FEATURES
Rail-to-Rail Inputs and Outputs
High Output Current: ⴞ60 mA
Single Supply: +5 V to +12 V
Wide Bandwidth: 5 MHz
High Slew Rate: 3 V/s
Low Distortion: 0.01%
Unity-Gain Stable
No Phase Reversal
Short Circuit Protected
Drives Capacitive Loads: 10 nF
APPLICATIONS
Multimedia
Telecom
DAA Transformer Driver
LCD Driver
Low Voltage Servo Control
Modems
FET Drivers
Current Operational Amplifiers
OP179/OP279
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
5-Lead SOT-23-5
(RT-5)
OP179
1
OUT A
V+
2
3
+IN A
8-Lead SOIC and TSSOP
SO-8 (R) and RU-8
OUT A
1
2IN A
2
V2
OP279
3
4
+IN A
5
4
8
7
6
5
V–
2IN A
V+
OUT B
2IN B
+IN B
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OP179 and OP279 are rail-to-rail, high output current,
single-supply amplifiers. They are designed for low voltage
applications that require either current or capacitive load drive
capability. The OP179/OP279 can sink and source currents of
±60 mA (typical) and are stable with capacitive loads to 10 nF.
Applications that benefit from the high output current of the
OP179/OP279 include driving headphones, displays, transformers and power transistors. The powerful output is combined with a
unique input stage that maintains very low distortion with
wide common-mode range, even in single supply designs.
The OP179/OP279 can be used as a buffer to provide much
greater drive capability than can usually be provided by CMOS
outputs. CMOS ASICs and DAC often have outputs that can
swing to both the positive supply and ground, but cannot drive
more than a few milliamps.
Bandwidth is typically 5 MHz and the slew rate is 3 V/µs, mak-
ing these amplifiers well suited for single supply applications
that require audio bandwidths when used in high gain configurations. Operation is guaranteed from voltages as low as 4.5 V,
up to 12 V.
8-Lead Plastic DIP
(N-8)
Very good audio performance can be attained when using the
OP179/OP279 in +5 volt systems. THD is below 0.01% with a
600 Ω load, and noise is a respectable 21 nV/√Hz. Supply cur-
rent is less than 3.5 mA per amplifier.
The single OP179 is available in the 5-lead SOT-23-5 package.
It is specified over the industrial (–40°C to +85°C) temperature
range.
The OP279 is available in 8-lead plastic DIP, TSSOP and
SO-8 surface mount packages. They are specified over the
industrial (–40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
OP179GRT–40°C to +85°C5-Lead SOT-23RT-5A2G
OP279GP–40°C to +85°C8-Lead Plastic DIPN-8
OP279GS–40°C to +85°C8-Lead SOICSO-8
OP279GRU–40°C to +85°C8-Lead TSSOPRU-8
2
JA
JC
is specified for device in socket
JA
Unit
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the OP179/OP279 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage
may occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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400
–400
5
–200
–300
10
0
–100
100
200
300
432
+858C
+258C
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE – Volts
INPUT BIAS CURRENT – nA
VS = +5V
–408C
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE – Volts
7
0
5
3
1
1
2
0
6
4
5
432
BANDWIDTH – MHz
VS = +5V
TA = +258C
PHASE
GAIN
40
–40
1001k10M1M100k10k
60
80
100
–20
0
20
90
–90
135
180
225
–45
0
45
FREQUENCY – Hz
OPEN-LOOP GAIN – dB
PHASE – Degrees
120270
VS 62.5V
TA –408C
RL = 2kV
Typical Performance Graphs
160
VS = +5V
T
= +258C
A
140
620 x OP AMPS,
PDIP
120
100
80
UNITS
60
40
20
0
–2.5
INPUT OFFSET – mV
Figure 1. Input Offset Distribution
2.5
1.50.5–0.5–1.5
90
80
–I
SC
70
+I
60
VS = +5V
50
V
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT – mA
CM
40
–25
–50
SC
= +2.5V
TEMPERATURE – 8C
7550250
Figure 2. Short Circuit Current vs.
Temperature
100
Figure 3. Input Bias Current
vs. Common-Mode Voltage
3.0
VS = +5V
2.5
T
= +258C
A
2.0
1.5
1.0
OFFSET VOLTAGE – mV
0.5
0
1
0
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE – Volts
Figure 4. Offset Voltage vs.
Common-Mode Voltage
1000
RL= 2kV
800
VS = 15V
600
0.3
V
4.7V
OUT
400
OPEN-LOOP GAIN – V/mV
200
0
–25
–50
Figure 7. Open-Loop Gain vs.
Temperature
RL= 1kV
TEMPERATURE – 8C
432
7550250
100
100
–I
90
80
70
60
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT – mA
VS = 65V
50
–25
5
–50
Figure 5. Short Circuit Current vs.
Temperature
5
4
3
2
SLEW RATE – V/ms
1
0
–50
VS = +5V
R
= 1kV
L
= +1nF
C
L
–25
Figure 8. Slew Rate vs.
Temperature
SC
+I
SC
TEMPERATURE – 8C
+EDGE
–EDGE
TEMPERATURE – 8C
–4–
100
7550250
Figure 6. Bandwidth vs.
