Low-Noise, High Performance Audio Preamplifier IC THAT 1510, 1512 FEATURES APPLICATIONS * Low Noise: 1 nV/Hz input noise (60dB gain) 34 nV/Hz input noise (0dB gain) (1512) * Differential Low Noise Preamplifiers * Low THD+N (full audio bandwidth): 0.001% 40 dB gain 0.005% @ 60 dB gain * Differential Variable Gain Amplifiers * Differential Summing Amplifiers * Microphone Preamplifiers * Low Current: 6mA typ. * Moving-Coil Transducer Amplifiers * Wide Bandwidth: 7MHz @ G=100 * High Slew Rate: 19 V/s * Line Input Stages * Wide Output Swing: 13.3V on 15V supplies * Audio * Gain adjustable from 0 to >60 dB with one external resistor * Sonar * Industry Standard Pinouts * Instrumentation Description The THAT 1510 and 1512 are high performance audio preamplifiers suitable for microphone preamp and bus summing applications. The ICs are available in a variety of packages and pin configurations, making them pin compatible with the Analog Devices SSM2019 and SSM2017 (discontinued), and the Texas Instruments INA217 and INA163. Gain for both parts is adjustable via one external resistor, making it possible to control gain over a wide range with a single-gang potentiometer. The 1510 gain equation is identical to that of the SSM 2019, reaching 6 dB gain with a 10 k resistor. The 1512 reaches 0 dB gain with a 10 k resistor. Because the 1512 exhibits Input Stage Designed from the ground up in THAT's complementary dielectric isolation process and including laser-trimmed Si-Chrome thin film resistors, the THAT 1510 and 1512 improve on existing integrated microphone preamps by offering lower noise at low gains, wider bandwidth, higher slew rate, lower distortion, and lower supply current. The parts feature internal ESD overload protection on all critical pins. In short, the THAT 1510 and 1512 provide superior performance in a popular format at an affordable price. Output Stage V+ 5k (10k) -AV -AV +In -In significantly lower noise at lower gain settings, it is recommended over the 1510 for new designs. 5k (10k) RA 5k 5k + Out 5k Ref Pin Name RG1 -In +In VRef Out V+ RG2 DIP8 Pkg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SO8 Pkg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SO16 Pkg 2 4 5 7 10 11 13 15 SO14 Pkg 3 4 5 6 10 9 11 12 Table 1. Pin Assignments RG1 R G2 RB 5k Part Type DIP8 Pkg SO8 Pkg SO16 Pkg SO14 Pkg 1510 1510P08-U 1510S08-U 1510W16-U 1510S14-U V- 1512 1512P08-U 1512S08-U Figure 1. THAT 1510 / 1512 Equivalent Circuit Diagram (THAT 1512 values shown in parentheses) Inquire 1512S14-U Table 2. Ordering Information THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation. Document 600031 Rev 07 Document 600031 Rev 07 Page 2 of 8 THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier IC SPECIFICATIONS 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Positive Supply Voltage (VCC) Negative Supply Voltage (VEE) Input Voltage (VIN MAX) +20 V Lead Temp. (TLEAD) (Soldering 10 sec) -20 V Operating Temperature Range (TOP) -40 to +85C Storage Temperature Range (TST) VCC + 0.5V, VEE - 0.5V Output Short-Circuit Duration (tSH) 260 C -40 to +125C Junction Temperature (TJ) Continuous 150C Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Positive Supply Voltage VCC +5 +20 V Negative Supply Voltage VEE -5 -20 V Electrical Characteristics 2 Parameter Symbol Conditions Min 1510 Typ Max Min 1512 Typ Max Units Supply Current ICC, -IEE No signal VCC = -VEE = 20V -- -- 6.0 -- 7.9 8.0 -- -- 6.0 -- 7.9 8.0 mA mA IB No signal; Either input connected to GND -- 4.8 14 -- 4.8 14 A Input Offset Current IB-OFF No signal -1.4 -- +1.4 -1.4 -- +1.4 A Offset Voltage Output Stage Output Offset Input Stage Input Offset Total Output Offset VosOO VosII No Signal, VCM=0 Input Bias Current Input Voltage Range Common Mode G=voltage gain -- -- 13 -- V -- +13 -13 -- +13 V 0 -- 70 -6 -- 64 dB Ref Input Voltage Range -- 8 -- -- 8 -- V Ref Input Impedance -- 10 -- -- 15 -- k Ref Input Gain to Output -- 0 -- -- 0 -- dB -- -- -- -- 32||1.9 32||2.0 32||2.5 29||8.0 -- -- -- -- -- 37||1.9 -- 37||2.0 -- 36||3.1 -- 31||13.9 -- -- -- -- M||pF M||pF M||pF M||pF -- 8||7.7 -- -- -- M||pF Differential Mode Differential Gain Input Impedance VIN-UNBAL Unbalanced -13 One input to GND, 0dB gain Gdiff ZIN-DIFF ZIN-CM -- mV V mV 13 VIN-CM Common mode, all gains -5 -- +5 -5 -- +5 -250 -- +250 -250 -- +250 -5-0.25G 5+0.25G -5-0.25G 5+0.25G Differential 0dB gain 20dB gain 40dB gain 60dB gain Common mode all gains 9||7.7 1. