The THS3201 is a wide-band, high-speed
current-feedback amplifier, designed to operate over a
wide supply range of ±3.3 V to ±7.5 V for todays high
performance applications.
The wide supply range combined with distortion as low as
−74 dBc at 10 MHz, plus an extremely high slew rate of
10500 V/µs makes the THS3201 ideally suited for arbitrary
waveform driver applications. The distortion performance
also enables driving high-resolution and high-sampling
rate ADCs. Moreover, the gain of +2 bandwidth of 850
MHz, combined with a 0.1 dB flatness of 380 MHz makes
the THS3201 ideal for broadcast video and HDTV
applications. The THS3201 also offers excellent
performance for IF amplification in wireless
communications systems by having IMD
−80 dBc, OIP
of 41 dBm, and a noise figure of 1 1 dB, all at
3
100 MHz with a gain +10 V/V, while driving a 2-V
envelope into a 100-Ω load.
The THS3201 is offered in a 5-pin SOT−23, 8-pin SOIC,
and an 8-pin MSOP with PowerPAD packages.
over operat i n g f ree-air temperature range unless otherwise noted
UNIT
Supply voltage, V
Input voltage, V
Output current, IO
Differential input voltage, V
Continuous power dissipation See Dissipation Rating Table
Maximum junction temperature, T
Maximum junction temperature, continuous
operation, long term reliability T
Operating free-air temperature range, T
Storage temperature range, T
Lead temperature
1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds
S
I
(2)
ID
(3)
J
(4)
J
A
stg
HBM3000 V
ESD ratings:
CDM1500 V
MM100 V
(1)
Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage.
Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods
may degrade device reliability. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
beyond those specified is not implied.
(2)
The THS3201 may incorporate a PowerPAD on the underside
of the chip. This acts as a heat sink and must be connected to a
thermally dissipative plane for proper power dissipation. Failure
to do so may result in exceeding the maximum junction
temperature which could permanently damage the device. See TI
technical briefs SLMA002 and SLMA004 for more information
about utilizing the PowerPAD thermally enhanced package.
(3)
The absolute maximum temperature under any condition is
limited by the constraints of the silicon process.
(4)
The maximum junction temperature for continuous operation is
limited by package constraints. Operation above this temperature
may result in reduced reliability and/or lifetime of the device.
16.5 V
±V
S
175 mA
±3 V
150°C
125°C
−40°C to 85°C
−65°C to 150°C
300°C
(1)
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas
Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be
handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe
proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to
complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible t o damage because very small parametric changes could
cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
PACKAGE DISSIPATION RATINGS
θ
JCθJA
POWER RATING
(TJ = 125°C)
TA ≤ 25°CTA = 85°C
DBV (5)55255.4391 mW156 mW
D (8)38.397.51.02 W410 mW
DGN (8)4.758.41.71 W685 mW
DGK (8 pin)54.2260385 mW154 mW
(1)
This data was taken using the JEDEC standard High-K test PCB.
(2)
Power rating is determined with a junction temperature of 125°C.
This is the point where distortion starts to substantially increase.
Thermal management of the final PCB should strive to keep the
junction temperature at or below 125°C for best performance and
long term reliability.
(2)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
MINMAX UNIT
Dual supply±3.3±7.5
Single supply6.615
Operating free-air temperature, T
A
−4085°C
PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION
PIN ASSIGNMENTS
NOTE:If a PowerPAD is used, it is electrically isolated from the active circuitry.
2
PACKAGED DEVICES
TEMPERATURE
PLASTIC SMALL
OUTLINE
(1)
(D)
(DBV)SYM(DGN)SYM(DGK)SYM
SOT-23
(2)
THS3201DTHS3201DBVT
THS3201DRTHS3201DBVR
(1)
Available in tape and reel. The R suffix standard quantity is 2500 (e.g. THS3201DGNR).
(2)
Available in tape and reel. The R suffix standard quantity is 3000. The T suf fix standard quantity is 250 (e.g. THS3201DBVT).
SOT−23TOP VIEW
1
5
V
OUT
V
S−
IN+
2
3
V
S+
4
IN−
PLASTIC MSOP
THS3201DGN
THS3201DGNR
TOP VIEW
POWERPAD
NC
V
IN−
V
IN+
V
S−
(1)
PLASTIC MSOP
THS3201DGK
THS3201DGKR
1
2
3
4
NC
8
7
V
6
5
S+
V
OUT−
NC
NC = No Internal Connection
(1)
D, DGN, DGK
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PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Small-signal bandwidth, −3 dB
Small-signal bandwidth, −3 dB
Typ
(VO = 200 mVPP)
MHz
Slew rate (25% to 75% level)
V/µs
Typ
ns
Typ
2nd harmonic
dBc
Typ
3rd harmonic
dBc
Typ
c
f = 200 kHz,
Differential gain
G = +2, R
= 150 Ω,
G = +2, RL = 150 Ω
Differential phase
RF = 768
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VS = ±7.5 V: Rf = 768 Ω, RL = 100 Ω, and G = +2 unless otherwise noted
THS3201
TYPOVER TEMPERATURE
25°C25°C
AC PERFORMANCE
G = +1, RF= 1.2 kΩ1.8GHz
G = +2, RF = 768 Ω850
(VO = 200 mVPP)
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB flatness
Large-signal bandwidthG = +2, VO = 2 V
Rise and fall timeG = +2, VO = 4-V step, RF = 768 Ω0.6nsTyp
Settling time to 0.1%G = −2, VO = 2-V step20
0.01%G = −2, VO = 2-V step60
Harmonic distortionG = +5, f = 10 MHz, VO = 2 V
Third-order intermodulation
distortion (IMD3)
Third-order output intercept
point (OIP3)
Noise figure
Input voltage noisef > 10 MHz1.65nV/√HzTyp