Common-Mode Voltage
100
7550250
Figure 9. Open-Loop Gain and
Phase vs. Frequency
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PHASE
GAIN
120
40
–40
1001k10M1M100k10k
60
80
100
–20
0
20
270
90
–90
135
180
225
–45
0
45
FREQUENCY – Hz
OPEN-LOOP GAIN – dB
PHASE – Degrees
VS 62.5V
TA –408C
RL = 2kV
CL = 500pF
80
0
10k
20
10
0
40
30
50
60
70
8k6k4k2k
LOAD CAPACITANCE – pF
OVERSHOOT – %
TA = +258C
A
VCL
= +1
R
L
1kV
VS 62.5V
VIN = +100mV p-p
POSITIVE EDGE AND
NEGATIVE EDGE
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
4.5
4.0
–50
VS = 66V
VS = 65V
VS = +5V
V
CM
–25
TEMPERATURE – 8C
= +2.5V
100
7550250
Figure 10. Supply Current vs.
Temperature
120
VS 62.5V
100
80
60
40
20
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION – dB
0
1010010M1M100k10k1k
+PSRR
FREQUENCY – Hz
TA = +258C
–PSRR
Figure 13. Power Supply Rejection vs.
Frequency
5
+EDGE
4
–EDGE
3
2
SLEW RATE – V/ms
1
0
–50
VS = 65V
RL = 1kV
C
= +1nF
L
–25
TEMPERATURE – 8C
100
7550250
Figure 11. Slew Rate vs. Temperature
6
TA = +258C
= 62.5V
V
5
4
3
2
1
MAXIMUM OUTPUT SWING – Volts
0
10k
FREQUENCY – Hz
S
A
VCL
R
L
1M100k1k
= +1
1kV
10M
Figure 14. Maximum Output
Swing vs. Frequency
Figure 12. Open-Loop Gain and
Phase vs. Frequency
180
TA = +258C
160
V
= 62.5V OR 65V
S
140
120
100
80
IMPEDANCE – V
60
40
20
0
1010010M1M100k10k1k
A
= 10 OR 100
VCL
FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 15. Closed-Loop Output
Impedance vs. Frequency
A
= 1
VCL
Figure 16. Maximum Output Swing
vs. Frequency
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12
10
8
6
4
2
MAXIMUM OUTPUT SWING – Volts
0
10k10M1M100k1k
FREQUENCY – Hz
TA = +258C
= 65V
V
S
= +1
A
VCL
1kV
R
L
50
A
= +100
VCL
40
30
A
= +10
VCL
20
10
A
= +1
VCL
0
–10
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN – dB
–20
–30
1k10k100M10M1M100k
FREQUENCY – Hz
VS 62.5V
TA = +258C
RL 1kV
Figure 17. Closed-Loop Gain vs.
Frequency
–5–
Figure 18. Small Signal Overshoot
vs. Load Capacitance
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120
60
0
1k1M100k10k100
40
20
80
100
FREQUENCY – Hz
COMMON-MODE REJECTION – dB
TA = +258C
V
S
62.5V
Typical Performance Graphs
100
VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/!Hz
80
60
40
20
0
1010k1k1001
FREQUENCY – Hz
VS = +5V
T
= +258C
A
Figure 19. Voltage Noise Density vs.
Frequency
60
50
40
30
20
10
VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/!Hz
0
0
Figure 20. Voltage Noise Density vs.
Common-Mode Voltage
THEORY OF OPERATION
The OP179/OP279 is the latest entry in Analog Devices’ expanding family of single-supply devices, designed for the multimedia and telecom marketplaces. It is a high output current
drive, rail-to-rail input /output operational amplifier, powered
from a single +5 V supply. It is also intended for other low
supply voltage applications where low distortion and high output current drive are needed. To combine the attributes of high
output current and low distortion in rail-to-rail input/output
operation, novel circuit design techniques are used.
For example, Figure 1 illustrates a simplified equivalent circuit
for the OP179/OP279’s input stage. It is comprised of two PNP
differential pairs, Q5-Q6 and Q7-Q8, operating in parallel, with
diode protection networks. Diode networks D5-D6 and D7-D8
serve to clamp the applied differential input voltage to the
OP179/OP279, thereby protecting the input transistors against
avalanche damage. The fundamental differences between these
two PNP gain stages are that the Q7-Q8 pair are normally OFF
and that their inputs are buffered from the operational amplifier
inputs by Q1-D1-D2 and Q9-D3-D4. Operation is best understood as a function of the applied common-mode voltage:
When the inputs of the OP179/OP279 are biased midway between the supplies, the differential signal path gain is controlled
by the resistively loaded (via R7, R8) Q5-Q6. As the input
common-mode level is reduced toward the negative supply
or GND), the input transistor current sources, I1 and I3,
(V
NEG
are forced into saturation, thereby forcing the Q1-D1-D2 and
Q9-D3-D4 networks into cutoff; however, Q5-Q6 remain
active, providing input stage gain. On the other hand, when the
common-mode input voltage is increased toward the positive
supply, Q5-Q6 are driven into cutoff, Q3 is driven into saturation, and Q4 becomes active, providing bias to the Q7-Q8 differential pair. The point at which the Q7-Q8 differential pair
becomes active is approximately equal to (V
POS
– 1 V).
VS = +5V
TA = +258C
FREQUENCY = 1kHz
1
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE – Volts
IN+
I1
Figure 22. OP179/OP279 Equivalent Input Circuit
The key issue here is the behavior of the input bias currents in
this stage. The input bias currents of the OP179/OP279 over
the range of common-mode voltages from (V
– 1 V) are the arithmetic sum of the base currents in Q1-
(V
POS
Q5 and Q9-Q6. Outside of this range, the input bias currents
are dominated by the base current sum of Q5-Q6 for input
signals close to V
close to V
currents in the OP179/OP279 not only exhibit different amplitudes, but also exhibit different polarities. This input bias current behavior is best illustrated in Figure 3. It is, therefore, of
paramount importance that the effective source impedances
connected to the OP179/OP279’s inputs are balanced for optimum dc and ac performance.