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 2. Unless otherwise noted, T A=25C, VCC=+15V, VEE= -15V. 3. Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only; the functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not impli ed. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier Page 3 of 8 Document 600031 Rev 07 Electrical Characteristics (con't) 2 Parameter Symbol Conditions Min 1510 Typ Max Min 1512 Typ Max CMR VCM = 10V; DC to 60 Hz 0 dB gain 20 dB gain 40 dB gain 60 dB gain 45 65 85 105 60 80 100 120 -- -- -- -- 45 65 85 105 60 80 100 120 -- -- -- -- dB dB dB dB 85 105 120 124 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 60 105 120 124 -- -- -- -- dB dB dB dB Common Mode Rejection Power Supply Rejection PSR Total Harmonic Distortion Equivalent Input Noise VCC= -VEE; 5V to 20V; DC to 60 Hz 0 dB gain -- 20 dB gain -- 40 dB gain -- 60 dB gain -- THD+N VOUT = 7Vrms; RL = 5 k f = 1kHz; BW = 20 kHz 0 dB gain 20 dB gain 40 dB gain 60 dB gain -- -- -- -- 0.0005 0.0012 0.0016 0.005 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.001 0.004 0.005 0.008 -- -- -- -- % % % % f = 1kHz, 0 dB gain 20 dB gain 40 dB gain 60 dB gain -- -- -- -- 57 7 1.7 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 34 4.6 1.4 1 -- -- -- nV/Hz nV/Hz nV/Hz nV/Hz in 60 dB gain -- 2.0 -- -- 2.0 -- pA/Hz NF 60 dB gain RS = 150 RS = 200 -- -- 1.6 1.3 -- -- -- -- 1.6 1.3 -- -- dB dB RL = 2 k CL = 50 pF 13 19 -- 13 19 -- V/s RL = 2 k; CL = 10 pF 0 dB gain 20 dB gain 40 dB gain 60 dB gain -- -- -- -- 15 8 7 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 11 9 7 1.6 -- -- -- MHz MHz MHz MHz f = 1kHz; RL = 2 k RG =infinite, G=0 dB RG = 1.1 k, G=20 dB RG = 101 , G=40 dB RG = 10 , G=60 dB RG = 10 k, G=0 dB RG = 526.3 , G=20 dB RG = 50.3 , G=40 dB RG = 5 , G=60 dB -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- +0.5 +0.5 +0.5 +0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- +0.5 +0.5 +0.5 +0.5 dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB RL = 2 k all gains 13 13.3 -- 13 13.3 -- V RL = 0 -- 17 -- -- 17 -- mA en(OUT) Input Current Noise Noise Figure Slew Rate SR Bandwidth -3dB BW-3dB Output Gain Error GER (OUT) Output Voltage Swing VO Output Short Circuit Current Units ISC Minimum Resistive Load RLmin 2 -- -- 2 -- -- k Maximum Capacitive Load CLmax -- -- 300 -- -- 300 pF Gain Equation AV = 1 + 10 k RG A V = 0.5 + THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation 5k RG Document 600031 Rev 07 Page 4 of 8 THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier IC Applications critical, a potentiometer may be used. In such applications, designers should take care in specifying the element construction to avoid excess noise. The potentiometer taper will set the circuit's characteristic of gain vs. pot rotation. Typically, reverse log (reverse audio) taper elements offer the desired behavior in which gain increases with clockwise rotation (and lower values for RG). See THAT Design Note 138 for a discussion of potentiometer taper and gain for the 1510 and 1512 compared to similar parts from other manufacturers. Gain Setting A single external resistor (RG) between the RG1 and RG2 pins is all that is needed to set the gain of the THAT 1510/1512, according to the formulae: 10k RG for the 1510: AV = 1 + for the 1512: A V = 0.5 + 5k RG or where AV is the voltage gain of the part. Either part may reach unity gain, but the value of RG required varies significantly between the two parts. For the 1510, gain is 0dB