The PA02 and PA02A are wideband, high output current
operational amplifiers designed to drive resistive, inductive
and capacitive loads. Their complementary “collector output”
stage can swing close to the supply rails and is protected
against inductive kickback. For optimum linearity, the output
stage is biased for class A/B operation. The safe operating
area (SOA) can be observed for all operating conditions by
selection of user programmable, current limiting resistors
(down to 10mA). Both amplifiers are internally compensated
but are not recommended for use as unity gain followers. For
continuous operation under load, mounting on a heatsink of
proper rating is recommended.
These hybrid integrated circuits utilize thick film (cermet)
resistors, ceramic capacitors and semiconductor chips to
maximize reliability, minimize size and give top performance.
Ultrasonically bonded aluminum wires provide reliable interconnections at all operating temperatures. The 8-pin TO-3
package is hermetically sealed and electrically isolated.
Isolation washers are not recommended. The use of compressible thermal washers and/or improper mounting torque
will void the product warranty. Please see “General Operating Considerations”.
When system voltages are low and power is at a premium,
the PA02 is a natural choice. The circuit above utilizes not only
the feature of low internal loss of the PA02, but also its very low
distortion level to implement a crystal clear audio amplifier
suitable even for airborne applications. This circuit uses AC
coupling of both the input signal and the gain circuit to render
DC voltage across the speaker insignificant. The resistor and
capacitor across the inputs form a stability enhancement
network. The 0.27 ohm current limit resistors provide protection in the event of an output short circuit.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
R
CL+
+V
S
2
TOP VIEW
7
–V
S
1
8
CL–
CL+
R
CL–
OUT
–IN
OUT
4
5
+IN
3
6
P A02•P A02A
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, +VS to –V
OUTPUT CURRENT, within SOA5A
POWER DISSIPATION, internal
150°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE, storage–65 to +150°C
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE, case –55 to +125°C
SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONS
PA02
2, 6
MINTYPMAXMINTYPMAXUNITS
PA02A
INPUT
OFFSET VOLTAGE, initialTC = 25°C±5±10±1±3mV
OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. temperatureFull temperature range±10±50*±25µV/°C
OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. supplyTC = 25°C±10*µV/V
OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. powerTC = 25°C±6*µV/W
BIAS CURRENT, initialTC = 25°C5020025100pA
BIAS CURRENT, vs. temperatureTC = 85°C200*pA/°C
BIAS CURRENT, vs. supplyTC = 25°C.01*pA/V
OFFSET CURRENT, initialTC = 25°C251001550pA
OFFSET CURRENT, vs. temperatureTC = 85°C100*pA/°C
INPUT IMPEDANCE, DCTC = 25°C1000*GΩ
INPUT CAPACITANCETC = 25°C3*pF
COMMON MODE VOLT. RANGE5, Pos. Full temperature range+VS –6 +VS –3**V
COMMON MODE VOLT. RANGE5, Neg. Full temperature range–VS +6 –VS +5**V
COMMON MODE REJECTION, DCFull temperature range70100**dB
GAIN
OPEN LOOP GAIN at 10HzTC = 25°C, 1kΩ load103*dB
OPEN LOOP GAIN at 10HzFull temp. range, 10kΩ load86100**dB
GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT at 1MHz TC = 25°C, 10Ω load4.5*MHz
POWER BANDWIDTHTC = 25°C, 10Ω load350*kHz
PHASE MARGINFull temp. range, 10Ω load30*°
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE SWING
VOLTAGE SWING
3
3
TC = 25°C, IO = 5A, R
Full temp. range, IO = 2A±VS –2 ±VS –1.2**V
= .08Ω±V
CL
–4 ±VS –3**V
S
CURRENT, peakTC = 25°C5*A
SETTLING TIME to .1%TC = 25°C, 2V step.6*µs
SLEW RATETC = 25°C1320**V/µs
CAPACITIVE LOADFull temp. range, AV > 10SOA*
HARMONIC DISTORTIONPO = .5W, F = 1kHz, RL = 10Ω.004*%
SMALL SIGNAL rise/fall timeRL = 10Ω, AV = 1100*ns
SMALL SIGNAL overshootRL = 10Ω, AV = 110*%
POWER SUPPLY
VOLTAGEFull temperature range±7±15±19***V
CURRENT, quiescentTC = 25°C2740**mA
THERMAL
RESISTANCE, AC junction to case
4
F > 60Hz1.92.1**°C/W
RESISTANCE, DC junction to caseF < 60Hz2.42.6**°C/W
RESISTANCE, junction to air30*°C/W
TEMPERATURE RANGE, caseMeets full range specifications–25+85–55+125°C
NOTES: *The specification of PA02A is identical to the specification for PA02 in applicable column to the left.