5
432
Figure 21. Common-Mode
Rejection vs. Frequency
V
POS
R1
6kV
Q2
R3
2.5kV
D5D6
Q1
POS
Q5
D1
D2
I2
NEG
D7
4kV
Q7
R7
2.2kV
, and of Q1-Q5 (Q9-Q6) for input signals
. As a result of this design approach, the input bias
R2
3kV
Q3
Q4
R5
R6
4kV
–+
V
O
V
NEG
R4
2.5kV
Q6
Q9
D8
Q8
2.2kV
R8
+ 1 V) to
NEG
D3
D4
I3
IN–
–6–
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5
–3
–5
–2.0
–4
1
–2
–1
2
3
4
2.01.00–1.0
0
INPUT CURRENT – mA
INPUT VOLTAGE – V
In order to achieve rail-to-rail output behavior, the OP179/OP279
design employs a complementary common-emitter (or g
output stage (Q15-Q16), as illustrated in Figure 23. These
amplifiers provide output current until they are forced into
saturation which occurs at approximately 50 mV from either
supply rail. Thus, their saturation voltage is the limit on the
maximum output voltage swing in the OP179/OP279. The
output stage also exhibits voltage gain, by virtue of the use of
common-emitter amplifiers; and, as a result, the voltage gain of
the output stage (thus, the open-loop gain of the device) exhibits a strong dependence to the total load resistance at the output
of the OP179/OP279 as illustrated in Figure 7.
Input Overvoltage Protection
As with any semiconductor device, whenever the condition
exists for the input to exceed either supply voltage, the device’s
input overvoltage characteristic must be considered. When an
overvoltage occurs, the amplifier could be damaged, depending
on the magnitude of the applied voltage and the magnitude of
the fault current. Figure 24 illustrates the input overvoltage
characteristic of the OP179/OP279. This graph was generated
with the power supplies at ground and a curve tracer connected
to the input. As can be seen, when the input voltage exceeds
either supply by more than 0.6 V, internal pn-junctions energize, which allows current to flow from the input to the supplies.
As illustrated in the simplified equivalent input circuit (Figure
22), the OP179/OP279 does not have any internal current limiting resistors, so fault currents can quickly rise to damaging
levels.
This input current is not inherently damaging to the device as
long as it is limited to 5 mA or less. For the OP179/OP279,
once the input voltage exceeds the supply by more than 0.6 V,
the input current quickly exceeds 5 mA. If this condition continues to exist, an external series resistor should be added. The
size of the resistor is calculated by dividing the maximum overvoltage by 5 mA. For example, if the input voltage could reach
100 V, the external resistor should be (100 V/5 mA) = 20 kΩ.
This resistance should be placed in series with either or both
inputs if they are exposed to an overvoltage. Again, in order to
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mRL
V
POS
I1
Q1
Q2
I2
Q3
Q6
Q5
Q4
150V
105V
I3
Q7
Q8
Q11
Q12
Q9
Q10
I4
105V
V
NEG
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
V
OUT
Figure 23. OP179/OP279 Equivalent Output Circuit
ensure optimum dc and ac performance, it is important to bal-
)
ance source impedance levels. For more information on general
overvoltage characteristics of amplifiers refer to the 1993 SeminarApplications Guide, available from the Analog Devices Literature
Center.
Some operational amplifiers designed for single supply operation exhibit an output voltage phase reversal when their inputs
are driven beyond their useful common-mode range. Typically
for single-supply bipolar op amps, the negative supply determines the lower limit of their common-mode range. With these
devices, external clamping diodes, with the anode connected to
ground and the cathode to the inputs, input signal excursions
are prevented from exceeding the device’s negative supply (i.e.,
GND), preventing a condition that could cause the output
voltage to change phase. JFET input amplifiers may also
exhibit phase reversal and, if so, a series input resistor is usually
required to prevent it.
The OP179/OP279 is free from reasonable input voltage range
restrictions provided that input voltages no greater than the
supply voltages are applied. Although the device’s output will
not change phase, large currents can flow through the input
protection diodes, shown in Figure 22. Therefore, the technique recommended in the Input Overvoltage Protection section should be applied in those applications where the
likelihood of input voltages exceeding the supply voltages is
possible.
Capacitive Load Drive
The OP179/OP279 has excellent capacitive load driving capabilities. It can drive up to 10 nF directly as the performance
graph titled Small Signal Overshoot vs. Load Capacitance (Figure 18) shows. However, even though the device is stable, a
capacitive load does not come without a penalty in bandwidth.
As shown in Figure 25, the bandwidth is reduced to under 1 MHz
for loads greater than 3 nF. A “snubber” network on the output won’t increase the bandwidth, but it does significantly reduce the amount of overshoot for a given capacitive load. A
snubber consists of a series R-C network (R
, CS), as shown in
S
Figure 26, connected from the output of the device to ground.
This network operates in parallel with the load capacitor, C
L
, to
provide phase lag compensation. The actual value of the resistor and capacitor is best determined empirically.
