PA89 • PA89A
High Voltage Power Operational Amplifiers
RoHS
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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1140V P-P Signal Output
Wide Supply Range — ±75V to ±600V
Programmable Current Limit
75 mA Continuous Output Current
Hermetically Sealed Package
Input Protection
APPLICATIONS
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Piezoelectric Positioning
High Voltage Instrumentation
Electrostatic Deflection
Semiconductor Testing
DESCRIPTION
The PA89 is an ultra high voltage, MOSFET operational amplifier designed for output currents up to 75
mA. Output voltages can swing over 1000V p-p. 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 and 120dB open loop gain. All internal biasing
is referenced to a bootstrapped zener-MOSFET current source, giving the PA89 a wide supply range and
excellent supply rejection. The MOSFET output stage is biased for class A/B linear operation. External compensation provides user flexibility. The PA89 hermetic seal is 100% tested to the requirements of MIL-STD883 method 1014 for fine and gross leak.
This hybrid integrated circuit utilizes a Beryllia (BeO) substrate, thick film resistors, ceramic capacitors
and semiconductor chips to maximize reliability, minimize size and give top performance. Ultrasonically
bonded aluminum wires provide reliable interconnections at all operating temperatures. The MO-127 High
Voltage, Power Dip™ package is hermetically sealed and electrically isolated. The use of compressible thermal washers will void the product warranty.
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EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic
8
+VS
D1
Q3
Q1
Q2
Q19
D57
COMP
9 10
–IN
1
Q22
Q23
Q25A
Q25B
Q20
Q26
D34
D35
D31
Q45
2
7
+IN
2
Q29
Q36
D30
CL
6
OUT
Q42
Q44
D5
–VS
5
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
*
*
Note: *Bulk bypass capacitors use 10µF per Amp of output current.
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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections
4
Pin Number
Name
Description
1
2
5
6
-IN
+IN
-Vs
OUT
7
CL
The inverting input.
The non-inverting input.
The negative supply rail.
The output. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
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.
8
+Vs
9
RC
10
CC
3, 4, 11, 12
NC
The positive supply rail.
Compensation resistor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
Compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
No connection.
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CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, CC = 68pF, RC = 220 Ω, and VS = ±500V. Input parameters for bias currents
and offset voltage are ± values given.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Max
Units
+Vs to -Vs
1200
V
Output Current, source, within SOA
IO
100
mA
Power Dissipation, continuous @ Tc = 25°C
PD
40
W
VIN (Diff)
±25
V
Vcm
±VS -50V
V
350
°C
150
°C
-65
+150
°C
-55
+125
°C
Supply Voltage, total
Input Voltage, differential
Input Voltage, common mode
Symbol
Min
Temperature, pin solder, 10s max.
Temperature, junction
Temperature, storage
1
Operating Temperature Range, case
TJ
TC
1. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dissipation to achieve high MTTF.
CAUTION
The PA89 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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INPUT
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA89
Min
PA89A
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Offset Voltage, initial
VS = ±150V
0.5
2
0.25
0.74
mV
Offset Voltage vs. temperature
Offset Voltage vs. supply
Offset Voltage vs. time
Full temp range
10
7
75
30
5
*
*
10
µV/°C
µV/V
µV/kh
Bias Current, initial 1
Bias Current vs. supply
VS = ±150V
5
50
3
15
pA
1
VS = ±150V
Offset Current, initial
0.01
5
*
50
3
11
Input Impedance, DC
10
4
Input Capacitance
Common Mode Voltage Range 2
Full temp range
±VS-50
Common Mode Rejection, DC
Full temp range,
VCM = ±90V
96
Input Noise
10 kHz BW, RS =
10 k, CC = 15pF
pA/V
30
*
Ω
*
pF
*
110
*
4
pA
V
*
dB
*
µV RMS
1. Doubles for every 10 °C of temperature increase.
2. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative power supply rail respectively.
GAIN
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA89
Min
Typ
108
120
PA89A
Max
Max
Units
Min
Typ
*
*
dB
Open Loop Gain at 15Hz
RL=10 kΩ,
CC=15pF
Gain Bandwidth Product
RL=10 kΩ,
CC=15pF,
AV=100
10
*
MHz
Power Bandwidth
RL=10 kΩ,
CC=15pF,
VO = 500V p-p
5
*
kHz
Phase Margin
Full temp range,
AV = 10
60
*
°
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OUTPUT
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PA89
Min
Typ
PA89A
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Voltage Swing 1
IO = 75mA
±VS-45 ±VS-30
*
*
V
Voltage Swing 1
Full temp range,
±VS-20 ±VS-12
IO = 20mA
*
*
V
Current, continuous
Slew Rate
Capacitive Load, Av = 10
Capacitive Load, Av>10
Settling Time to 0.1%
Full temp range
CC=15pF,AV=100
75
12
Full temp range
Full temp range
RL = 10 kΩ, 10V
step, Av = 10
*
16
*
mA
*
1
SOA
V/µs
*
*
2
*
nF
µs
1. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative supply rail respectively.
POWER SUPPLY
Parameter
Voltage, VS1
PA89
PA89A
Test
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Full temp range
±75
±500
±600
*
*
*
V
4.8
6.0
*
*
mA
Current, quiescent
Units
1. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative supply rail respectively.
