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800 MHz, 50 mW
Current Feedback Amplifier
FEATURES
Excellent Video Specifications (RL = 150 , G = +2)
Gain Flatness 0.1 dB to 100 MHz
0.01% Differential Gain Error
0.025 Differential Phase Error
Low Power
5.5 mA Max Power Supply Current (55 mW)
High Speed and Fast Settling
880 MHz, –3 dB Bandwidth (G = +1)
440 MHz, –3 dB Bandwidth (G = +2)
1200 V/s Slew Rate
10 ns Settling Time to 0.1%
Low Distortion
–65 dBc THD, fC = 5 MHz
33 dBm Third Order Intercept, F1 = 10 MHz
–66 dB SFDR, f = 5 MHz
High Output Drive
70 mA Output Current
Drives Up to 4 Back-Terminated Loads (75 Each)
While Maintaining Good Differential Gain/Phase
Performance (0.05%/0.25)
APPLICATIONS
A-to-D Drivers
Video Line Drivers
Professional Cameras
Video Switchers
Special Effects
RF Receivers
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
AD8001
NC NC
–IN
NC
+IN
NC = NO CONNECT
OUT
V–
V+
1
V
OUT
AD8001
–V
S
+IN
2
34
5
+V
S
–IN
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8001 is a low power, high speed amplifier designed
to operate on ±5V supplies. The AD8001 features unique
GAIN – dB
9
6
–12
10M 100M 1G
3
0
–3
–6
–9
FREQUENCY – Hz
VS = 5V
RFB = 820
VS = 5V
RFB = 1k
G = +2
RL = 100
Figure 1. Frequency Response of AD8001
transimpedance linearization circuitry. This allows it to drive
video loads with excellent differential gain and phase perfor-
mance on only 50 mW of power. The AD8001 is a current
feedback amplifier and features gain flatness of 0.1 dB to 100 MHz
while offering differential gain and phase error of 0.01% and
0.025°. This makes the AD8001 ideal for professional video
electronics such as cameras and video switchers. Additionally,
the AD8001’s low distortion and fast settling make it ideal for
buffer high speed A-to-D converters.
The AD8001 offers low power of 5.5 mA max (V
S
= ±5 V) and
can run on a single +12 V power supply, while being capable of
delivering over 70 mA of load current. These features make this
amplifier ideal for portable and battery-powered applications
where size and power are critical.
The outstanding bandwidth of 800 MHz along with 1200 V/µs
of slew rate make the AD8001 useful in many general-purpose
high speed applications where dual power supplies of up to ±6 V
and single supplies from 6 V to 12 V are needed. The AD8001 is
available in the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
Figure 2. Transient Response of AD8001; 2 V Step, G = +2
8-Lead PDIP (N-8),
CERDIP (Q-8) and SOIC (R-8)
5-Lead SOT-23-5
(RT-5)
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
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AD8001–SPECIFICATIONS
(@ T
A
= + 25C, V
S
= 5 V, R
L
= 100
, unless otherwise noted.)