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1/2
OP279
R
L
499V
+5V
V
OUT
–5V
R3
10kV
R2
1kV
R1
909V
2V p-p
@ 100Hz
7
6
5
4
3
BANDWIDTH – MHz
2
1
0
0.010.100101
CAPACITIVE LOAD – nF
VS = 65V
= 1kV
R
L
= +258C
T
A
Figure 25. OP179/OP279 Bandwidth vs. Capacitive Load
+5V
V
100mV p-p
1/2
IN
OP279
R
20V
C
1mF
S
S
C
L
10nF
V
OUT
Figure 26. Snubber Network Compensates for Capacitive
Load
The first step is to determine the value of the resistor, RS. A
good starting value is 100 Ω (typically, the optimum value will
be less than 100 Ω). This value is reduced until the small-signal
transient response is optimized. Next, C
is determined—10 µF
S
is a good starting point. This value is reduced to the smallest
value for acceptable performance (typically, 1 µF). For the case
of a 10 nF load capacitor on the OP179/OP279, the optimal
snubber network is a 20 Ω in series with 1 µF. The benefit is
immediately apparent as seen in the scope photo in Figure 27.
The top trace was taken with a 10 nF load and the bottom trace
with the 20 Ω, 1 µF snubber network in place. The amount of
overshot and ringing is dramatically reduced. Table I illustrates
a few sample snubber networks for large load capacitors.
10nF LOAD
SNUBBER
IN CIRCUIT
ONLY
100
90
10
0%
50mV
2ms
Figure 27. Overshoot and Ringing Is Reduced by Adding a
“Snubber” Network in Parallel with the 10 nF Load
Table I. Snubber Networks for Large Capacitive Loads
Load Capacitance (CL)Snubber Network (RS, CS)
10 nF20 Ω, 1 µF
100 nF5 Ω, 10 µF
1 µF0 Ω, 10 µF
Overload Recovery Time
Overload, or overdrive, recovery time of an operational amplifier
is the time required for the output voltage to recover to its linear
region from a saturated condition. This recovery time is important in applications where the amplifier must recover after a
large transient event. The circuit in Figure 28 was used to
evaluate the OP179/OP279’s overload recovery time. The
OP179/OP279 takes approximately 1 µs to recover from positive
saturation and approximately 1.2 µs to recover from negative
saturation.
Figure 28. Overload Recovery Time Test Circuit
Output Transient Current Recovery
In many applications, operational amplifiers are used to provide
moderate levels of output current to drive the inputs of ADCs,
small motors, transmission lines and current sources. It is in
these applications that operational amplifiers must recover
quickly to step changes in the load current while maintaining
steady-state load current levels. Because of its high output
current capability and low closed-loop output impedance, the
OP179/OP279 is an excellent choice for these types of applications. For example, when sourcing or sinking a 25 mA steadystate load current, the OP179/OP279 exhibits a recovery time of
less than 500 ns to 0.1% for a 10 mA (i.e., 25 mA to 35 mA and
35 mA to 25 mA) step change in load current.
A Precision Negative Voltage Reference
In many data acquisition applications, the need for a precision
negative reference is required. In general, any positive voltage
reference can be converted into a negative voltage reference
through the use of an operational amplifier and a pair of matched
resistors in an inverting configuration. The disadvantage to that
approach is that the largest single source of error in the circuit is
the relative matching of the resistors used.
The circuit illustrated in Figure 29 avoids the need for tightly
matched resistors with the use of an active integrator circuit. In
this circuit, the output of the voltage reference provides the
input drive for the integrator. The integrator, to maintain circuit equilibrium, adjusts its output to establish the proper relationship between the reference’s V
and GND. Thus, various
OUT
negative output voltages can be chosen simply by substituting
for the appropriate reference IC (see table). To speed up the
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ON-OFF settling time of the circuit, R2 can be reduced to
50 kΩ or less. Although the integrator’s time constant chosen
here is 1 ms, room exists to trade-off circuit bandwidth and
noise by increasing R3 and decreasing C2. The SHUTDOWN
feature is maintained in the circuit with the simple addition of a
PNP transistor and a 10 kΩ resistor. One caveat with this ap-
proach should be mentioned: although rail-to-rail output amplifiers work best in the application, these operational amplifiers
require a finite amount (mV) of headroom when required to
provide any load current. The choice for the circuit’s negative
supply should take this issue into account.
V
R3
1kV
C1
1mF
OUT
2.5
3.0
3.3
4.5
(V)
C2
1mF
+5V
1/2
OP279
–10V
R4
10V
–V
REF
SHUTDOWN
TTL/CMOS
R5
10kV
10kV
R1
2N3904
3
+5V
2
U1
REF195
GND
4
100kV
U1
REF192
REF193
REF196
REF194
6
R2
Figure 29. A Negative Precision Voltage Reference That
Uses No Precision Resistors Exhibits High Output Current
Drive
A High Output Current, Buffered Reference/Regulator
Many applications require stable voltage outputs relatively close
in potential to an unregulated input source. This “low dropout”
type of reference/regulator is readily implemented with a rail-torail output op amp, and is particularly useful when using a
higher current device such as the OP179/OP279. A typical
example is the 3.3 V or 4.5 V reference voltage developed from
a 5 V system source. Generating these voltages requires a threeterminal reference, such as the REF196 (3.3 V) or the REF194
(4.5 V), both of which feature low power, with sourcing outputs
of 30␣ mA or less. Figure 30 shows how such a reference can be
outfitted with an OP179/OP279 buffer for higher currents and/
or voltage levels, plus sink and source load capability.
