The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP6V51 operational
amplifier employs dynamic offset correction for very
low offset and offset drift. The device has a gain
bandwidth product of 2 MHz (typical). It is unity-gain
stable, has virtually no 1/f noise and excellent Power
Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) and Common Mode
Rejection Ratio (CMRR). The product operates with a
single supply voltage that can range from 4.5V to 45V,
(±2.25V to ±22.5V), while drawing 470 µA (typical) of
quiescent current.
The MCP6V51 op amp is offered as a single-channel
amplifier and is designed using an advanced CMOS
process.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show input offset voltage versus
ambient temperature for different power supply
voltages.
FIGURE 1:Input Offset Voltage vs.
Ambient Temperature with V
DD
=4.5V.
As seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the MCP6V51 op
amps have excellent performance across temperature.
The input offset voltage temperature drift (TC
) shown
1
is well within the specified maximum values of
31 nV/°C at VDD= 4.5V and 36 nV/°C at VDD=45V.
This performance supports applications with stringent
DC precision requirements. In many cases, it will not be
necessary to correct for temperature effects (i.e.,
calibrate) in a design. In the other cases, the correction
will be small.
FIGURE 2:Input Offset Voltage vs.
Ambient Temperature with V
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Current at Input Pins ............................................................................................................................................±10 mA
Analog Inputs (V
All Other Inputs and Outputs .................................................................................................... V
Difference Input Voltage .............................................................................................................................................±1V
Output Short Circuit Current ........................................................................................................................... Continuous
Current at Output and Supply Pins ......................................................................................................................±50 mA
Storage Temperature .............................................................................................................................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .......................................................................................................................... +150°C
ESD protection on all pins (HBM, CDM, MM) 2 kV, 750V, 200V
†Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the
device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 1: See Section 4.2.1, Input Protection.
+ and VIN-) (Note 1)..................................................................................... VSS- 1.0V to VDD+1.0V
Note 1:Behavior may vary with different gains; see Section 4.3.3 “Offset at Power-Up”.
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise indicated, all limits are specified for: VDD= +4.5V to +45V, VSS= GND.
Temperature Ranges
Specified Temperature RangeT
Operating Temperature RangeT
Storage Temperature RangeT
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 8LD-MSOP
Thermal Resistance, 5LD-SOT-23
Note 1:Operation must not cause T
/3, V
OUT=VDD
/2, VL=VDD/2, RL=10k to VL and CL= 100 pF (refer to Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5).
ParametersSym.Min.Typ. Max.UnitsConditions
ODR
—65—µsG = -10, ±0.5V input overdrive to VDD/2,
50% point to V
V
IN
=0.1VPK, f = 400 MHz, VDD= 45V
IN
—95—VIN=0.1VPK, f = 900 MHz, VDD= 45V
—108—V
=0.1VPK, f = 1800 MHz, VDD=45V
IN
—109—VIN=0.1VPK, f = 2400 MHz, VDD=45V
—109—VIN=0.1VPK, f = 5600 MHz, VDD=45V
2:t
STL
and t
include some uncertainty due to clock edge timing.
ODR
ParametersSym.Min.Typ.Max.UnitsConditions
A
A
A
JA
JA
to exceed Maximum Junction Temperature specification (+150°C).
