION, PSR (dB)
120
POWER DERATING
NORMALIZED QUIESCENT CURRENT, IQ (X)
INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION, P (W)
500
OPEN LOOP GAIN RESPONSE, A (dB)
PA50 • PA50A
10
100K
FREQUENCY, F (Hz)
1M
SAFE OPERATING AREA
t=
1m
s
t
=
DC
10
DC T ms
C
T = 25
DC
°
C =
85 C
T
°C
C =
12
5°
C
1
0.1
1
10
100
SUPPLY TO OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL, (V)
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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 Note library, Technical Seminar
Workbook, and Evaluation Kits.
output transistors into saturation and improve the output voltage
swing for extra efficient operation when required. When close
swings to the supply rails is not required the +VBOOST and +VS
pins must be strapped together as well as the –VBOOST and –VS
pins. The boost voltage pins must not be at a voltage lower
than the VS pins.
CURRENT LIMIT
COMPENSATION
There is no internal circuit provision for current limit in the
PA50. However, the PA50 circuit board in the PA50 evaluation
kit does provide a means whereby the output current can be
sensed. An external circuit current limit can thereby be implemented if needed.
Compensation is internally fixed for a gain of 3 or more and
is not adjustable by the user. The PA50 therefore is not unity
gain stable.
BOOST OPERATION
With the VBOOST feature the small signal stages of the
amplifier are operated at higher supply voltages than the
amplifier’s high current output stage. +VBOOST (pin 11) and
–VBOOST (pin 12) are connected to the small signal circuitry of
the amplifier. +VS (pin 9,10) and –VS (pin 3,4) are connected to
the high current output stage. An additional 10V on the VBOOST
pins is sufficient to allow the small signal stages to drive the
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
Proper and sufficient power supply bypassing is crucial to
proper operation of the PA50. Bypass the +Vb and -Vb supply
pins with a minimum 0.1µF ceramic capacitors directly at the
supply pins. On the +Vs and -Vs pins use a combination of
ceramic and electrolytic capacitors. Use 1µF ceramic capacitors and an electrolytic capacitor at least 10µF for each amp
of output current required.
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