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CM OFF
ADJ
CM OFF
ADJ
DIFF OFF
ADJ
DIFF OFF
ADJ
2.5kΩ
AMP A
2.5kΩ
AMP B
–V
10kΩ
10kΩ
5kΩ
COMP
RINA
CH A+
CH A–
R
IN
B
CH B+
CH B–
SEL B
SEL A
COMP
+V
S
V
OUT
R
B
R
F
R
A
CHANNEL
STATUS
B/A
–V
S
A
B
00784-001
BIAS
+V
S
Data Sheet
FEATURES
Recovers signal from 100 dB noise
2 MHz channel bandwidth
45 V/µs slew rate
Low crosstalk: −120 dB at 1 kHz, −100 dB at 10 kHz
Pin programmable, closed-loop gains of ±1 and ±2
0.05% closed-loop gain accuracy and match
100 µV channel offset voltage (AD630)
350 kHz full power bandwidth
Chips available
APPLICATIONS
Balanced modulation and demodulation
Synchronous detection
Phase detection
Quadrature detection
Phase sensitive detection
Lock in amplification
Square wave multiplication
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD630 is a high precision balanced modulator/demodulator
that combines a flexible commutating architecture with the
accuracy and temperature stability afforded by laser wafer trimmed
thin film resistors. A network of on-board applications resistors
provides precision closed-loop gains of ±1 and ±2 with 0.05%
accuracy (AD630B). These resistors may also be used to accurately
configure multiplexer gains of 1, 2, 3, or 4. External feedback
enables high gain or complex switched feedback topologies.
The AD630 can be thought of as a precision op amp with two
independent differential input stages and a precision comparator that is used to select the active front end. The rapid response
time of this comparator coupled with the high slew rate and fast
settling of the linear amplifiers minimize switching distortion.
The AD630 is used in precision signal processing and instrumentation applications that require wide dynamic range. When
used as a synchronous demodulator in a lock-in amplifier
configuration, the AD630 can recover a small signal from
100 dB of interfering noise (see the Lock-In Amplifier
Applications section). Although optimized for operation up to
1 kHz, the circuit is useful at frequencies up to several hundred
kilohertz.
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Other features of the AD630 include pin programmable frequency compensation; optional input bias current compensation
resistors, common-mode and differential-offset voltage adjustment, and a channel status output that indicates which of the
two differential inputs is active.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. The application flexibility of the AD630 makes it the best
choice for applications that require precisely fixed gain,
switched gain, multiplexing, integrating-switching
functions, and high speed precision amplification.
2. The 100 dB dynamic range of the AD630 exceeds that of
any hybrid or IC balanced modulator/demodulator and is
comparable to that of costly signal processing instruments.
3. The op amp format of the AD630 ensures easy imple-
mentation of high gain or complex switched feedback
functions. The application resistors facilitate the implementation of most common applications with no additional parts.
4. The AD630 can be used as a 2-channel multiplexer with gains
of 1, 2, 3, or 4. The channel separation of 100 dB at 10 kHz
approaches the limit achievable with an empty IC package.
5. Laser trimming of the comparator and amplifying channel
offsets eliminate the need for external nulling in most cases.
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AD630 Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Common-Mode Rejection 85 105 90 110 90 110 dB
Power Supply Rejection 90 110 90 110 90 110 dB
Supply Voltage Range ±5 ±16.5 ±5 ±16.5 ±5 ±16.5 V
Supply Current 4 5 4 5 4 5 mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, AT RL = 2 kΩ
T
to T
MIN
±10 ±10 ±10 V
MAX
Output Short-Circuit Current 25 25 25 mA
TEMPERATURE RANGES
N Package 0 70 0 70 °C
D Package −25 +85 −25 +85 −55 +125 °C
1
If one terminal of each differential channel or comparator input is kept within these limits the other terminal may be taken to the positive supply.
2
I
at VOL = (−VS + 1 V) is typically 4 mA.
SINK
3
Pin 12 open. Slew rate with Pin 12 and Pin 13 shorted is typically 35 V/µs.
Rev. F | Page 3 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
Maximum Junction Temperature
150°C
00784-002
14
15
16
17
18
7 8
65
4
19
20
1
2
3
13
12
0.089
(2.260)
0.99
(2.515)
1
1
10
9
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage ±18 V
Internal Power Dissipation 600 mW
Output Short-Circuit to Ground Indefinite
Storage Temperature
Ceramic Package −65°C to +150°C
Plastic Package −55°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering, 10 sec) 300°C
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
The AD630 is available in laser trimmed, passivated chip form.