AD8001A
Model Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
–3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth, N Package G = +2, < 0.1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 750 350 440 MHz
G=+1, < 1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 1 k650 880 MHz
R Package G = +2, < 0.1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 681 350 440 MHz
G=+1, < 0.1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 845 575 715 MHz
RT Package G = +2, < 0.1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 768 300 380 MHz
G=+1, < 0.1 dB Peaking, R
F
= 1 k575 795 MHz
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB Flatness
N Package G = +2, R
F
= 750 85 110 MHz
R Package G = +2, R
F
= 681 100 125 MHz
RT Package G = +2, R
F
= 768 120 145 MHz
Slew Rate G = +2, V
O
= 2 V Step 800 1000 V/µs
G = –1, V
O
= 2 V Step 960 1200 V/µs
Settling Time to 0.1% G = –1, V
O
= 2 V Step 10 ns
Rise and Fall Time G = +2, V
O
= 2 V Step, R
F
= 649 1.4 ns
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Total Harmonic Distortion f
C
= 5 MHz, V
O
= 2 V p-p –65 dBc
G = +2, R
L
= 100
Input Voltage Noise f = 10 kHz 2.0 nV/Hz
Input Current Noise f = 10 kHz, +In 2.0 pA/Hz
–In 18 pA/Hz
Differential Gain Error NTSC, G = +2, R
L
= 150 0.01 0.025 %
Differential Phase Error NTSC, G = +2, R
L
= 150 0.025 0.04 Degree
Third Order Intercept f = 10 MHz 33 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression f = 10 MHz 14 dBm
SFDR f = 5 MHz –66 dB
DC PERFORMANCE
Input Offset Voltage 2.0 5.5 mV
T
MIN
–T
MAX
2.0 9.0 mV
Offset Drift 10 µV/°C
–Input Bias Current 5.0 25 ±µA
T
MIN
–T
MAX
35 ±µA
+Input Bias Current 3.0 6.0 ±µA
T
MIN
–T
MAX
10 ±µA
Open-Loop Transresistance V
O
= ±2.5 V 250 900 k
T
MIN
–T
MAX
175 k
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance +Input 10 M
–Input 50
Input Capacitance +Input 1.5 pF
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range 3.2 ±V
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Offset Voltage V
CM
= ±2.5 V 50 54 dB
–Input Current V
CM
= ±2.5 V, T
MIN
–T
MAX
0.3 1.0 µA/V
+Input Current V
CM
= ±2.5 V, T
MIN
–T
MAX
0.2 0.7 µA/V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Swing R
L
= 150 2.7 3.1 ±V
Output Current R
L
= 37.5 50 70 mA
Short Circuit Current 85 110 mA
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range ±3.0 ±6.0 V
Quiescent Current T
MIN
–T
MAX
5.0 5.5 mA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio +V
S
= +4 V to +6 V, –V
S
= –5 V 60 75 dB
–V
S
= – 4 V to –6 V, +V
S
= +5 V 50 56 dB
–Input Current T
MIN
–T
MAX
0.5 2.5 µA/V
+Input Current T
MIN
–T
MAX
0.1 0.5 µA/V
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
1
Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6 V
Internal Power Dissipation @ 25°C
2
PDIP Package (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 W
SOIC (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 W
8-Lead CERDIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 W
SOT-23-5 Package (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 W
Input Voltage (Common Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±V
S
Differential Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±1.2 V
Output Short Circuit Duration
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Observe Power Derating Curves
Storage Temperature Range N, R . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature Range (A Grade) . . . 40°C to +85°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . 300°C
NOTES
1
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2
Specification is for device in free air:
8-Lead PDIP Package: θ
JA
= 90°C/W
8-Lead SOIC Package: θ
JA
= 155°C/W
8-Lead CERDIP Package: θ
JA
= 110°C/W
5-Lead SOT-23-5 Package: θ
JA
= 260°C/W
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION
The maximum power that can be safely dissipated by the
AD8001 is limited by the associated rise in junction tempera-
ture. The maximum safe junction temperature for plastic
encapsulated devices is determined by the glass transition tem-
perature of the plastic, approximately 150°C. Exceeding this
limit temporarily may cause a shift in parametric performance
due to a change in the stresses exerted on the die by the package.
Exceeding a junction temperature of 175°C for an extended
period can result in device failure.
While the AD8001 is internally short circuit protected, this
may not be sufficient to guarantee that the maximum junction
temperature (150°C) is not exceeded under all conditions. To
ensure proper operation, it is necessary to observe the maximum
power derating curves.
2.0
0
–50 80
1.5
0.5
–40
1.0
010–10–20–30 20 30 40 50 60 70 90
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE – C
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION – W
8-LEAD
PDIP PACKAGE
TJ = +150C
5-LEAD
SOT-23-5 PACKAGE
8-LEAD
SOIC PACKAGE
8-LEAD
CERDIP PACKAGE
Figure 3. Plot of Maximum Power Dissipation vs.