J
-40—+125°C
-40—+125°C(Note 1)
-65—+150°C
—206 — °C/W
—115 — °C/W
90% point (Note 2)
OUT
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V
DD
V
OUT
1.01(VDD/3)
0.99(V
DD
/3)
t
STR
0V
V
DD
2.3V
V
IN
V
OS
VOS+100µV
VOS–100µV
t
STL
V
IN
V
OUT
V
DD
V
SS
t
ODR
t
ODR
VDD/2
V
DD
R
G
R
F
R
N
V
OUT
V
IN
VDD/3
1µF
C
L
R
L
V
L
100 nF
R
ISO
MCP6V51
+
-
V
DD
R
G
R
F
R
N
V
OUT
VDD/3
V
IN
1µF
C
L
R
L
V
L
100 nF
R
ISO
MCP6V51
+
-
V
DD
V
OUT
1µF
C
L
V
L
R
ISO
1.1 k
249
1.1 k500
V
IN
V
REF=VDD
/3
0.1%
0.1%25 turn
10 k
10 k
0.1%
0.1%
R
L
0
100 pFopen
100 nF
1%
MCP6V51
1.3Timing Diagrams
The Timing Diagrams provide a depiction of the
Amplifier Step Response specifications listed under the
AC Electrical Specifications table.
FIGURE 1-1:Amplifier Start-Up.
FIGURE 1-2:Offset Correction Settling
Time.
1.4Test Circuits
The circuits used for most DC and AC tests are shown
in Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5. Lay the bypass
capacitors out as discussed in Section 4.3.10 “Supply
Bypassing and Filtering”. R
combination of R
and RG to minimize bias current
F
effects.
FIGURE 1-4:AC and DC Test Circuit for
Most Noninverting Gain Conditions.
is equal to the parallel
N
FIGURE 1-5:AC and DC Test Circuit for
Most Inverting Gain Conditions.
The circuit in Figure 1-6 tests the input’s dynamic
behavior (i.e., t
balances the resistor network (V
FIGURE 1-3:Output Overdrive Recovery.
at DC). The op amp’s Common Mode Input Voltage is
V
FIGURE 1-6:Test Circuit for Dynamic
Input Behavior.
STR
, t
STL
and t
). The potentiometer
ODR
should equal V
OUT
) appears at
ERR
REF
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NOTES:
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0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
-10-8-6-4-20246810
Percentage of Occurences
Input Offset Voltage (μV)
7611 Samples
TA= 25ºC
VDD= 4.5V
VDD= 45V
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
-18-15-12-9-6-30369121518
Percentage of Occurances
Input Offset Voltage Drift; TC1(nV/°C)
22 Samples
T
A
= -40°C to +125°C
VDD= 4.5V
VDD= 45V
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
051015 20 25 30 35 40 45
Input Offset Voltage (μV)
Power Supply Voltage (V)
TA= +85°C
T
A
= +125°C
TA= +25°C
TA= -40°C
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Input Offset Voltage (μV)
Output Voltage (V)
Representative Part
VDD= 4.5V
TA= +125°C
T
A
= +85°C
T
A
= +25°C
T
A
= - 40°C
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
-1491419 24 29 34 3944
Input Offset Voltage (μV)
Output Voltage (V)
Representative Part
VDD= 45V
TA= +125°C
T
A
= +85°C
T
A
= +25°C
T
A
= - 40°C
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
-0.3 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4
Input Offset Voltage (μV)
Common Mode Input Voltage (V)
TA= +125°C
TA= +85°C
TA= +25°C
TA= - 40°C
VDD= 4.5V
Representative Part
2.0TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note:The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA=+25°C, VDD= +4.5V to +45V, VSS= GND, VCM=VDD/3, V
V
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VIN+
VIN-
Main
Buffer
V
OUT
V
REF
Amp.
Output
NC
Aux.
Amp.
Chopper
Input
Switches
Chopper
Output
Switches
Oscillator
Low-Pass
Filter
POR
Digital Control
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
VIN+
VIN-
Main
Amp.
NC
Aux.
Amp.
Low-Pass
Filter
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
VIN+
VIN-
Main
Amp.
NC
Aux.
Amp.
Low-Pass
Filter
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
4.0APPLICATIONS
The MCP6V51 is designed for precision applications
with requirements for small packages and low power.
Its wide supply voltage range and low quiescent current
make the MCP6V51 devices ideal for industrial
applications.
