
Model 2680M1-M7
Variable
Gain
Amplifier
Optional
2 Pole
Butterworth
Low Pass
Filter
Charge
Convertor
Regulator
A+28 VDC
B
C
Unbiased
Output
Biased 
Output
Signal &
Power
Ground
D
E
Case GND
Viking
VR5/4AG15
10-32 THD
Input
Connector
GAIN ADJUST
.154 (3.91) DIA 2 PL
.755 (19.18) 
.745 (18.92)
 1.000 
(25.40)
 .060 
(1.52)
COUNTERBORED FOR 
#6 CAP SCREW
 .750 
(19.05)
OUTPUT (VIKING
#VR5/4AG15 OR
EQUIVALENT)
PIN FUNCTIONS
A - +28 V DC 
B - UNBIASED OUTPUT 
C - BIASED OUTPUT 
D - SIG & PWR GND 
E - CASE GND
INPUT (MICRODOT #51-49 OR
EQUIVALENT) 10-32 UNF-2A THD
 .200 
(5.08)
 .120 
(3.05)
 1.500 
(38.10)
 .120 
(3.05)
1.000
(25.40)
1.255 (31.75)
1.245 (31.62)
D
C
B
A
E
STANDARD TOLERANCE
  INCHES    (MILLIMETERS)
.XX = +/- .02   (.X = +/- .5)
.XXX = +/- .010  (.XX = +/- .25)
Airborne charge amplifiers
Features Description
• For use with piezoelectric transducers
• Small, rugged, light weight
• Dual outputs, biased and unbiased
• Adjustable gain
• Optional low pass filter
The Endevco models 2680M1-XXX through 2680M7-XXX Charge 
Amplifiers are designed for use with piezoelectric transducers 
and are suitable for airborne applications. Hybrid microcircuit 
construction results in small size, ruggedness and low power 
consumption. The airborne charge amplifiers have an output 
voltage proportional to the input charge. As a result, the amplifier sensitivity is not appreciably affected by the capacitance of 
the input cable.
The use of modular construction techniques permits great 
versatility in gain and filter choices. This unit has two outputs, a 
biased output and an unbiased output. Both outputs are adjustable with a common gain control. The M1 through M7 defines 
the charge gain per Table 1.
The -XXX describes the upper cutoff frequency (-5% point) per 
Table 2. For example, a -101 has a low pass filter which is flat up 
to 100 Hz, a -502 has a low pass filter which is flat up to 5000 Hz.
"M" number Gain range Input pulse Residual noise
[mV/pC] [pC] [mV rms]
M1 0.1 to 1.0 50 000 1.5
M2 0.2 to 2.0 25 000 1.5
M3 0.5 to 5.0 10 000 1.5
M4 1.0 to 10.0 5000 1.5
M5 2.0 to 20.0 2500 1.5
M6 5.0 to 50.0 1000 1.5
M7 10.0 to 100 500 2.0
Table 1: Gain ranges
Dash No. Lower cutoff freq. [-5%] Upper cutoff freq. [-5%]
None 5 Hz 20 kHz  (10 kHz for M7)
101 5 Hz 100 Hz
201 5 Hz 200 Hz
501 5 Hz 500 Hz
102 5 Hz 1 kHz
202 5 Hz 2 kHz
502 5 Hz 5 kHz
103 5 Hz 10 kHz
203 5 Hz 20 kHz  (10 kHz for M7)
402 5 Hz 4 kHz
250 5 Hz 25 Hz
Table 2: Frequency response
 

APPLIES TO CALIFORNIA FACILITY
Model 2680M1-M7 
Airborne charge amplifiers
Specifications
The following performance specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1964) and are typical values, referenced at +75˚F (+24˚C) and 100 Hz, 
unless otherwise noted. Calibration data, traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is supplied.
Inputs
Type  Piezoelectric single-ended with one side connected to signal ground 
Source resistance  25 MΩ minimum 
Source capacitance  10 000 pF max 
Overload recovery  A half sine pulse of 1ms duration and with an amplitude as specified in Table 1 (or less) will cause no 
  spurious effects at the amplifier output other than clipping.
