PA88 • PA88A
High Voltage Power Operational Amplifiers
RoHS
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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High Voltage— 450V (±225V)
Low Quiescent Current — 2mA
Output Current— 100mA
Programmable Current Limit
Low Bias Current — FET Input
APPLICATIONS
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Piezoelectric Positioning
High Voltage Instrumentation
Electrostatic Transducers
Programmable Power Supplies up to 440V
DESCRIPTION
The PA88 is a high voltage, low quiescent current MOSFET operational amplifier designed for output cur‐
rents up to 100mA. Output voltages can swing up to ±215V with a dual supply and up to +440 volts with a sin‐
gle supply. The safe operating area (SOA) has no second breakdown limitations and can be observed with all
types of loads by choosing an appropriate current limiting resistor. High accuracy is achieved with a cascode
input circuit configuration. All internal biasing is referenced to a bootstrapped zener‐MOSFET current source.
As a result, the PA88 features an unprecedented supply range and excellent supply rejection. The MOSFET
output stage is biased on for linear operation. External compensation provides user flexibility.
This hybrid circuit utilizes beryllia (BeO) substrates, thick film resistors, ceramic capacitors and semicon‐
ductor chips to maximize reliability, minimize size and give top performance. Ultrasonically bonded alumi‐
num wires provide reliable interconnections at all operating temperatures. The 8‐pin TO‐3 package is
hermetically sealed and electrically isolated. The use of compressible thermal isolation washers and/or
improper mounting torque will void the product warranty. Please see Application Note 1, “General Operating
Considerations.”
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 1: Typical Connection
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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 2: External Connections
Pin Number
Name
Description
1
OUT
The output. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
2
CL
Connect to the current limit resistor. Output Current flows into/out of these pins
through RCL. The output pin and the load are connected to the other side of RCL.
3
+Vs
The positive supply rail.
4
+IN
The non‐inverting input.
5
‐IN
The inverting input.
6
‐Vs
The negative supply rail.
7
RC
Compensation resistor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
8
CC
Compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, compensation = CC = 68pF, RC = 100 Ω. DC input specifications are ± value
given. Power supply voltage is typical rating.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Max
Units
+Vs to ‐Vs
450
V
Output Current
IO
See SOA
Power Dissipation, continuous @ Tc = 25°C
PD
15
W
VIN (Diff)
±25
V
Vcm
±VS
V
350
°C
150
°C
‐65
+150
°C
‐55
+125
°C
Supply Voltage, +Vs To ‐Vs
Input Voltage, differential
Input Voltage, common mode
Min
Temperature, pin solder ‐ 10s max.
Temperature, junction 1
TJ
Temperature, storage
TC
Operating Temperature Range, case
1. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dis‐
sipation to achieve high MTTF.
INPUT
Test
Conditions
Parameter
PA88
Min
Offset Voltage, initial
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Full temp range
PA88A
Typ
Max
0.5
2
Min
Units
Typ
Max
0.25
0.5
mV
10
30
5
10
µV/°C
Offset Voltage vs. Supply
1
5
*
*
µV/V
Offset Voltage vs. Time
75
Bias Current, initial 1
5
*
50
3
µV/√kh
10
Bias Current vs. Supply
0.01
Offset Current, initial 1
2.5
Input Impedance, DC
1011
*
Ω
4
*
pF
Input Capacitance
Common Mode Voltage Range
2
*
pA
100
±VS–15
Common Mode Rejection, DC
VCM = ±90V
Noise
100 kHz BW,
RS=1 kΩ,
CC=15pf
90
3
*
110
2
*
pA/V
20
pA
V
*
dB
*
µVrms
1. Doubles for every 10°C of temperature increase.
2. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative power supply rail respectively.
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GAIN
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA88
Min
Typ
96
111
PA88A
Max
Max
Units
Min
Typ
*
*
dB
Open Loop, @ 15 Hz
RL= 2 kΩ, CC=
OPEN
Gain Bandwidth Product @ 1 MHz
RL = 2 kΩ, CC =
15pf, RC = 100 Ω
2.1
*
MHz
Power Bandwidth
RL = 2 kΩ, CC =
15pf, RC = 100 Ω
6
*
kHz
Phase Margin
Full temp range
60
*
°
Test
Conditions
PA88
PA88A
OUTPUT
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Voltage Swing 1
Full temp range,
±VS–16 ±VS–14
IO = ±75mA
*
*
V
Voltage Swing 1
Full temp range,
±VS–10 ±VS–5.2
IO = ±20mA
*
*
V
Current, continuous
TC = 85°C
*
mA
Slew Rate, AV = 20
CC = 15pf, RC =
100 Ω
8
*
V/µs
Slew Rate, AV = 100
CC = OPEN
30
*
V/µs
Capacitive Load, AV = +1
Full temp range
Settling Time to 0.1%
CC = 15pf, RC =
100 Ω, 2V step
10
*
µs
Resistance, no load
RCL = 0
100
*
Ω
±100
470
*
pF
1. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative power supply rail respectively.