Figure 2 shows the AD630 metallization pattern, bonding pads,
and dimensions. AD630 chips are available; consult factory for
details.
Figure 2. Chip Metallization and Pinout
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
Contact factory for latest dimensions
ESD CAUTION
Rev. F | Page 4 of 20
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Data Sheet AD630
00784-030
R
IN
A
1
CH A+
2
DIFF OFF ADJ
3
DIFF OFF ADJ
4
CH A–
20
CH B–
19
CH B+
18
R
IN
B
17
CM OFF ADJ
5
R
A
16
CM OFF ADJ
6
R
F
15
CHANNEL STAT US B/A
7
R
B
14
–V
S
8
V
OUT
13
SEL B
9
COMP
12
SEL A
10
+V
S
11
AD630
TOP VIEW
(Not to S cale)
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 3. 20-Lead SOIC Pin Configuration
Table 4. 20-Lead SOIC Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RINA 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
2 CH A+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
3 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
4 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
5 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
6 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
7 CHANNEL STAT US B/A B or A Channel Status
8 −VS Negative Supply
9 SEL B B Channel Comparator Input
10 SEL A A Channel Comparator Input
11 +VS Positive Supply
12 COMP Pin to Connect Internal Compensation Capacitor
13 V
Output Voltage
OUT
14 RB 10 kΩ Gain Setting Resistor
15 RF 10 kΩ Feedback Resistor
16 RA 5 kΩ Feedback Resistor
17 RINB 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
18 CH B+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
19 CH B− Inverting Input of Op Amp B
20 CH A− Inverting Input of Op Amp A
Rev. F | Page 5 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
00784-031
R
IN
A
CH A+
DIFF OFF ADJ
DIFF OFF ADJ
CH A–
CH B–
CH B+
R
IN
B
CM OFF ADJ
R
A
CM OFF ADJ
R
F
CHANNEL STATUS B/A
R
B
–V
S
V
OUT
SEL B
COMP
SEL A
+V
S
1
2
3
4
20
19
18
17
5
6
7
16
15
14
8
13
9
12
10
1
1
AD630
TOP VIEW
(Not to S cale)
7
CHANNEL STATUS B/A
B or A Channel Status
18
CH B+
Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
Figure 4. 20-Lead PDIP Pin Configuration
Table 5. 20-Lead PDIP Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RINA 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
2 CH A+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
3 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
4 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
5 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
6 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
8 −VS Negative Supply
9 SEL B B Channel Comparator Input
10 SEL A A Channel Comparator Input
11 +VS Positive Supply
12 COMP Pin to Connect Internal Compensation Capacitor
13 V
Output Voltage
OUT
14 RB 10 kΩ Gain Setting Resistor
15 RF 10 kΩ Feedback Resistor
16 RA 5 kΩ Feedback Resistor
17 RINB 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
19 CH B− Inverting Input of Op Amp B
20 CH A− Inverting Input of Op Amp A
Rev. F | Page 6 of 20
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Data Sheet AD630
RINA
1
CH A+
2
–V
SEL B
SEL A
3
4
5
6
7
8
S
9
10
AD630
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
DIFF OFF ADJ
DIFF O FF ADJ
CM OFF ADJ
CM OFF ADJ
CHANNEL STATUS B/A
Figure 5. 20-Lead CERDIP Pin Configuration
Table 6. 20-Lead CERDIP Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RINA 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
2 CH A+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
3 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
4 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
5 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
6 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
7
CHANNEL STATUS B/A
B or A Channel Status
8 −VS Negative Supply
9 SEL B B Channel Comparator Input
10 SEL A A Channel Comparator Input
11 +VS Positive Supply
12 COMP Pin to Connect Internal Compensation Capacitor
13 V
Output Voltage
OUT
14 RB 10 kΩ Gain Setting Resistor
15 RF 10 kΩ Feedback Resistor
16 RA 5 kΩ Feedback Resistor
17 RINB 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
18 CH B+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
