PB63 • PB63A
Dual Power Booster Amplifier
FEATURES
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Wide Supply Range – ±20 V to ±75 V
High Output Current – Up to 2 A Continuous
Programmable Gain
High Slew Rate – 1000 V/µs Typical
Programmable Output Current Limit
High Power Bandwidth – 1 MHz Typical
Low Quiescent Current – 37 mA Typical (Total, Both Channels)
APPLICATIONS
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LED Test Equipment
LCD Test Equipment
Semiconductor Test Equipment
High Voltage Instrumentation
Electrostatic Transducers and Deflection
Piezoelectric Positioning and Actuation
Programmable Power Supplies
DESCRIPTION
The PB63 is a dual high voltage, high current booster amplifier designed to provide voltage and current
gain for a small signal, general purpose op amp. Including the power booster within the feedback loop of the
driver amplifier results in a composite amplifier with the accuracy of the driver and the extended output current capability of the booster.
The output stage utilizes complementary MOSFETs, providing symmetrical output impedance and eliminating second breakdown limitations imposed by Bipolar Junction Transistors. Although the booster can be
configured quite simply, enormous flexibility is provided through the choice of driver amplifier, current limit
and supply voltage.
This hybrid 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 PB63 is packaged in Apex
Microtechnology’s 12-pin power SIP. The case is electrically isolated.
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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
IN_A
2
CC_A
3
OUT_A
4
GAIN_A
5
CL_A
The input for channel A.
Compensation capacitor connection for channel A. Select value based on Phase
Compensation. See applicable section.
The output for channel A. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
Gain resistor pin for channel A. Connect RGAIN_A between GAIN_A and ground. This
will specify the gain for the power booster itself, not the composite amplifier. See
applicable section.
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.
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7
+Vs
-Vs
8
CL_B
9
GAIN_B
10
OUT_B
11
CC_B
12
IN_B
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The positive supply rail for both channels.
The negative supply rail for both channels.
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.
Gain resistor pin for channel B. Connect RGAIN_B between GAIN_B and ground. This
will specify the gain for the power booster itself, not the composite amplifier. See
applicable section.
The output for channel B. Connect this pin to load and to the feedback resistors.
Compensation capacitor connection for channel B. Select value based on Phase
Compensation. See applicable section.
The input for channel B.
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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.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Max
Units
+Vs to -Vs
200
V
Output Current, peak, per channel within SOA
IO
2
A
Power Dissipation, internal DC 1
PD
90
W
Input Voltage, referred to common
VIN
Supply Voltage, total
Min
(-VS + 10V) / AV (+VS - 10V) / AV
Temperature, pin solder, 10s max.
Temperature, junction
Temperature Range, storage
TJ
Operating Temperature Range, case
TC
2
V
260
°C
150
°C
-55
+125
°C
-25
+85
°C
1. Each device in the package is capable of dissipating 45W internally.
2. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate power dissipation
to achieve high MTTF.
CAUTION
The PB63 is constructed from MOSFET devices. 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 generating toxic fumes.
INPUT
Parameter
Offset Voltage, initial
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Input Bias Current
Input Resistance, DC
Input Capacitance
Noise
DC Power Supply Rejection
DC Common Mode Rejection
4
Test
Conditions
Full temp range
Full temp range
PB63
PB63A
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
-20
±5
+0.04
±4
97
3
+20
-10
+10
+50
-25
*
*
*
*
*
-50
f = 10 kHz
25
87
75
100
78
*
*
*
*
*
+25
Units
mV
mV/°C
µA
MΩ
pF
nV/√Hz
dB
dB
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GAIN (EACH CHANNEL)
Parameter
Open Loop Gain
Bandwidth, -3db
Power Bandwidth, 100Vp-p
Test
Conditions
PB63
Min
f = 10 kHz
A V = 5V/V, RL =
50 Ω
A V = 5V/V, RL =
50 Ω
Typ
PB63A
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Units
83
*
dB
1.2
*
MHz
1
*
MHz
PB63
PB63A
OUTPUT (EACH CHANNEL)
Parameter
Test
Conditions
Voltage Swing
IO = 2A
Voltage Swing
IO = 0.5A
Current, peak, source
Per Channel
RL = 50 Ω, 10VP-P
input step, AV =
10V/V
Slew Rate
Min
Typ
|Vs| 11V
|Vs| 7.5V
950
Max
Max
Units
Min
Typ
*
*
V
*
V
|Vs| 6.5V
2
2
*
A
1000
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V/µs
Capacitive Load, 25% Overshoot
4VP-P input step,
A V = 5V/V,
Comp = 10pF
470
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pF
Settling Time to 0.1%
RL = 50 Ω, 4VP-P
input step,
AV=5V/V
300
*
ns
PB63
PB63A
POWER SUPPLY
Parameter 1
Test
Conditions
Voltage,± VS
Current, quiescent
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
±20
±65
±75
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*
V
37
46
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mA
Both Channels
1. +VS and −VS denote the positive and negative supply voltages.