4.1Overview of Zero-Drift Operation
Figure 4-1 shows a simplified diagram of the
MCP6V51 zero-drift op amp. This diagram will be used
to explain how slow voltage errors are reduced in this
architecture (much better V
CMRR, PSRR, A
and 1/f noise).
OL
, VOS/TA (TC1),
OS
The Output Buffer drives external loads at the V
is an internal reference voltage).
(V
REF
The Oscillator runs at f
divided by two, to produce the chopping clock rate of
f
=100kHz.
CHOP
The internal Power-on Reset (POR) starts the part in a
known good state, protecting against power supply
brown-outs.
The Digital Control block controls switching and POR
events.
= 200 kHz. Its output is
OSC1
OUT
pin
4.1.2CHOPPING ACTION
Figure 4-2 shows the amplifier connections for the first
phase of the chopping clock and Figure 4-3 shows the
connections for the second phase. Its slow voltage
errors alternate in polarity, making the average error
small.
FIGURE 4-1:Simplified Zero-Drift Op
Amp Functional Diagram.
4.1.1BUILDING BLOCKS
The Main Amplifier is designed for high gain and
bandwidth, with a differential topology. Its main input
pair (+ and - pins at the top left) is used for the higher
frequency portion of the input signal. Its auxiliary input
pair (+ and - pins at the bottom left) is used for the
low-frequency portion of the input signal and corrects
the op amp’s input offset voltage. Both inputs are
added together internally.
The Auxiliary Amplifier, Chopper Input Switches and
Chopper Output Switches provide a high DC gain to the
input signal. DC errors are modulated to higher
frequencies, while white noise is modulated to low
frequency.
The Low-Pass Filter reduces high-frequency content,
including harmonics of the chopping clock.
The MCP6V51 can be operated on a single supply
voltage ranging from 4.5V to 45V, or in a split-supply
application (+/-2.25V to +/- 22.5V). The input commonmode range extends below the negative rail,
V
CML=VSS
CMRR (135 dB min. at 45V
input common-mode is limited to V
To ensure proper operation, these V
with any potential overvoltage/current conditions as
described in the following paragraphs, should be taken
into consideration.
4.2.1.1Phase Reversal
The input devices are designed to not exhibit phase
inversion when the input pins exceed the supply
voltages. Figure 2-37 shows an input voltage
exceeding both supplies with no phase inversion.
4.2.1.2Input Voltage Limits
In order to prevent damage and/or improper operation
of these amplifiers, the circuit must limit the voltages at
the input pins (see Section 1.1, Absolute Maximum
Ratings †). This requirement is independent of the
current limits discussed later on.
The ESD protection on the inputs can be depicted as
shown in Figure 4-4. This structure was chosen to
protect the input transistors against many (but not all)
overvoltage conditions and to minimize input bias
current (I
The input ESD diodes clamp the inputs when they try
to go more than one diode drop below VSS. They also
clamp any voltages well above V
voltage is high enough to allow normal operation but
not low enough to protect against slow overvoltage
(beyond V
the specification) are limited so that damage can
largely be prevented.
- 0.3V at 25°C, while maintaining high
). The upper range of the
DD
CMH=VDD
limits, along
CM
).
B
; their breakdown
DD
) events. Very fast ESD events (that meet
DD
-2.1V.
In addition, the input is protected by a pair of back-toback diodes across the amplifier’s inputs, which will
limit the voltage that can develop across the inputs to
about +/-1V.
In some applications, it may be necessary to prevent
excessive voltages from reaching the op amp inputs;
Figure 4-5 shows one approach of protecting these
inputs. D
and D2 may be small-signal silicon diodes,
1
Schottky diodes for lower clamping voltages or
diode-connected FETs for low leakage.
FIGURE 4-5:Protecting the Analog Inputs
against High Voltages.
4.2.1.3Input Current Limits
In order to prevent damage and/or improper operation
of these amplifiers, the circuit must limit the currents
into the input pins (see Section 1.1, Absolute
Maximum Ratings †). This requirement is
independent of the voltage limits discussed previously.