+V
S
+5V
C3
0.1mF
V
C
ON/OFF
CONTROL
INPUT CMOS HI
(OR OPEN) = ON
LO = OFF
V
S
COMMON
3
0.1mF
U1
REF196
C1
R1
10kV
1%
R3
=
(SEE TEXT)
R4
3.3kV
C4
1mF
2
6
V
OUT2
3.3V
4
U2
1/2 OP279
R2
10kV
1%
C2
0.1mF
V
=
OUT1
3.3V @ 30mA
C5
10mF/25V
TANTALUM
R5
1V
V
OUT
COMMON
Figure 30. A High Output Current Reference/Regulator
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The low dropout performance of this circuit is provided by stage
U2, one-half of an OP179/OP279 connected as a follower/buffer
for the basic reference voltage produced by U1. The low voltage
saturation characteristic of the OP179/OP279 allows up to 30 mA
of load current in the illustrated use, as a 5 V to 3.3 V converter
with high dc accuracy. In fact, the dc output voltage change for
a 30 mA load current delta measures less than 1 mV. This
corresponds to an equivalent output impedance of < 0.03 Ω. In
this application, the stable 3.3 V from U1 is applied to U2
through a noise filter, R1-C1. U2 replicates the U1 voltage
within a few mV, but at a higher current output at V
OUT1
, with
the ability to both sink and source output current(s)—unlike
most IC references. R2 and C2 in the feedback path of U2
provide bias compensation for lowest dc error and additional
noise filtering.
Transient performance of the reference/regulator for a 10 mA
step change in load current is also quite good and is determined
largely by the R5-C5 output network. With values as shown, the
transient is about 10 mV peak and settles to within 2 mV in
8 µs, for either polarity. Although room exists for optimizing the
transient response, any changes to the R5-C5 network should be
verified by experiment to preclude the possibility of excessive
ringing with some capacitor types.
To scale V
resistor R3 (shown dotted) is added, causing the new V
to another (higher) output level, the optional
OUT2
OUT1
to
become:
V
OUT 1=VOUT 2
As an example, for a V
= 4.5 V, and V
OUT1
× 1 +
R2
R3
= 2.5 V from a
OUT2
REF192, the gain required of U2 is 1.8 times, so R2 and R3
would be chosen for a ratio of 0.8:1, or 18 kΩ:22.5 kΩ. Note
that for the lowest V
dc error, the parallel combination of
OUT1
R2 and R3 should be maintained equal to R1 (as here), and the
R2-R3 resistors should be stable, close tolerance metal film
types.
The circuit can be used as shown as either a 5 V to 3.3 V reference/regulator, or it can be used with ON/OFF control. By
driving Pin 3 of U1 with a logic control signal as noted, the
output is switched ON/OFF. Note that when ON/OFF control
is used, resistor R4 should be used with U1 to speed ON-OFF
switching.
Direct Access Arrangement for Telephone Line Interface
Figure 31 illustrates a +5 V only transmit/receive telephone line
interface for 110 Ω transmission systems. It allows full duplex
transmission of signals on a transformer coupled 110 Ω line in a
differential manner. Amplifier A1 provides gain that can be
adjusted to meet the modem output drive requirements. Both
A1 and A2 are configured to apply the largest possible signal on a
single supply to the transformer. Because of the OP179/
OP279’s high output current drive and low dropout voltage, the
largest signal available on a single +5 V supply is approximately
4.5 V p-p into a 110 Ω transmission system. Amplifier A3 is
configured as a difference amplifier to extract the receive signal
from the transmission line for amplification by A4. A4’s gain
can be adjusted in the same manner as A1’s to meet the modem’s
input signal requirements. Standard resistor values permit the
use of SIP (Single In-line Package) format resistor arrays. Couple
this with the OP179/OP279’s 8-lead SOIC footprint and this
circuit offers a compact, cost-sensitive solution.
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OP179/OP279
R
L
600V
C1
22mF
A2
7
6
5
3
1
2
A1
+12V
R1
10kV
R2
10kV
R11
10kV
R7
10kV
6
7
5
A1
+12V
+12V
R8
100kV
R9
100kV
C2
1mF
R12
10kV
R14
50V
A2
1
2
3
R3
10kV
R6
10kV
R13
10kV
C3
47mF
V
O1
V
O2
C4
47mF
A1, A2 = 1/2 OP279
GAIN =
R3
R2
SET: R7, R10, R11 = R2
SET: R6, R12, R13 = R3
V
IN
R5
50V
P1
TO TELEPHONE
LINE
1:1
Z
O
110V
T1
A1, A2 = 1/2 OP279
A3, A4 = 1/2 OP279
6.2V
6.2V
R11
10kV
55V
R9
10kV
R12
10kV
R3
55V
R4
2
3
TX GAIN
ADJUST
R5
10kV
R6
10kV
R10
10kV
A3
2kV
1
7
1
9.09kV
A1
A2
R13
10kV
R2
2
3
6
5
10kV
R14
9.09kV
6
A4
5
R1
C1
0.1mF
+5V DC
10mF
P2
RX GAIN
ADJUST
2kV
7
TRANSMIT
R7
10kV
R8
10kV
RECEIVE
C2
0.1mF
TXA
RXA
Figure 31. A Single Supply Direct Access Arrangement for
Modems
A Single Supply, Remote Strain Gage Signal Conditioner
The circuit in Figure 32 illustrates a way by which the OP179/
OP279 can be used in a +12 V single supply, 350 Ω strain gage
signal conditioning circuit. In this circuit, the OP179/OP279
serves two functions: (1) By servoing the output of the REF43’s
+2.5 V output across R1, it provides a 20 mA drive to the 350 Ω
strain gage. In this way, small changes in the strain gage produce large differential output voltages across the AMP04’s inputs. (2) To maximize the circuit’s dynamic range, the other
half of the OP179/OP279 is configured as a supply-splitter
connected to the AMP04’s REF terminal. Thus, tension or
compression in the application can be measured by the circuit.