Temperature
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the AD8001 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
ORDERING GUIDE
Temperature Package Package
Model Range Description Option Branding
AD8001AN –40°C to +85°C8-Lead PDIP N-8
AD8001AQ –55°C to +125°C8-Lead CERDIP Q-8
AD8001AR –40°C to +85°C8-Lead SOIC R-8
AD8001AR-REEL –40°C to +85°C13" Tape and REEL R-8
AD8001AR-REEL7 –40°C to +85°C7" Tape and REEL R-8
AD8001ART-REEL –40°C to +85°C13" Tape and REEL RT-5 HEA
AD8001ART-REEL7 –40°C to +85°C7" Tape and REEL RT-5 HEA
AD8001ACHIPS –40°C to +85°CDie Form
5962-9459301MPA
*
–55°C to +125°C8-Lead CERDIP Q-8
*
Standard Military Drawing Device.
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HP8133A
PULSE
GENERATOR
806
+V
S
R
L
= 100
50
V
IN
0.1F
0.001F
AD8001
0.1F
0.001F
T
R
/T
F
= 50ps
806
V
OUT
TO
TEKTRONIX
CSA 404 COMM.
SIGNAL
ANALYZER
–V
S
TPC 1. Test Circuit , Gain = +2
TPC 2. 1 V Step Response, G = +2
0.5V
5ns
TPC 3. 2 V Step Response, G = +1
5ns400mV
TPC 4. 2 V Step Response, G = +2
LeCROY 9210
PULSE
GENERATOR
909
+V
S
R
L
= 100
–V
S
50
V
IN
0.1F
0.001F
AD8001
0.1F
0.001F
T
R
/T
F
= 350ps
V
OUT
TO
TEKTRONIX
CSA 404 COMM.
SIGNAL
ANALYZER
TPC 5. Test Circuit, Gain = +1
TPC 6. 100 mV Step Response, G = +1
–Typical Performance Characteristics
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GAIN – dB
9
6
–12
10M 100M 1G
3
0
–3
–6
–9
FREQUENCY – Hz
V
S
= 5V
R
FB
= 820
V
S
= 5V
R
FB
= 1k
G = +2
R
L
= 100
TPC 7. Frequency Response, G = +2
OUTPUT – dB
0.1
0
–0.9
1M 10M 100M
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
FREQUENCY – Hz
–0.6
–0.7
–0.8
RF =
649
RF = 698
RF = 750
G = +2
RL = 100
VIN = 50mV
TPC 8. 0.1 dB Flatness, R Package (for N Package Add
50
to R
F
)
–50
–80
–110 100k 100M10M1M10k
–90
–100
–70
–60
FREQUENCY – Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION – dBc
V
OUT
= 2V p-p
R
L
= 1k
G = +2
5V SUPPLIES
THIRD HARMONIC
SECOND HARMONIC
TPC 9. Distortion vs. Frequency, R
L
= 1 k
VALUE OF FEEDBACK RESISTOR (RF) –
–3dB BANDWIDTH – MHz
1000
0
1000
600
200
600
400
500
800
900800700
R
PACKAGE
N
PACKAGE
VS = 5V
RL = 100
G = +2
TPC 10. –3 dB Bandwidth vs. R
F
–50
–70
–100 100k 100M10M1M10k
–80
–90
–60
FREQUENCY – Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION – dBc
VOUT = 2V p-p
RL = 100
G = +2
5V SUPPLIES
SECOND HARMONIC
THIRD HARMONIC
TPC 11. Distortion vs. Frequency, R
L
= 100
0.08
0.01
–0.01
0
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.06
100
IRE
DIFF GAIN – % DIFF PHASE – Degrees
–0.02
G = +2
R
F
= 806
1 BACK TERMINATED
LOAD (150)
2 BACK TERMINATED
LOADS (75)
1 AND 2 BACK TERMINATED
LOADS (150 AND 75)
TPC 12. Differential Gain and Differential Phase
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GAIN – dB
0
–5
–35
100M 1G 3G
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
FREQUENCY – Hz
5
V
IN
= –26dBm
R
F
= 909
TPC 13. Frequency Response, G = +1
1
–4
–9
10M 1G100M2M
–3
–2
–1
0
–8
–7
–6
–5
OUTPUT – dB
FREQUENCY – Hz
G = +1
R
L
= 100
V
IN
= 50mV
R
F
= 649
R
F
= 953
TPC 14. Flatness, R Package, G = +1 (for N Package Add
100
to R
F
)
–40
–60
–110 100k 100M10M1M10k
–50
–80
–70
–100
–90
DISTORTION – dBc
FREQUENCY – Hz
G = +1
RL = 1k
VOUT = 2V p-p
SECOND HARMONIC
THIRD HARMONIC