Input current noise (noninverting)f > 10 MHz13.4pA/√HzTyp
Input current noise (inverting)f > 10 MHz20pA/√HzTyp
G = +5, RF = 619 Ω565
G = +10, RF = 487 Ω520
G = +2, VO = 200 mV
RF = 768 Ω
G = +1, VO = 5-V step6200
G = +2, VO = 10-V step10500
Minimum operating voltageAbsolute minimum±3.3±3.3±3.3VMin
Maximum operating voltageAbsolute maximum±8.25±8.25±8.25VMax
Maximum quiescent current14182121mAMax
Power supply rejection (+PSRR)VS+ = 7 V to 8 V69636060dBMin
Power supply rejection (−PSRR)VS− = −7 V to –8 V65585555dBMin
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TEST CONDITIONS
Small-signal bandwidth, −3dB
Small-signal bandwidth, −3dB
Typ
(VO = 200 mVPP)
MHz
Slew rate (25% to 75% level)
V/µs
Typ
2nd harmonic
dBc
Typ
3rd harmonic
dBc
Typ
c
f = 200 kHz,
Differential gain
G = +2, R
= 150 Ω,
G = +2, RL = 150 Ω,
Differential phase
RF= 768
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VS = ±5 V: Rf = 715 Ω, RL = 100 Ω, and G = +2 unless otherwise noted
THS3201
TYPOVER TEMPERATURE
25°C25°C
AC PERFORMANCE
G = +1, RF= 1.2 kΩ1.3GHz
G = +2, RF = 715 Ω725
(VO = 200 mVPP)
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB flatness
Large-signal bandwidthG = +2, VO = 2 Vpp, RF= 715 Ω900MHzTyp
Rise and fall time
Settling time to 0.1%G = −2, VO = 2-V step20nsTyp
0.01%G = −2, VO = 2-V step60nsTyp
Harmonic distortionG = +5, f = 10 MHz, VO = 2 V
Third-order intermodulation
distortion (IMD3)
Third-order output intercept
point (OIP3)
Noise figure
Input voltage noisef > 10 MHz1.65nV/√HzTyp
Input current noise (noninverting)f > 10 MHz13.4pA/√HzTyp
Input current noise (inverting)f > 10 MHz20pA/√HzTyp
G = +5, RF = 576 Ω540
G = +10, RF = 464 Ω480
G = +2, VO = 200 mV
RF= 715 Ω
G = +1, VO = 5-V step5200
G = +2, VO = 5-V step5200
G = +2, VO = 4-V step,
Minimum operating voltageAbsolute minimum±3.3±3.3±3.3VMin
Maximum operating voltageAbsolute maximum±8.25±8.25±8.25VMax
Maximum quiescent current1416.81920mAMax
Power supply rejection (+PSRR)VS+ = 4.5 V to 5.5 V69636060dBMin
Power supply rejection (−PSRR)VS− = −4.5 V to –5.5 V65585555dBMin
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table of Graphs (V
Noninverting small signal frequency response1, 2
Inverting small signal frequency response3
Noninverting large signal frequency response4
Inverting large signal frequency response5
0.1 dB gain flatness frequency response6
Capacitive load frequency response7
Recommended switching resistancevs Capacitive Load8
2nd harmonic distortionvs Frequency9
3rd harmonic distortionvs Frequency10
Harmonic distortionvs Output voltage swing11, 12
Third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3)vs Frequency13
Third-order output intercept point (OIP3)vs Frequency14
S − Parametervs Frequency15, 16
Input voltage and current noisevs Frequency17
Noise figurevs Frequency18
Transimpedancevs Frequency19
Input offset voltagevs Case Temperature20
Input bias and offset currentvs Case Temperature21
Slew ratevs Output voltage step22, 23
Settling time24, 25
Quiescent currentvs Supply voltage26
Output voltagevs Load resistance27
Rejection ratiovs Frequency28
Noninverting small signal transient response29
Inverting large signal transient response30
Overdrive recovery time31
Differential gainvs Number of loads32
Differential phasevs Number of loads33
Closed-loop output impedancevs Frequency34
= ±7.5 V)
S
FIGURE
Table of Graphs (VS = ±5 V)
FIGURE
Noninverting small signal frequency response35
Inverting small signal frequency response36
2nd harmonic distortionvs Frequency38
3rd harmonic distortionvs Frequency39
Harmonic distortionvs Output voltage swing40, 41
Third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3)vs Frequency42
Third-order output intercept point (OIP3)vs Frequency43
S − Parametervs Frequency44, 45
Slew ratevs Output voltage step46
Noninverting small signal transient response47
Inverting large signal transient response48
Overdrive recovery time49
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VS = ±7.5 V Graphs
NONINVERTING SMALL SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
8
7
6
5
4
3
Gain = 2.
2
Noninverting Gain − dB
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 0.2 VPP.
1
VS = ±7.5 V
0
100 k 1 M 10 M100 M1 G10 G
RF = 619 Ω
RF = 768 Ω
RF = 1 kΩ
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 1
INVERTING LARGE SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
16
14
12
10
Inverting Gain − dB
G =−5, RF = 576 Ω
8
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
6
4
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 2 VPP.
2
VS = ±7.5 V
0
100 k1 M10 M100 M1 G
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 4
NONINVERTING SMALL SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Noninverting Gain − dB
4
2
0
−2
−4
100 k 1 M10 M100 M1 G10 G
G = 10, RF = 487 Ω
G = 5, RF = 619 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 0.2 VPP.
VS = ±7.5 V
G = 2, RF = 768 Ω
G =1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 2
INVERTING LARGE SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
Inverting Gain − dB
2
0
−2
−4
G =−5, RF = 549 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 2 VPP.
VS = ±7.5 V
G = −1, RF = 576 Ω
100 k1 M10 M100 M1 G
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 5
INVERTING SMALL SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
Noninverting Gain − dB
2
0
−2
−4
100 k 1 M10 M100 M1 G10 G
G = −10, RF = 499 Ω
G = −5, RF = 549 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 0.2 VPP.