19 CH B− Inverting Input of Op Amp B
20 CH A− Inverting Input of Op Amp A
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
CH A–
CH B–
CH B+
R
B
IN
R
A
R
F
R
B
V
OUT
COMP
+V
S
00784-003
Rev. F | Page 7 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
20 19123
18
14
15
16
17
4
5
6
7
8
911 12 13
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
AD630
DIFF OFF ADJ
CM OFF ADJ
CM OFF ADJ
CHANNEL STATUS B/A
–V
S
CH B+
R
IN
B
R
A
R
F
R
B
DIFF
OFF ADJ
CH A+
R
IN
A
CH A–
CH B–
SEL B
SEL A
+V
S
COMP
V
OUT
00784-004
10
Figure 6. 20-Terminal CLCC Pin Configuration
Table 7. 20-Terminal CLCC Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RINA 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
2 CH A+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp A
3 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
4 DIFF OFF ADJ Differential Offset Adjustment
5 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
6 CM OFF ADJ Common-Mode Offset Adjustment
7 CHANNEL STAT US B/A B or A Channel Status
8 −VS Negative Supply
9 SEL B B Channel Comparator Input
10 SEL A A Channel Comparator Input
11 +VS Positive Supply
12 COMP Pin to Connect Internal Compensation Capacitor
13 V
Output Voltage
OUT
14 RB 10 kΩ Gain Setting Resistor
15 RF 10 kΩ Feedback Resistor
16 RA 5 kΩ Feedback Resistor
17 RINB 2.5 kΩ Resistor to Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
18 CH B+ Noninverting Input of Op Amp B
19 CH B− Inverting Input of Op Amp B
20 CH A− Inverting Input of Op Amp A
Rev. F | Page 8 of 20
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Data Sheet AD630
FREQUENCY (Hz)
15
10
5
100k1M10k1k
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (±V)
0
R
L
= 2kΩ
C
L
= 100pF
00784-005
10
15
5
RESISTIVE LOAD (Ω)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (±V)
0
100k1M10k1k100101
CL = 100pF
f = 1kHz
00784-006
10
18
5
05101520
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (±V)
15
f = 1kHz
C
L
= 100pF
0
00784-007
100k10k1k100101
FREQUENCY (Hz)
COMMON-M ODE REJECTION (dB)
120
60
0
100
80
40
20
00784-008
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
dV
O
dt
(V/µs)
60
0
–60
–2–3–4–5–1
123450
40
20
–40
–20
UNCOMPENSATED
COMPENSATED
00784-009
dt
dV
O
FREQUENCY (Hz)
120
60
0
1M100
100
80
20
40
101k10k
UNCOMPENSATED
10M
0
45
90
OPEN-LOOP GAIN (dB)
135
180
COMPENSATED
OPEN-LOOP PHASE (Degrees)
1100k
00784-010
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 7. Output Voltage vs. Frequency (See Figure 16)
Figure 8. Output Voltage vs. Resistive Load (See Figure 16)
Figure 10. Common-Mode Rejection vs. Frequency
F
igure 11.
vs. Input Voltage
Fi
gure 9. Output Voltage Swing vs. Supply Voltage (See Figure 16)
Figure 12. Gain and Phase vs. Frequency
Rev. F | Page 9 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
20m
V
500n
s
20mV
100
90
10
0%
20mV/DIV
(V
o
)
20mV/DIV
(V
i
)
TOP TRACE: V
o
BOTTOM TRACE: V
i
00784-011
10
0
90
10
0%
100mV
5
00ns
50mV
1mV
50mV/DIV
(V
i
)
1mV/DIV
(A)
TOP TRACE : V
i
MIDDLE TRACE: SETTLING
ERROR (A)
BOTTOM TRACE: V
o
100mV/DIV
(V
o
)
00784-013
10
0
90
10
0
%
10V
10V
1mV
TOP TRACE: V
i
MIDDLE TRACE: SETTLING
ERROR (B)
BOTTOM TRACE: V
Figure 14. Small Signal Noninverting Step Response (See Figure 18)
Figure 15. Large Signal Inverting Step Response (See Figure 19)
Rev. F | Page 10 of 20
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Data Sheet AD630
TEST CIRCUITS
10kΩ
10kΩ
15
10kΩ
20
CH A
2
MIDDLE
TRACE
(A)
TEKTRONIX
7A13
(See Figure 14)
15
20
CH A
2
10kΩ
HP5082-2811
(See Figure 15)
12
10kΩ
12
V
10kΩ
10kΩ
10kΩ
O
BOTTOM
TRACE
V
O
BOTTOM
TRACE
(B)
MIDDLE
TRACE
00784-113
0784-112
13
13
V
i
5kΩ5kΩ
V
100pF
O
0784-105
2kΩ
Figure 16. Test Circuit for Output Voltage vs. Frequecy, Resistive Load,
and Supply Voltage (See Figure 7, Figure 8, and Figure 9)
15
16
5kΩ10kΩ
2
CH A
20
19
CH B
18
10kΩ
14
V
9
i
10
13
V
12
O
00784-111
Figure 17. Test Circuit for Channel-to-Channel Switch-Settling
Characteristic (See Figure 13)
14
V
i
TOP
TRACE
1kΩ
30pF
Figure 18. Test Circuit for Small Signal Noninverting Step Response
V
i
14
TOP
TRACE
Figure 19. Test Circuit for Large Signal Noninverting Step Response
Rev. F | Page 11 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