TPC 15. Distortion vs. Frequency, R
L
= 1 k
1000
900
500
600 700 1100
800 900
800
700
600
1000
VALUE OF FEEDBACK RESISTOR (RF) –
–3dB BANDWIDTH – MHz
N PACKAGE
R PACKAGE
V
IN
= 50mV
R
L
= 100
G = +1
TPC 16. –3 dB Bandwidth vs. R
F
, G = +1
FREQUENCY – Hz
10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
–40
–70
–100
–80
–90
–60
–50
DISTORTION – dBc
R
L
= 100
G = +1
V
OUT
= 2V p-p
SECOND HARMONIC
THIRD HARMONIC
TPC 17. Distortion vs. Frequency, R
L
= 100
3
–9
–24
1M 100M10M
–12
–15
–6
–3
FREQUENCY – Hz
–27
0
–18
–21
OUTPUT – dBV
R
L
= 100
G = +1
TPC 18. Large Signal Frequency Response, G = +1
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10
–5
1M 10M 100M
0
5
15
20
FREQUENCY – Hz
GAIN – dB
–25
–20
–15
–10
1G
45
30
35
40
RF = 470
G = +100
G = +10
RL = 100
RF = 1000
TPC 19. Frequency Response, G = +10, G = +100
3.35
100
2.95
–40–60
3.05
3.15
3.25
806040200–20
OUTPUT SWING – Volts
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
2.75
2.85
2.55
2.65
R
L
= 50
V
S
= 5V
R
L
= 150
V
S
= 5V
|
–V
OUT |
|
–V
OUT |
+V
OUT
+V
OUT
TPC 20. Output Swing vs. Temperature
–60
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
A
–4
2
–2
1
0
5
–3
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
–1
3
4
+IN
–IN
TPC 21. Input Bias Current vs. Temperature
2.2
0.4 100
0.8
0.6
–40–60
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
806040200–20
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE – mV
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
DEVICE NO. 1
DEVICE NO. 2
DEVICE NO. 3
TPC 22. Input Offset vs. Temperature
–60
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
4.4
4.8
5.8
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
5.2
5.4
4.6
5.6
5.0
VS = 5V
TPC 23. Supply Current vs. Temperature
125
85 100
95
90
–40–60
105
100
110
115
120
806040200–20
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT – mA
SOURCE ISC
| SINK ISC |
TPC 24. Short Circuit Current vs. Temperature
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JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
TRANSRESISTANCE – k
0
1
6
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
3
4
5
2
VS = 5V
RL = 150
VOUT = 2.5V
–TZ
+TZ
TPC 25. Transresistance vs. Temperature
100
10
1
10 100 10k1k
FREQUENCY – Hz
100
10
1
NOISE VOLTAGE – nV/Hz
NOISE CURRENT – pA/Hz
100k
INVERTING CURRENT V
S
= 5V
NONINVERTING CURRENT V
S
= 5V
VOLTAGE NOISE V
S
= 5V
TPC 26. Noise vs. Frequency
–60
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
CMRR – dB
–48
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
–51
–50
–49
–53
–55
–54
–52
–56
+CMRR
–CMRR
2.5V SPAN
TPC 27. CMRR vs. Temperature
100k 100M10M
1M10k
0.01
1k
10
0.1
100
FREQUENCY – Hz
ROUT
1
G = +2
RF = 909
TPC 28. Output Resistance vs. Frequency
1
–4
–9
1M 10M 1G100M
–5
–6
–7
–8
–3
–2
–1
0
FREQUENCY – Hz
OUTPUT – dB
G = –1
RL = 100
VIN = 50mV
RF = 576
RF = 649
RF = 750
TPC 29. –3 dB Bandwidth vs. Frequency, G = –1
–60
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE – C
PSRR – dB
–52.5
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
–62.5
–60.0
–57.5
–67.5
–75.0
–72.5
–65.0
–77.5
–70.0
–55.0
+PSRR
–PSRR
3V SPAN
CURVES ARE FOR WORST-
CASE CONDITION WHERE
ONE SUPPLY IS VARIED
WHILE THE OTHER IS
HELD CONSTANT.