VS = ±7.5 V
G = −2, RF = 576 Ω
G = −1, RF = 619 Ω
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 3
0.1 dB GAIN FLATNESS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
6.4
Gain = 2,
6.3
RF = 768 Ω,
RL = 100 Ω,
6.2
VO = 0.2 VPP,
VS = ±7.5 V
6.1
6
5.9
Noninverting Gain − dB
5.8
5.7
5.6
100 k10 M 100 M1 G10 G
1 M
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 6
Gain − dB
8
CAPACITIVE LOAD
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
16
R
= 30 Ω, CL = 22 pF
14
12
10
−2
(ISO)
R
= 20 Ω,
(ISO)
CL = 50 pF
Gain = 5
RF = 619 Ω
8
RL = 100 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
6
4
R
= 15 Ω,
(ISO)
CL = 100 pF
2
R
= 20 Ω,
(ISO)
0
CL = 47 pF
0100200300400500
f − Frequency − MHz
Figure 7
RECOMMENDED R
vs
60
50
Ω
−
40
ISO
R
30
20
Recommended
10
0
CAPACTIVE LOAD
Gain = 5,
RF = 619 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VS = ±7.5 V
R
_
ISO
+
10100
C
L
CL − Capacitive Load − pF
Figure 8
ISO
2nd HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
FREQUENCY
−40
VO = 2 VPP,
RL = 100 Ω,
−50
VS = ±7.5 V
G = 1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
−60
−70
−80
−90
2nd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−100
110100
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 5, RF = 619 Ω
G = 2, RF = 768 Ω
Figure 9
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3rd HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
−40
−50
−60
−70
−80
−90
3rd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−100
1
FREQUENCY
VO = 2 VPP,
RL = 100 Ω,
VS = ±7.5 V
G = 1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
G = 2, RF = 768 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 5, RF = 619 Ω
10100
Figure 10
THIRD-ORDER INTERMODULATION
DISTORTION
vs
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
−90
−95
−100
Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion − dBc
10100200
FREQUENCY
RL = 100 Ω
VO = 2VPP Envelope
VS = ±7.5 V
200 kHz Tone Spacing
G = 2, RF = 768 Ω
G = 5, RF = 619 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 10, RF = 487 Ω
Figure 13
HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
−60
Gain = 5
RF = 619 Ω
−65
f = 8 MHz
−70
VS = ±7.5 V
HD2, RL = 100 Ω
−75
−80
−85
−90
Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−95
−100
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
VO − Output Voltage Swing − ± V
HD2, RL = 499 Ω
HD3, RL = 100 Ω
HD3, RL = 499 Ω
Figure 11
THIRD-ORDER OUTPUT
INTERCEPT POINT
vs
FREQUENCY
60
55
50
45
40
G = 5, RF = 619 Ω
35
Third-Order Output Intersept Point − dBm
VO = 2 VPP Envelope
RL = 100 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
200 kHz Tone Spacing
G = 10, RF = 487 Ω
G = 2, RF = 768 Ω
204060801000
f − Frequency − MHz
Figure 14
HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
−50
−55
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−90
−95
−100
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
HD2
RL = 100 Ω
RL = 499 Ω
VO − Output Voltage Swing − ± V
HD2, RL = 499 Ω
HD3,
HD3, RL = 100 Ω
Gain = 5, RF = 619 Ω
f = 32 MHz, VS = ±7.5 V
Figure 12
S − PARAMETER
vs
FREQUENCY
0
VS = ±7.5 V
Gain = +10
C = 0 pF
−20
S22
−40
−60
S−Parameter − dB
−80
−100
1 M10 M100 M10
f − Frequency − Hz
R
G
50 Ω
Source
S11
Figure 15
R
−
+
50 Ω
1 G
S12
F
C
50 Ω
50 Ω
S − PARAMETER
vs
FREQUENCY
0
VS = ±7.5 V
Gain = +10
C = 3.3 pF
−20
S22
−40
−60
S11
S−Parameter − dB
−80
−100
1 M10 M100 M10 G
f − Frequency − Hz
R
50 Ω
Source
R
G
−
+
50 Ω
1 G
Figure 16
INPUT VOLTAGE
AND CURRENT NOISE
vs
50
45
pA Hz
40
S12
F
C
50 Ω
50 Ω
35
30
25
20
15
Input Current Noise Density −
−
10
n
I
100 k1 M10 M100 M
FREQUENCY
VS = ±7.5 V and ±5 V
TA = 25°C
V
n
Inverting
Noise Current
Noninverting
Current Noise
f − Frequency − Hz
Hz
4
nV/
3.5
3
2.5
1.5
0.5
Voltage Noise Density −
−
n
0
V
Figure 17
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vs
14
13
12
11
10
9
Noise Figure − dB
8
7
6
050 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
FREQUENCY
Gain = +10
RG = 28 Ω
RF = 255 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V & ±5 V
f − Frequency − MHz
Figure 18
INPUT BIAS AND OFFSET CURRENT
vs
CASE TEMPERATURE
17
VS = ±7.5 V
16
Aµ
15
14
13
12
− Input Bias Currents −
IB
I
11
10
−40−30−20−10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
TC − Case Temperature − °C
IIB−
IIB+
I
OS
Figure 21
120
100
80
60
40
Transimpedance Gain −dBΩ
20
0
100 k10 M1 G100 M1 M
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
8000
7000
Aµ
sµ
6000
V/
5000
4000
3000
SR − Slew Rate −
2000
− Input Offset Currents −
1000
I
0
TRANSIMPEDANCE
vs
FREQUENCY
VS = ±5 and ±7.5V
_
10 Ω
+
V
+
_
Gain W +
f − Frequency − Hz
O
I
IB
Figure 19
SLEW RATE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Gain = 1
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 1.2 kΩ
VS = ±7.5 V
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
VO − Output Voltage − V
Rise
Fall
PP
Figure 22
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
vs
CASE TEMPERATURE
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
− Input Offset Voltage − mV
0.5
OS
V
0
VS = ±7.5 V
VS = ±5 V
−40−30−20−10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
TC − Case Temperature − °C
Figure 20
SLEW RATE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
11000
Gain = 2
10000
RL = 100 Ω
9000
sµ
V/
SR − Slew Rate −
RF = 768 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
012345678910
VO − Output Voltage − V
Rise
Fall
Figure 23
PP
10
QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs
1.5
1
0.5
0
−0.5
− Output Voltage − V
O
V
−1
−1.5
SETTLING TIME
Rising Edge
Gain = −2
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 576 Ω
f= 1 MHz
VS = ±7.5 V
Falling Edge
0246810
t − Time − ns
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
−0.5
−1
− Output Voltage − V
O
−1.5
V
−2
−2.5
−3
Figure 24
SETTLING TIME
Rising Edge
Gain = −2
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 576 Ω
f= 1 MHz
VS = ±7.5 V
Falling Edge
02.57.512.5
510
t − Time − ns
Figure 25
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Quiescent Current − mA
4
2
0
SUPPLY VOL TAGE
TA = 85°C
TA = 25°C
TA = −40°C
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5
VS − Supply Voltage − ±V
Figure 26
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
LOAD RESISTANCE
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−1
−2
− Output Voltage − V
−3
O
V
−4
−5
−6
−7
101001000
RL − Load Resistance − Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
