The MAX4412 single and MAX4413 dual operational
amplifiers are unity-gain-stable devices that combine
high-speed performance, low supply current, and ultrasmall packaging. Both devices operate from a single
+2.7V to +5.5V supply, have rail-to-rail outputs, and
exhibit a common-mode input voltage range that
extends from 100mV below ground to within +1.5V of
the positive supply rail.
The MAX4412/MAX4413 achieve a 500MHz -3dB bandwidth and a 140V/µs slew rate while consuming only
1.7mA of supply current per amplifier. This makes the
MAX4412/MAX4413 ideal for low-power/low-voltage,
high-speed portable applications such as video, communications, and instrumentation.
For systems requiring tighter specifications, Maxim
offers the MAX4414–MAX4419 family of operational
amplifiers. The MAX4414–MAX4419 are laser trimmed
versions of the MAX4412/MAX4413 and include compensated and uncompensated devices.
The MAX4412 is available in ultra-small 5-pin SC70 and
SOT23 packages, while the MAX4413 is available in a
space-saving 8-pin SOT23.
(VCC= +2.7V to +5.5V, VCM= VCC/2 - 0.75V, VEE= 0, RL= ∞ to VCC/2, V
OUT
= VCC/2, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Supply Voltage (VCCto VEE)..................................................+6V
Differential Input Voltage ....................................................±2.5V
IN_-, IN_+, OUT_..............................(V
CC
+ 0.3V) to (VEE- 0.3V)
Current into Input Pins ......................................................±20mA
The MAX4412/MAX4413 single-supply, rail-to-rail, voltage-feedback amplifiers achieve 140V/µs slew rates
and 500MHz -3dB bandwidths, while consuming only
1.7mA of supply current per amplifier. Excellent harmonic distortion and differential gain/phase performance make these amplifiers an ideal choice for a wide
variety of video and RF signal-processing applications.
Internal feedback around the output stage ensures low
open-loop output impedance, reducing gain sensitivity
to load variations. This feedback also produces
demand-driven current bias to the output transistors.
Rail-to-Rail Outputs,
Ground-Sensing Input
The MAX4412/MAX4413 input common-mode range
extends from (VEE- 0.1V) to (VCC- 1.5V) with excellent
common-mode rejection. Beyond this range, the amplifier output is a nonlinear function of the input, but does
not undergo phase reversal or latchup.
The output swings to within 105mV of either power-supply rail with a 1kΩ load. Input ground sensing and railto-rail outputs substantially increase the dynamic
range. With a symmetric input in a single +5V application, the input can swing 3.6Vp-p, and the output can
swing 4.6Vp-p with minimal distortion.
Output Capacitive Loading
and Stability
The MAX4412/MAX4413 are optimized for AC performance. They are not designed to drive highly reactive
loads. Such loads decrease phase margin and may
produce excessive ringing and oscillation. The use of
an isolation resistor eliminates this problem (Figure 1).
Figure 2 is a graph of the Optimal Isolation Resistor
(R
ISO
) vs. Capacitive Load.
The Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency with Capacitive
Load and No Isolation Resistor graph in the
Typical
Operating Characteristics
shows how a capacitive load
causes excessive peaking of the amplifier’s frequency
response if the capacitor is not isolated from the amplifier by a resistor. A small isolation resistor (usually 20Ω
to 30Ω) placed before the reactive load prevents ringing and oscillation. At higher capacitive loads, AC performance is controlled by the interaction of the load
capacitance and the isolation resistor. The Small-Signal
Gain vs. Frequency with Capacitive Load and 22Ω
Isolation Resistor graph shows the effect of a 22Ω isolation resistor on closed-loop response.
Coaxial cable and other transmission lines are easily
driven when properly terminated at both ends with their
characteristic impedance. Driving back-terminated
transmission lines essentially eliminates the line’s
capacitance.
___________Applications Information
Choosing Resistor Values
Unity-Gain Configuration
The MAX4412/MAX4413 are internally compensated for
unity gain. When configured for unity gain, the devices
require a 24Ω feedback resistor (R
F
). This resistor
improves AC response by reducing the Q of the parallel LC circuit formed by the parasitic feedback capacitance and inductance.