TPC 30. PSRR vs. Temperature
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FREQUENCY – Hz
–20
–10
–40
–30
CMRR – dB
910
VOUT
VIN
150
150
910
51
62
1G
–50
TPC 31. CMRR vs. Frequency
1
–4
–9
1M 10M 1G100M
–5
–6
–7
–8
–3
–2
–1
0
FREQUENCY – Hz
OUTPUT – dB
RF = 750
RF = 649
RF = 549
G = –2
RL = 100
VIN = 50mVrms
TPC 32. –3 dB Bandwidth vs. Frequency, G = –2
TPC 33. 100 mV Step Response, G = –1
10
–20
1M 10M 100M
–10
0
20
FREQUENCY – Hz
PSRR – dB
–60
–50
–40
–30
1G
30
CURVES ARE FOR WORST-
CASE CONDITION WHERE
ONE SUPPLY IS VARIED
WHILE THE OTHER IS
HELD CONSTANT.
RF = 909
G = +2
–PSRR
+PSRR
–PSRR
+PSRR
TPC 34. PSRR vs. Frequency
TPC 35. 2 V Step Response, G = –1
3–4–5 210–1–2–3 54
100
20
0
10
80
90
70
60
50
40
30
100
20
0
10
80
90
70
60
50
40
30
COUNT
PERCENT
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE – mV
3 WAFER LOTS
COUNT = 895
MEAN = 1.37
STD DEV = 1.13
MIN = –2.45
MAX = +4.69
FREQ DIST
CUMULATIVE
TPC 36. Input Offset Voltage Distribution
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THEORY OF OPERATION
A very simple analysis can put the operation of the AD8001, a
current feedback amplifier, in familiar terms. Being a current
feedback amplifier, the AD8001’s open-loop behavior is expressed
as transimpedance, V
O
/I
–IN
, or T
Z
. The open-loop transimped-
ance behaves just as the open-loop voltage gain of a voltage
feedback amplifier, that is, it has a large dc value and decreases
at roughly 6 dB/octave in frequency.
Since the R
IN
is proportional to 1/g
M
, the equivalent voltage
gain is just T
Z
× g
M
, where the g
M
in question is the trans-
conductance of the input stage. This results in a low open-loop
input impedance at the inverting input, a now familiar result.
Using this amplifier as a follower with gain, Figure 4, basic
analysis yields the following result.
V
VGTS
TS GR R
GR
RRg
O
IN
Z
ZIN
IN M
+
=+ =
()
()
/
1
11
2150
VOUT
R1
R2
RIN
VIN
Figure 4. Follower with Gain
Recognizing that G × R
IN
<< R1 for low gains, it can be seen to
the first order that bandwidth for this amplifier is independent
of gain (G). This simple analysis in conjunction with Figure 5
can, in fact, predict the behavior of the AD8001 over a wide
range of conditions.
FREQUENCY – Hz
1M
10
100k 1M 1G100M10M
100
100k
10k
1k
T
Z
Figure 5. Transimpedance vs. Frequency
Considering that additional poles contribute excess phase at
high frequencies, there is a minimum feedback resistance below
which peaking or oscillation may result. This fact is used to
determine the optimum feedback resistance, R
F
. In practice,
parasitic capacitance at Pin 2 will also add phase in the feedback
loop, so picking an optimum value for R
F
can be difficult.