TA = −40 to 85°C
Figure 27
INVERTING LARGE-SIGNAL
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−1
−2
− Output Voltage − V
O
−3
V
−4
−5
−6
Gain = −5
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 549 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
Input
Output
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
t − Time − µs
Figure 30
REJECTION RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
80
70
60
50
40
PSRR+
30
Rejection Ratios − dB
20
10
0
100 k1 M10 M100 M
CMRR
f − Frequency − Hz
VS = ±7.5 V
Figure 28
OVERDRIVE RECOVERY TIME
10
8
6
4
2
0
−2
− Output Voltage − V
−4
O
V
−6
−8
−10
00.20.40.60.81
t − Time − µs
G = 2,
RF = 768 Ω,
VS = ±7.5 V
Figure 31
5
4
3
2
1
0
−1
− Input Voltage − VV
−2
I
−3
−4
−5
NONINVERTING SMALL-SIGNAL
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
− Output Voltage − V
−0.1
O
V
−0.2
−0.3
Output
Input
Gain = 2
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 715 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
t − Time − µs
Figure 29
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN
vs
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
Differential Gain − %
0.005
NUMBER OF LOADS
Gain = 2
RF = 768 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
40 IRE − NTSC and Pal
Worst Case ±100 IRE Ramp
0
012345678
Number of Loads − 150 Ω
Figure 32
PAL
NTSC
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE
vs
0.040
0.035
0.030
°
0.025
0.020
0.015
Differential Phase −
0.010
0.005
NUMBER OF LOADS
Gain = 2
RF = 768 kΩ
VS = ±7.5 V
40 IRE − NTSC and Pal
Worst Case ±100 IRE Ramp
PAL
NTSC
0
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Number of Loads − 150 Ω
Figure 33
CLOSED-LOOP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
vs
Gain = 2
RF = 715 Ω
RL = 100 Ω
VS = ±7.5 V
f − Frequency − Hz
FREQUENCY
1000
Ω
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
Closed-Loop Output Impedance −
0.001
100 k1 M10 M1 M1 G
Figure 34
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NONINVERTING SMALL SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Noninverting Gain − dB
4
2
0
−2
−4
100 k 1 M10 M 100 M1 G10 G
G = 10, RF = 464 Ω
G = 5, RF = 576 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 0.2 VPP.
VS = ±5 V
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
G =1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 35
2nd HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
−40
−50
−60
−70
−80
−90
2nd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−100
110100
FREQUENCY
VO = 2 VPP,
RL = 100 Ω,
VS = ±5 V
G = 1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 5, RF = 576 Ω
Figure 38
INVERTING SMALL SIGNAL
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Inverting Gain − dB
4
2
0
−2
−4
100 k 1 M10 M100 M1 G10 G
G = −10, RF = 499 Ω
G = −5, RF = 549 Ω
RL = 100 Ω,
VO = 0.2 VPP.
VS = ±5 V
G = −2, RF = 576 Ω
G =−1, RF = 576 Ω
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 36
3rd HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
−40
−50
−60
−70
−80
−90
3rd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−100
110100
FREQUENCY
VO = 2 VPP,
RL = 100 Ω,
VS = ±5 V
G = 1, RF = 1.2 kΩ
G = 5, RF = 576 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
Figure 39
0.1 dB GAIN FLATNESS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
6.4
Gain = 2,
RF = 715 Ω,
6.3
RL = 100 Ω,
6.2
VO = 0.2 VPP,
VS = ±5 V
6.1
6
5.9
5.8
Noninverting Gain − dB
5.7
5.6
100 k 1 M10 M 100 M1 G10 G
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 37
HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
−50
−55
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−90
−95
−100
0
HD2, RL = 499 Ω
HD2, RL = 100 Ω
HD3, RL = 499 Ω
HD3, RL = 100 Ω
Gain = 5
RF = 576 Ω
f = 8 MHz
VS = ±5 V
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
VO − Output Voltage Swing − ± V
Figure 40
HARMONIC DISTORTION
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
−40
−45
−50
−55
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−90
−95
−100
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
HD2, RL = 499 Ω
HD2, RL = 100 Ω
HD3, RL = 100 Ω
HD3, RL = 499 Ω
VO − Output Voltage Swing − ± V
Figure 41
12
Gain = 5
RF = 576 Ω
f = 32 MHz
VS = ±5 V
DISTORTION
vs
−40
−45
−50
−55
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
−90
Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion − dBc
10100200
FREQUENCY
RL = 100 Ω
VO = 2VPP Envelope
VS = ±5 V
200 kHz Tone Spacing
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
G = 10, RF = 464 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
G = 5, RF = 576 Ω
Figure 42
THIRD-ORDER OUTPUT
INTERCEPT POINT
vs
55
VO = 2 VPP Envelope
RL = 100 Ω
VS = ±5 V
50
200 kHz Tone Spacing
45
40
35
30
Third-Order Output Intersept Point − dBm
0
FREQUENCY
G = 10, RF = 464 Ω
G = 2, RF = 715 Ω
G = 5, RF = 576 Ω
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FREQUENCY
0
VS = ±5 V
Gain = +10
C = 0 pF
−20
S22
−40
−60
S11
S−Parameter − dB
−80
−100
1 M10 M100 M10 G
f − Frequency − Hz
R
G
50 Ω
Source
R
−
+
50 Ω
1 G
Figure 44
NONINVERTING SMALL-SIGNAL
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
−0.1
− Output Voltage − V
O
V
−0.2
−0.3
Output
Input
Gain = 2
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 715 Ω
VS = ±5 V
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
t − Time − µs
S − PARAMETER
vs
0
FREQUENCY
VS = ±5 V
Gain = +10
−20
C = 3.3 pF
−40
S22
S12
−60
F
C
50 Ω
50 Ω
S11
−80
50 Ω
−100
1 M10 M100 M10 G
Source
f − Frequency − Hz
S12
R
R
F
G
−
+
50 Ω
1 G
C
50 Ω
50 Ω
6000
Gain = 2
RL = 100 Ω
5000
RF = 715 Ω
sµ
VS = ±5 V
4000
V/
3000
2000
SR − Slew Rate −
1000
0
012345
Figure 45
SLEW RATE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Rise
Fall
VO − Output Voltage − V
Figure 46
PP
INVERTING LARGE-SIGNAL
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
−0.5
−1
− Output Voltage − V
O
−1.5
V
−2
−2.5
−3
Gain = −5
RL = 100 Ω
RF = 549 Ω
VS = ±5 V
Input
Output
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
t − Time −µs
OVERDRIVE RECOVERY TIME
6
G = 2,
4
2
0
−2
− Output Voltage − V
O
V
−4
−6
00.20.40.60.81
t − Time − µs
RF = 715 Ω,
VS = ±5 V
3
2
1
0
−1
− Input Voltage − VV
−2
−3
Figure 47
Figure 48
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Table 1. Recommended Resistor Values for
Optimum Frequency Response
The THS3201 is a unity gain stable 1.8-GHz
current-feedback operational amplifiers, designed to
operate from a ±3.3-V to ±7.5-V power supply.