THERMAL
Parameter
Resistance, AC, junction to case1
Resistance, DC, junction to case
Resistance, junction to air
Temperature Range, case
Test
Conditions
Full temp range,
F > 60 Hz
Full temp range,
F < 60 Hz
Full temp range
Meets full range
specifications
PA89
Min
PA89A
Typ
Max
2.1
3.3
Min
Max
2.3
*
*
°C/W
3.5
*
*
°C/W
15
-25
Units
Typ
*
+85
*
°C/W
*
°C
1. Rating applies only if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60 Hz.
Note: *The specification of PA89A is identical to the specification for PA89 in applicable column to the left.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
Figure 4: Power Derating
Figure 5: Quiescent Current
1.10
Normalized Quiescent Current, IQ (X)
Output Stage Internal
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40
32
24
16
8
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
1.05
1.00
0.95
0.9
150
0
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
200
400
600
800
1000 1200
Total Supply Voltage, VS (V)
Figure 6: Small Signal Response
Figure 7: Phase Response
0
120
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-90
60
40
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20
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0
CC, RC
CC, RC
-20
1
10
100
1k
10k 100k 1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
8
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Phase, ˇ;ΣͿ
Open Loop Gain, A (dB)
100
-270
1
10
100
1k
10k 100k 1M
10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 8: Output Voltage Swing
Figure 9: Power Response
1200
1000
40
800
Output Voltage, VO (VP-P)
Voltage Drop from Supply, VS- VO (V)
45
35
30
25
20
15
10
CC = 15pf
600
500
300
CC = 33pf
CC = 68pf
5
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100
0
0
25
50
75
1k
100
10k
30k
100k
Frequency, F (Hz)
Output Current, IO (mA)
Figure 10: Slew Rate vs. Comp
Figure 11: Harmonic Distortion
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VO = 800Vpp
VO = 600Vpp
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VO = 400Vpp
VO = 100Vpp
5
0
25
50
75
100
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30
100 300
1k
3k
10k 30k 100k
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 12: Input Noise Voltage
Figure 13: Common Mode Rejection
100
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20
15
10
7
5
3
2
10
80
60
40
20
0
100
1k
10k
100k
1
10
100
Frequency, F (Hz)
80
80
Current Limit, ILIM(mͿ
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20
60
40
20
0
0
1
10
100
1k
10k 100k 1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
10
Figure 15: Current Limit
100
40
10k 100k 1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz)
Figure 14: Power Supply Rejection
60
1k
0
20
40
60
80
100
Resistor Value, RCL;ɏͿ
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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
The safe operating area curves define the maximum additional internal power dissipation the amplifier
can tolerate when it produces the necessary output to drive an external load. This is not the same as the
absolute maximum internal power dissipation listed elsewhere in the specification since the quiescent power
dissipation is significant compared to the total.
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.
Figure 16: SOA
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125°C
15
85°C
10
5
3
100
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200
300
500
1000
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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
Ultra-high voltage capability combined with the bridge amplifier configuration makes it possible to
develop +/–1000 volt peak swings across a piezo element. A high gain of –50 for A1 insures stability with the
capacitive load, while “noise-gain” compensation Rn and Cn on A2 insure the stability of A2 by operating in a
noise gain of 50.
Figure 17: Typical Application
PHASE COMPENSATION
Gain
CC
RC
1
10
15
100
470pF
68pF
33pF
15pF
470 Ω
220 Ω
220 Ω
220 Ω
Note: CC must be rated for full supply voltage –Vs to +Vs. See details under “EXTERNAL COMPONENTS”.
STABILITY
Although the PA89 can be operated at unity gain, maximum slew rate and bandwidth performance was
designed to be obtained at gains of 10 or more. Use the small signal response and phase response graphs as a
guide. In applications where gains of less than 10 are required, use noise gain compensation to increase the
phase margin of the application circuit as illustrated in the typical application drawing.
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CURRENT LIMIT
For proper operation the current limit resistor (RCL) must be connected as shown in the external connection 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
When setting the value for RCL allow for the load current as well as the current in the feedback resistor.
Also allow for the temperature coefficient of the current limit which is approximately -0.3% /°C of case temperature rise.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
The very high operating voltages of the PA89 demand consideration of two component specifications
rarely of concern in building op amp circuits: voltage rating and voltage coefficient.
The compensation capacitance CC must be rated for the full supply voltage range. For example, with supply voltages of ±500V the possible voltage swing across CC is 1000V. In addition, a voltage coefficient less than
100PPM is recommended to maintain the capacitance variation to less than 5% for this example. It is strongly
recommended to use the highest quality capacitor possible rated at least twice the total supply voltage
range.
Of equal importance are the voltage rating and voltage coefficient of the gain setting resistances. Typical
voltage ratings of low wattage resistors are 150 to 250V. In the above example 1000V could appear across the
feedback resistor. This would require several resistors in series to obtain the proper voltage rating. Low voltage coefficient resistors will insure good gain linearity. The wattage rating of the feedback resistor is also of
concern. A 1 Megaohm feedback resistor could easily develop 1 watt of power dissipation.
Though high voltage rated resistors can be obtained, a 1 Megaohm feedback resistor comprised of five
200 kΩ, 1/4 watt metal film resistors in series will produce the proper voltage rating, voltage coefficient and
wattage rating.
POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION
Unidirectional zener diode transient absorbers 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 performance 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 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.
CAUTIONS
The operating voltages of the PA89 are potentially lethal. During circuit design, develop a functioning circuit at the lowest possible voltages. Clip test leads should be used for “hands off” measurements while troubleshooting.
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PACKAGE DESIGN
PACKAGE STYLE DC
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