Figure 6 illustrates this problem. Here the fine scale (0.1 dB/
div) flatness is plotted versus feedback resistance. These plots
were taken using an evaluation card which is available to cus-
tomers so that these results may readily be duplicated.
Achieving and maintaining gain flatness of better than 0.1 dB at
frequencies above 10 MHz requires careful consideration of
several issues.
OUTPUT – dB
0.1
0
–0.9
1M 10M 100M
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
FREQUENCY – Hz
–0.6
–0.7
–0.8
G = +2
R
F
=
649
R
F
= 698
R
F
= 750
Figure 6. 0.1 dB Flatness vs. Frequency
Choice of Feedback and Gain Resistors
Because of the above-mentioned relationship between the band-
width and feedback resistor, the fine scale gain flatness will, to
some extent, vary with feedback resistance. It, therefore, is
recommended that once optimum resistor values have been
determined, 1% tolerance values should be used if it is desired to
maintain flatness over a wide range of production lots. In addition,
resistors of different construction have different associated parasitic
capacitance and inductance. Surface-mount resistors were used
for the bulk of the characterization for this data sheet. It is not
recommended that leaded components be used with the AD8001.
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AD8001
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Printed Circuit Board Layout Considerations
As to be expected for a wideband amplifier, PC board parasitics
can affect the overall closed-loop performance. Of concern are
stray capacitances at the output and the inverting input nodes. If
a ground plane is to be used on the same side of the board as
the signal traces, a space (5 mm min) should be left around the
signal lines to minimize coupling. Additionally, signal lines
connecting the feedback and gain resistors should be short
enough so that their associated inductance does not cause high
frequency gain errors. Line lengths on the order of less than
5 mm are recommended. If long runs of coaxial cable are being
driven, dispersion and loss must be considered.
Power Supply Bypassing
Adequate power supply bypassing can be critical when optimiz-
ing the performance of a high frequency circuit. Inductance in
the power supply leads can form resonant circuits that produce
peaking in the amplifier’s response. In addition, if large current
transients must be delivered to the load, then bypass capacitors
(typically greater than 1 µF) will be required to provide the best
settling time and lowest distortion. A parallel combination of
4.7 µF and 0.1 µF is recommended. Some brands of electrolytic
capacitors will require a small series damping resistor 4.7 for
optimum results.
DC Errors and Noise
There are three major noise and offset terms to consider in a
current feedback amplifier. For offset errors, refer to the equation
below. For noise error the terms are root-sum-squared to give a
net output error. In the circuit in Figure 7 they are input offset
(V
IO
), which appears at the output multiplied by the noise gain
of the circuit (1 + R
F
/R
I
), noninverting input current (I
BN
× R
N
)
also multiplied by the noise gain, and the inverting input current,
which when divided between R
F
and R
I
and subsequently
multiplied by the noise gain always appears at the output as
I
BN
× R
F
. The input voltage noise of the AD8001 is a low 2 nV/
Hz. At low gains though the inverting input current noise times
R
F
is the dominant noise source. Careful layout and device
matching contribute to better offset and drift specifications for
the AD8001 compared to many other current feedback ampli-
fiers. The typical performance curves in conjunction with the
following equations can be used to predict the performance of
the AD8001 in any application.
VV R
R
IR R
R
IR
OUT IO
F
I
BN N
F
I
BI F
+
±××+
±×11
R
F
R
I
R
N
I
BN
V
OUT
I
BI
Figure 7. Output Offset Voltage
Driving Capacitive Loads
The AD8001 was designed primarily to drive nonreactive loads.
If driving loads with a capacitive component is desired, best
frequency response is obtained by the addition of a small series
resistance, as shown in Figure 8. The accompanying graph
shows the optimum value for R
SERIES
versus capacitive load. It is
worth noting that the frequency response of the circuit when
driving large capacitive loads will be dominated by the passive
roll-off of R
SERIES
and C
L
.
909
R
SERIES
R
L
500
I
N
C
L
Figure 8. Driving Capacitive Loads
40
0025
30
10
5
20
15 2010
CL – pF
G = +1
RSERIES
Figure 9. Recommended R
SERIES
vs. Capacitive Load
REV. D
AD8001
–12–
Communications
Distortion is a key specification in communications applications.