11
15
2
20
19
18
17
8
7
12
14
13
9
10
R
A
5kΩ
2.5kΩ
R
F
10kΩ
1
16
2.5kΩ
+V
S
R
B
10kΩ
SEL B
SEL A
CHANNEL STAT US B/A
A
B
–V
S
00784-014
A
B
R
A
5kΩ
R
F
10kΩ
V
O
R
B
10kΩ
V
i
2
20
19
18
13
1516
14
9
10
00784-015
R
A
5kΩ
R
F
10kΩ
R
B
10kΩ
V
i
V
O
= –
R
F
R
A
V
i
00784-016
R
A
5kΩ
R
F
10kΩ
R
B
10kΩ
V
i
V
O
=(1+
R
F
R
B
)
V
i
00784-017
THEORY OF OPERATION
TWO WAYS TO LOOK AT THE AD630
The functional block diagram of the AD630 (see Figure 1)
shows the pin connections of the internal functions. An
alternative architectural diagram is shown in Figure 20. In this
diagram, the individual A and B channel preamps, the switch,
and the integrator output amplifier are combined in a single op
amp. This amplifier has two differential input channels, only
one of which is active at a time.
Figure 20. Architectural Block Diagram
HOW THE AD630 WORKS
The basic mode of operation of the AD630 may be easier to
recognize as two fixed gain stages, which can be inserted into
the signal path under the control of a sensitive voltage comparator. When the circuit is switched between inverting and
noninverting gain, it provides the basic modulation/demodulation
function. The AD630 is unique in that it includes laser wafer
trimmed thin-film feedback resistors on the monolithic chip.
The configuration shown in Figure 21 yields a gain of ±2 and
can be easily changed to ±1 by shifting R
connection to the output.
The comparator selects one of the two input stages to complete
an operational feedback connection around the AD630. The
deselected input is off and has a negligible effect on operation.
from its ground
B
When Channel B is selected, the RA and RF resistors are
connected for inverting feedback as shown in the inverting gain
configuration diagram in Figure 22. The amplifier has sufficient
loop gain to minimize the loading effect of R
at the virtual
B
ground produced by the feedback connection. When the sign of
the comparator input is reversed, Input B is deselected and Input A
is selected. The new equivalent circuit is the noninverting gain
configuration shown in Figure 23. In this case, R
appears
A
across the op amp input terminals, but because the amplifier
drives this difference voltage to zero, the closed-loop gain is
unaffected.
The two closed-loop gain magnitudes are equal when R
1 + R
R
, which results from making RA equal to RFRB/(RF +
F/RB
) the parallel equivalent resistance of RF and RB.
B
F/RA
=
The 5 kΩ and the two 10 kΩ resistors on the AD630 chip can be
used to make a gain of 2 as shown in Figure 22 and Figure 23.
By paralleling the 10 kΩ resistors to make R
omitting R
, the circuit can be programmed for a gain of ±1 (as
B
equal to 5 kΩ and
F
shown in Figure 28). These and other configurations using the
on-chip resistors present the inverting inputs with a 2.5 kΩ
source impedance. The more complete AD630 diagrams show
2.5 kΩ resistors available at the noninverting inputs which can
be conveniently used to minimize errors resulting from input
bias currents.
Figure 22. Inverting Gain Configuration
Figure 23. Noninverting Gain Configuration
Figure 21. AD630 Symmetric Gain (±2)
Rev. F | Page 12 of 20
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Data Sheet AD630
20
11
3
4
5
6
19
2
18
13
12
SEL A
SEL B
DIFF
OFFADJ
DIFF
OFFADJCMOFFADJCMOFFADJ
COMP
Q74
Q44
CH B–CH B+CH A+CH A–
i
55
Q4
Q3
Q28
Q31
Q30
Q32
C122
C121
i
i
73
22
i
23
–V
S
V
OUT
Q52
Q53
+V
S
Q65
Q34
Q33
Q62
Q35
Q36
Q67
Q70
Q25
Q24
Q29
10
9
8
00784-018
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The simplified schematic of the AD630 is shown in Figure 24. It
has been subdivided into three major sections, the comparator,
the two input stages, and the output integrator. The comparator
consists of a front end made up of Q52 and Q53, a flip-flop load
formed by Q3 and Q4, and two current steering switching cells
Q28, Q29 and Q30, Q31. This structure is designed so that a
differential input voltage greater than 1.5 mV in magnitude
applied to the comparator inputs completely selects one of the
switching cells. The sign of this input voltage determines which
of the two switching cells is selected.