Figure 4-6 shows one approach to protecting these
inputs. The R
current in or out of the input pins (and into D
Once the diode is forward biased, any current will flow
into the VDD supply line.
and R2 resistors limit the possible
1
and D2).
1
FIGURE 4-4:Simplified Analog Input ESD
Structures.
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FIGURE 4-6:Protecting the Analog Inputs
Against High Currents.
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MCP6V51
TJP
DJATA
+
=
Where:
JA
=the thermal resistance between the die
and the
ambient environment, as
shown in Temperature
Specifications
P
D
VDDVSS–IQI
OUTVDDVOUT
–
+
=
VOSTA VOSTC
1
TTC
2
T
2
++=
Where:
T=T
A
–25°C
V
OS(TA
)=Input offset voltage at T
A
V
OS
=Input offset voltage at +25°C
TC1=Linear temperature coefficient
TC
2
=Quadratic temperature coefficient
It is also possible to connect the diodes to the left of the
and R2 resistors. In this case, the currents through
R
1
the D
and D2 diodes need to be limited by some other
1
mechanism. The resistors then serve as in-rush current
limiters; the DC current into the input pins (V
V
-) should be very small.
IN
+ and
IN
A significant amount of current can flow out of the
inputs (through the ESD diodes) when the Common
Mode Voltage (V
) is below ground (VSS); see
CM
Figure 2-16.
4.2.2INTEGRATED EMI FILTER
The MCP6V51 has an integrated low-pass filter in its
inputs for the dedicated purpose of reducing any
electromagnetic or RF interference (EMI, RFI). The onchip filter is designed as a 2nd-order RC low-pass,
which sets a bandwidth limit of approximately
115 MHz and attenuates the high-frequency
interference. Performance results of the MCP6V51’s
EMI rejection ratio (EMIRR) under various conditions
can be seen in Figure 2-31 and Figure 2-33.
4.2.3RAIL-TO-RAIL OUTPUT
The Output Voltage Range of the MCP6V51 zero-drift
op amps is typically V
when R
V
DD
=10k is connected to VDD/2 and
L
= 45V. Refer to Figure 2-18, Figure 2-19and
- 100 mV, and VSS+50mV
DD
Figure 2-20 for more information.
4.2.4THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Under certain operating conditions, the MCP6V51
amplifier can be subjected to a rise of its die
temperature above the specified maximum junction
temperature of 150°C. To control possible overheating
and damage, the MCP6V51 amplifier has internal
thermal shutdown circuitry. Especially when operating
with the maximum supply voltage of 45V, observe that
the ambient temperature and/or the amplifier’s output
current are such that the junction temperature remains
below the specified limit. To estimate the junction
temperature (T
dissipation of the device (P
temperature
) consider these factors: the total power
J
at the device package (TA), and use
) and the ambient
D
Equation 4-1 below.
EQUATION 4-1:
To derive the Power dissipation of the device, add the
terms for the devices’ quiescent power and the load
power as shown in Equation 4-2:
EQUATION 4-2:
This assumes that the device is sourcing the load
current, i.e. current flowing from the V
I
load. Use the term (
OUT
×(V
DD
OUT-VSS
supply into the
)
) when the
device is sinking current. Note that this simple example
assumes a constant (DC) signal current flow.
The thermal shutdown circuitry activates as soon as
the junction temperature reaches approximately
+175°C causing the amplifier’s output stage to be tristated (high-impedance) effectively disabling any
output current flow. The amplifier will remain in this
disabled state until the junction temperature has cooled
down to approximately +160°C. At this point the
thermal shutdown circuitry will enable the output stage
of the MCP6V51 amplifier and the device will resume
normal operation.
If a fault condition persists, for example the amplifier’s
output (V
) is shorted causing excessive output
OUT
current, the thermal shutdown circuity may be triggered
again and the previously described cycle repeats. This
may continue until the fault condition is removed.