The AMP04 is configured for a gain of 100, producing a circuit
sensitivity of 80 mV/Ω. Capacitor C2 is used across the AMP04’s
Pins 8 and 6 to provide a 16-Hz noise filter. If additional noise
filtering is required, an optional capacitor, C
, can be used
X
across the AMP04’s input to provide differential-mode noise
rejection.
A Single Supply, Balanced Line Driver
The circuit in Figure 33 is a unique line driver circuit topology
used in professional audio applications and has been modified
for automotive audio applications. On a single +12 V supply,
the line driver exhibits less than 0.02% distortion into a 600 Ω
load across the entire audio band (not shown). For loads greater
than 600 Ω, distortion performance improves to where the cir-
cuit exhibits less than 0.002%. The design is a transformerless,
balanced transmission system where output common-mode
rejection of noise is of paramount importance. Like the transformer-based system, either output can be shorted to ground for
unbalanced line driver applications without changing the circuit
gain of 1. Other circuit gains can be set according to the equation in the diagram. This allows the design to be easily configured for noninverting, inverting, or differential operation.
350V
STRAIN GAGE
Figure 32. A Single Supply, Remote Strain Gage Signal
Conditioner
+12V
2
+2.5V
3
2
C
R1
124V
0.1%, LOW TCR
+12V
R2
R3
X
6
REF43
4
+12V
3
2
6
5
8
1
10mF
C1
4
A1
10kV
10kV
F+
20mA DRIVE
S+
S–
100-ft TWISTED PAIR
BELDEN TYPE 9502
F–
0.1mF
C2
R4
0.1mF
1kV
7
1
8
6
AMP04
5
80mV/V
4
COMMON
7
+6V
A2
A1, A2 = 1/2 OP279
Figure 33. A Single Supply, Balanced Line Driver for
Automotive Applications
V
O
V
O
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OP179/OP279
+V
S
–V
S
U1A
OP279
1
3
2
4
8
IN
R2
22kV
(22.508kV)
R1
11kV
(11.254kV)
C2
0.01mF
R = R2
0.1mF
Zf (HIGH PASS)
C1
0.01mF
GIVEN: ALPHA, F
SET C1 = C2 = C
ALPHA = 2/(N^0.5) = 1/Q
N = 4/(ALPHA)^2 = R2/R1
R1 = 1/(2*PI*F*C* (N^0.5))
R2 = N*R1
1kHz BW SHOWN
OUT
7
5
6
R = R1+R2
Z
f
(LOW PASS)
GIVEN: ALPHA, F
SET R1 = R2 = R
ALPHA = 2/(M^0.5) = 1/Q
N = 4/(ALPHA)^2 = C2/C1
PICK C1
C1 = M*C1
R = 1/(2*P1*F*C1* (M^0.5))
1kHz BW SHOWN
IN
R2
11kV
(11.254kV)
C2
0.01mF
0.1mF
C1
0.02mF
OUT
U1B
OP279
R1
11kV
(11.254kV)
a. High Pass
b. Low Pass
A Single Supply Headphone Amplifier
Because of its high speed and large output drive, the OP179/
OP279 makes for an excellent headphone driver, as illustrated
in Figure 34. Its low supply operation and rail-to-rail inputs
and outputs give a maximum signal swing on a single +5 V
supply. To ensure maximum signal swing available to drive the
headphone, the amplifier inputs are biased to V+/2, which is in
this case 2.5 V. The 100 kΩ resistor to the positive supply is
equally split into two 50 kΩ with their common point bypassed
by 10 µF to prevent power supply noise from contaminating the
audio signal.
+V + 5V
LEFT
INPUT
50kV
10mF
50kV
10mF
100kV
+V
50kV
+V + 5V
1/2
OP279
16V
220mF
50kV
LEFT
HEADPHONE
UNITY-GAIN, SALLEN-KEY (VCVS) FILTERS
High Pass Configurations
In Figure 35a is the HP form of a unity-gain 2-pole SK filter
using an OP179/OP279 section. For this filter and its LP counterpart, the gain in the passband is inherently unity, and the
signal phase is noninverting due to the follower hookup. For
simplicity and practicality, capacitors C1-C2
resistors R2-R1
are adjusted to a ratio “N,” which provides the
are set equal, and
filter damping “α” as per the design expressions. A HP design
is begun with selection of standard capacitor values for C1 and
C2 and a calculation of N; then R1 and R2 are calculated as per
the figure expressions.
In these examples, α (or 1/Q) is set equal to √2, providing a
Butterworth (maximally flat) response characteristic. The filter
corner frequency is normalized to 1 kHz, with resistor values
shown in both rounded and (exact) form. Various other 2-pole
response shapes are also possible with appropriate selection of
α. For a given response type (α), frequency can be easily scaled,
using proportional R or C values.
16V
220mF
50kV
RIGHT
HEADPHONE
RIGHT
INPUT
50kV
10mF
100kV
10mF
1/2
OP279
Figure 34. A Single Supply, Stereo Headphone Driver
The audio signal is then ac-coupled to each input through a
10 µF capacitor. A large value is needed to ensure that the
20 Hz audio information is not blocked. If the input already has
the proper dc bias, the ac coupling and biasing resistors are not
required. A 220 µF capacitor is used at the output to couple the
amplifier to the headphone. This value is much larger than that
used for the input because of the low impedance of the head-
phones, which can range from 32 Ω to 600 Ω. An additional
16 Ω resistor is used in series with the output capacitor to pro-
tect the op amp’s output stage by limiting capacitor discharge
current. When driving a 48 Ω load, the circuit exhibits less than
0.02% THD+N at low output drive levels (not shown). The
OP179/OP279’s high current output stage can drive this heavy
load to 4 V p-p and maintain less than 1% THD+N.