1.Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dissipation
to achieve high MTTF.
2.The power supply voltage for all specifications is the TYP rating unless otherwise noted as a test condition.
3.+VS and –VS denote the positive and negative supply rail respectively. Total VS is measured from +VS to –VS.
4.Rating applies if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60Hz.
5.Exceeding CMV range can cause the output to latch.
6.Full temperature specifications are guaranteed but not 100% tested.
CAUTION
The internal substrate contains beryllia (BeO). Do not break the seal. If accidentally broken, do not crush, machine, or
subject to temperatures in excess of 850°C to avoid generating toxic fumes.
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Please read the “General Operating Considerations” section which covers stability,
supplies, heatsinking, mounting, current limit, SOA interpretation, and specification
interpretation. Additional information can be found in the application notes. For
information on the package outline, heatsinks, and mounting hardware, consult the
“Accessory and Package Mechanical Data” section of the handbook.
SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)
The SOA curves combine the
effect of all limits for this Power
Op Amp. For a given application, the direction and magnitude of the output current should
be calculated or measured and
checked against the SOA
curves. This is simple for resistive loads but more complex for
reactive and EMF generating
loads. The following guidelines
may save extensive analytical
efforts:
1. Under transient conditions,
capacitive and dynamic*
loads up to the following maxi-
5.0
(A)
S
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.7
0.5
0.3
0.2
OUTPUT CURRENT FROM +V OR –V
23571015 20 25 30 40
SUPPLY TO OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE V
T
T
C
= 125°C
T
C
T
C
= 70°C
C
= 100°C
= 25°C
BREAKDOWN
SECOND
STEADY STATE
THERMAL
t = 5ms
–VO (V)
S
mums are safe:
CAPACITIVE LOAD INDUCTIVE LOAD
±V
S
I
= 2AI
LIM
= 5AI
LIM
= 2AI
LIM
LIM
= 5A
18V2mF0.7mF.2H10mH
15V10mF2.2mF.7H25mH
10V25mF10mF5H50mH
* If the inductive load is driven near steady state conditions, allowing the output voltage to drop more than 8V
below the supply rail with I
limiting, the inductor should be capacitively coupled or the current limit must be lowered to meet SOA criteria.
= 5A, or 17V below the supply rail with I
LIM
= 2A while the amplifier is current
LIM
2. The amplifier can handle any EMF generating or reactive load and short circuits to
the supply rails or shorts to common if the current limits are set as follows at
T
= 85°C.
C
±V
SHORT TO
S
C, L OR EMF LOADCOMMON
±V
S
SHORT TO
18V.5A1.7A
15V.7A2.8A
10V1.6A4.2A
These simplified limits may be exceeded with further analysis using the operating
conditions for a specific application.
CURRENT LIMIT
Proper operation requires the use of two current limit resistors, connected as shown
in the external connection diagram. The minimum value for R
for optimum reliability it should be set as high as possible. Refer to the “General
Operating Considerations” section of the handbook for current limit adjust details.
is 0.12 ohm, however
CL
DEVICE MOUNTING
The case (mounting flange) is electrically isolated and should be mounted directly to
a heatsink with thermal compound. Screws with Belville spring washers are recommended to maintain positive clamping pressure on heatsink mounting surfaces. Long
periods of thermal cycling can loosen mounting screws and increase thermal resistance.
Since the case is electrically isolated (floating) with respect to the internal circuits it
is recommended to connect it to common or other convenient AC ground potential.
This data sheet has been carefully checked and is believed to be reliable, however, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions. All specifications are subject to change without notice.