The collectors of each switching cell connect to an input
transconductance stage. The selected cell conveys bias currents
i
and i23 to the input stage it controls, causing it to become
22
active. The deselected cell blocks the bias to its input stage,
which, as a consequence, remains off.
The structure of the transconductance stages is such that it
presents a high impedance at its input terminals and draws
no bias current when deselected. The deselected input does
not interfere with the operation of the selected input ensuring
maximum channel separation.
Another feature of the input structure is that it enhances the
slew rate of the circuit. The current output of the active stage
follows a quasihyperbolic sine relationship to the differential
input voltage. This means that the greater the input voltage, the
harder this stage drives the output integrator, and the faster the
output signal moves. This feature helps ensure rapid, symmetric
settling when switching between inverting and noninverting
closed loop configurations.
The output section of the AD630 includes a current mirror load
(Q24 and Q25), an integrator voltage gain stage (Q32), and a
complementary output buffer (Q44 and Q74). The outputs of
both transconductance stages are connected in parallel to the
current mirror. Because the deselected input stage produces no
output current and presents a high impedance at its outputs,
there is no conflict. The current mirror translates the differential output current from the active input transconductance
amplifier into single-ended form for the output integrator. The
complementary output driver then buffers the integrator output
to produce a low impedance output.
Figure 24. AD630 Simplified Schematic
Rev. F | Page 13 of 20
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AD630 Data Sheet
OTHER GAIN CONFIGURATIONS
Many applications require switched gains other than the ±1 and
±2, which the self-contained applications resistors provide. The
AD630 can be readily programmed with three external resistors
over a wide range of positive and negative gain by selecting and
R
and RF to give the noninverting gain 1 + RF/RB and subse-
B
quent R
inverting magnitude equals the noninverting magnitude, the
value of R
the parallel combination of R
negative gain.
The feedback synthesis of the AD630 may also include reactive
impedance. The gain magnitudes match at all frequencies if the
A impedance is made to equal the parallel combination of the
B and F impedances. The same considerations apply to the
AD630 as to conventional op amp feedback circuits. Virtually
any function that can be realized with simple noninverting L
network feedback can be used with the AD630. A common
arrangement is shown in Figure 25. The low frequency gain of
this circuit is 10. The response has a pole (−3 dB) at a frequency
f
frequency asymptote) at about 10 times this frequency. The
2 kΩ resistor in series with each capacitor mitigates the loading
effect on circuitry driving this circuit, eliminates stability
problems, and has a minor effect on the pole-zero locations.
As a result of the reactive feedback, the high frequency
components of the switched input signal are transmitted at
unity gain while the low frequency components are amplified.
This arrangement is useful in demodulators and lock-in
amplifiers. It increases the circuit dynamic range when the
modulation or interference is substantially larger than the
desired signal amplitude. The output signal contains the desired
signal multiplied by the low frequency gain (which may be
several hundred for large feedback ratios) with the switching
signal and interference superimposed at unity gain.
to give the desired inverting gain. Note that when the
A
is found to be RBRF/(RB + RF). That is, RA equals
A
and RF to match positive and
B
1/(2 π 100 kΩ × C) and a zero (3 dB from the high
C
2kΩ
V
i
10kΩ
11.11kΩ
SEL B
SEL A
Figure 25. AD630 with External Feedback
2kΩ
100kΩ
2
A
20
19
B
18
9
10
C
13
12
V
O
7
CHANNEL
STATUS
B/A
8
–V
S
00784-019
SWITCHED INPUT IMPEDANCE
The noninverting mode of operation is a high input impedance
configuration while the inverting mode is a low input impedance configuration. This means that the input impedance of
the circuit undergoes an abrupt change as the gain is switched
under control of the comparator. If the gain is switched when
the input signal is not zero, as it is in many practical cases, a
transient is delivered to the circuitry driving the AD630. In
most applications, this requires the AD630 circuit to be driven
by a low impedance source, which remains stiff at high
frequencies. This is generally a wideband buffer amplifier.
FREQUENCY COMPENSATION
The AD630 combines the convenience of internal frequency
compensation with the flexibility of external compensation by
means of an optional self-contained compensation capacitor.
