PA94
High Voltage Power Operational Amplifiers
RoHS
COMPLIANT
FEATURES
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High Voltage— 900V (±450V)
High Slew Rate — 500V/µs
Output Current— 100mA
Programmable Current Limit
APPLICATIONS
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High Voltage Instrumentation
Programmable Power Supplies up to ±430V
Mass Spectrometers
Semiconductor Measurement Equipment
DESCRIPTION
The PA94 is a high voltage, MOSFET operational amplifier designed as a low cost solution for driving con‐
tinuous output currents up to 100mA and pulse currents up to 200mA into capacitive loads. The safe operat‐
ing area (SOA) has no second breakdown limitations and can be observed for all load types by choosing an
appropriate current limiting resistor. The MOSFET output stage is biased AB for linear operation. External
compensation provides flexibility in choosing bandwidth and slew rate for the application. Apex Microtech‐
nology’s Power SIP uses a minimum of board space allowing for high density circuit boards. The Power SIP is
electrically isolated. Isolating thermal washers (TW13) prevent arcing from pins to heatsink.
Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic
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+VS
R1A
C2
R1B
Q1
R3
Q3
Q2
R4
Q4
6
Q6
4
Q5
Q15A
1
–IN R9
R11
2
+IN
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Q8
R7
7
OUT
R10
R12
R20
ICL
8
Q11
Q29
Q21
R19
Q29
–VS
10
C C1
Q15B
C C2
Q14
Q30
R27
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TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
RF
100k
+V S
*
100nF
RC
CC
RF
+V S
+
RC
1k
PA94
-V S
RCL
V OUT
CC
CL
RL
-V S
* Use 10μF per Amp
of Output Current.
2
*
100nF
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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections
Pin Number
Name
Description
1
‐IN
The inverting input.
2
+IN
The non‐inverting input.
4, 6
CC
Compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
See applicable section.
7
OUT
The output. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
8
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.
10
‐VS
The negative supply rail.
12
+VS
The positive supply rail.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, DC input specifications are ± value given. Power supply voltage is typical
rating. CC = 4.7pF.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Supply Voltage, total
Output Current, source, sink, peak, within SOA
Power Dissipation, continuous @ TC = 25°C
Input Voltage, differential
Input Voltage, common mode
1
Min
Max
Units
+VS to ‐VS
900
V
IOUT
200
mA
PD
30
W
VIN (Diff)
‐20
+20
V
VCM
‐VS
+VS
V
260
°C
150
°C
‐55
+125
°C
‐40
+85
°C
Temperature, pin solder, 10s max.
Temperature, junction 2
TJ
Temperature Range, storage
Operating Temperature Range, case
TC
1. Although supply voltages can range up to ± 450V the input pins cannot swing over this range. The input pins must be at
least 30V from either supply rail but not more than 450V from either supply rail. See text for a more complete description
of the common mode voltage range.
2. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dis‐
sipation to achieve high MTTF.
CAUTION
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The PA94 is constructed from MOSFET transistors. ESD handling procedures must be observed.
The substrate contains beryllia (BeO). Do not crush, machine, or subject to temperatures in
excess of 850°C to avoid toxic fumes.
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INPUT
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Offset Voltage, initial
Typ
Max
Units
0.5
5
mV
15
50
µV/°C
Offset Voltage vs. Supply
10
25
µV/V
Offset Voltage vs. Time
75
Bias Current, initial
200
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Full temp range
µV/kh
2000
pA
Bias Current vs. Supply
4
Offset Current, initial
50
Input Impedance, DC
1011
Ω
4
pF
Input Capacitance
Common Mode Voltage Range 1
VS = ±450V
±VS ∓ 30
Common Mode Rejection, DC
VCM = ±90V
80
Noise
10 kHz bandwidth, RIN = 1 kΩ
pA/V
500
pA
V
98
dB
2
µV RMS
1. Although supply voltages can range up to ± 450V the input pins cannot swing over this range. The input pins must be at
least 30V from either supply rail but not more than 450V from either supply rail. See text for a more complete description
of the common mode voltage range.
