30MHz, High Output Current Operational
Transconductance Amplifier (OTA)
The CA3094 is a differential input power control
switch/amplifier with auxiliary circuit features for ease of
programmability. For example, an error or unbalance signal
can be amplified by the CA3094 to provide an on-off signal or
proportional control output signal up to 100mA. This signal is
sufficient to directly drive high current thyristors, relays, DC
loads, or power transistors. The CA3094 has the generic
characteristics of the CA3080 operational amplifier directly
coupled to an integral Darlington power transistor capable of
sinking or driving currents up to 100mA.
The gain of the differential input stage is proportional to the
amplifier bias current (I
variation of the integrated circuit sensitivity with either digital
and/or analogprogramming signals.For example, at anI
of 100µA, a 1mV change at the input will change the output
from 0 to 100µA (typical).
The CA3094 is intended for operation up to 24V and is
especially useful for timing circuits, in automotive equipment,
and in other applications where operation up to 24V is a
primary design requirement (see Figures 28, 29 and 30 in
Typical Applications text). The CA3094A and CA3094B are
like the CA3094 but are intended for operation up to 36V and
44V, respectively (single or dual supply).
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTES:
1. Exceeding this voltage rating will not damage the device unless the peak input signal current (1mA) is also exceeded.
2. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
= 25oC for Equipment Design. Single Supply V+ = 30V, Dual Supply V
A
Otherwise Specified (Continued)
PARAMETERSYMBOLTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
OUTPUT PARAMETERS (Differential Input Voltage = 1V)
Peak Output Voltage
(Terminal 6)
Peak Output Voltage
(Terminal 6)
Peak Output Voltage
(Terminal 8)
Peak Output Voltage
(Terminal 8)
Collector-to-Emitter Saturation Voltage
(Terminal 8)
Output Leakage Current
With Q13 “ON”VOM+V+ = 30V, RL = 2kΩ to GND2627-V
With Q13 “OFF”VOM--0.010.05V
PositiveVOM+V+ = 15V, V- = -15V, RL = 2kΩ to -15V1112-V
NegativeVOM---14.99-14.95V
With Q13 “OFF”VOM+V+ = 30V, RL = 2kΩ to 30V29.9529.99-V
With Q13 “ON”VOM--0.040-V
PositiveVOM+V+ = 15V, V- = -15V,
NegativeVOM---14.96-V
V
CE(
RL = 2kΩ to 15V
V+ = 30V, IC = 50mA, Terminal 6
)
SAT
Grounded
V+ = 30V-210µA
(Terminal 6 to Terminal 4)
Composite Small Signal Current Transfer
Ratio (Beta) (Q12 and Q13)
Output CapacitanceTerminal 6C
Terminal 8-17-pF
h
FE
V+ = 30V, VCE = 5V, IC = 50mA16,000100,000-
f = 1MHz, All Remaining Terminals Tied
O
to Terminal 4
TRANSFER PARAMETERS
Voltage GainAV+ = 30V, I
RL = 2kΩ
Forward Transconductance to
Terminal 1
Slew Rate (Open
Loop)
Positive SlopeSRI
Negative Slope-50-V/µs
Unity Gain (Non-Inverting Compensated)I
g
M
= 500µA, RL = 2kΩ-500-V/µs
ABC
= 500µA, RL = 2kΩ-0.70-V/µs
ABC
= 100µA, ∆V
ABC
OUT
= 20V,
SUPPLY
= ±15V , I
= 100µA Unless
ABC
14.9514.99-V
-0.170.80V
-5.5-pF
20,000100,000-V/V
86100-dB
165022002750µS
Schematic Diagram
Q
4
DIFFERENTIAL
VOLTAGE
DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER
BIAS INPUT
INPUT
VOLTAGE
INPUT
I
ABC
2
Q
1
3
5
D
1
COMPENSATION OR INHIBIT INPUT
D
2
Q
2
EXTERNAL FREQUENCY
D
3
Q
7
Q
6
Q
5
Q
3
D
4
Q
Q
11
3-14
V+
71
D
5
R
1
R
47kΩ
4
2kΩ
8
“SINK”
Q
OUTPUT
12
Q
13
2
6
“SOURCE”
(DRIVE)
V-
OUTPUT
Q
8
9
Q
10
D
6
OUTPUT
MODE
“Source”623
“Sink”832
OUTPUT
TERM
INPUTS
INV
NON-
INV
CA3094, CA3094A, CA3094B
Operating Considerations
The “Sink” Output (Terminal 8) and the “Drive” Output
(Terminal 6) of the CA3094 are not inherently current (or
power) limited. Therefore, if a load is connected between
Terminal 6 and Terminal 4 (V- or Ground), it is important to
connect a current limiting resistor between Terminal 8 and
Terminal 7 (V+) to protect transistor Q13 under shorted load
conditions. Similarly,if a load is connected between Terminal
8 and Terminal 7 (V+), the current limiting resistor should be
connected between Terminal 6 and Terminal 4 or ground. In
circuit applications where the emitter of the output transistor
is not connected to the most negative potential in the
system, it is recommended that a 100Ω current limiting
resistor be inserted between Terminal 7 and the V+ supply.
Test Circuits
30V
300kΩ
1kΩ
100pF
6
10kΩ
9.9kΩ
E
OUT
5
1
8
30V
100Ω
15V
100Ω
7
2
CA3094
3
4
1/F Noise Measurement Circuit
When using the CA3094, A, or B audio amplifier circuits, it is
frequently necessary to consider the noise performance of the
device.Noise measurements are made in the circuit shown in
Figure 20. This circuit is a 30dB, non-inverting amplifier with
emitter follower output and phase compensation from
Terminal 2 to ground. Source resistors (R
) are set to 0Ω or
S
1MΩ for E noise and I noise measurements, respectiv ely.
These measurements are made at frequencies of 10Hz,
100Hz and 1kHz with a 1Hz measurement bandwidth. Typical
values for 1/f noise at 10Hz and 50µA I
EN18nVHz⁄=IN1.8pAHz⁄=
NOTES:
3. Input Offset Voltage:.
4. For Power Supply Rejection Test: (1) vary V+ by -2V; then (2)
vary V- by +2V.