Active Filters
Several active filter topologies are useful with the OP179/OP279.
Among these are two popular architectures, the familiar SallenKey (SK) voltage controlled voltage source (VCVS) and the
multiple feedback (MFB) topologies. These filter types can be
arranged for high pass (HP), low pass (LP), and bandpass (BP)
filters. The SK filter type uses the op amp as a fixed gain voltage
follower at unity or a higher gain, while the MFB structure uses
it as an inverting stage. Discussed here are simplified, 2-pole
forms of these filters, highly useful as system building blocks.
In the LP SK arrangement of Figure 35b, R and C elements are
interchanged, and the resistors are made equal. Here the C2/C1
ratio “M” is used to set the filter α, as noted. This design is begun
with the choice of a standard capacitor value for C1 and a calcu-
lation of M, which forces a value of “M × C1” for C2. Then, the
value “R” for R1 and R2 is calculated as per the expression.
For highest performance, the passive components used for tuning active filters deserve attention. Resistors should be 1%, low
TC, metal film types of the RN55 or RN60 style, or similar.
C1 = C2 • (4 • (H +1))/ALPHA^2
R1 = ALPHA/(4 • H • PI • F • C2)
R2 = H • R1
R3 = ALPHA/(4 • (H + 1) • PI • F • C2)
1kHz BW EXAMPLE SHOWN
(NOTE: SEE TEXT ON C1 LOADING
CONSIDERATIONS)
IN
OUT
U1B
OP279
R1
11.3kV
R2
11.3kV
R3
5.62kV
C2
0.01mF
0.1mF
Z
b
C1
0.04mF
Capacitors should be 1% or 2% film types preferably, such as
polypropylene or polystyrene, or NPO (COG) ceramic for
smaller values. Somewhat lesser performance is available with
the use polyester capacitors.
Parasitic Effects in Sallen-Key Implementations
In designing these circuits, moderately low (10 kΩ or less) val-
ues for R1-R2 can be used to minimize the effects of Johnson
noise when critical, with of course practical tradeoffs of capacitor size and expense. DC errors will result for larger values of
resistance, unless bias current compensation is used. To add
bias compensation in the HP filter of Figure 35a, a feedback
compensation resistor with a value equal to R2 is used, shown
optionally as Z
ing it to the product of the OP179/OP279’s I
compensation is applied to the LP filter, using a Z
. This will minimize bias induced offset, reduc-
f
and R2. Similar
OS
resistance of
f
R1 + R2. Using dc compensation and relatively low filter values, filter output dc errors using the OP179/OP279 will be
dominated by V
, which is limited to 4 mV or less. A caveat
OS
here is that the additional resistors increase noise substantially—
for example, an unbypassed 10 kΩ resistor generates ≈ 12 nV/
√Hz of noise. However, the resistance can be ac-bypassed to
eliminate noise with a simple shunt capacitor, such as 0.1 µF.
Sallen-Key Implementations in Single Supply Applications
The hookups shown illustrate a classical dual supply op amp
application, which for the OP179/OP279 would use supplies up
to ±5 V. However, these filters can also use the op amp in a
single-supply mode, with little if any alteration to the filter itself.
To operate single-supply, the OP179/OP279 is powered from
+5 V at Pin 8 with Pin 4 grounded. The input dc bias for the
op amp must be supplied from a dc source equal to 1/2 supply,
or 2.5 V in this case.
For the HP section, dc bias is applied to the common end of R2.
R2 is simply returned to an ac ground that is a well-bypassed
2:1 divider across the 5 V source. This can be as simple as a
pair of 100 kΩ resistors with a 10 µF bypass cap. The output
from the stage is then ac coupled, using an appropriate coupling
cap from U1A to the next stage. For the LP section dc bias is
applied to the input end of R1, in common with the input sig-
nal. This dc can be taken from an unbypassed dual 100 kΩ
divider across the supply, with the input signal ac coupled to the
divider and R1.
Multiple Feedback Filters
MFB filters, like their SK relatives, can be used as building
blocks as well. They feature LP and HP operation as well, but
can also be used in a bandpass BP mode. They have the property of inverting operation in the pass band, since they are based
on an inverting amplifier structure. Another useful asset is their
ability to be easily configured for gain.
High Pass Configurations
Figure 36 shows an HP MFB 2-pole filter using an OP179/
OP279 section. For this filter, the gain in the passband is user
configurable, and the signal phase is inverting. The circuit uses
one more tuning component than the SK types. For simplicity,
capacitors C1 and C3
resistors R1-R2
of this filter, H, is set by capacitors C1 and C2, and this factor
limits both gain selectability and precision. Also, input capacitance C1 makes the load seen by the driving stage highly
are selected as per the relationships noted. Gain
are set to equal standard values, and
reactive, and limits overall practicality of this filter. The dire
effect of C1 loading can be tempered somewhat by using a small
series input resistance of about 100 Ω, but can still be an issue.
Figure 36. Two-Pole, High Pass Multiple Feedback Filters
In this example, the filter gain is set to unity, the corner frequency is 1 kHz, and the response is a Butterworth type. For
applications where dc output offset is critical, bias current compensation can be used for the amplifier. This is provided by
network Z
, where R is equal to R2, and the capacitor provides
b
a noise bypass.