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MATCHING SPECIFICATIONS, VS=±75V, TC =25°C UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Parameter
Test
Conditions
PB63
Min
Input Offset Voltage Match
Gain Match
Typ
PB63A
Max
Min
Typ
Max
5
0.2
2
5
0.2
PB63
PB63A
Units
mV
%
THERMAL
Parameter
Resistance, AC junction to case 1
Resistance, DC junction to case
Resistance, junction to air
Operating Temperature Range,
case
Test
Conditions
Min
Full temp range,
f ≥ 60 Hz
Full temp range,
f < 60 Hz
Full temp range
Typ
Max
1.3
2.4
Min
Max
1.5
*
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°C/W
2.7
*
*
°C/W
30
-25
25
Units
Typ
*
85
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°C/W
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°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 3: Power Derating
Figure 4: Pulse Response
60
70
VOUT
40
60
20
50
Volts (V)
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40
30
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INPUT
-20
20
-40
10
0
-25
0
25
50
75
-60
0
100
200
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
600
800
1000
Time (ns)
Figure 5: Output Voltage Swing
Figure 6: THD vs. Frequency
8
6
7.5
5
7
4
6.5
6
THD, %
Voltage Drop From Supply, VS-VO (V)
400
V S+
5.5
1
4.5
4
0.01
RLсϭŬё
0.1
Output Current, IO (A)
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V S-
5
3
1
0
10k
100k
1M
Frequency, F (Hz)
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Figure 7: Small Signal Closed Loop Gain
Figure 8: Small Signal Closed Loop Phase
45
40
AVCL=25
0
Closed Loop Phase, (°)
Closed Loop Gain (dB)
30
20
10
0
AVCL=10
AVCL=5
-10
AVCL=3
-20
-30
-45
-90
-135
AVCL=3
-180
AVCL=5
-225
AVCL=10
AVCL=25
-270
-315
-40
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
-360
1k
100M
10k
Frequency, F (Hz)
2.0
VS = ±75V
45
1.8
Output Current, A
40
35
30
20
-40
VS = ±50V
VS = ±25V
-20
0
20
100M
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1.6
25
10M
Figure 10: Current Limit vs. Temperature
50
Quiescent Current (mA)
1M
Frequency, F (Hz)
Figure 9: Quiescent Current
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0.8
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0.6
40
60
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
8
100k
80
100
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20
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60
80
100 120
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
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Figure 11: Rise and Fall Time vs.
Temperature
Figure 12: Power Supply Rejection Ratio
75
100
+VS PSRR (dB)
95
70
RISE
80
FALL
75
-VS PSRR (dB)
65
85
PSRR, dB
Rise and Fall Time (ns)
90
70
65
60
55
50
60
45
55
50
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
40
0.1
100
1
10
100
Frequency, F (Hz)
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
Figure 13: VOS vs. Temperature
Figure 14: Channel Separation
-20
6.00
-30
5.00
VOS (mV)
4.00
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VS = ±20V
3.00
VS = ±75V
2.00
VS = ±50V
-60
AV = 3
-70
AV = 10
-90
-20
0
20
40
60
Case Temperature, TC (°C)
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-80
1.00
0.00
-40
AV = 1
80
100
-100
1.0
10
100
1000
Frequency, F (Hz)
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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
The MOSFET output stage of the PB63 is not limited by second breakdown considerations as in bipolar
output stages. Only thermal considerations and current handling capabilities limit the SOA (see Safe Operating Area graph). The output stage is protected against transient flyback by the parasitic body diodes of the
output stage MOSFET structure. However, for protection against sustained high energy flyback external fastrecovery diodes must be used.
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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
Figure 16: Typical Application (Inverting Composite Amplifier)
COMPOSITE AMPLIFIER CONSIDERATIONS
Cascading two amplifiers within a feedback loop has many advantages, but also requires careful consideration of several amplifier and system parameters. The most important of these are gain, stability, slew rate,
and output swing of the driver.
STABILITY
Stability can be maximized by observing the following guidelines:
1. Keep gain-bandwidth product of the driver lower than the closed loop bandwidth of the booster. Use the
lowest possible booster gain.
2. Minimize phase shift within the loop.
A good compromise is to set total (composite) gain at least a factor of 3 times booster gain. Phase shift
within the loop is minimized through use of loop compensation capacitor CF when required. Typical values
are 5pF to 33pF. Stability is the most difficult to achieve in a configuration where driver effective gain is unity
(i.e.; total gain = booster gain).
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BOOSTER GAIN
The gain of each section may be set independently by selecting a value for the gain setting resistor RG
according to the relation:
GAIN = 1 + 2000
---------------RG
where RG is in ohms. Recommended gain range is A V = 3V/V to A V = 25V/V.
SLEW RATE
The slew rate of the composite amplifier is equal to the slew rate of the driver times the booster gain,
with a maximum value equal to the booster slew rate.
OUTPUT SWING
The maximum output voltage swing required from the driver op amp is equal to the maximum output
swing from the booster divided by the booster gain. The offset voltage of the booster over temperature must
be taken into account. Note also that effects of booster gain accuracy should be considered when calculating
maximum available driver swing.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
Bypass capacitors to power supply terminals +VS and –VS must be connected physically close to the pins
to prevent local parasitic oscillation in the output stage of the PB63. Use capacitors of at least 10μF for each
supply. Bypass the large capacitors with high quality ceramic capacitors (X7R) of 0.1μF or greater.
CURRENT LIMIT
For proper operation, the current limit resistor (RLIM) must be connected as shown in the typical connection diagram. 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. The current limit function can be disabled by
shorting the CL pin to the OUT pin.
0.7V
R LIM = ------------------I LIM A
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 performance 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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PACKAGE OPTIONS
Part Number
Apex Package Style
Description
PB63DP
PB63DPA
DP
DP
12-pin Power Sip
12-pin Power Sip
PACKAGE STYLE DP
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