Figure 50 shows the THS3201 in a noninverting gain of
2V/V configuration typically used to generate the
performance curves. Most of the curves were
characterized using signal sources with 50-Ω source
impedance, and with measurement equipment presenting
a 50-Ω load impedance. The 49.9-Ω shunt resistor at the
V
terminal in Figure 50 matches the source impedance of
I
the test generator.
7.5 V
+V
S
+
50 Ω Source
V
I
49.9 Ω
768 Ω
R
G
+
THS3201
_
−7.5 V
100 pF
R
F
768 Ω
100 pF
−V
S
0.1 µF 6.8 µF
49.9 Ω
50 Ω
0.1 µF 6.8 µF
+
THS3201 RF for AC When R
Gain
(V/V)
−2±7.5 and ±5287576
−5±7.5 and ±5110549
−10±7.5 and ±549.9499
Supply Voltage
(V)
±7.5—1.2 k
±5—1.2 k
±7.5768768
±5715715
±7.5154.9619
±5143576
±7.554.9487
±551.1464
±7.5619619
±5576576
= 100 Ω
load
RG (Ω)RF (Ω)
WIDEBAND, INVERTING GAIN OPERATION
Figure 51 shows the THS3201 is a typical inverting gain
configuration where the input and output impedances and
signal gain from Figure 50 are retained in an inverting
circuit configuration.
7.5 V
+V
S
+
100 pF
0.1 µF 6.8 µF
Figure 50. Wideband, Noninverting Gain
Configuration
Unlike voltage-feedback amplifiers, current-feedback
amplifiers are highly dependent on the feedback resistor
R
for maximum performance and stability . Table 1 shows
F
the optimal gain setting resistors R
and RG at different
F
gains to give maximum bandwidth with minimal peaking in
the frequency response. Higher bandwidths can be
achieved, at the expense of added peaking in the
frequency response, by using even lower values for R
Conversely, increasing R
decreases the bandwidth, but
F
stability is improved.
14
+
THS3201
_
50 Ω Source
V
I
.
F
R
287 Ω
R
M
60.4 Ω
G
−7.5 V
R
F
576 Ω
100 pF
−V
S
49.9 Ω
50 Ω
0.1 µF 6.8 µF
+
Figure 51. Wideband, Inverting Gain
Configuration
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SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
The THS3201 has the capability to operate from a single
supply voltage ranging from 6.6V to 15V. When operating
from a single power supply, care must be taken to ensure
the input signal and amplifier is biased appropriately to
allow for the maximum output voltage swing. The circuits
shown in Figure 52 demonstrate methods to configure an
amplifier in a manner conducive for single supply
operation
+V
S
50 Ω Source
V
I
50 Ω Source
V
I
60.4 Ω
+V
2
+
49.9 Ω
S
2
S
2
R
G
768 Ω
THS3201
_
768 Ω
576 Ω
V
S
_
THS3201
+
R
F
R
F
R
T
+V
S
2
+V
R
G
287 Ω
R
T
+V
S
49.9 Ω
50 Ω
49.9 Ω
50 Ω
Ω
THS3201
V
I
75 Ω
±7.5 V
−
+
±7.5 V
Ω
75-Ω Transmission Line
75 Ω
n Lines
75 Ω
75 Ω
75 Ω
V
O(1
V
O(n
Figure 53. Video Distribution Amplifier
Application
ADC DRIVER APPLICATION
The THS3201 can be used as a high-performance ADC
driver in applications like radio receiver IF stages, and test
and measurement devices. All high-performance ADCs
have differential inputs. The THS3201 can be used in
conjunction with a transformer as a drive amplifier in these
applications. Figure 54 and Figure 55 show two different
approaches.
In Figure 54, a transformer is used after the amplifier to
convert the signal to differential. The advantage of this
approach is fewer components are required. R
are required for impedance matching the transformer.
OUT
and R
T
Figure 52. DC-Coupled Single Supply Operation
VIDEO AND HDTV DRIVERS
The exceptional bandwidth and slew rate of the THS3201
matches the demands for professional video and HDTV.
Most commercial HDTV standards requires a video
passband of 30-MHz. To ensure high signal quality with
minimal degradation of performance, a 0.1-dB gain
flatness should be at least 7x the passband frequency to
minimize group delay variations—requiring 210-MHz
0.1-dB frequency flatness from the amplifier. High slew
rates ensures there is minimal distortion of the video
signal. Component video and RGB video signals require
fast transition times and fast settling times to keep a high
signal quality. The THS8135, for example, is a 240 MSPS
video DAC and has a transition time approaching 4-ns.
The THS3201 is a perfect candidate for interfacing the
output of such high-performance video components.