POWER SUPPLY
Parameter
Voltage1
Current, quiescent,
Test
Conditions
PA88
PA88A
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
±15
±200
±225
*
*
*
V
1.7
2
*
*
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
PA88
Min
Typ
PA88A
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Resistance, AC, junction to case1
Full temp range,
F > 60 Hz
5
*
°C/W
Resistance, DC, junction to case
Full temp range,
F < 60 Hz
8.3
*
°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.
CAUTION
6
The PA88 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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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
Figure 4: Quiescent Current
15
2.5
12.5
2.25
Quiescent Current, IQ (mA)
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Figure 3: Power Derating
T = TC
10
7.5
T = TA
5
2.5
0
5°C
T C = 12
2.0
5°C
TC = 2
°C
T = -55
1.75
C
1.0
1.25
1.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
0
150
120
0
100
-30
CC = 3.3pF
CC = 33pF
CC = 68pF
20
450
CC = 3.3pF
-60
80
40
300
Figure 6: Phase Response
Phase ˇ;Σ)
Open Loop Gain, A (dB)
Figure 5: Small Signal Response
CC = 15pF
200
Total Supply Voltage, VS (V)
Temperature (°C)
60
100
CC = 33pF
CC = 68pF
-90
CC = 68pF
-120
-150
0
-180
-20
-210
CC = 33pF
CC = 3.3pF
1
10
100
1k
10k
.1M 1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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10
100
1k
10k .1M
1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 7: Output Voltage Swing
Figure 8: Power Response
500
Output Voltage, VO (VPP)
50
TC=-55°C
40
60
80
25
1k
100
2k 3k
5k
10k
20k
50k 100k
Frequency, F (Hz)
Output Current, Io (mA)
Figure 9: Slew Rate
Figure 10: Harmonic Distortion
10
50
30
1
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f
5p
=1
f
75
TC=25°C
4
2
20
10
5
RLсϮŬɏ
PO = 2.5W
AV = 30
0.1
.01
3
.001
2
1
.0001
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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8
3p
f
6
125
100
8p
8
=3
10
=6
TC=85°C
12
CC
14
250
CC
TC=125°C
f
.3p
=3
16
CC
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18 EĞŐĂƟǀĞ
CC
Voltage Drop From Supply, Vs-Vo (V)
20
70
3
30
300
3k
30k
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 11: Input Noise
Figure 12: Common Mode Rejection
120
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Input Noise Voltage, VN;Ŷsͬя,njͿ
20
15
10
7
5
3
2
10
100
1k
10k
100
80
60
40
20
1
100k
10
1k
10k
.1M
1M
Frequency, F (Hz)
Frequency, F (Hz)
Figure 13: Power Supply Rejection
Figure 14: Current Limit
140
200
120
120
100
Current Limit, ILIM (mA)
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100
100
80
60
70
50
30
20
40
20
1
10
10
100
1k
10k
Frequency, F (Hz)
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.1M
1M
3
5
10
20
50
100 150
Current Limit Resistor, RCL;ɏ)
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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.
Note: The output stage is protected against transient flyback. However, for protection against sustained,
high energy flyback, external fast‐recovery diodes should be used.
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250
ϭϬ
150
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ϮϬ
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Ϭŵ
100
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C=
25
͕d
°C
C=
85
°C
50
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C=
12
5°
C
25
15
10
5
25
50
75 100 125
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
LOW POWER, PIEZOELECTRIC POSITIONING
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 PA88’s advantage of low quiescent power consumption reduces the costs of power supplies
and cooling, while providing the interface between the computer and the high voltage drive to the piezo posi‐
tioners.
Figure 16: Typical Application
RF
CC
+V S
RC
RIN
PIEZO DRIVE
V OUT
PA88
COMPUTER
FOCUSED
COMMAND
VOLTAGE
RCL
-V S
PHASE COMPENSATION
Gain
CC*
RC
1
68pf
100Ω
10
33pf
100Ω
20
15pf
100Ω
100
15pf
‐‐‐
*CC Rate for full supply voltage
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STABILITY
The PA88 has sufficient phase margin to be stable with most capacitive loads at a gain of 4 or more, using
the recommended phase compensation.
The PA88 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 7 and 8 to avoid spurious oscillation.
CURRENT LIMIT
For proper operation, the current limit resistor (RCL) must be connected as shown in the typical connec‐
tion diagram. The minimum value is 3.5 Ω, 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 150 Ω.
0.7V
R CL = ------------------I LIM A
INPUT PROTECTION
Although the PA88 can withstand differential input voltages up to ±25V, additional external protection is
recommended, and required at total supply voltages above 300 volts. In most applications 1N4148 or 1N914
signal diodes are sufficient (D1, D2 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, Q2 in
Figure 17b). In either case the input differential voltage will be clamped to ± 0.7V. This is sufficient overdrive
to produce maximum power bandwidth.
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 reversal 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 is 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.
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Figure 17: Overvoltage Protection
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PACKAGE OPTIONS
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