Outputs
Type  Both biased and unbiased outputs are single-ended with one side connected to circuit ground. 
Load impedance  The parallel combination of both outputs load resistors shall be 10 kΩ or greater to meet all specifications. 
Output impedance  Biased output  50 Ω max, direct coupled
  Unbiased output  50 Ω max, in series with at least 16 μF 
DC output bias voltage   Biased output  2.50 V ±3% with load resistances of 10 kΩ minimum
  Unbiased output  0.00 V +0.050 V / -0.00 V
Linear output voltage   Biased output  4.65 V pk-pk minimum with 10 kΩ load 
  Unbiased output  4.65 V pk-pk minimum with 1 MΩ load
    4.25 V pk-pk minimum with 10 kΩ load
Limited output voltage (biased output)  0.00 V +0.075/-0.000 V and 5.30 V +0.00/-0.30 V 
Limited output current (both output)  0.465 mA pk-pk minimum with 10 kΩ load
Transfer characteristics
Gain range  Adjustable as specified in Table 1 
Gain stability  0.05% maximum change per 1000 pF change in source capacitance at the input
   Gain stability with supply voltage  0.25% maximum with changes in supply voltage over the specified limits
Frequency response  The gain at the upper and lower cutoff frequencies is 5% lower than the gain at 20 Hz. See Table 2. 
Amplitude linearity  ±0.5% of reading from best fit straight line approximation 
Residual noise  0.01 pC rms + 0.01 pC rms per 1000 pF RTI or noise RTO as specified in Table 1 whichever is greater, 
  when measured over a bandwidth of 3 Hz to 20 kHz
Shock and vibration sensitivity  0.01 pC/g maximum RTI
Environmental
Temperature  Operating  -67°F to 212°F (-55°C to 100°C)
  Storage  -99°F to 257°F (-73°C to 125°C)
Humidity  100% R.H. when sealing screw is soldered. Meets MIL-STD-810D, Method 507.2, Procedure III 
Altitude  No effect when sealing screw is soldered. 
Vibration  120 mils D.A.  5 Hz to 55 Hz
  20 g  55 Hz to 2000 Hz
Shock  100 g  6.5 millisecond sawtooth 
EMC capability  The unit meets the requirements of the following specifications:
  MIL-STD-826, CLASS Am; MIL-I-6181D; MSFC-SPEC-279, CLASS 1; AF/BSD EXHIBIT 62-87
Power
Voltage  20 to 32 VDC (28 VDC nominal) 
Current  20 mA maximum for unfiltered units, 25 mA maximum for filtered units 
Polarity protection  Not damaged by a polarity reversal of the 28 V supply 
Case isolation  Case and signal grounds isolated from each other by 50 M½ or greater at 50 VDC
Physical characteristics
Dimensions  1.00” l x 1.00” w x 0.75” h (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm x 19.1 mm) exclusive of mounting flange and connectors 
Mounting  Unit mounts with two 6-32 screws 
Case material  Aluminum with electroless nickel plate finish 
Weight  1.2 oz (34 gm) maximum 
Connectors  Input  10-32 coaxial
  Output  Viking VR5/4AG15. Pin A is the 28 VDC, Pin B unbiased output, Pin C biased output,  
    Pin D power and signal ground, Pin E case ground
Accessories
Instruction manual 
21997  Accessory Kit includes: 
EP38  Mating plug  Viking #VP5/4CE6 
EP35  Hood  Viking #VS4/16C5 
EP31  Potting sleeve  Viking #VS4/16C9
Continued product improvement necessitates that Endevco reserve the right to modify these specifications without notice. Endevco maintains a program of constant surveillance 
over all products to ensure a high level of reliability. This program includes attention to reliability factors during product design, the support of stringent Quality Control 
requirements, and compulsory corrective action procedures. These measures, together with conservative specifications have made the name Endevco synonymous with reliability.
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