In gain of ±2 applications, the noise gain that must be addressed
for stability purposes is actually 4. In this circumstance, the
phase margin of the loop is on the order of 60° without the
optional compensation. This condition provides the maximum
bandwidth and slew rate for closed loop gains of |2| and above.
When the AD630 is used as a multiplexer, or in other
configurations where one or both inputs are connected for
unity gain feedback, the phase margin is reduced to less than
20°. This may be acceptable in applications where fast slewing is
a first priority, but the transient response is not optimum. For
these applications, the self-contained compensation capacitor
may be added by connecting Pin 12 to Pin 13. This connection
reduces the closed-loop bandwidth somewhat and improves the
phase margin.
For intermediate conditions, such as a gain of ±1 where the
loop attenuation is 2, determine the use of the compensation
by whether bandwidth or settling response must be optimized.
Also, use optional compensation when the AD630 is driving
capacitive loads or whenever conservative frequency compensation is desired.
Rev. F | Page 14 of 20
Page 16
Data Sheet AD630
1MΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
–15V
+5V
100Ω
7
8
9
10
00784-020
–15V
+5V
TTL INPUT
AD630
+15V
IN914s
6.8kΩ
22kΩ
100kΩ
2N2222
7
8
00784-021
OFFSET VOLTAGE NULLING
The offset voltages of both input stages and the comparator
have been pretrimmed so that external trimming is only
required in the most demanding applications. The offset
adjustment of the two input channels is accomplished by
means of a differential and common-mode scheme. This
facilitates fine adjustment of system errors in switched gain
applications. With the system input tied to 0 V, and a switching
or carrier waveform applied to the comparator, a low level square
wave appears at the output. The differential offset adjustment
potentiometers can be used to null the amplitude of this square
wave (Pin 3 and Pin 4). The common-mode offset adjustment
can be used to zero the residual dc output voltage (Pin 5 and
Pin 6). Implement these functions using 10 kΩ trim potentiometers with wipers connected directly to Pin 8 as shown in
Figure 28 and Figure 29.
CHANNEL STATUS OUTPUT
The channel status output, Pin 7, is an open collector output
referenced to −V
input channels is active. The output is active (pulled low) when
Channel A is selected. This output can also be used to supply
positive feedback around the comparator. This produces
hysteresis which serves to increase noise immunity. Figure 26
shows an example of how hysteresis may be implemented. Note
that the feedback signal is applied to the inverting (−) terminal
of the comparator to achieve positive feedback. This is because
the open collector channel status output inverts the output
sense of the internal comparator.
that can be used to indicate which of the two
S
Figure 26. Comparator Hysteresis
The channel status output may be interfaced with TTL inputs
as shown in Figure 27. This circuit provides appropriate level
shifting from the open-collector AD630 channel status output
to TTL inputs.
Figure 27. Channel Status—TTL Interface
Rev. F | Page 15 of 20
Page 17
AD630 Data Sheet
MODULA
TED
OUTPUT
SIGNA
L
CARRIER
INPUT
CM
OFF
ADJ
DIFF
OFF
ADJ
AM
P A
AMP B
–V
10kΩ
10kΩ
5kΩ
9
10
COM
P
1
15
7
16
14
13
12
2
20
+V
S
–V
S
AD630
A
B
2.5kΩ
2.5kΩ
19
18
17
11
8
6
5
10kΩ
43
10kΩ
MODUL
A
TION
INPUT
00784-022
MODULATED
OUTPUT
SIGNAL
CARRIER
INPUT
CM
OFF ADJ
DIFF
OFF ADJ
2.5kΩ
AMP A
AMP B
–V
10kΩ
10kΩ
5kΩ
9
10
COMP
1
15
7
16
14
13
12
2
20
+V
S
–V
S
AD630
A
B
2.5kΩ
19
18
17
11
8
65
10kΩ
43
10kΩ
MODULATION
INPUT
00784-023
5V
5V
20µs
MODULATION
INPUT
CARRIER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SIGNAL
10V
00784-024
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
BALANCED MODULATOR
Perhaps the most commonly used configuration of the AD630
is the balanced modulator. The application resistors provide
precise symmetric gains of ±1 and ±2. The ±1 arrangement
is shown in Figure 28 and the ±2 arrangement is shown in
Figure 29. These cases differ only in the connection of the
10 kΩ feedback resistor (Pin 14) and the compensation
capacitor (Pin 12). Note the use of the 2.5 kΩ bias current
compensation resistors in these examples. These resistors
perform the identical function in the ±1 gain case. Figure 30
demonstrates the performance of the AD630 when used to
modulate a 100 kHz square wave carrier with a 10 kHz sinusoid.