when RG is infinite (open); this is the minimum gain for the 1510. At infinite RG, the 1512 reaches -6dB gain; this is the minimum gain for the 1512. With RG=10k, the 1512 reaches 0dB gain. Noise Performance Both parts exhibit excellent voltage noise performance of ~1 nV/Hz at high gains. With ~2 pA/Hz current noise, they are optimized for relatively low source impedance applications, such as dynamic microphones with typically a few hundred ohm output impedances. But, because they have different internal gain structures, the 1510 has higher equivalent input noise at 0dB gain (~57 nV/Hz) than the 1512, which runs 4.5 dB lower at ~34 nV/Hz. The unusual and superior topology of the THAT 1512 makes its noise performance comparable to some of the better discrete designs currently available. Overall gain accuracy depends on the tolerance of RG and the accuracy of the internal thin-film resistors connected to pins RG1 and RG2 in the 1510/1512 (RA & RB in Figure 1). These internal resistors have a typical initial accuracy (at room temperature) of 0.5%, and are typically stable with temperature to within 100 ppm/C. Gain will drift with temperature based on the mismatch between the temperature coefficient of the external RG and that of the internal resistors RA & RB. Inputs For variable-gain applications where gain accuracy is important, THAT recommends using discrete, switched resistors for RG. Where continuous control is required, or where gain accuracy is less Simple Configurations As shown in Figure 2, the 1510/1512 includes protection diodes at all pins except V+ and V-. Input Stage Output Stage V+ 5k (10k) -AV 5k + -AV 5k (10k) +In 5k -In RA 5k RG1 RG2 Out RB 5k VFigure 2. THAT 1510 / 1512 Equivalent Circuit with Protection Diodes THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation Ref THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier Page 5 of 8 Document 600031 Rev 07 +15 C6 -In C1 470p 100n -In RG1 V+ R1 1k Out RG +In Ref C2 470p C3 47p Out RG2 V+In U1 THAT 1510/1512 C9 R2 1k 100n -15 Figure 3. Basic 1510 / 1512 Circuit These diodes reduce the likelihood that accidental electrostatic discharge (ESD) or electrical over stress (EOS) will damage the ICs. Other diodes across the base-emitter junctions of the input transistors prevent excessive reverse biasing of these junctions (which would degrade the noise performance of the input devices). resistors) to allow gain adjustment, RG should be ac-coupled as shown in Figure 4. By adding CG in series with RG, dc gain is fixed (at unity for the 1510, and 1/2 for the 1512). This constrains the output dc offset to just over +/-5 mV, and prevents it from varying with gain. With this low offset, ac coupling of the output is usually unnecessary. Other than the protection diodes, the 1510/1512 input pins are connected only to the bases of their respective input devices. For proper operation, the bases must be provided a source of dc bias that will maintain the inputs within the IC's input commonmode range. Figure 3 shows the simplest approach; dc bias is supplied via R1 and R2. At 1 k each, they will minimize pickup of unwanted noise and interference, as well as generate relatively little noise due to input current noise in the 1510/1512. However, at high gains, their inherent voltage noise, plus the 1510/1512's input current noise drawn across these resistors, adds significantly to the noise at the 1510/1512's output. CG must be large enough not to interfere with low-frequency response at the smallest values of RG. For 60 dB gain, RG=10 (1510) or RG=5 (1512). For a -3 dB point of approximately 5 Hz, CG=3,300 F (1510), or CG=6,800 F (1512). For other maximum gains or minimum frequencies, scale CG accordingly. Because RG is dc coupled in the circuit of Figure 3, the dc level at the output of the 1510/1512 will vary with gain. In most applications, the output should be ac-coupled to the next stage. For applications where RG is variable (via a pot or switched