The Microchip T echnology Inc. MCP6001/2/4 family of
operational amplifiers (op amps) is specifically
designed for general-purpose applications. This family
has a 1 MHz Gain Bandwidth Product (GBWP) and
90° phase margin (typ.). It also maintains 45° phase
margin (typ.) with a 500 pF capacitive load. This family
operates from a single supply voltage as low as 1.8V,
while drawing 100 µA (typ.) quiescent current.
Additionally, the MCP6001/2/4 supports rail-to-rail
input and output swing, with a common mode input
voltage range of V
+300mV to VSS– 300 mV. This
DD
family of op amps is designed with Microchip’s
advanced CMOS process.
The MCP6001/2/4 family is available in the industrial
and extended tempera ture ranges, w ith a power sup ply
range of 1.8V to 5.5V.
Difference Input Voltage ......................................|V
Output Short-Circuit Current .................................continuous
Current at Input Pins ....................................................±2 mA
Current at Output and Supply Pins ............................±30 mA
Storage Temperature........................... .... ..... .-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
ESD Protection On All Pins (HBM;MM)...............≥ 4 kV; 200V
– 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
SS
– VSS|
DD
)..........................+150°C
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† Notice: S tresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at tho se or any oth er conditions ab ove those
indicated in the operational listings of this specification
is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25°C, VDD = +1.8V to +5.5V, VSS = GND, VCM = VDD/2,
R
= 10 kΩ to VDD/2 and V
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ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Input Offset
Input Offset VoltageV
Input Offset Drift with TemperatureΔV
Power Supply Rejection RatioPSRR—86—dBVCM = V
Input Bias Current and Impedance
Input Bias Current:I
Industrial Tempe ratu r eI
Extended TemperatureI
Input Offset CurrentI
Common Mode Input ImpedanceZ
Differential Input ImpedanceZ
Common Mode
Common Mode Input RangeV
Common Mode Rejection RatioCMRR6076—dBV
Open-Loop Gain
DC Open-Loop Gain (Large Signal)A
Output
Maximum Output Voltage SwingV
Output Short-Circuit CurrentI
Power Supply
Supply VoltageV
Quiescent Current per AmplifierI
Note 1:MCP6001/2/4 parts w ith date codes prior to De cemb er 2004 (week code 49) were teste d to ± 7mV minimum/
Note:The graphs and t a ble s prov id ed fol low i ng thi s n ote are a statistical summary based on a l im ite d n um ber of
samples and are prov ided 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 = +1.8V to +5.5V, VSS = GND, VCM = VDD/2, V
The output pins are low-impedance voltage sources.
3.2Analog Inputs
The non-inverting and inverting inputs are highimpedance CMOS inputs with low bias currents.
3.3Power Supply (VSS and VDD)
The positive powe r s upp ly (VDD) is 1.8V to 5.5V h igh er
than the negative power supply (V
operation, the other pins are at voltages between V
and VDD.
Typically, these parts are used in a single (positive)
supply configuration. In this case, V
ground and V
is connected to the supply. VDD will
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need a local bypass capacitor (typically 0.01 µF to
0.1 µF) within 2 mm of the VDD pin. These parts can
share a bulk capacitor with analog parts (typically
The MCP6001/2/4 family of op amps is manufactured
using Microchip’s state-of-the-art CMOS process and
is specifically designed for low-cost, low-power and
general-purpose applications. The low supply voltage,
low quiescent current and wide bandwidth makes the
MCP6001/2/4 ideal for battery-powered applications.
This device has high phase margin, which makes it
stable for larger capacitive load applications.
4.1Rail-to-Rail Input
The MCP6001/2/4 op amps are designed to prev ent
phase reversal when the input pins exceed the supply
voltages. Fi gure 4-1 shows the input voltage exceeding
the supply voltage without any phase reversal.
FIGURE 4-1:The MCP6001/2/4 Show No
Phase Reversal.