The result is the double sideband suppressed carrier waveform.
These balanced modulator topologies accept two inputs, a
signal (or modulation) input applied to the amplifying channels
and a reference (or carrier) input applied to the comparator.
The balanced modulator topology described in the Balanced
Modulator section also acts as a balanced demodulator if a
double sideband suppressed carrier waveform is applied to
the signal input and the carrier signal is applied to the reference
input. The output under these circumstances is the baseband
modulation signal. Higher order carrier components that can
be removed with a low-pass filter are also present. Other names
for this function are synchronous demodulation and phasesensitive detection.
Figure 28. AD630 Configured as a Gain-of-One Balanced Modulator
Figure 29. AD630 Configured as a Gain-of-Two Balanced Modulator
Rev. F | Page 16 of 20
PRECISION PHASE COMPARATOR
The balanced modulator topologies of Figure 28 and Figure 29
can also be used as precision phase comparators. In this case,
an ac waveform of a particular frequency is applied to the signal
input and a waveform of the same frequency is applied to the
reference input. The dc level of the output (obtained by lowpass filtering) is proportional to the signal amplitude and phase
difference between the input signals. If the signal amplitude is
held constant, the output can be used as a direct indication of
the phase. When these input signals are 90° out of phase, they
are said to be in quadrature and the AD630 dc output is zero.
PRECISION RECTIFIER ABSOLUTE VALUE
If the input signal is used as its own reference in the balanced
modulator topologies, the AD630 acts as a precision rectifier.
The high frequency performance is superior to that which can
be achieved with diode feedback and op amps. There are no
diode drops that the op amp must leap over with the commutating amplifier.
Page 18
Data Sheet AD630
A
B
10kΩ
10kΩ
5kΩ
2.5kΩ
2.5kΩ
C
100kΩ
D
1µF
AD630
±2 DEMODULAT OR
AD544
FOLLOWER
B
PHASE
SHIFTER
A
E1000
SCHAEVITZ
LVDT
2.5kHz
2V p-p
SINUSOIDAL
EXCITATION
16
1
14
17
9
10
20
19
12
13
15
00784-025
500µs/DIV
B. 200mV/DIV
C. 200mV/DIV
3
[T]
T
A. 200mV/DIV
00784-027
AD8221
REF
+IN
–IN
49.9Ω
350Ω
350Ω
350Ω
350Ω
CH B–
SEL B
CH A–
SEL A
R
A
R
F
RINA
R
IN
B
–V
S
+15V
V
OUT
+V
S
COMP
AD630AR
12
13
18
R
B
1410
17
16
15
19
20
911
–15V
4.99kΩ 4. 99kΩ 4.99kΩ
2µF2µF2µF
A
CB
1V
400Hz
00784-026
LVDT SIGNAL CONDITIONER
Many transducers function by modulating an ac carrier. A
linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) is a transducer
of this type. The amplitude of the output signal corresponds to
core displacement. Figure 31 shows an accurate synchronous
demodulation system, which can be used to produce a dc
voltage that corresponds to the LVDT core position. The
inherent precision and temperature stability of the AD630
reduce demodulator drift to a second-order effect.
Figure 31. LVDT Signal Conditioner
AC BRIDGE
Bridge circuits that use dc excitation are often plagued by
errors caused by thermocouple effects, 1/f noise, dc drifts in the
electronics, and line noise pick-up. One way to get around these
problems is to excite the bridge with an ac waveform, amplify
the bridge output with an ac amplifier, and synchronously
demodulate the resulting signal. The ac phase and amplitude
information from the bridge is recovered as a dc signal at the
output of the synchronous demodulator. The low frequency
system noise, dc drifts, and demodulator noise all get mixed to
the carrier frequency and can be removed by means of a lowpass filter. Dynamic response of the bridge must be traded
off against the amount of attenuation required to adequately
suppress these residual carrier components in the selection
of the filter.
Figure 33 is an example of an ac bridge system with the AD630
used as a synchronous demodulator. The bridge is excited by
a 1 V 400 Hz excitation. Trace A in Figure 32 is the amplified
bridge signal. Trace B is the output of the synchronous
demodulator and Trace C is the filtered dc system output.
