These are the first monolithic JFET input operational amplifiers to incorporate well matched, high voltage JFETs on the
same chip with standard bipolar transistors (BI-FET
nology). These amplifiers feature low input bias and offset
currents/low offset voltage and offset voltage drift, coupled
with offset adjust which does not degrade drift or
common-mode rejection. The devices are also designed for
high slew rate, wide bandwidth, extremely fast settling time,
low voltage and current noise and a low 1/f noise corner.
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Tech-
Features
Advantages
n Replace expensive hybrid and module FET op amps
n Rugged JFETs allow blow-out free handling compared
with MOSFET input devices
n Excellent for low noise applications using either high or
low source impedance—very low 1/f corner
n Offset adjust does not degrade drift or common-mode
rejection as in most monolithic amplifiers
n New output stage allows use of large capacitive loads
(5,000 pF) without stability problems
n Internal compensation and large differential input voltage
capability
Applications
n Precision high speed integrators
n Fast D/A and A/D converters
n High impedance buffers
n Wideband, low noise, low drift amplifiers
n Logarithmic amplifiers
n Photocell amplifiers
n Sample and Hold circuits
Common Features
n Low input bias current:30pA
n Low Input Offset Current: 3pA
n High input impedance: 10
n Low input noise current:
n High common-mode rejection ratio: 100 dB
n Large dc voltage gain: 106 dB
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/Distributors for
availability and specifications.
LF155/6LF256/7/LF356BLF355/6/7
Supply Voltage
Differential Input Voltage
Input Voltage Range (Note 2)
Output Short Circuit DurationContinuousContinuousContinuous
T
Settling Time to 0.01%(Note 7)41.51.5µs
Equivalent Input Noise
Voltage
RS=100Ω
f=100 Hz251515
f=1000 Hz201212
i
n
C
IN
Equivalent Input Current
Noise
f=100 Hz0.010.010.01
f=1000 Hz0.010.010.01
Input Capacitance333pF
Notes for Electrical Characteristics
Note 1: The maximum power dissipation for these devices must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by T
. The maximum available power dissipation at any temperature is PD=(T
T
A
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified the absolute maximum negative input voltage is equal to the negative power supply voltage.
Note 3: Unless otherwise stated, these test conditions apply:
JMAX−TA
)/θJAor the 25˚C P
, whichever is less.
dMAX
, θJA, and the ambient temperature,
JMAX
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Notes for Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
LF155/156LF256/257LF356BLF355/6/7
Supply Voltage, V
T
A
T
HIGH
and VOS,IBand IOSare measured at VCM=0.
Note 4: The Temperature Coefficient of the adjusted input offset voltage changesonly a small amount(0.5µV/˚C typically) for each mV of adjustment from its original
unadjusted value. Common-mode rejection and open loop voltage gain are also unaffected by offset adjustment.
Note 5: The input bias currents are junction leakage currents which approximately double for every 10˚C increase in the junction temperature, T
production test time, the input bias currents measured are correlated to junction temperature. In normal operation the junction temperature rises above the ambient
temperature as a result of internal power dissipation, Pd. T
recommended if input bias current is to be kept to a minimum.
Note 6: Supply Voltage Rejection is measured for both supply magnitudes increasing or decreasing simultaneously, in accordance with common practice.
Note 7: Settling time is definedhere, for a unity gain inverter connection using2 kΩ resistors for the LF155/6. It is the time required for the error voltage (the voltage
at the inverting input pin on the amplifier) to settle to within 0.01% of its final value from the time a 10V step input is applied to the inverter. For the LF357, A
the feedback resistor from output to input is 2kΩ and the output step is 10V (See Settling Time Test Circuit).
Note 8: Max. PowerDissipation is defined bythe package characteristics. Operatingthe part near theMax. Power Dissipation may cause the part to operate outside
guaranteed limits.