GAIN
Parameter
Min
Typ
94
115
dB
Gain Bandwidth Product @ 1 MHz RL = 5 kΩ
140
MHz
Power Bandwidth
RL = 5 kΩ
300
kHz
Phase Margin, AV = 100
Full temp range
60
°
Open Loop @ 15 Hz
Test Conditions
RL = 5 kΩ
Max
Units
OUTPUT
Parameter
Voltage Swing
Test Conditions
IOUT = 70mA
Current, continuous
Typ
±VS ∓ 24
±VS ∓ 20
100
Slew Rate, AV = 100
CC =2.2pF
Settling Time, to 0.1%
Resistance
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Min
500
Max
Units
V
mA
700
V/µs
2V Step
1
µs
no load
100
Ω
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POWER SUPPLY
Parameter
Test Conditions
Voltage 1
Min
Typ
Max
Units
±50
±300
±450
V
17
24
mA
120
µA
Max
Units
2.5
°C/W
4.2
°C/W
Current, quiescent total
Current, quiescent output stage
only
1. Derate max supply rating 0.625 V/°C below 25°C case. No derating needed above 25°C case.
THERMAL
Parameter
Test Conditions
Resistance, AC, junction to case 1
Full temp range, F > 60 Hz
Resistance, DC, junction to case
Full temp range, F < 60 Hz
Resistance, junction to air
Full temp range
Temperature Range, case
Meets full range specifica‐
tions
Min
Typ
30
‐25
°C/W
+85
°C
1. Rating applies if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60 Hz.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
Figure 4: Power Derating
Figure 5: Quiescent Current
1.08
25
Quiescent Current, I (X)
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30
T = TC
20
15
10
T = TA
5
0
0
1.04
1.00
0.96
0.92
0.88
25
50
75
100
125
0
150
400
800
600
1000
Total Supply Voltage, VS (V)
Temperature, TC (°C)
Figure 6: Small Signal Response
Figure 7: Phase Response
120
-90
100
-120
CC = 2.2pF
80
Phase, ˇ;ΣͿ
Open Loop Gain, A (dB)
200
CC = 4.7pF
60
CC = 22 pF
40
-180
CC = 4.7pF
CC = 2.2pF
100
1k
10k
100k 1M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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-210
20
0
10
-150
10M
-240
1M
10M
20M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 9: Power Response
40
T
C
=1
25
°C
C
16
25°
55°C
TC = –
8
20
40
60
80
200
100
50
10k
4
0
100
Figure 10: Current Limit
20
Input Noise Voltage, VN ;Ŷsͬя,njͿ
Current Limit, ICL (mA)
1M 2M
Figure 11: Input Noise
200
120
100
70
50
30
20
5
10
20
50
100 150
Current Limit Resistor, RCL (ɏ)
8
100k
Frequency, F (Hz)
Output Current, IOUT (mA)
10
3
pF
T C=
500
22
TC
pF
2.2
C C=
pF
4.7
C =
24
C
5°
=8
C
32
Output Votlage, VOUT (VP-P)
900
C C=
Voltage Drop From Supply, VS-VOUT (V)
Figure 8: Output Voltage Swing
15
10
7
5
3
2
10
100
1k
10k
100k
Frequency, F (Hz)
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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
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25
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15
10
5
50
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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 PA94 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.
Figure 13: Typical Application
PHASE COMPENSATION
Gain
CC*
≥100
2.2pF
≥50
4.7pF
≥10
22pF
* CC rated for full supply voltage
INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION AND HEATSINK SELECTION
With the unique combination of high voltage and speed of the PA94, traditional formulas for heatsink
selection will falsely lower the apparent power handling capability of this amplifier. To more accurately pre‐
dict operating temperatures refer to Apex Microtechnology Applications Note 1, General Operating Consider‐
ations, paragraph 7. Find total quiescent power (PDQ) by multiplying 0.024A by VSS (total supply voltage). Find
output stage quiescent power (PDQOUT) by multiplying 0.00012 by VSS.
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Calculate a heatsink rating which will maintain the case at 85°C or lower.
TC – TA
C
R SA = -------------------------- – 0.1 -----PD + PD Q
W
Where: TC = maximum case temperature allowed
TA = maximum ambient temperature encountered
Calculate a heatsink rating which will maintain output transistor junctions at 150°C or lower.
T J – T A – PD + PD QOUT R JC
C
R SA = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- – 0.1 -----PD + PD Q
W
Where: TJ = maximum junction temperature allowed.
RØJC = AC or DC thermal resistance from the specification table.
Use the larger heatsink of these two calculations.
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 ohm, 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 30 ohms.
0.7V
R CL = ----------------I CL A
COMMON MODE INPUT RANGE
Operational amplifiers are usually designed to have a common mode input voltage range that approxi‐
mates the power supply voltage range. However, to keep the cost as low as possible and still meet the
requirements of most applications the common mode input voltage range of the PA94 is restricted. The input
pins must always be a least 30V from either supply voltage but never more than 450V. This means that the
PA94 cannot be used in applications where the supply voltages are extremely unbalanced. For example, sup‐
ply voltages of +800V and –100V would not be allowed in an application where the non‐inverting pin is
grounded because in normal operation both input pins would be at 0V and the difference voltage between
the positive supply and the input pins would be 800V. In this kind of application, however, supply voltages
+450V and ‐100V does meet the input common mode voltage range requirements since the maximum differ‐
ence voltage between the inputs pins and the supply voltage is 450V (the maximum allowed). The output has
no such restrictions on its voltage swing. The output can swing within 24V of either supply voltage regardless
of value so long as the total supply voltage does not exceed 900V.
INPUT PROTECTION
Although the PA94 can withstand differential input voltages up to ±20V, additional external protection is
recommended. In most applications 1N4148 or 1N914 signal diodes are sufficient (D1, D2 in Figure 14A). 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 14B). In either case the input differential
voltage will be clamped to ±0.7V. This is sufficient overdrive to produce maximum power bandwidth. Note
that this protection does not automatically protect the amplifier from excessive common mode input volt‐
ages.
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Figure 14: 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 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 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 PA94 is stable at gains of 100 or more with a NPO (COG) compensation capacitor of 2.2pF. The com‐
pensation capacitor, Cc, in the external connections diagram must be rated at 1000V working voltage and
mounted closely to pins 4 and 6 to prevent spurious oscillation. A compensation capacitor less than 2.2pF is
not recommended.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
The compensation capacitor Cc must be rated for the total supply voltage. An NPO (COG) capacitor rated
at 1kV is recommended.
Of equal importance are the voltage rating and voltage coefficient of the gain setting feedback resistor.
Typical voltage ratings of low wattage resistors are 150 to 250V. Up to 500 V can appear across the feedback
resistor. High voltage rated resistors can be obtained. However a 1 MΩ feedback resistor composed of five
200k resistors in series will produce the proper voltage rating.
CAUTIONS
The operating voltages of the PA94 are potentially lethal. During circuit design develop a functioning cir‐
cuit at the lowest possible voltages. Clip test leads should be used for “hands off” measurements while trou‐
bleshooting.
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PACKAGE OPTIONS
PACKAGE STYLE DQ
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