It should be noted that the thermal shutdown feature of
the MCP6V51 does not guarantee that the device will
remain undamaged when operated under stress
conditions during which the device is placed into the
shutdown mode.
4.3Application Tips
4.3.1INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE OVER
TEMPERATURE
Table DC Electrical Specifications gives both the
linear and quadratic temperature coefficients (TC
TC
) of input offset voltage. The input offset voltage, at
2
any temperature in the specified range, can be
calculated as follows:
histograms of the reciprocals (in units of µV/V) of
CMRR, PSRR and A
the change in Input Offset Voltage (V
in Common Mode Input Voltage (V
Voltage (V
The 1/A
) and Output Voltage (V
DD
histogram is centered near 0 µV/V because
OL
, respectively. They represent
OL
) with a change
OS
), Power Supply
CM
).
OUT
the measurements are dominated by the op amp’s
input noise. The negative values shown represent
noise and tester limitations, not unstable behavior.
Production tests make multiple VOS measurements,
which validates an op amp's stability; an unstable part
would show greater V
variability or the output would
OS
stick at one of the supply rails.
4.3.3OFFSET AT POWER-UP
When these parts power up, the input offset (VOS)
starts at its uncorrected value (usually less than
±5 mV). Circuits with high DC gain may cause the
output to reach one of the two rails. In this case, the
time to a valid output is delayed by an output overdrive
time (t
), in addition to the start-up time (t
ODR
To avoid this extended start-up time, reducing the gain
is one method. Adding a capacitor across the feedback
resistor (R
) is another method.
F
STR
).
reduced. This produces gain peaking in the frequency
response, with overshoot and ringing in the step
response. These zero-drift op amps have a different
output impedance compared to standard linear op
amps, due to their unique topology.
When driving a capacitive load with these op amps, a
series resistor at the output (R
in Figure 4-8)
ISO
improves the feedback loop’s phase margin (stability)
by making the output load resistive at higher
frequencies. The bandwidth will be generally lower
than the bandwidth with no capacitive load.
Figure 4-7 gives recommended R
values for
ISO
different capacitive loads and gains. The x-axis is the
load capacitance (CL). The y-axis is the resistance
).
(R
ISO
is the circuit’s noise gain. For non-inverting gains,
G
N
and the Signal Gain are equal. For inverting gains,
G
N
G
is 1+|Signal Gain| (e.g., -1 V/V gives GN=+2V/V).
N
4.3.4SOURCE RESISTANCES
The input bias currents have two significant
components: switching glitches that dominate at room
temperature and below, and input ESD diode leakage
currents that dominate at +85°C and above.
Make the resistances seen by the inputs small and
equal. This minimizes the output offset voltage caused
by the input bias currents.
The inputs should see a resistance on the order of 10
to 1 k at high frequencies (i.e., above 1 MHz). This
helps minimize the impact of switching glitches, which
are very fast, on overall performance. In some cases, it
may be necessary to add resistors in series with the
inputs to achieve this improvement in performance.
Small input resistances may be needed for high gains.
Without them, parasitic capacitances might cause
positive feedback and instability.
4.3.5SOURCE CAPACITANCE
The capacitances seen by the two inputs should be
small. Large input capacitances and source
resistances, together with high gain, can lead to
instability.
4.3.6CAPACITIVE LOADS
Driving large capacitive loads can cause stability
problems for voltage feedback op amps. As the load
capacitance increases, the feedback loop’s phase
margin decreases and the closed-loop bandwidth is
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FIGURE 4-7:Recommended R
ISO
Values
for Capacitive Loads.