V
S+
0.1 µF
THS3201
0.1 µF
R
F
R
1:n
OUT
V
S−
24.9 Ω
R
T
24.9 Ω
47pF
47pF
ADC
CM
0.1 µF
R
G
V
IN
Figure 54. Differential ADC Driver Circuit 1
In Figure 55, a transformer is used before two amplifiers to
convert the signal to differential. The two amplifiers then
amplify the differential signal. The advantage to this
approach is each amplifier is required to drive half the
voltage as before. R
is used to impedance match the
T
transformer.
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R
G
1:n
V
IN
R
T
R
G
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R
F
R
F
24.9 Ω
47pF
24.9 Ω
47pF
ADC
CM
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Placing this pole at about 10x the highest frequency of
interest insures it has no impact on the signal. Since the
resistor is typically a small value, it is very bad practice to
place the pole at (or very near) frequencies of interest. At
the pole frequency, the amplifiers sees a load with a
magnitude of:
2ǸxR
If R is only 10 Ω, the amplifier is very heavily loaded above
the pole frequency, and generates excessive distortion.
0.1 µF
0.1 µF
V
S−
Figure 55. Differential ADC Driver Circuit 2
It is almost universally recommended to use a resistor and
capacitor between the op amp’s output and the ADC’s
input as shown in both Figures.
This resistor-capacitor (RC) combination has multiple
functions:
DThe capacitor is a local charge reservoir for ADC
DThe resistor isolates the amplifier from the ADC
DIn conjunction, they form a low-pass noise filter
During the sampling phase, current is required to charge
the ADC’s input sampling capacitors. By placing external
capacitors directly at the input pins, most of the current is
drawn from them. They are seen as a very low impedance
source. They can be thought of as serving much the same
purpose as a power supply bypass capacitor; to supply
transient current, with the amplifier then providing the bulk
charge.
Typically, a low-value capacitor in the range of 10 pF to
100 pF provides the required transient charge reservoir.
The capacitance and the switching action of the ADC is
one of the worst loading scenarios that a high-speed
amplifier encounters. The resistor provides a simple
means of isolating the associated phase shift from the
feedback network and maintaining the phase margin of the
amplifier.
DAC DRIVER APPLICATION
The THS3201 can be used as a high-performance DAC
output driver in applications like radio transmitter stages,
and arbitrary waveform generators. All high-performance
DACs have differential current outputs. Two THS3201s
can be used as a differential drive amplifier in these
applications as shown in Figure 56.
R
on the DAC output is used to convert the output
PU
current to voltage. The 24.9-Ω resistor and 47-pF capacitor
between each DAC output and the op amp input is used
to reduce the images generated at multiples of the
sampling rate. The values shown form a pole a 136 MHz.
R
sets the output impedance of each amplifier.
OUT
S+
0.1 µF
DAC
IOUT1
IOUT2
AV
DD
R
PU
24.9 Ω
24.9 Ω
R
PU
AV
DD
47pF
47pF
R
G
0.1 µF
R
G
THS3201
R
0.1 µF
THS3201
F
V
S−
R
F
R
OUT
V
OUT1
R
OUT
V
OUT2
Typically , a low value resistor in the range of 10 Ω to 100 Ω
provides the required isolation. Together, the R and C form
a real pole in the s-plane located at the
frequency:
f
16
1
+
P
2pRC
Figure 56. Differential DAC Driver Circuit
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POWER SUPPLY
The performance of the THS3201 is dependent upon the
power supply. Slew rate, bandwidth, and distortion are
graphed against the power supply to highlight this
dependence. As the power supply is increased from ±5 V
to ±7.5 V, the slew rate increases, the bandwidth
increases, and the distortion improves.
11000
10000
9000
8000
µs
7000
6000
5000
4000
Slew Rate − V/
3000
2000
1000
0
01234 5678
Figure 57. Slew Rate vs Output Voltage Step
−45
−50
−55
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
2nd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−90
−95
1
Rise
VS = ± 7.5 V
RF = 768 Ω
Rise
VS = ± 5 V
RF = 715 Ω
Fall
VS = ± 5 V
RF = 715 Ω
VO − Output Voltage Step − V
VS = ± 5 V
RF = 715 Ω
VS = ± 7.5 V
RF = 768 Ω
Gain = +2
RL = 100 Ω
VO = 2 V
10100
f − Frequency − MHz
Fall
VS = ± 7.5 V
RF = 768 Ω
Gain = +2
RL = 100 Ω
PP
PP
910
Gain = +2
−55
RL = 100 Ω
VO = 2 V
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−85
−90
3 rd Harmonic Distortion − dBc
−95
−100
1
PP
VS = ± 5 V
RF = 715 Ω
f − Frequency − MHz
VS = ± 7.5 V
RF = 768 Ω
10100
igure 59. 3rd Harmonic Distortion vs Frequenc
7
6
5
4
VS = ± 5 V
3
RF = 715 Ω
2
Noninverting Gain − dB
Gain = +2
1
RL = 100 Ω
VO = 2 V
0
101001 k10 k
PP
f − Frequency − Hz
VS = ± 7.5 V
RF = 768 Ω
Figure 60. Noninverting Small Signal
Frequency Response
Figure 58. 2nd Harmonic Distortion vs Frequency
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TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMAL
PERFORMANCE
Achieving optimum performance with high frequency
amplifier-like devices in the THS3201 requires careful
attention to board layout parasitic and external component
types.
Recommendations that optimize performance include:
DMinimize parasitic capacitance to any ac ground for all
of the signal I/O pins. Parasitic capacitance on the
output and input pins can cause instability. To reduce
unwanted capacitance, a window around the signal
I/O pins should be opened in all of the ground and
power planes around those pins. Otherwise, ground
and power planes should be unbroken elsewhere on
the board.
DMinimize the distance (< 0.25”) from the power supply
pins to high frequency 0.1-µF and 100 pF decoupling
capacitors. At the device pins, the ground and power
plane layout should not be in close proximity to the
signal I/O pins. Avoid narrow power and ground traces
to minimize inductance between the pins and the
decoupling capacitors. The power supply connections
should always be decoupled with these capacitors.
