LMP7721 3 Femtoampere Input Bias Current Precision Amplifier
March 14, 2008
LMP7721 3 Femtoampere Input Bias Current Precision Amplifier
General Description
The LMP7721 is the industry’s lowest guaranteed input bias current precision amplifier. The ultra low input bias current is 3 fA, with a guaranteed limit of ±20 fA at 25°C and ±900 fA at 85°C. This is achieved with the latest patent pending technology of input bias current cancellation amplifier circuitry. This technology also maintains the ultra low input bias current over the entire input common mode voltage range of the amplifier. Other outstanding features, such as low voltage noise (6.5 ), low DC offset voltage (±150 µV maximum at 25°C) nV/ and low offset voltage temperature coefficient (−1.5 µV/°C), improve system sensitivity and accuracy in high precision applications. With a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, the LMP7721 is the ideal choice for battery operated portable applications. The LMP7721 is part of the LMP® precision amplifier family. As part of National’s PowerWise® products, the LMP7721 provides the remarkably wide gain bandwidth product (GBW) of 17 MHz while consuming only 1.3 mA of current. This wide GBW along with the high open loop gain of 120 dB enables accurate signal conditioning. With these specifications, the LMP7721 has the performance to excel in a wide variety of applications such as electrochemical cell amplifiers and sensor interface circuits. The LMP7721 is offered in an 8-pin SOIC package with a special pinout that isolates the amplifier’s input from the power supply and output pins. With proper board layout techniques, the unique pinout of the LMP7721 will prevent PCB leakage current from reaching the input pins. Thus system error will be further reduced.
Features
Unless otherwise noted, typical values at TA = 25°C, VS = 5V. ■ Input bias current (VCM = 1V) ±20 fA — max @ 25°C ±900 fA — max @ 85°C ±26 µV ■ Offset voltage −1.5 μV/°C ■ Offset voltage drift 120 dB ■ DC Open loop gain 100 dB ■ DC CMRR 6.5 nV/√Hz ■ Input voltage noise (at f = 1 kHz) 0.0007% ■ THD 1.3 mA ■ Supply current 17 MHz ■ GBW 12.76 V/μs ■ Slew rate (falling edge) 1.8V to 5.5V ■ Supply voltage −40°C to 125°C ■ Operating temperature range ■ 8-Pin SOIC
Applications
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Photodiode amplifier High impedance sensor amplifier Ion chamber amplifier Electrometer amplifier pH electrode amplifier Transimpedance amplifier
Block Diagram of a Typical Application
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. ESD Tolerance (Note 2) Human Body Model Machine Model VIN Differential Supply Voltage (VS = V+ – V−) (Note 10) Voltage on Input/Output Pins Storage Temperature Range Junction Temperature (Note 3) 2000V 200V ±0.3V 6.0V V+ +0.3V, V− −0.3V −65°C to 150°C +150°C
Soldering Information Infrared or Convection (20 sec) Wave Soldering Lead Temp. (10 sec)
235°C 260°C
Operating Ratings
Temperature Range (Note 3) Supply Voltage (VS = V+ – V−) −40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
(Note 1) −40°C to 125°C 1.8V to 5.5V 2.0V to 5.5V 190°C/W
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA(Note 3)) 8-Pin SOIC
2.5V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 2.5V, V− = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V−)/2. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol VOS TC VOS IBIAS Parameter Input Offset Voltage Input Offset Voltage Drift (Note 6) Input Bias Current VCM = 1V (Notes 7, 8) VCM = 1V (Note 8) 0V ≤ VCM ≤ 1.4V 1.8V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.5V V− = 0V, VCM = 0 CMRR ≥ 80 dB CMRR ≥ 78 dB VO = 0.15V to 2.2V RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 VO = 0.15V to 2.2V RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2 VO Output Swing High RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2 Output Swing Low RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2 IO Output Short Circuit Current Sourcing to V− VIN = 200 mV (Note 9) Sinking to V+ VIN = −200 mV (Note 9) IS SR Supply Current Slew Rate AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%) AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%) 36 30 7.5 5.0 83 80 84 80 −0.3 –0.3 88 82 92 88 70 77 60 66 107 120 25 20 30 15 46 15 1.1 9.3 10.8 1.5 1.75 mA 70 73 60 62 mV from V+ dB 25°C −40°C to 85°C −40°C to 125°C IOS CMRR PSRR CMVR AVOL Input Offset Current Common Mode Rejection Ratio Power Supply Rejection Ratio Input Common-Mode Voltage Range Large Signal Voltage Gain 6 100 92 1.5 1.5 Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) ±50 –1.5 ±3 Max (Note 5) ±180 ±480 –4 ±20 ±900 ±5 40 Units μV μV/°C