Figure 32. AC Bridge Waveforms (1 V Excitation)
Figure 33. AC Bridge System
Rev. F | Page 17 of 20
Page 19
AD630 Data Sheet
LOCK-IN AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS
Lock-in amplification is a technique used to separate a small,
narrow-band signal from interfering noise. The lock-in
amplifier acts as a detector and narrow-band filter combined.
Very small signals can be detected in the presence of large
amounts of uncorrelated noise when the frequency and phase
of the desired signal are known.
The lock-in amplifier is basically a synchronous demodulator
followed by a low-pass filter. An important measure of performance in a lock-in amplifier is the dynamic range of its
demodulator. The schematic diagram of a demonstration circuit
which exhibits the dynamic range of an AD630 as it might be
used in a lock-in amplifier is shown in Figure 35. Figure 34 is
an oscilloscope photo demonstrating the large dynamic range
of the AD630. The photo shows the recovery of a signal modulated at 400 Hz from a noise signal approximately 100,000 times
larger.
5V
100
90
10
0%
5V
5mV
Figure 34. Lock-In Amplifier Waveforms
5s
MODULATED SIGNAL (A)
(UNATTENUAT ED)
ATTENUAT ED SIGNAL
PLUS NOISE (B)
OUTPUT
00784-029
The test signal is produced by modulating a 400 Hz carrier
with a 0.1 Hz sine wave. The signals produced, for example,
by chopped radiation (that is, IR, optical) detectors may have
similar low frequency components. A sinusoidal modulation
is used for clarity of illustration. This signal is produced by a
circuit similar to Figure 28 and is shown in the upper trace of
Figure 34. It is attenuated 100,000 times normalized to the
output, B, of the summing amplifier. A noise signal that might
represent, for example, background and detector noise in the
chopped radiation case, is added to the modulated signal by the
summing amplifier. This signal is simply band limited, clipped
white noise. Figure 34 shows the sum of attenuated signal plus
noise in the center trace. This combined signal is demodulated
synchronously using phase information derived from the
modulator, and the result is low-pass filtered using a 2-pole
simple filter which also provides a gain of 100 to the output.
This recovered signal is the lower trace of Figure 34.
The combined modulated signal and interfering noise used for
this illustration is similar to the signals often requiring a lock-in
amplifier for detection. The precision input performance of the
AD630 provides more than 100 dB of signal range and its
dynamic response permits it to be used with carrier frequencies
more than two orders of magnitude higher than in this example.
A more sophisticated low-pass output filter aids in rejecting
wider bandwidth interference.
CLIPPED
BAND LIMIT ED
WHITE NOISE
100dB
ATTENUATION
A
0.1Hz
MODULATED
400Hz
CARRIER
AD542
CARRIER
PHASE
REFERENCE
5kΩ
2.5kΩ
2.5kΩ
10kΩ
AD630
15
20
19
A
B
B
16
1
17
14
10
9
Figure 35. Lock-In Amplifier
10kΩ
13
R
C
100R
AD542
100R
COUTPUT
LOW-PASS
FILTER
00784-028
Rev. F | Page 18 of 20
Page 20
Data Sheet AD630
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.
20
1
10
11
0.300 (7.62)
0.280 (7.11)
PIN 1
0.080 (2.03) MAX
0.005 (0.13) MIN
SEATING
PLANE
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.100
(2.54)
BSC
0.150
(3.81)
MIN
0.320 (8.13)
0.300 (7.62)
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
1.060 (28.92)
0.990 (25.15)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONSARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE RO UNDE D- OFF INCH E QUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLYAND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
CORNER LEADS MAY BE CONFIGURED AS WHO LE OR HALF LEADS.
Figure 37. 20-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line P ackage [PDIP]
Narrow Body
(N-20)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
Rev. F | Page 19 of 20
Page 21
AD630 Data Sheet
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONSARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE RO UNDE D- OFF INCH E Q UIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLYAND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
1
20
4
9
8
13
19
14
3
18
BOTTOM
VIEW
0.028 (0.71)
0.022 (0.56)
45° TYP
0.015 (0.38)
MIN
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.050 (1.27)
BSC
0.075 (1.91)
REF
0.011 (0.28)
0.007 (0.18)
R TYP
0.095 (2.41)
0.075 (1.90)
0.100 (2.54) REF
0.200 (5.08)
REF
0.150 (3.81)
BSC
0.075 (1.91)
REF
0.358 (9.09)
0.342 (8.69)
SQ
0.358
(9.09)
MAX
SQ
0.100 (2.54)
0.064 (1.63)
0.088 (2.24)
0.054 (1.37)
022106-A
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLYAND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.