Phantom Power Phantom power is required for many condenser microphones. THAT recommends the circuit of Figure 5 when phantom power is included4. R3, R4, and D1 - D6 are used to limit the current that flows through the 1510/1512 inputs when the circuit inputs (-In and +In) are shorted to ground while phantom power is turned on. This causes C4 and/or C5 to discharge through other circuit components, often generating transient currents of several amps. R3 and R4 should be at least 10 to limit destructive 4. In revisions 0 and 1 of this data sheet, we recommended using Schottky diodes (1N5819 types) at D 1 ~ D4 to protect the 1510/1512 inputs against overloads. Subse quently, we discovered that the leakage of these diodes could cause problems with DC fluctuations (hence noise) at the 1510/1512 output. Upon further investigation, we concluded that conventional rectifier diodes like the 1N4004 (the glass-passivated GP version) provide adequate protection and d o not introduce unacceptable leakage. Additionally, 1N4004 diodes are much cheaper and more readily available than the Schottky types. Since publishing revision 4, we determined that the internal reverse-bias diodes between the pins +In/RG2 and -In/RG1 may be damaged by phantom power faults under certain conditions. Small-signal diodes (D 5 and D6) avoid this problem by appearing in parallel with the internal diodes, diverting excess current around the 1510/1512. THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation Document 600031 Rev 07 Page 6 of 8 THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier IC currents. (Higher values further limit current flow, but introduce additional source impedance and noise.) D1 through D4 prevent the IC's inputs from significantly exceeding the supply rails. D5 and D6 steer currents around the input stage in the 1510/1512, preventing damage. Thomas, presented at the 110th AES Convention and "The 48 Volt Phantom Menace Returns", by Rosalfonso Bortoni and Wayne Kirkwood presented at the 127th AES Convention. The series combination of C4 and C5 should be made large to minimize high-pass filtering of the signal based upon the sum of the values of R1+R2. As well, keeping their reactance low relative to the external microphone's source impedance will avoid increasing the effects of low-frequency current noise in the 1510/1512 input stage. A higher common-mode input impedance is desirable (compared with that of Figures 3 and 4) when input coupling capacitors (C4 and C5) are used to block phantom power. At low frequencies where the reactance of C4 and C5 become significant (compared to the common-mode input impedances), the two capacitors interact with the common-mode input impedance (seen looking to the right-side of both capacitors) to form voltage dividers for common-mode signals. Differences in the two capacitors' values leads to different voltage dividers, spoiling the low-frequency common-mode rejection of the stage. Since C4 and C5 are generally large, electrolytic types, precise matching is difficult and expensive to achieve. High common-mode input impedance reduces the matching requirement by decreasing the frequency at which the capacitive reactance becomes significant inversely with the common-mode input impedance. Impedance and Line Input Configurations Other manufacturers have recommended, and many pro audio products include, a zener diode arrangement connected to the bridge rectifier instead of the connection to V+ and V- as shown in Figure 5. THAT does not recommend this approach, because we find that R3 and R4 must be made much larger (e.g., 51 ) in order to limit peak currents enough to protect reasonably sized zener diodes (eg. 1/2 W). Such large series input resistors will limit the noise performance of the preamp. The ultimate floor is set by the impedance of the microphone, but any additional series resistance further degrades performance. The "T-bias" circuit (R1, R2, and R7) shown in Figure 5 