The MCP616/7/8/9 family of operational amplifiers (op
amps) from Microchip Technology Inc. are capable of
precision, low-power, single-supply operation. These
op amps are unity-gain stable, have low input offset
voltage (±150 µV, max.), rail-to-rail output swing and
low input offset current (0.3 nA, typ.). These features
make this family of op amps well suited for batterypowered applications.
The single MCP616, the single MCP618 with Chip
Select (CS) and the dual MCP617 are all available in
standard 8-lead PD IP, SOIC and MSOP pac kages. The
quad MCP619 is offered in standard 14-lead PDIP,
SOIC and TSSOP packages. All devices are fully
specified from -40°C to +85°C, with power supplies
from 2.3V to 5.5V.
† 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
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD= +2.3V to +5.5V and VSS= GND.
ParametersSymMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
Temperature Ranges
Specified Temperature RangeT
Operating Temperature RangeT
Storage Temperature RangeT
Thermal Package Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 8L-PDIPθ
Thermal Resistance, 8L-SOICθ
Thermal Resistance, 8L-MSOPθ
Thermal Resistance, 14L-PDIPθ
Thermal Resistance, 14L-SOICθ
Thermal Resistance, 14L-TSSOPθNote 1:The MCP616/7/8/9 operate over this extended temperature range, but with reduced performance. In any case, the
Junction Temperature (T
) must not exceed the Absolute Maximum specification of +150°C.
Note:The graphs and tables p r ov ide d f oll ow in g th is no te a r e a s t ati sti ca l s um ma r y bas ed on a l im ite d n um ber 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, VDD= +2.3V to +5.5V, VSS= GND, TA=25°C, VCM=VDD/2, V
The MCP616/7/8/9 family of op amps is manufactured
using Microchip’s state-of-the-art CMOS process,
which includes PNP transistors. These op amps are
unity-gain stable and suitable for a wide range of
general purpose applications .
4.1Inputs
The MCP616/7/8/9 op amps are designed to prevent
phase reversal when the input pins exceed the supply
voltages. Figure 2-33 shows the input voltage
exceeding the su ppl y v ol t age w ith out any pha se reversal.
The inputs of the MCP616/7/8/9 op amps connect to a
differential PN P in p ut stag e . T he Comm on Mo de Inpu t
Voltage Range (V
supply systems (V
means that the amp li fier i np ut be ha ves li nearly as long
as the Common Mode Input Voltage (VCM) is kept
within the specified limits (V
Input voltages that exceed the Absolute Maximum
Voltage Range (V
excessive current to flow into or out of the input pins.
Current beyond ±2 mA can cause reliability problems.
Applications that exceed this rating must be externally
limited with a resistor, as shown in Figure 4-1.
The MCP616/7/8/9 f amily of o p amps have a PNP i nput
differential pair that gives good DC performance. They
have very low input offset voltage (±150 µV, max.) at
= +25°C, with a typical bias current of -15 nA
T
A
(sourced out of the inputs).
There must be a DC path to ground (or power supply)
from both inputs, or the op amp will not bias properly.
V
V
OUT
OUT
||R
1
The DC resistanc es see n by the o p amp inp uts (R
and R4||R5 in Figure 4-2) need to be equal and less
than 100 kΩ, to minimize the total DC offset.
R
V
1
1
C
R
3
3
R
2
MCP61X
V
2
R
4
R
5
FIGURE 4-2:Example Circuit for
Calculating DC Offset.
To calculate the DC bias point and DC offset, convert
the circuit to its DC equivalent:
• Replace capacito rs wi th ope n circuits
• Replace inductors with short circuits
• Replace AC voltage sources with short circuits
• Replace AC current sources with open circuits
• Convert DC sources and resistances into their
Thevenin equivalent form
The DC equivalent circuit for Figure 4-2 is shown in
Figure 4-3.