The input stage of the MCP6001/2/4 op amps use two
differential input stages in parallel. One operates at a
low common mode inp ut vol t age (V
operates at a high V
operates with a V
300 mV below V
measured at V
CM=VSS
to ensure proper operation.
Input voltages that exceed the input voltage range
– 0.3V to VDD+ 0.3V at 25°C) can cause
(V
SS
excessive current to flow i nto or out of the input pins ,
while current beyond ±2mA can cause reliability
problems. Applications tha t exceed thi s rating mu st be
externally limited with a resistor, as shown in Figure 4-2.
The output volt age rang e of the MCP6001 /2/4 op a mps
–25mV (min.) and VSS + 25 mV (max.) when
is V
DD
=10kΩ is connected to VDD/2 and VDD = 5.5V.
R
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Refer to Figure 2-14 for more information.
4.3Capacitive Loads
Driving large capacitive loads can cause stability problems for volt age f eedbac k op amp s. As the load cap acitance increases, the feedback loop’s phase margin
decreases and the closed-loop bandwidth is reduced.
This produces gain pe aking in th e frequency response,
with overshoot and ringing in the step response. While
a unity-gain buffer (G = +1) is the most sensitive to
capacitive loads, all gains show the same general
behavior.
When driving large capacitive loads with these op
amps (e.g., > 100 pF when G = +1), a small series
resistor at the output (R
feedback loop’s phase margin (stability) by making the
output load resistive at higher frequencies. The bandwidth will b e generally lower than the bandwid th with n o
capacitance load.
different capacitive loads and gains. The x-axis is the
normalized lo ad ca paci tan c e (CL/GN), where GN is the
L/GN
ISO
and the
N
10n
(F)
values
is
N
circuit's noise gain. For non-inverti ng gains, G
Signal Gain are equal. For inverting gains, G
1+|Signal Gain| (e.g., -1 V/V gives G
1000
)
(
Recommended R
VDD = 5.0V
R
= 100 k
L
ISO
100
GN = 1
t 2
G
N
10
10p
1.E-111.E-101.E-091.E-08
Normalized Load Capacitance; C
100p1n10n
= +2 V/V).
N
FIGURE 4-4:Recommended R
for Capacitive Loads.
After sele cting R
resulting frequency response peaking and step
response overshoot. Modify R
response is reasonable. Bench evaluation and simulations with the MCP6001/2/4 SPICE macro model are
very helpful.
for your circuit, double-check the
ISO
’s value until the
ISO
4.4Supply Bypass
With this family of operational amplifiers, the power
supply pin (V
bypass capacitor (i.e., 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF) within 2 mm
for good high-frequency performance. It also needs a
bulk capacito r (i.e., 1 µF or la rger) within 100 mm to
provide large, s low current s. This bulk c apac itor can b e
shared with other analog parts.
for single-supply) should have a local
DD
4.5PCB Surface Leakage
In applications where low input bias current is critical,
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) surface leakage effects
need to be considered. Surface leakage is caused by
humidity, dust or other contamination on the board.
Under low humidity conditions, a typical resistance
between nearby traces is 1 0
cause 5 pA of current to flow; which is greater than the
MCP6001/2/4 family’ s bias c urrent at 25°C (1 pA, typ.).
The easiest way to reduce surface leakage is to use a
guard ring around se nsi tiv e p ins (or t race s). The gua rd
ring is biased at the same voltage as the sensitive pin.
An example of this type of layout is shown in
Figure 4-5.
VIN-V
FIGURE 4-5:Example Guard Ring Layout
for Inverting Gain.
1.Non-inverting Gain and Unity-Gain Buffer:
a.Connect the non-inverting pin (V
input with a wire that does not touch the
PCB surface.
b.Connect the guard ring to the inverting input
pin (V
common mode input voltage.
2.Inverting Gain and Transimpedance Gain
Amplifiers (convert current to voltage, such as
photo detectors):
a.Connect the guard ring to the non-inverting
input pin (V
to the same reference voltage as the op
amp (e.g., V