fA pA fA
dB dB V
mV
mA V/μs
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Symbol GBW en in THD+N
Parameter Gain Bandwidth Product Input-Referred Voltage Noise Input-Referred Current Noise f = 400 Hz f = 1 kHz f = 1 kHz
Conditions
Min (Note 5)
Typ (Note 4) 15 8 7 0.01 0.003 0.003
Max (Note 5)
Units MHz nV/ pA/
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 kΩ VO = 0.9 VPP f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600Ω VO = 0.9 VPP
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5V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 5V, V− = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V−)/2. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol VOS TC VOS IBIAS Parameter Input Offset Voltage Input Offset Average Drift (Note 6) Input Bias Current VCM = 1V (Notes 7, 8) (Note 8) 0V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.7V 1.8V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.5V V− = 0V, VCM = 0 CMRR ≥ 80 dB CMRR ≥ 78 dB VO = 0.3V to 4.7V RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 VO = 0.3V to 4.7V RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2 VO Output Swing High RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 RL = 10 kΩ to Output Swing Low V+/2 84 82 84 80 −0.3 –0.3 88 82 92 88 70 77 60 66 111 120 30 20 31 20 46 38 10.5 6.5 60 22 1.3 AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%) AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%) GBW Gain Bandwidth Product 10.43 12.76 17 1.7 1.95 mA 70 73 60 62 mV from V+ dB 25°C −40°C to 85°C −40°C to 125°C IOS CMRR PSRR CMVR AVOL Input Offset Current Common Mode Rejection Ratio Power Supply Rejection Ratio Input Common-Mode Voltage Range Large Signal Voltage Gain 6 100 96 4 4 Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) ±26 –1.5 ±3 Max (Note 5) ±150 ±450 –4 ±20 ±900 ±5 40 Units μV μV/°C
fA pA fA dB dB V
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2 RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
mV
IO
Output Short Circuit Current
Sourcing to V− VIN = 200 mV (Note 9) Sinking to V+ VIN = −200 mV (Note 9)
IS SR
Supply Current Slew Rate
mA V/μs MHz
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Symbol en in THD+N
Parameter Input-Referred Voltage Noise Input-Referred Current Noise Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 400 Hz f = 1 kHz f = 1 kHz
Conditions
Min (Note 5)
Typ (Note 4) 7.5 6.5 0.01 0.0007 0.0007
Max (Note 5)
Units
nV/ pA/
f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 kΩ VO = 4 VPP f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600Ω VO = 4 VPP
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Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics Tables. Note 2: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC) Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC). Note 3: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA)/θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board. Note 4: Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not guaranteed on shipped production material. Note 5: Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through correlations using the Statistical Quality Control (SQC) method. Note 6: Offset voltage average drift is determined by dividing the change in VOS at the temperature extremes by the total temperature change. Note 7: Positive current corresponds to current flowing into the device. Note 8: This parameter is guaranteed by design and/or characterization and is not tested in production. Note 9: The short circuit test is a momentary open loop test. Note 10: The voltage on any pin should not exceed 6V relative to any other pins.