Now calculate the nominal DC bias point with offset:
EQUATION 4-1:
GN1R2R1⁄+=
V
= GN [VOS + IB ((R1 ||R2 ) – REQ )
OOS
((R1 ||R2 ) + REQ ) / 2]
– I
OS
VCM = VEQ – (IB + IOS /2) R
V
= VEQ (GN ) – V1 (GN – 1) + V
OUT
EQ
OOS
Where:
= op amp’s noise gain (from the
G
N
non-inverting input to the output)
V
= circuit’s output offset voltage
OOS
= op amp’s input offset voltage
V
OS
I
= op amp’s input bias current
B
= op amp’s input offset current
I
OS
= op amp’s common mode input
V
CM
voltage
Use the worst-case specs and source values to
determine the worst-case
offset
for your design. Make sure the common mode
output voltage range and
input voltage range and output voltage range are not
exceeded.
4.3Rail-to-Rail Output
There are two specifications that describe the output
swing capability of the MCP616/7/8/9 family of op
amps. The first specification (Maximum Output Voltage
Swing) defines the absolute maximum swing that can
be achieved under the specified load conditions. For
instance, the output voltage swings to within 15 mV of
the negative rail with a 25 kΩ load tied to V
DD
/2.
Figure 2-33 shows how the output voltage is limited
when the input goes beyond the linear region of
operation.
The second specification that describes the output
swing capabilit y of these amplifie rs is the Linear Outp ut
Voltage Range. This specification defines the
maximum output swing that can be achieved while the
amplifier still operates in its linear region. To verify
linear operation in this range, the large-signal DC
Open-Loop Gain (A
) is measured at point s inside the
OL
supply rails. Th e measurement must meet the specified
conditions in the specific ati on t able.
A
OL
4.4Capacitive Loads
response. A unity-gain buffer (G = +1) is the most
sensitive to cap acit ive l oads, th ough al l gain s show th e
same general behavior.
When driving large capacitive loads with these op
amps (e.g., > 60 pF when G= +1), a small series
resistor at the output (R
in Figure 4-4) improves the
ISO
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 capac itive load.
R
ISO
MCP61X
V
IN
C
L
FIGURE 4-4:Output Resistor, R
V
ISO
OUT
stabiliz es large capacitive loads.
Figure 4-5 gives recommended R
different capacitive loads and gains. The x-axis is the
normalized load capacitance (CL/GN), where GN is the
circuit’s nois e gain. For non -inverting ga ins, G
Signal Gain are equal. For inverting gains, G
1+|Signal Gain| (e.g., -1 V/V give s G
10,000
10k
)
(
ISO
1k
1,000
GN = +1
G
t +2
N
Recommended R
100
100
10p1n
1.E-111.E-101.E-091.E-08
Normalized Load Capacitance; C
100p
FIGURE 4-5:Recommended R
values for
ISO
=+2V/V).
N
L/GN
ISO
and the
N
10n
(F)
Values
is
N
for Capacitive Loads.
After selecting R
resulting frequency response peaking and step
response overshoot. Modify R
response is reasonable. Bench evaluation and
simulations with the MCP616/7/8/9 SPICE macro
model are helpful.
for your circuit, double-check the
ISO
’s value until the
ISO
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
reduced. This produces gain peaking in the frequency
response, with overshoot and ringing in the step
The MCP618 is a single op am p with C hip Sel ect (CS).
When CS
50 nA (typ.) and flows through the CS
this happens, the amplifier output is put into a highimpedance state. By pulling CS low, the amplifier is
enabled. If the CS
not operate properly. Figure 1-1 shows the output
voltage and supply current response to a CS pulse.
is pulled high, the supply c urrent drops to
pin to VSS. When
pin is left floating, the amplifier may
4.6Supply 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-freque ncy performanc e. It may use a bulk
capacitor (i.e., 1 µF or larger) within 100 mm to provide
large, slow currents. This bulk capacitor is not required
and can be shared with other analog parts.
for single supply) should have a local
DD
4.7Unused Op Amps
An unused op amp in a quad package (MCP619)
should be configured as shown in Figure 4-6. Both
circuits prevent the output from toggling and causing
crosstalk. Circuit A can use any reference voltage
between the supplies, provides a buffered DC voltage
and minimizes the supply current draw of the unused
op amp. Circuit B minimizes the number of
components, but may draw a little more supply current
for the unused op amp.