accommodates this objective. In this circuit, R1 and R2 are connected to a third resistor R7, boosting the low-frequency common mode input For further insights into this subject, see the Audio Engineering Society preprints "The 48 Volt Phantom Menace," by Gary K. Hebert and Frank W. +15 C6 -In C1 470p +In 100n -In RG1 V+ R1 1k CG C2 470p C3 47p Out RG Out Ref RG2 V+In U1 THAT 1510/1512 C9 R2 1k 100n -15 Figure 4. Basic 1510 / 1512 Circuit with Variable Gain THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier Page 7 of 8 impedance (as "seen looking in" from the coupling capacitors) to the value of R1 + (2*R7) -- approximately 45 k with the values shown. The increased common mode impedance from T-bias improves LF common mode rejection by reducing capacitor matching requirements by more than a factor of ten over the simpler circuit wherein R7=0 . The circuit works well with the values shown. Note also that the overall common-mode input impedance of the circuit is dominated by the phantom-power resistors (R5 and R6). For the circuit of Figure 5, this is approximately 5.9 k per leg. The 1510/1512 can be used as a line input receiver by adding attenuation to the preamplifier inputs and changing the circuit topology to allow ON -In R6 6k8 C1 470p +In C2 470p switching of input, fixed attenuation, and gain adjustment. The optimum circuit depends on the specific requirements of the application. For more details and specific applications advice, please consult THAT's application notes, or our applications engineers at the address and telephone below or via email at apps_support@thatcorp.com. Reference Terminal The "Ref" pin provides a reference for the output signal, and is normally connected to analog ground. If necessary, the "Ref" pin can be used for offset correction or DC level shifting. However, in order to prevent spoiling the excellent common-mode rejection of the 1510/1512, the source impedance driving the "Ref" pin should be under 1. +48V +15 +15 C4 22u R5 6k8 C5 22u C3 47p Document 600031 Rev 07 D5 C6 1N4148 R3 10 D1 1N4004GP D3 1N4004GP D4 1N4004GP R4 D2 1N4004GP R1 1k2 R2 1k2 100n -In RG1 V+ RG D6 CG RG2 1N4148 Ref U1 THAT 1510/1512 V- +In 10 -15 Out Out C9 R7 22k 100n -15 Figure 5. Recommended 1510 / 1512 Circuit with Phantom Power THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation Document 600031 Rev 07 Page 8 of 8 THAT 1510/1512 Low-Noise High Performance Audio Preamplifier IC Package Information Both the THAT 1510 and 1512 are available in 8-pin SOIC, 8-pin DIP, and 14-pin SOIC packages. The 1510 is also available in a 16-pin (widebody) SOIC package. Other version/package combinations will be considered based on customer demand. The B C package dimensions are shown in Figures 6, 7, 8, & 9, while pinouts are given in Table 1. All versions of the 1510 and 1512 are lead free and RoHS compliant. Material Declaration Data Sheets on the parts are available at our web site, www.thatcorp.com or upon request. J 1 G A K F H D E ITEM A B C D E F G H J K MILLIMETERS 9.520.10 6.350.10 7.49/8.13 0.46 2.54 3.68/4.32 0.25 3.180.10 8.13/9.40 3.300.10 INCHES 0.3750.004 0.2500.004 0.295/0.320 0.018 0.100 0.145/0.170 0.010 0.1250.004 0.320/0.370 0.1300.004 Figure 7. 16-pin SO Wide package outline Figure 6. 8-pin DIP package outline F E B E F B C C H H 1 D D G A A ITEM A B C D E F G H G MILLIMETERS 4.80/4.98 3.81/3.99 5.80/6.20 0.36/0.46 1.27 1.35/1.73 0.19/0.25 0.41/1.27 INCHES 0.189/0.196 0.150/0.157 0.228/0.244 0.014/0.018 0.050 0.053/0.068 0.0075/0.0098 0.016/0.05 Figure 8. 8-pin SOIC package outline ITEM A B C D E F G H MILLIMETERS 8.56/8.79 3.81/3.99 5.80/6.20 0.36/0.46 1.27 1.35/1.73 0.19/0.25 0.41/1.27 INCHES 0.337/0.346 0.150/0.157 0.228/0.244 0.014/0.018 0.050 0.053/0.068 0.0075/0.0098 0.016/0.05 Figure 9. 14-pin SOIC package outline THAT Corporation; 45 Sumner Street; Milford, MA 01757-1656; USA Tel: +1 508 478 9200; Fax: +1 508 478 0990; Web: www.thatcorp.com Copyright (c) 2009, THAT Corporation