Larger (6.8 µF or more) tantalum decoupling
capacitors, effective at lower frequency, should also
be used on the main supply pins. These may be
placed somewhat farther from the device and may be
shared among several devices in the same area of the
PC board. The primary goal is to minimize the
impedance seen in the differential-current return
paths. For d r i v i n g dif ferential loads with the THS3201,
adding a capacitor between the power supply pins
improves 2nd order harmonic distortion performance.
This also minimizes the current loop formed by the
differential drive.
DCareful selection and placement of external
components preserve the high frequency
performance of the THS3201. Resistors should be a
very low reactance type. Surface-mount resistors
work best and allow a tighter overall layout. Again,
keep their leads and PC board trace length as short as
possible. Never use wirebound type resistors in a high
frequency application. Since the output pin and
inverting input pins are the most sensitive to parasitic
capacitance, always position the feedback and series
output resistors, if any, as close as possible to the
inverting input pins and output pins. Other network
components, such as input termination resistors,
should be placed close to the gain-setting resistors.
Even with a low parasitic capacitance shunting the
external resistors, excessively high resistor values
can create significant time constants that can degrade
performance. Good axial metal-film or surface-mount
resistors have approximately 0.2 pF in shunt with the
resistor. For resistor values > 2.0 kΩ, this parasitic
capacitance can add a pole and/or a zero that can
effect circuit operation. Keep resistor values as low as
possible, consistent with load driving considerations.
DConnections to other wideband devices on the board
may be made with short direct traces or through
onboard transmission lines. For short connections,
consider the trace and the input to the next device as
a lumped capacitive load. Relatively wide traces
(50 mils to 100 mils) should be used, preferably with
ground and power planes opened up around them.
Estimate the total capacitive load and determine if
isolation resistors on the outputs are necessary. Low
parasitic capacitive loads (< 4 pF) may not need an R
since the THS3201 is nominally compensated to
operate with a 2-pF parasitic load. Higher parasitic
capacitive loads without an RS are allowed as the
signal gain increases (increasing the unloaded phase
margin). If a l o n g t r a c e i s r e q u i r e d , a n d t h e 6 - d B s i g n a l
loss intrinsic to a doubly-terminated transmission line
is acceptable, implement a matched impedance
transmission line using microstrip or stripline
techniques (consult an ECL design handbook for
microstrip and stripline layout techniques).
A 50-Ω environment is not necessary onboard, and in
fact, a higher impedance environment improves
distortion as shown in the distortion versus load plots.
With a characteristic board trace impedance based o n
board material and trace dimensions, a matching
series resistor into the trace from the output of the
THS3201 is used as well as a terminating shunt
resistor at the input of the destination device.
Remember also that the terminating impedance is t h e
parallel combination of the shunt resistor and the input
impedance of the destination device: this total
effective impedance should be set to match the trace
impedance. If the 6-dB attenuation of a doubly
terminated transmission line is unacceptable, a long
trace can be series-terminated at the source end only.
Treat the trace as a capacitive load in this case. This
does not preserve signal integrity as well as a
doubly-terminated line. If the input impedance of the
destination device is low, there is some signal
attenuation due to the voltage divider formed by the
series output into the terminating impedance.
DSocketing a high speed part like the THS3201 is not
recommended. The additional lead length and
pin-to-pin capacitance introduced by the socket can
create an extremely troublesome parasitic network
which can make it almost impossible to achieve a
smooth, stable frequency response. Best results are
obtained by soldering the THS3201 parts directly onto
the board.
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PowerPAD DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The THS3201 is available in a thermally-enhanced
PowerPAD family of packages. These packages are
constructed using a downset leadframe upon which the die
is mounted [see Figure 61(a) and Figure 61(b)]. This
arrangement results in the lead frame being exposed as a
thermal pad on the underside of the package [see
Figure 61(c)]. Because this thermal pad has direct thermal
contact with the die, excellent thermal performance can be
achieved by providing a good thermal path away from the
thermal pad.
The PowerPAD package allows for both assembly and
thermal management in one manufacturing operation.
During the surface-mount solder operation (when the
leads are being soldered), the thermal pad can also be
soldered to a copper area underneath the package.
Through the use of thermal paths within this copper area,
heat can be conducted away from the package into either
a ground plane or other heat dissipating device.
The PowerPAD package represents a breakthrough in
combining the small area and ease of assembly of surface
mount with the, heretofore, awkward mechanical methods
of heatsinking.
DIE
Side View (a)
DIE
End View (b)
Thermal
Pad
Bottom View (c)
Although there are many ways to properly heatsink the
PowerPAD package, the following steps illustrate the
recommended approach.
0.205
0.060
Pin 1
0.030
0.0750.025
0.010
vias
0.013
0.035
Top View
0.017
0.09
0.040
Figure 62. DGN PowerPAD PCB Etch and Via
Pattern
Figure 61. Views of Thermally Enhanced Package
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PowerPAD PCB LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
1. Prepare the PCB with a top side etch pattern as shown
in Figure 62. There should be etch for the leads as well
as etch for the thermal pad.
2. Place five holes in the area of the thermal pad. These
holes should be 10 mils in diameter. Keep them small
so that solder wicking through the holes is not a
problem during reflow.
3. Additional vias may be placed anywhere along the
thermal plane outside of the thermal pad area. This
helps dissipate the heat generated by the THS3201
IC. These additional vias may be larger than the 10-mil
diameter vias directly under the thermal pad. They can
be larger because they are not in the thermal pad area
to be soldered so that wicking is not a problem.
4. Connect all holes to the internal ground plane.
5. When connecting these holes to the ground plane, donot use the typical web or spoke via connection
methodology. Web connections have a high thermal
resistance connection that is useful for slowing the
heat transfer during soldering operations. This makes
the soldering of vias that have plane connections
easier. In this application, however, low thermal
resistance is desired for the most efficient heat
transfer. Therefore, the holes under the THS3201
PowerPAD package should make their connection to
the internal ground plane with a complete connection
around the entire circumference of the plated-through
hole.
6. The top-side solder mask should leave the terminals
of the package and the thermal pad area with its five
holes exposed. The bottom-side solder mask should
cover the five holes of the thermal pad area. This
prevents solder from being pulled away from the
thermal pad area during the reflow process.