After selecting R
resulting frequency response peaking and step
response overshoot. Modify the R
response is reasonable. Bench evaluation is helpful.
for your circuit, double check the
ISO
value until the
ISO
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4.3.7STABILIZING OUTPUT LOADS
R
G
R
F
V
OUT
U
1
MCP6V51
R
L
C
L
-
+
R
ISO
R
G
R
F
V
OUT
U
1
MCP6V51
C
G
R
N
C
N
V
M
V
P
C
FP
+
-
RF 10 k
3.5 pF
C
G
---------------G
N
2
This family of zero-drift op amps has an output
impedance (Figure 2-28 and Figure 2-29) that has a
double zero when the gain is low. This can cause a
large phase shift in feedback networks that have lowimpedance near the part’s cross-over frequency. This
phase shift can cause stability problems.
Figure 4-8 shows that the load on the output is
(R
L+RISO
)||(RF+RG), where R
This load needs to be large enough to maintain
stability; it is recommended to design for a total load of
10 k, or higher.
is before the load.
ISO
MCP6V51
and RN form a low-pass filter that affects the signal
C
N
. This filter has a single real pole at 1/(2RNCN).
at V
P
The largest value of R
on the noise gain (see G
“Capacitive Loads”), C
phase shift. An approximate limit for R
Equation 4-4.
EQUATION 4-4:
Some applications may modify these values to reduce
either output loading or gain peaking (step-response
overshoot).
At high gains, R
positive feedback and oscillations. Large C
can also help.
N
that should be used depends
F
G
in Section 4.3.6
N
and the open-loop gain’s
is shown in
F
needs to be small, in order to prevent
values
N
FIGURE 4-8:Output Resistor, R
ISO
,
Stabilizes Capacitive Loads
4.3.8GAIN PEAKING
Figure 4-9 shows an op amp circuit that represents
noninverting amplifiers (V
the input) or inverting amplifiers (V
and V
is the input). The CN and CG capacitances
M
represent the total capacitance at the input pins; they
include the op amp’s Common Mode Input
Capacitance (C
), board parasitic capacitance and
CM
any capacitor placed in parallel. The C
represents the parasitic capacitance coupling between
the output and the non-inverting input pins.
is a DC voltage and VP is
M
is a DC voltage
P
capacitance
FP
FIGURE 4-9:Amplifier with Parasitic
Capacitance.
CG acts in parallel with RG (except for a gain of +1 V/
V), which causes an increase in gain at high
frequencies. CG also reduces the phase margin of the
feedback loop, which becomes less stable. This effect
can be reduced by either reducing C
- Minimize parasitic capacitances and
inductances that interact with fast switching
edges
• Good power supply design:
- Isolation from other parts
- Filtering of interference on supply line(s)
4.3.10SUPPLY BYPASSING AND
FILTERING
With this operational amplifier, the power supply pins
(only V
ceramic bypass capacitor (i.e., 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF)
within 2 mm of the pins for good high-frequency
decoupling.
It is recommended to place a bulk capacitor (i.e., 1 µF
or larger) within 100 mm of the device to provide large,
slow currents. This bulk capacitor can be shared with
other low-noise analog parts.
In some cases, high-frequency power supply noise
(e.g., switched-mode power supplies) may cause
undue intermodulation distortion, with a DC offset shift;
this noise needs to be filtered. Adding a small resistor
or ferrite bead into the supply connection can be
helpful.
for single supply) should have a low-ESR
DD
4.3.11PCB DESIGN FOR DC PRECISION
In order to achieve DC precision on the order of ±1 µV,
many physical errors need to be minimized. The design
of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), the wiring and the
thermal environment have a strong impact on the
precision achieved. A poor PCB design can easily be
more than 100 times worse than the MCP6V51 op
amps’ specifications.
4.3.11.1PCB Layout
Any time two dissimilar metals are joined together, a
temperature-dependent voltage appears across the
junction (the Seebeck or thermojunction effect). This
effect is used in thermocouples to measure
temperature. The following are examples of
thermojunctions on a PCB:
• Components (resistors, op amps, …) soldered to
a copper pad
• Wires mechanically attached to the PCB
• Jumpers
• Solder joints
•PCB vias
Typical thermojunctions have temperature-to-voltage
conversion coefficients of 1 to 100 µV/°C (sometimes
higher).