Connection Diagram
8-Pin SOIC
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Ordering Information
Package 8-Pin SOIC Part Number LMP7721MA LMP7721MAX Package Marking LMP7721MA Transport Media 95 Units/Rail 2.5k Units Tape and Reel NSC Drawing M08A
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Input Bias Current vs. VCM
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Offset Voltage Distribution
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Offset Voltage Distribution
TCVOS Distribution
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Offset Voltage vs. VCM
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Offset Voltage vs. VCM
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Offset Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
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Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
Open Loop Frequency Response Gain and Phase
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Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load
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Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load
CMRR vs. Frequency
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PSRR vs. Frequency
Input Referred Voltage Noise vs. Frequency
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Time Domain Voltage Noise
Small Signal Step Response
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Small Signal Step Response
Large Signal Step Response
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THD+N vs. Output Voltage
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THD+N vs. Frequency
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THD+N vs. Frequency
Sourcing Current vs. Supply Voltage
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Sinking Current vs. Supply Voltage
Sourcing Current vs. Output Voltage
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Sinking Current vs. Output Voltage
Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage
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Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage
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Application Information
ADVANTAGES OF THE LMP7721 Ultra Low Input Bias Current The LMP7721 has the industry’s lowest guaranteed input bias current. The ultra low input bias current is typically 3 fA, with a guaranteed limit of ±20 fA at 25°C, ±900 fA at 85°C and ±5 pA at 125°C when VCM = 1V with a 5V or a 2.5V power supply. Wide Bandwidth at Low Supply Current The LMP7721 is a high performance amplifier that provides a 17 MHz unity gain bandwidth while drawing only 1.3 mA of current. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for wideband amplification in portable applications. Low Input Referred Noise The LMP7721 has a low input referred voltage noise density at 1 kHz with 5V supply). Its MOS input stage (6.5 nV ensures a very low input referred current noise density (0.01 pA/ ). The low input referred noise and the ultra low input bias current make the LMP7721 stand out in maintaining signal fidelity. This quality makes the LMP7721 a suitable candidate for sensor based applications. Low Supply Voltage The LMP7721 has performance guaranteed at 2.5V and 5V power supplies. The LMP7721 is guaranteed to be functional at all supply voltages between 2.0V to 5.5V, for ambient temperatures ranging from −40°C to 125°C. This means that the LMP7721 has a long operational span over the battery's lifetime. The LMP7721 is also guaranteed to be functional at 1.8V supply voltage, for ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 125°C. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for use in low voltage commercial applications. RRO and Ground Sensing Rail-to-rail output swing provides the maximum possible output dynamic range. This is particularly important when operating at low supply voltages. An innovative positive feedback scheme is created to boost the LMP7721’s output current drive capability. This allows the LMP7721 to source 30 mA to 40 mA of current at 1.8V power supply.
The LMP7721’s input common mode range includes the negative supply rail which makes direct sensing at ground possible in single supply operation. Unique Pinout The LMP7721 has been designed with the IN+ and IN−, V+ and V− pins on opposite sides of the package. There are isolation pins between IN+ and V−, IN− and V+. This unique pinout makes it easy to guard the LMP7721’s input. This pinout design reduces the input bias current’s dependence on common mode or supply bias. The SOIC package features low leakage and it has large pin spacing. This lowers the probability of dust particles settling down between two pins thus reducing the resistance between the pins which can be a problem. Input Protection The LMP7721 input stage is protected from seeing excessive differential input voltage by a pair of back-to-back diodes attached between the inputs. This limits the differential voltage and hence prevents phase inversion as well as any performance drift. These diodes can conduct current when the input signal has a really fast edge, and, if necessary, should be isolated (using a resistor or a current follower) in such cases. SYSTEM DESIGN TECHNIQUES WITH THE LMP7721 In order to take full advantage of the LMP7721’s ultra low input bias current, a triaxial cable/connector is recommended when designing application systems. A triaxial cable/connector is similar to a coaxial cable/connector and is often referred to as “triax”. Figure 1 shows the structure of the triax.
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FIGURE 1. The Structure of a Triax
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The signal conductor and the guard of the triax should be kept at the same potential; therefore, the leakage current between them is practically zero. Since triax has an extra layer of insulation and a second conducting sheath, it offers greater rejection of interference than coaxial cable/connector. TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (INVERTING CONFIGURATION) A transimpedance amplifier converts a small amount of current into voltage. The transfer function of a transimpedance amplifier is Vout = −Iin * RF. Figure 2 shows a typical transimpedance amplifier.