Intermodulation distortion (IMD) is a measure of the ability of
an amplifier to pass complex signals without the generation of
spurious harmonics. The third order products are usually the
most problematic since several of them fall near the fundamentals
and do not lend themselves to filtering. Theory predicts that the
third order harmonic distortion components increase in power at
three times the rate of the fundamental tones. The specification
of third order intercept as the virtual point where fundamental and
harmonic power are equal is one standard measure of distortion
performance. Op amps used in closed-loop applications do not
always obey this simple theory. At a gain of +2, the AD8001
has performance summarized in Figure 10. Here the worst third
order products are plotted versus input power. The third order
intercept of the AD8001 is +33 dBm at 10 MHz.
–80
3–7
–75
210–4–5 6–2
–70
–65
–60
–55
–50
–45
–1
THIRD ORDER IMD – dBc
INPUT POWER – dBm
–6–8 4 5–3
2F2 – F1
2F1 – F2
G = +2
F1 = 10MHz
F2 = 12MHz
Figure 10. Third Order IMD; F
1
= 10 MHz, F
2
= 12 MHz
Operation as a Video Line Driver
The AD8001 has been designed to offer outstanding perfor-
mance as a video line driver. The important specifications of
differential gain (0.01%) and differential phase (0.025°) meet
the most exacting HDTV demands for driving one video load.
The AD8001 also drives up to two back terminated loads as
shown in Figure 11, with equally impressive performance (0.01%,
0.07°). Another important consideration is isolation between
loads in a multiple load application. The AD8001 has more
than 40 dB of isolation at 5 MHz when driving two 75 back
terminated loads.
909909
75
CABLE
75
75
V
OUT
NO. 1
V
OUT
NO. 2
+V
S
–V
S
V
IN
0.1F
0.001F
AD8001
0.1F
75
CABLE
75
75
75
CABLE
+
0.001F
75
Figure 11. Video Line Driver
REV. D
AD8001
–13–
0.1F
+V
S
–V
S
20
50
1k
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
–V
REF A
10pF
CLOCK
5, 9, 22,
24, 37, 41
4,19, 21 25, 27, 42
0.1F
38
8
–V
REF B
6
+V
INT
2
3+V
REF A
A
IN A
649
324ANALOG
IN A
0.5V
1.3k
AD707
43 +V
REF B
20k
0.1F
–2V
1.3k
20k
649
ANALOG
IN B
0.5V
324
20
0.1F
40
COMP
1
A
IN B
ENCODE A ENCODE B
10 36
ENCODE 74ACT04
0.1F
+5V
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
RZ1
RZ2
D
0A
(LSB)
D
7A
(MSB)
D
0B
(LSB)
D
7B
(MSB)
7, 20,
26, 39 –5V
1N4001
AD9058
(J-LEAD)
RZ1, RZ2 = 2,000 SIP (8-PKG)
74ACT 273 74ACT 273
8
8
AD8001
AD8001
Figure 12. AD8001 Driving a Dual A-to-D Converter
Driving A-to-D Converters
The AD8001 is well suited for driving high speed analog-to-
digital converters such as the AD9058. The AD9058 is a dual
8-bit 50 MSPS ADC. In the circuit below, the AD8001 is
shown driving the inputs of the AD9058, which are configured
for 0 V to 2 V ranges. Bipolar input signals are buffered, amplified
(–2×), and offset (by +1.0 V) into the proper input range of the
ADC. Using the AD9058’s internal +2 V reference connected
to both ADCs as shown in Figure 12 reduces the number of
external components required to create a complete data
acquisition system. The 20 resistors in series with ADC inputs
are used to help the AD8001s drive the 10 pF ADC input
capacitance. The AD8001 only adds 100 mW to the power
consumption while not limiting the performance of the circuit.
REV. D
AD8001
–14–
Layout Considerations
The specified high speed performance of the AD8001 requires
careful attention to board layout and component selection. Proper
R
F
design techniques and low parasitic component selection
are mandatory.
