These are the first monolithic JFET input operational amplifiers to incorporate well matched, high voltage JFETs on the
same chip with standard bipolar transistors (BI-FET
nology). These amplifiers feature low input bias and offset
currents/low offset voltage and offset voltage drift, coupled
with offset adjust which does not degrade drift or
common-mode rejection. The devices are also designed for
high slew rate, wide bandwidth, extremely fast settling time,
low voltage and current noise and a low 1/f noise corner.
™
Tech-
Features
Advantages
n Replace expensive hybrid and module FET op amps
n Rugged JFETs allow blow-out free handling compared
with MOSFET input devices
n Excellent for low noise applications using either high or
low source impedance—very low 1/f corner
n Offset adjust does not degrade drift or common-mode
rejection as in most monolithic amplifiers
n New output stage allows use of large capacitive loads
(5,000 pF) without stability problems
n Internal compensation and large differential input voltage
capability
Applications
n Precision high speed integrators
n Fast D/A and A/D converters
n High impedance buffers
n Wideband, low noise, low drift amplifiers
n Logarithmic amplifiers
n Photocell amplifiers
n Sample and Hold circuits
Common Features
n Low input bias current:30pA
n Low Input Offset Current: 3pA
n High input impedance: 10
n Low input noise current:
n High common-mode rejection ratio: 100 dB
n Large dc voltage gain: 106 dB
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/Distributors for
availability and specifications.
LF155/6LF256/7/LF356BLF355/6/7
Supply Voltage
Differential Input Voltage
Input Voltage Range (Note 2)
Output Short Circuit DurationContinuousContinuousContinuous
T
Settling Time to 0.01%(Note 7)41.51.5µs
Equivalent Input Noise
Voltage
RS=100Ω
f=100 Hz251515
f=1000 Hz201212
i
n
C
IN
Equivalent Input Current
Noise
f=100 Hz0.010.010.01
f=1000 Hz0.010.010.01
Input Capacitance333pF
Notes for Electrical Characteristics
Note 1: The maximum power dissipation for these devices must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by T
. The maximum available power dissipation at any temperature is PD=(T
T
A
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified the absolute maximum negative input voltage is equal to the negative power supply voltage.
Note 3: Unless otherwise stated, these test conditions apply:
JMAX−TA
)/θJAor the 25˚C P
, whichever is less.
dMAX
, θJA, and the ambient temperature,
JMAX
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Notes for Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
LF155/156LF256/257LF356BLF355/6/7
Supply Voltage, V
T
A
T
HIGH
and VOS,IBand IOSare measured at VCM=0.
Note 4: The Temperature Coefficient of the adjusted input offset voltage changesonly a small amount(0.5µV/˚C typically) for each mV of adjustment from its original
unadjusted value. Common-mode rejection and open loop voltage gain are also unaffected by offset adjustment.
Note 5: The input bias currents are junction leakage currents which approximately double for every 10˚C increase in the junction temperature, T
production test time, the input bias currents measured are correlated to junction temperature. In normal operation the junction temperature rises above the ambient
temperature as a result of internal power dissipation, Pd. T
recommended if input bias current is to be kept to a minimum.
Note 6: Supply Voltage Rejection is measured for both supply magnitudes increasing or decreasing simultaneously, in accordance with common practice.
Note 7: Settling time is definedhere, for a unity gain inverter connection using2 kΩ resistors for the LF155/6. It is the time required for the error voltage (the voltage
at the inverting input pin on the amplifier) to settle to within 0.01% of its final value from the time a 10V step input is applied to the inverter. For the LF357, A
the feedback resistor from output to input is 2kΩ and the output step is 10V (See Settling Time Test Circuit).
Note 8: Max. PowerDissipation is defined bythe package characteristics. Operatingthe part near theMax. Power Dissipation may cause the part to operate outside
guaranteed limits.
Pd where θJAis the thermal resistance from junction to ambient. Use of a heat sink is
±
15V ≤ V
±
20VVS=±15V
S
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
Typical DC Performance Characteristics Curves are for LF155 and LF156 unless otherwise
specified.
Input Bias CurrentInput Bias Current
. Due to limited
J
= −5,
V
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Input Bias CurrentVoltage Swing
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Typical DC Performance Characteristics Curves are for LF155 and LF156 unless otherwise
specified. (Continued)
Supply CurrentSupply Current
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
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Negative Current LimitPositive Current Limit
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Positive Common-Mode
Input Voltage Limit
Negative Common-Mode
Input Voltage Limit
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Typical DC Performance Characteristics Curves are for LF155 and LF156 unless otherwise
specified. (Continued)
Open Loop Voltage GainOutput Voltage Swing
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
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Typical AC Performance Characteristics
Gain BandwidthGain Bandwidth
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Normalized Slew RateOutput Impedance
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Typical AC Performance Characteristics (Continued)
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
Output ImpedanceLF155 Small Signal Pulse Response, A
00564653
00564605
V
=+1
LF156 Small Signal Pulse Response, AV= +1LF155 Large Signal Pulse Response, AV=+1
LF156 Large Signal Puls
Response, A
= +1Inverter Settling Time
V
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Typical AC Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Inverter Settling TimeOpen Loop Frequency Response
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
00564656
Bode PlotBode Plot
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Bode PlotCommon-Mode Rejection Ratio
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Typical AC Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Power Supply Rejection RatioPower Supply Rejection Ratio
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
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Undistorted Output Voltage SwingEquivalent Input Noise Voltage
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Equivalent Input Noise
Voltage (Expanded Scale)
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Detailed Schematic
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
*
C = 3pF in LF357 series.