¼ MCP619 (A)¼ MCP619 (B)
V
DD
V
DD
V
DD
4.8PCB 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
MCP616/7/8/9 family’s bias current 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 is shown below in Figure 4-7.
Guard RingVIN–VIN+V
FIGURE 4-7: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 invert ing input
pin (V
common mode input voltage.
2. Inverting Gain and Transimpedance gain (convert current to voltag e, such as photo de tectors )
amplifiers:
a) Connect the guard ring to the non-inverting
input pin (V
to the same reference voltage as the op
amp (e.g., V
The MCP616/7/8/9 op amps are well suited to
amplifying small signals produced by low-impedance
sources/sensors. The low offset voltage, low offset
current and low noise fit well in this role. Figure 4-8
shows a typical pre-amplifier connected to a lowimpedance source (V
R
V
S
S
10 kΩ
VDD/2
FIGURE 4-8:High Gain Pre-amplifier.
For the best noise and offset performance, the source
resistance R
needs to be less than 15 kΩ. The DC
S
resistances at the inputs are equal to minimize the
offset voltage caused by the input bias currents
(Section 4.2 “DC Offsets”). In this circuit, the DC gai n
is 10 V/V, which wi ll give a typ ical band widt h of 19 kHz.
4.9.2TWO OP AMP INSTR UMENTATION
AMPLIFIER
The two-op amp instrumentation amplifier shown in
Figure 4-9 serves the function of taking the difference
of two input voltages, level-shifting it and gaining it to
the output. This confi guration i s best sui ted for hig her
gains (i.e., gain > 3 V/V). The reference voltag e (V
is typically at mid-supply (V
environment.
V
OUT
R
V
REF
1
and RS).
S
MCP616
R
G
R
F
11.0 kΩ100 kΩ
/2) in a single-supply
DD
R
V1V2–()1
R
R
2
⎛⎞
⎜⎟
⎝⎠
G
2R
1
1
------
--------- -++
R
R
2
G
R
R
2
V
OUT
REF
V
+=
REF
1
V
OUT
4.9.3THREE OP AMP
INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER
A classic, three-op amp instrumentation amplifier is
illustrated in Figure4-10. The two-input op amps
provide differential signal gain and a common mode
gain of +1. The output o p am p i s a d ifference amplifier,
which converts its input signal from differential to a
single-ended ou tput; it reje cts com mon mode signals at
its input. The ga in of th i s ci rcu it is sim p ly adj u ste d w ith
one resistor (R
). The reference voltage (V
G
typically referenced to mid-supply (V
/2) in single-
DD
REF
) is
supply applications.
V
OUT
V1V2–()1
⎛⎞
⎜⎟
⎝⎠
⎛⎞
4
2
------
---------+
R
G
⎜⎟
R
⎝⎠
3
V
+=
REF
R
2R
½
V
2
V
1
MCP617
R
2
R
G
R
2
MCP617
R
R
3
4
V
OUT
MCP616
V
R
R
3
4
REF
½
FIGURE 4-10:Three-Op Amp
)
Instrumentation Amplifier.
4.9.4PRECISION GAIN WITH GOOD
LOAD ISOLATION
In Figure 4-11, the MCP6 16 op amp, R1 and R2 provide
a high gain to the input signal (V
offset voltage makes this an accurate circuit.
The MCP606 is configured as a unity-gain buffer. It
isolates the MCP616’ s o utput fr om the load, i ncreas ing
the high gain stag e’ s precisi on. Sinc e the MCP60 6 has
a higher output current, and the two amplifiers are
housed in sep a rate p ackages, there is m in im al change
in the MCP616’s offset voltage due to loading effect.