Microchip’s AN1258 Application Note – “Op AmpPrecision Design: PCB Layout Techniques” (DS01258)
contains in-depth information on PCB layout
techniques that minimize thermojunction effects. It also
discusses other effects, such as crosstalk,
impedances, mechanical stresses and humidity.
4.3.11.2Crosstalk
DC crosstalk causes offsets that appear as a larger
input offset voltage. Common causes include:
• Common mode noise (remote sensors)
• Ground loops (current return paths)
• Power supply coupling
Interference from the mains (usually 50 Hz or 60 Hz)
and other AC sources can also affect the DC
performance. Nonlinear distortion can convert these
signals to multiple tones, including a DC shift in voltage.
When the signal is sampled by an ADC, these AC
signals can also be aliased to DC, causing an apparent
shift in offset.
To reduce interference:
- Keep traces and wires as short as possible
- Use shielding
- Use ground plane (at least a star ground)
- Place the input signal source near the DUT
- Use good PCB layout techniques
- Use a separate power supply filter (bypass
capacitors) for these zero-drift op amps
4.3.11.3Miscellaneous Effects
Keep the resistances seen by the input pins as small
and as near to equal as possible, to minimize bias
current-related offsets.
Make the (trace) capacitances seen by the input pins
small and equal. This is helpful in minimizing switching
glitch-induced offset voltages.
Bending a coax cable with a radius that is too small
causes a small voltage drop to appear on the center
conductor (the triboelectric effect). Make sure the
bending radius is large enough to keep the conductors
and insulation in full contact.
Mechanical stresses can make some capacitor types
(such as some ceramics) output small voltages. Use
more appropriate capacitor types in the signal path and
minimize mechanical stresses and vibration.
Humidity can cause electrochemical potential voltages
to appear in a circuit. Proper PCB cleaning helps, as
does the use of encapsulants.
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4.4Typical Applications
R
F
8.2 nF
V
OUT
40V
DD
R
SHUNT
R
G
0.05
20 k
100
U
1
MCP6V51
+
-
40V
DD
C
F
Load
I
L
V
DD
RR
RR
100R
0.01C
ADC
+5V
0.2R
0.2R
1k
U
1
MCP6V51
+
-
+
-
20 k
1µF
200
20 k
1µF
ADC
V
DD
200
200
3k
3k
1µF
RR
RR
V
DD
10 nF
10 nF
200
MCP6V51
MCP6V51
4.4.1LOW-SIDE CURRENT SENSE
The common-mode input range of the MCP6V51
typically extend 0.3V below ground (V
this amplifier a good choice for Low-side current sense
application especially where operation on higher
supply voltages is required. One such example is
shown in Figure 4-10. Here, the load current (I
ranges from 0A to 1.5A, which results in an voltage
drop across the shunt resistor of 0 to 75 mV. The gain
on the MCP6V51 is set to 201 V/V, which gives an
output voltage range of about 0V to +15V.
), which makes
SS
MCP6V51
)
L
FIGURE 4-11:Simple Design.
Figure 4-13 shows a higher performance circuit for a
Wheatstone bridge signal conditioning design. This
example offers a symmetric, high impedance load to
the bridge with superior CMRR performance. It
maintains this high CMRR by driving the signal
differentially into the ADC.
FIGURE 4-10:Low-Side Current Sense for
1.5A Max Load Current.
This circuit example can be adapted to a wide range of
similar applications:
-for V
- adjusting the shunt resistor and/or gain for
Because the MCP6V51 has a very low offset drift and
virtually no 1/f noise, very small shunt resistor values
can be selected, which helps in mediating the heating
and size problems that may arise in such applications.