Low Pass Configurations
Figure 37 is a LP MFB 2-pole filter using an OP179/OP279
section. For this filter, the gain in the pass band is user configurable over a wide range, and the pass band signal phase is
inverting. Given the design parameters for α, F, and H, a sim-
plified design process is begun by picking a standard value for
C2. Then C1
and resistors R1-R3 are selected as per the relationships noted. Optional dc bias current compensation is provided by Z
equivalent value of R1
, where R is equal to the value of R3 plus the parallel
Gain of this filter, H, is set here by resistors R2 and R1 (as in a
standard op amp inverter), and can be just as precise as these
resistors allow at low frequencies. Because of this flexible and
accurate gain characteristic, plus a low range of component
value spread, this filter is perhaps the most practical of all the
MFB types. Capacitor ratios are best satisfied by paralleling
two or more common types, as in the example, which is a 1 kHz
unity gain Butterworth filter.
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V
IN
3
2
1
U1A
OP279
+V
S
4
–V
S
R1
31.6kV
C1
0.01mF
C2
0.01mF
R2
31.6kV
R5
31.6kV
R6
31.6kV
R4
49.9V
HI
LO
500Hz AND UP
DC – 500Hz
6
5
7
C3
0.01mF
U1B
OP279
C4
0.02mF
R7
15.8kV
R3
49.9V
0.1mF
0.1mF
100mF/25V
100mF/25V
+V
S
–V
S
TO U1
+5V
–5V
COM
V
IN
3
2
1
U1A
OP279
+V
S
4
R1
31.6kV
C1
0.01mF
C2
0.01mF
R2
31.6kV
R5
31.6kV
R6
31.6kV
R4
49.9V
HI
LO
500Hz
AND UP
DC –
500Hz
6
5
7
C3
0.01mF
U1B
OP279
C4
0.02mF
R7
15.8kV
R3
49.9V
10mF
10mF
100kV
+V
S
10mF
100kV
100kV
C
IN
10mF
R
IN
100kV
0.1mF100mF/25V
+V
S
TO U1
+5V
COM
+
100kV
+
Bandpass Configurations
The MFB bandpass filter using an OP179/OP279 section is
shown in Figure 38. This filter provides reasonably stable medium Q designs for frequencies of up to a few kHz. For best
predictability and stability, operation should be restricted to
applications where the OP179/OP279 has an open-loop gain in
excess of 2Q
Given the bandpass design parameters for Q, F, and pass band
gain A
for C1. Then C2
, the design process is begun by picking a standard value
O
and resistors R1-R3 are selected as per the
relationships noted. This filter is subject to a wide range of
component values by nature. Practical designs should attempt
to restrict resistances to a 1 kΩ to 1 MΩ range, with capacitor
values of 1 µF or less. When needed, dc bias current compensa-
tion is provided by Z
, where R is equal to R3.
b
Two-Way Loudspeaker Crossover Networks
Active filters are useful in loudspeaker crossover networks for
reasons of small size, relative freedom from parasitic effects, and
Figure 39. Two-Way Active Crossover Networks
In the filter sections, component values have been selected for
good balance between reasonable physical/electrical size, and
lowest noise and distortion. DC offset errors can be minimized
by using dc compensation in the feedback and bias paths, ac
bypassed with capacitors for low noise. Also, since the network
input is reactive, it should driven from a directly coupled low
impedance source at V
.
IN
Figure 40 shows this filter architecture adapted for single supply
operation from a 5 V dc source, along the lines discussed
previously.
the ease of controlling low/high channel drive, plus the controlled driver damping provided by a dedicated amplifier. Both
Sallen-Key (SK) VCVS and multiple-feedback (MFB) filter
architectures are useful in implementing active crossover networks (see Reference 4), and the circuit shown in Figure 39 is
a two-way active crossover which combines the advantages of
both filter topologies. This active crossover exhibits less than
0.01% THD+N at output levels of 1 V rms using general purpose unity gain HP/LP stages. In this two-way example, the LO
signal is a dc-500 Hz LP woofer output, and the HI signal is the
HP (> 500 Hz) tweeter output. U1B forms a MFB LP section
at 500 Hz, while U1A provides a SK HP section, covering fre-
quencies ≥ 500 Hz.
This crossover network is a Linkwitz-Riley type
5), with a damping factor or α of 2 (also referred to as
“Butterworth squared”). A hallmark of the Linkwitz-Riley type
of filter is the fact that the summed magnitude response is flat
across the pass band. A necessary condition for this to happen
is the relative signal polarity of the HI output must be inverted
with respect to the LOW outputs. If only SK filter sections
were used, this requires that the connections to one speaker be
reversed on installation. Alternately, with one inverting stage
used in the LO channel, this accomplishes the same effect. In
the circuit as shown, stage U1B is the MFB LP filter which
provides the necessary polarity inversion. Like the SK sections,
it is configured for unity gain and an α of 2. The cutoff frequency
is 500 Hz, which complements the SK HP section of U4.
REV. F
(see Reference
Figure 40. A Single Supply, Two-Way Active Crossover
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OP179/OP279
The crossover example frequency of 500 Hz can be shifted
lower or higher by frequency scaling of either resistors or capacitors. In configuring the circuit for other frequencies, complementary LP/HP action must be maintained between sections,
and component values within the sections must be in the same
ratio. Table II provides a design aid to adaptation, with suggested standard component values for other frequencies.
Table II. RC Component Selection for Various Crossover
Frequencies