). The MCP616’s low
IN
V
2
V
1
FIGURE 4-9:Two-Op Amp
Instrumentation Amplifier.
½
MCP617
½
MCP617
V
OUT
V
IN
VIN1R2R
MCP616
+()=
⁄
1
MCP606
V
OUT
The key specifications that make the MCP616/7/8/9
family appropriate for this application circuit are low
R
R
1
2
input bias current, low of fset volt age and hig h commonmode rejection.
FIGURE 4-11:Precision Gain with Good
Load Isolation.
Microchip provides the basic design tools needed for
the MCP616/7/8/9 family of op amps.
5.1SPICE Macro Model
The latest SPICE macro model for the MCP616/7/8/9
op amps is available on Microchip’s web site at
www.microchip.com. This model is intended to be an
initial design tool that works well in the op amp’s linear
region of operation at room temperature. See the
model file for information on its capabilities.
Bench testing is a very im portant par t of any design an d
cannot be replaced with simulations. Also, simulation
results using th is ma cro m od el ne ed to be v ali dated by
comparing them to the data sheet spec ifications and
characteristic curves.
5.2FilterLab® Software
Microchip’s FilterLab® software is an innovative tool
that simplifies analog active-filter (using op amps)
design. It is available free of charge from our web site
at www.microchip.com. The FilterLab software tool
provides full schemati c diagrams of the filte r circuit with
component values. It also outpouts the filter circuit in
SPICE format, which can be used with the macro
model to simulate actual filter performance.
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Number of Pins
Pitch
Top to Seating PlaneA.140.155.1703.563.944.32
Molded Package ThicknessA2.1 1 5.130.1452.923.303.68
Base to Seating PlaneA1.0150.38
Shoulder to Shoulder WidthE.300.313.3257.627.948.26
Molded Package WidthE1.240.250.2606.106.356.60
Overall LengthD.360.373.3859.149.469.78
Tip to Seating PlaneL.125.130.1353.183.303.43
Lead Thickness
Upper Lead WidthB1.045.058.0701.141.461.78
Lower Lead WidthB.014.018.0220.360.460.56
Overall Row Spacing§eB.310.370.4307.879.4010.92
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-001
Drawing No. C04-018
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (SN) – Narrow, 150 mil (SOIC)
E
E1
p
D
2
B
Number of Pins
Pitch
Standoff §
Foot Angle
Lead Thickness
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-012
Drawing No. C04-057
Number of Pins
Pitch
Top to Seating PlaneA.140.155.1703.563.944.32
Molded Package ThicknessA2.115.130.1452.923.303.68
Base to Seating PlaneA1.0150.38
Shoulder to Shoulder WidthE.300.313.3257.627.948.26
Molded Package WidthE1.240.250.2606.106.356.60
Overall LengthD.740.75 0.76018.8019.0519.30
Tip to Seating PlaneL.125.130.1353.183.303.43
Lead Thickness
Upper Lead WidthB1.045.058.0701.141.461.78
Lower Lead WidthB.014.018.0220.360.460.56
Overall Row Spacing§
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-001
Drawing No. C04-005
14-Lead Plastic Small Outline (SL) – Narrow, 150 mil (SOIC)
E
E1
p
D
2
B
n
1
MCP616/7/8/9
45×
c
β
Number of Pins
Pitch
Foot Angle
Lead Thickne ss
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-012
Drawing No. C04-065
14-Lead Plastic Thin Shrink Small Outline (ST) – 4.4 mm (TSSOP)
E
E1
p
D
2
n
B
1
A
c
φ
β
Number of Pins
Pitch
Foot Angle
Lead Thickne ss
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.005” (0.127mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MO-153
Drawing No. C04-087
n
p
φ
c
α
β
L
MILLIMETERS*INCHESUnits
0.65.026
α
A2A1
MAXNOMMINMAXNOMMINDimension Limits
1414
1.10.043AOverall Height
0.950.900.85.037.035.033A2Mold ed Pa ckag e Thick ness
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