4.4.2WHEATSTONE BRIDGE
Many sensors are configured as Wheatstone bridges.
Strain gages and pressure sensors are two common
examples. These signals can be small and the
common mode noise large. Amplifier designs with high
differential gain are desirable.
Figure 4-11 shows how to interface to a Wheatstone
bridge with a minimum of components. Because the
circuit is not symmetric, the ADC input is single-ended
and there is a minimum of filtering; the CMRR is good
enough for moderate common mode noise.
The ratiometric circuit in Figure 4-13 conditions a
two-wire RTD for applications with a limited
temperature range. U
with a low-frequency pole. The sensor’s wiring
resistance (RW) is corrected in firmware. Failure (open)
of the RTD is detected by an out-of-range voltage.
acts as a difference amplifier,
1
FIGURE 4-13:RTD Sensor.
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MCP6V51
5.0DESIGN AIDS
Microchip provides the basic design aids needed for
the MCP6V51 op amp.
5.1Microchip Advanced Part Selector
(MAPS)
MAPS is a software tool that helps efficiently identify
Microchip devices that fit a particular design
requirement. Available at no cost from the Microchip
web site at www.microchip.com/maps, MAPS is an
overall selection tool for Microchip’s product portfolio
that includes Analog, Memory, MCUs and DSCs. Using
this tool, a customer can define a filter to sort features
for a parametric search of devices and export
side-by-side technical comparison reports. Helpful links
are also provided for data sheets, purchase and
sampling of Microchip parts.
5.2Analog Demonstration and
Evaluation Boards
Microchip offers a broad spectrum of Analog
Demonstration and Evaluation Boards that are
designed to help customers achieve faster time to
market. For a complete listing of these boards and their
corresponding user’s guides and technical information,
visit the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/
analog tools.
Some boards that are especially useful are:
• MCP6V01 Thermocouple Auto-Zeroed Reference
Design (P/N MCP6V01RD-TCPL)
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 1
(P/N DS51667)
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 2
(P/N DS51668)
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 3
(P/N DS51673)
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 4
(P/N DS51681)
• Active Filter Demo Board Kit (P/N DS51614)
• 8-Pin SOIC/MSOP/TSSOP/DIP Evaluation Board
(P/N SOIC8EV)
• 14-Pin SOIC/TSSOP/DIP Evaluation Board
(P/N SOIC14EV)
5.3Application Notes
The following Microchip Application Notes are
available on the Microchip web site at www.microchip.
com/appnotes and are recommended as supplemental
reference resources.
• ADN003 Application Note – “Select the Right Operational Amplifier for your Filtering Circuits”
(DS21821)
• AN722 Application Note – “Operational Amplifier Topologies and DC Specifications” (DS00722)
• AN723 Application Note – “Operational Amplifier AC Specifications and Applications” (DS00723)
• AN884 Application Note – “Driving Capacitive Loads With Op Amps” (DS00884)
Device:MCP6V51: 45V, 2 MHz Zero-Drift Op Amp with EMI Filtering
Tape and Reel
Option:
Blank = Standard packaging (tube or tray)
T= Tape and Reel
(1)
Temperature
Range:
E= -40C to +125C (Extended)
Package:OT=5-Lead Plastic Small Outline Transistor (SOT-23)
MS=8-Lead Plastic Micro Small Outline Package
(MSOP)
Examples:
a)MCP6V51T-E/OT: 5-Lead SOT-23 package,
Tape and Reel
b)MCP6V51-E/MS: 8-Lead MSOP package
c)MCP6V51T-E/MS: 8-Lead MSOP package,
Tape and Reel
Note 1:Tape and Reel identifier only appears in the
catalog part number description. This
identifier is used for ordering purposes and is
not printed on the device package. Check
with your Microchip Sales Office for package
availability with the Tape and Reel option.
[X]
(1)
Tape and Reel
Option
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
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