The PCB should have a ground plane covering all unused portions
of the component side of the board to provide a low impedance
ground path. The ground plane should be removed from the area
near the input pins to reduce stray capacitance.
Chip capacitors should be used for supply bypassing (see Figure 13).
One end should be connected to the ground plane and the other
within 1/8 inch of each power pin. An additional large
(4.7 µF–10 µF) tantalum electrolytic capacitor should be con-
nected in parallel, but not necessarily so close, to supply current
for fast, large-signal changes at the output.
The feedback resistor should be located close to the inverting
input pin in order to keep the stray capacitance at this node to a
minimum. Capacitance variations of less than 1 pF at the invert-
ing input will significantly affect high speed performance.
Stripline design techniques should be used for long signal traces
(greater than about 1 inch). These should be designed with a
characteristic impedance of 50 or 75 and be properly termi-
nated at each end.
Inverting Configuration Supply Bypassing
C1
0.1F
C2
0.1F
+V
S
–V
S
C3
10F
C4
10F
Noninverting Configuration
R
F
R
O
IN
+V
S
–V
S
R
S
R
T
R
G
OUT
R
F
R
O
IN
+V
S
–V
S
R
T
R
G
OUT
Figure 13. Inverting and Noninverting Configurations for Evaluation Boards
Table I. Recommended Component Values
AD8001AN (PDIP) AD8001AR (SOIC) AD8001ART (SOT-23-5)
Gain Gain Gain
Component –1 +1 +2 +10 +100 –1 +1 +2 +10 +100 –1 +1 +2 +10 +100
R
F
()649 1050 750 470 1000 604 953 681 470 1000 845 1000 768 470 1000
R
G
()649 750 51 10 604 681 51 10 845 768 51 10
R
O
(Nominal) ()49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9
R
S
()0 0 0
R
T
(Nominal) ()54.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 54.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 54.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9
Small Signal 340 880 460 260 20 370 710 440 260 20 240 795 380 260 20
BW (MHz)
0.1 dB Flatness 105 70 105 130 100 120 110 300 145
(MHz)
REV. D
AD8001
–15–
8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]
(N-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
SEATING
PLANE
0.180
(4.57)
MAX
0.150 (3.81)
0.130 (3.30)
0.110 (2.79) 0.060 (1.52)
0.050 (1.27)
0.045 (1.14)
8
14
5
0.295 (7.49)
0.285 (7.24)
0.275 (6.98)
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.375 (9.53)
0.365 (9.27)
0.355 (9.02)
0.150 (3.81)
0.135 (3.43)
0.120 (3.05)
0.015 (0.38)
0.010 (0.25)
0.008 (0.20)
0.325 (8.26)
0.310 (7.87)
0.300 (7.62)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-095AA
0.015
(0.38)
MIN
8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
0.25 (0.0098)
0.17 (0.0067)
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
0.50 (0.0196)
0.25 (0.0099) 45
8
0
1.75 (0.0688)
1.35 (0.0532)
SEATING
PLANE
0.25 (0.0098)
0.10 (0.0040)
85
41
5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)
4.00 (0.1574)
3.80 (0.1497)
1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
6.20 (0.2440)
5.80 (0.2284)
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
COPLANARITY
0.10
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012AA
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
8-Lead Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [CERDIP]
(Q-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
14
85
0.310 (7.87)
0.220 (5.59)
PIN 1
0.005 (0.13)
MIN
0.055 (1.40)
MAX
0.100 (2.54) BSC
15
0
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
SEATING
PLANE
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.405 (10.29) MAX
0.150 (3.81)
MIN
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36) 0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETERS DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
5-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
(RT-5)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
PIN 1
1.60 BSC 2.80 BSC
1.90
BSC
0.95 BSC
1 3
4 5
2
0.22
0.08
10
5
0
0.50
0.30
0.15 MAX SEATING
PLANE
1.45 MAX
1.30
1.15
0.90
2.90 BSC
0.60
0.45
0.30
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-178AA
REV. D
AD8001
–16–
C01043–0–7/03(D)
Revision History
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