Pin Description
PIN
MAX4412MAX4413
1⎯OUTAmplifier Output
⎯1OUTAAmplifier A Output
⎯7OUTBAmplifier B Output
24VEENegative Power Supply
3⎯IN+Amplifier Noninverting Input
⎯3INA+Amplifier A Noninverting Input
⎯5INB+Amplifier B Noninverting Input
4⎯IN-Amplifier Inverting Input
⎯2INA-Amplifier A Inverting Input
⎯6INB-Amplifier B Inverting Input
58VCCPositive Power Supply
NAMEFUNCTION
MAX4412/MAX4413
Low-Cost, Low-Power, Ultra-Small, 3V/5V, 500MHz
Single-Supply Op Amps with Rail-to-Rail Outputs
Select the gain-setting feedback (RF) and input (RG)
resistor values that best fit the application. Large resistor values increase voltage noise and interact with the
amplifier’s input and PC board capacitance. This can
generate undesirable poles and zeros and decrease
bandwidth or cause oscillations. For example, a noninverting gain-of-two configuration (RF= RG) using 1kΩ
resistors, combined with 1.8pF of amplifier input capacitance and 1pF of PC board capacitance, causes a
pole at 114MHz. Since this pole is within the amplifier
bandwidth, it jeopardizes stability. Reducing the 1kΩ
resistors to 100Ω extends the pole frequency to
1.14GHz, but could limit output swing by adding 200Ω
in parallel with the amplifier’s load resistor.
Note: For high-gain applications where output offset
voltage is a consideration, choose RS to be equal to the
parallel combination of R
F
and RG(Figures 3a and 3b):
Video Line Driver
The MAX4412/MAX4413 are designed to minimize differential gain error and differential phase error to 0.01%/
0.03° respectively, making them ideal for driving video
loads.
Active Filters
The low distortion and high bandwidth of the
MAX4412/MAX4413 make them ideal for use in active
filter circuits. Figure 4 is a 15MHz lowpass, multiplefeedback active filter using the MAX4412.
Figure 3a. Noninverting Gain Configuration
Figure 3b. Inverting Gain Configuration
Figure 1. Driving a Capacitive Load Through an Isolation
Resistor
Figure 2. Isolation Resistance vs. Capacitive Load
Input buffer amplifiers can be a source of significant
errors in high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
applications. The input buffer is usually required to
rapidly charge and discharge the ADC’s input, which is
often capacitive (see
Output Capacitive Loading and
Stability
). In addition, since a high-speed ADC’s input
impedance often changes very rapidly during the conversion cycle, measurement accuracy must be maintained using an amplifier with very low output
impedance at high frequencies. The combination of
high speed, fast slew rate, low noise, and a low and
stable distortion overload makes the MAX4412/
MAX4413 ideally suited for use as buffer amplifiers in
high-speed ADC applications.
Layout and Power-Supply Bypassing
These amplifiers operate from a single +2.7V to +5.5V
power supply. Bypass V
CC
to ground with a 0.1µF
capacitor as close to the pin as possible.
Maxim recommends using microstrip and stripline techniques to obtain full bandwidth. Design the PC board
for a frequency greater than 1GHz to prevent amplifier
performance degradation due to board parasitics.
Avoid large parasitic capacitances at inputs and outputs. Whether or not a constant-impedance board is
used, observe the following guidelines:
• Do not use wire-wrap boards due to their high inductance.
• Do not use IC sockets because of the increased parasitic capacitance and inductance.
• Use surface-mount instead of through-hole components for better high-frequency performance.
• Use a PC board with at least two layers; it should be
as free from voids as possible.
• Keep signal lines as short and as straight as possible.
Do not make 90° turns; round all corners.
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f
=×
0
2
Q
=
RRCC
2312
CC R R
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1223
1
++
RR R
1
×××π
C
2
1
2
1
1
3
MAX4412/MAX4413
Low-Cost, Low-Power, Ultra-Small, 3V/5V, 500MHz
Single-Supply Op Amps with Rail-to-Rail Outputs
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
MARKING
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SOT23, 8L.EPS
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PACKAGE OUTLINE, SOT-23, 8L BODY
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MAX4412/MAX4413
Low-Cost, Low-Power, Ultra-Small, 3V/5V, 500MHz
Single-Supply Op Amps with Rail-to-Rail Outputs
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