The LM118 series are precision high speed operational amplifiers designed for applications requiring wide bandwidth
and high slew rate. They feature a factor of ten increase in
speed over general purpose devices without sacrificing DC
performance.
The LM118 serieshas internal unity gain frequency compensation. This considerably simplifies its application since no
external components are necessary for operation. However,
unlike most internally compensated amplifiers, external frequency compensation may be added for optimum performance. For inverting applications, feedforward compensation will boost the slew rate to over 150V/µs and almost
double the bandwidth. Overcompensation can be used with
the amplifier for greater stability when maximum bandwidth
is not needed. Further, a single capacitor canbe added to reduce the 0.1%settling time to under 1 µs.
The high speed and fast settling timeof these op amps make
them useful in A/D converters, oscillators, active filters,
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sample and hold circuits, or general purpose amplifiers.
These devices are easy to apply and offer an order of magnitude better AC performance than industry standards such
as the LM709.
The LM218 is identical to the LM118 except that the LM218
has its performance specified over a −25˚C to +85˚C temperature range. The LM318 is specified from 0˚C to +70˚C.
Features
n 15 MHz small signal bandwidth
n Guaranteed 50V/µs slew rate
n Maximum bias current of 250 nA
n Operates from supplies of
n Internal frequency compensation
n Input and output overload protected
n Pin compatible with general purpose op amps
Note 1: Pin connections shown on schematic diagram and typical applications are for TO-5 package.
Note 2: Available per JM38510/10107.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 8)
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please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage
Power Dissipation (Note 3)500 mW
Differential Input Current (Note 4)
Input Voltage (Note 5)
Output Short-Circuit DurationContinuous
Operating Temperature Range
LM118−55˚C to +125˚C
LM218−25˚C to +85˚C
LM3180˚C to +70˚C
See AN-450 “Surface Mounting Methods and Their Effect
on Product Reliability” for other methods of soldering
surface mount devices.
ESD Tolerance (Note 9)2000V
Storage Temperature Range−65˚C to +150˚C
Electrical Characteristics (Note 6)
ParameterConditionsLM118/LM218LM318Units
MinTypMaxMinTypMax
Input Offset VoltageT
Input Offset CurrentT
Input Bias CurrentT
Input ResistanceT
Supply CurrentT
Large Signal Voltage GainT
Slew RateT
Small Signal BandwidthT
Input Offset Voltage615mV
Input Offset Current100300nA
Input Bias Current500750nA
Supply CurrentT
Large Signal Voltage GainV
Output Voltage SwingV
Input Voltage RangeV
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio8010070100dB
Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio70806580dB
Note 3: The maximum junction temperature of the LM118is 150˚C, the LM218 is 110˚C, and the LM318 is 110˚C.For operating at elevated temperatures, devices
in the H08 package must be derated based on a thermal resistance of 160˚C/W, junction to ambient, or 20˚C/W, junction to case. The thermal resistance of the
dual-in-line package is 100˚C/W, junction to ambient.
Note 4: The inputs are shunted with back-to-back diodes for overvoltage protection. Therefore, excessive current will flow if a differential input voltage in excess of
1V is applied between the inputs unless some limiting resistance is used.
Note 5: For supply voltages less than
Note 6: These specifications apply for
power supplies must be bypassed with 0.1 µF disc capacitors.
Note 7: Slew rate is tested with V
rates between −5.0V and +5.0V and vice versa are tested and guaranteed to exceed 50V/µs.
Note 8: Refer to RETS118X for LM118H and LM118J military specifications.
Note 9: Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF.
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S
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25˚C24410mV
A
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25˚C65030200nA
A
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25˚C120250150500nA
A
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25˚C130.53MΩ
A
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25˚C58510mA
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25˚C, V
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S
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15V5020025200V/mV
15V, A
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150705070V/µs
V
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125˚C4.57mA
A
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R
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L
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15V, the absolute maximum input voltage is equal to the supply voltage.
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