7. Apply solder paste to the exposed thermal pad area
and all of the IC terminals.
8. With these preparatory steps in place, the IC is simply
placed in position and run through the solder reflow
operation as any standard surface-mount
component. This results in a part that is properly
installed.
POWER DISSIPATION AND THERMAL
CONSIDERATIONS
To maintain maximum output capabilities, the THS3201
does not incorporate automatic thermal shutoff protection.
The designer must take care to ensure that the design
does not violate the absolute maximum junction
temperature of the device. Failure may result if the
absolute maximum junction temperature of 150°C is
exceeded. For best performance, design for a maximum
junction temperature of 125°C. Between 125°C and
150°C, damage does not occur, but the performance of the
amplifier begins to degrade.
The thermal characteristics of the device are dictated by
the package and the PC board. Maximum power
dissipation for a given package can be calculated using the
following formula.
*
+
max
P
Dmax
where:
P
is the maximum power dissipation in the
Dmax
amplifier (W).
T
is the absolute maximum junction
max
temperature (°C).
TA is the ambient temperature (°C).
θ
= θJC + θ
JA
θ
is the thermal coefficient from the silicon
JC
CA
junctions to the case (°C/W).
θ
is the thermal coefficient from the case to
CA
ambient air (°C/W).
A
q
JA
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For systems where heat dissipation is more critical, the
THS3201 i s o f fered in an 8-pin MSOP with PowerPAD and
the THS3201 is available in the SOIC−8 PowerPAD
package offering even better thermal performance. The
thermal coefficient for the PowerPAD packages are
substantially improved over the traditional SOIC.
Maximum power dissipation levels are depicted in the
graph for the available packages. The data for the
PowerP AD packages assume a board layout that follows
the PowerPAD layout guidelines referenced above and
detailed in the PowerPAD application note number
SLMA002. The following graph also illustrates the effect of
not soldering the PowerPAD to a PCB. The thermal
impedance increases substantially which may cause
serious heat and performance issues. Be sure to always
solder the PowerPAD to the PCB for optimum
performance.
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
− Maximum Power Dissipation − W
0.5
D
P
Results are With No Air Flow and PCB Size = 3”x3”
θJA = 158°C/W
0.0
−40 −20020406080 100
TA − Free-Air Temperature − °C
θJA = 58.4°C/W
θJA = 58.4°C/W for 8-Pin MSOP w/PowerPad (DGN)
θJA = 98°C/W for 8-Pin SOIC High Test PCB (D)
θJA = 158°C/W for 8-Pin MSOP w/PowerPad w/o Solder
TJ = 125°C
θJA = 98°C/W
quantify because the signal pattern is inconsistent, but an
estimate of the RMS power dissipation can provide
visibility into a possible problem.
DESIGN TOOLS
Evaluation Fixture, Spice Models, and
Applications Support
Texas Instruments is committed to providing its customers
with the highest quality of applications support. To support
this goal an evaluation board has been developed for the
THS3201 operational amplifier. The board is easy to use,
allowing for straightforward evaluation of the device. The
evaluation board can be ordered through the Texas
Instruments web site, www.ti.com, or through your local
Texas Instruments sales representative. The schematic
diagram, board layers, and bill of materials of the
evaluation boards are provided below.
J9*
R6
C8*
R7
Not Populate
J4
Vout
Vs+
J1
Vin
−
0 Ω
J2
Vin+
49.9 Ω
*Does Not Apply to the THS3201
R3
768 Ω
R2
R4
2
3
7418
_
+
Vs−
R5
768 Ω
U1
C7*
J6
GND
PD
6
49.9 Ω
J8*
Ref
TP1
Figure 63. Maximum Power Dissipation vs
Ambient Temperature
When determining whether or not the device satisfies the
maximum power dissipation requirement, it is important to
not only consider quiescent power dissipation, but also
dynamic power dissipation. Often times, this is difficult to
NOTE:The components shown in the BOM were used in test by TI.
SMD
Size
Ref Des
PCB
Quantity
Manufacturer’s Part Numb e r
Computer simulation of circuit performance using SPICE
is often useful when analyzing the performance of analog
circuits and systems. This is particularly true for video and
RF-amplifier circuits where parasitic capacitance and
inductance ca n h a v e a major ef fect o n circuit performance.
A SPICE model for the THS3201 is available through
either the Texas Instruments web site (www.ti.com) or as
one model on a disk from the Texas Instruments Product
Information Center (1–800–548–6132). The PIC is also
available for design assistance and detailed product
information at this number. These models do a good job of
predicting small-signal ac and transient performance
under a wide variety of operating conditions. They are not
intended to model the distortion characteristics of the
amplifier, nor do they attempt to distinguish between the
package types in their small-signal ac performance.
Detailed information about what is and is not modeled is
contained in the model file itself.
(SLMA002)
Voltage Feedback vs. Current Feedback amplifiers,
(SLVA051)
Current Feedback Analysis and Compensation
(SLOA021)
Current Feedback Amplifiers: Review, Stability, and
Application (SBOA081)
Effect of parasitic capacitance in op amp circuits
(SLOA013)
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable DeviceStatus
(1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package
Qty
Eco Plan
THS3201DACTIVESOICD875Pb-Free
THS3201DBVRACTIVESOT-23DBV53000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
THS3201DBVTACTIVESOT-23DBV5250 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
THS3201DGKACTIVEMSOPDGK8100 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
THS3201DGKRACTIVEMSOPDGK82500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
THS3201DGNACTIVEMSOP-
Power
DGN880Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
PAD
THS3201DGNRACTIVEMSOP-
Power
DGN82500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
PAD
THS3201DRACTIVESOICD82500Pb-Free
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(RoHS)
(RoHS)
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp
CU NIPDAULevel-2-260C-1YEAR/
Level-1-220C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-1-260C-UNLIM
CU NIPDAULevel-2-260C-1YEAR/
Level-1-220C-UNLIM
(3)
(2)
Eco Plan - May not be currently available - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional
product content details.
None: Not yet available Lead (Pb-Free).
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean "Pb-Free" and in addition, uses package materials that do not contain halogens,
including bromine (Br) or antimony (Sb) above 0.1% of total product weight.
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDECindustry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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