Connection Diagrams (Top Views)
Metal Can Package (H)
Order Number LF155H, LF156H, LF256H, LF257H,
LF356BH, LF356H, or LF357H
See NS Package Number H08C
*
Available per JM38510/11401 or JM38510/11402
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Dual-In-Line Package (M and N)
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Order Number LF356M, LF356MX, LF355N, or LF356N
See NS Package Number M08A or N08E
Application Hints
These are op amps with JFET input devices. These JFETs
have large reverse breakdown voltages from gate to source
and drain eliminating the need for clamps across the inputs.
Therefore large differential input voltages can easily be accommodated without a large increase in input current. The
maximum differential input voltage is independent of the
supply voltages. However, neither of the input voltages
should be allowed to exceed the negative supply as this will
cause large currents to flow which can result in a destroyed
unit.
Exceeding the negative common-mode limit on either input
will force the output to a high state, potentially causing a
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Application Hints (Continued)
reversal of phase to the output. Exceeding the negative
common-mode limit on both inputs will force the amplifier
output to a high state. In neither case does a latch occur
since raising the input back within the common-mode range
again puts the input stage and thus the amplifier in a normal
operating mode.
Exceeding the positive common-mode limit on a single input
will not change the phase of the output however, if both
inputs exceed the limit, the output of the amplifier will be
forced to a high state.
These amplifiers will operate with the common-mode input
voltage equal to the positive supply. In fact, the
common-mode voltage can exceed the positive supply by
approximately 100 mV independent of supply voltage and
over the full operating temperature range. The positive supply can therefore be used as a reference on an input as, for
example, in a supply current monitor and/or limiter.
Precautions should be taken to ensure that the power supply
for the integrated circuit never becomes reversed in polarity
or that the unit is not inadvertently installed backwards in a
socket as an unlimited current surge through the resulting
forward diode within the IC could cause fusing of the internal
conductors and result in a destroyed unit.
All of the bias currents in these amplifiers are set by FET
current sources. The drain currents for the amplifiers are
therefore essentially independent of supply voltage.
As with most amplifiers, care should be taken with lead
dress, component placement and supply decoupling in order
to ensure stability. For example, resistors from the output to
an input should be placed with the body close to the input to
minimize “pickup” and maximize the frequency of the feedback pole by minimizing the capacitance from the input to
ground.
A feedback pole is created when the feedback around any
amplifier is resistive. The parallel resistanceand capacitance
from the input of the device (usually the invertinginput) toAC
ground set the frequency of the pole. In many instances the
frequency of this pole is much greater than the expected 3dB
frequency of the closed loop gain and consequently there is
negligible effect on stability margin. However, if the feedback
pole is less than approximately six times the expected 3 dB
frequency a lead capacitor should be placed from the output
to the input of the op amp. The value of the added capacitor
should be such that the RC time constant of this capacitor
and the resistance it parallels is greater than or equal to the
original feedback pole time constant.
Typical Circuit Connections
VOSAdjustment
00564667
VOSis adjusted with a 25k potentiometer
•
The potentiometer wiper is connected to V
•
For potentiometers with temperature coefficient of 100
•
ppm/˚C or less the additional drift with adjust is ≈ 0.5µV/
˚C/mV of adjustment
Typical overall drift: 5µV/˚C±(0.5µV/˚C/mV of adj.)
•
Driving Capacitive Loads
*
LF155/6 R = 5k
LF357 R = 1.25k
Due to a unique output stage design, these amplifiers
have the ability to drive large capacitive loads and still
maintain stability. C
L(MAX)
. 0.01µF.
Overshoot ≤ 20%
Settling time (t
) . 5µs
s
LF357. A Large Power BW Amplifier
+
00564668
For distortion ≤ 1% and a 20 Vp-p V
500kHz.
swing, power bandwidth is:
OUT
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Typical Applications
Settling Time Test Circuit
LF155/LF156/LF256/LF257/LF355/LF356/LF357
Settling time is tested with the LF155/6 connected as unity gain inverter and LF357 connected for AV=−5
•
FET used to isolate the probe capacitance
•
Output = 10V step
•
AV= −5 for LF357
•
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Large Signal Inverter Output, V
LF355
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LF356
(from Settling Time Circuit)
OUT
LF357
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Low Drift Adjustable Voltage Reference
∆ V
•
•
•
•
•
/∆T=±0.002%/˚C
OUT
All resistors and potentiometers should be wire-wound
P1: drift adjust
P2: V
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