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FIGURE 3. LMP7721 as Transimpedance Amplifier The current generated by the photodiode is fed to the signal conductor of the triax and then sent to the inverting input of the LMP7721. The LMP7721’s non-inverting input is biased at VREF/2 for level shifting purposes. In this application, the non-inverting input is a low impedance node and hence is used to drive the LMP7715 which acts as a guard driver. The output of the guard driver is connected to the guard of the triax via a 100Ω isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the non-inverting inputs of the amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation of the amplifier. By connecting the signal conductor to the inverting input and letting the noninverting input drive the guard, the signal conductor and the guard are kept at the same potential which prevents leakage from the signal source. pH ELECTRODE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (NONINVERTING CONFIGURATION) The output of a pH electrode ranges from 415 mV to −415 mV as the pH changes from 0 to 14 at 25°C. The output impedance of a pH electrode is extremely high, ranging from 10 MΩ to 1000 MΩ. The ultra low input bias current of the LMP7721 allows the voltage error produced by the input bias current and electrode resistance to be minimal. For example, the output impedance of the pH electrode used is 10 MΩ, if an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the error caused due to this amplifier’s input bias current and the source resistance of the pH electrode is 30 mV! This error can be greatly reduced to 30 nV by using the LMP7721.
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FIGURE 2. Photodiode Transimpedance Amplifier The current is generated by a photodiode. The amount of the current is so small that it requires a large gain from the transimpedance amplifier in order to transform the miniscule current into easily detectable voltages. The larger the gain, the larger the value of RF needed. When RF is larger, the error caused by Ibias*RF increases. For example, if RF is 1000 MΩ, and an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the Ibias*RF error at the output will be 3V! This error can be dramatically reduced to 3 µV by using the LMP7721. Photodiodes are high impedance sensors which require careful design of the associated signal conditioning circuitry in order to meet the system challenges. CMOS input op amps are often used in transimpedance applications as they have extremely high input impedance. A triaxial cable is recommended for its very low noise pick-up. A MOS input stage with ultra low input bias current, negligible input current noise, and low input voltage noise allows the LMP7721 to provide high fidelity amplification. In addition, the LMP7721 has a 17 MHz gain bandwidth product, which enables high gain at wide bandwidth. A rail-to-rail output swing at 5.5V power supply allows detection and amplification of a wide range of input currents. These properties make the LMP7721 ideal for transimpedance amplification. Figure 3 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a transimpedance amplifier.
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which acts as a guard driver. The output of the guard driver is connected to the guard of the triax via a 100Ω isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the non-inverting inputs of the amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation of the amplifier. By connecting the signal conductor to the non-inverting input and letting the inverting input drive the guard, the signal conductor and the guard are kept at the same potential which prevents leakage from the signal source.
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FIGURE 4. Error Caused by Amplifier’s Input Bias Current and Sensor Source Impedance Figure 5 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a pH sensor amplifier.
LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY CONSIDERATIONS In order to capitalize on the LMP7721’s ultra low input bias current, careful circuit layout and assembly are required. Guarding techniques are highly recommended to reduce parasitic leakage current by isolating the LMP7721’s input from large voltage gradients across the PC board. A guard is a low impedance conductor that surrounds an input line and its potential is raised to the input line’s voltage. The input pins should be fully guarded as shown in Figure 6. The guard traces should completely encircle the input connections. In addition, they should be located on both sides of the PCB and be connected together.
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FIGURE 6. Circuit Board Guard Layout Solder mask should not cover the input and the guard area including guard traces on either side of the PCB. Sockets are not recommended as they can be a significant leakage source. After assembly, a thorough cleaning using commercial solvent is necessary.
FIGURE 5. LMP7721 as pH Electrode Amplifier The output voltage from the pH electrode is fed to the signal conductor of the triax and then sent to the non-inverting input of the LMP7721. In this application, the inverting input is a low impedance node and hence is used to drive the LMP7715
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8-Pin SOIC NS Package Number M08A
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