The XTR105 is a monolithic 4-20mA, 2-wire current transmitter with two precision current sources. It provides complete
current excitation for platinum RTD temperature sensors and
bridges, instrumentation amplifiers, and current output circuitry on a single integrated circuit.
Versatile linearization circuitry provides a 2nd-order correction to the RTD, typically achieving a 40:1 improvement in
linearity.
Instrumentation amplifier gain can be configured for a wide
range of temperature or pressure measurements. Total unadjusted error of the complete current transmitter is low
enough to permit use without adjustment in many applications. This includes zero output current drift, span drift, and
nonlinearity. The XTR105 operates on loop power-supply
voltages down to 7.5V.
RTD
The XTR105 is available in DIP-14 and SO-14 surfacemount packages and is specified for the –40°C to +85°C
industrial temperature range.
= 0.8mA
I
R
IR = 0.8mA
R
G
+
–
V
LIN
XTR105
V
REG
7.5V to 36V
4-20 mA
V
PS
V
O
R
L
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
Power Supply, V+ (referenced to the IO pin)...................................... 40V
, V
Input Voltage, V
(referenced to the IO pin) ....................0V to V+
IN+
IN–
Storage Temperature Range ......................................... –55°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ............................................... +300°C
Output Current Limit ................................................................ Continuous
Junction Temperature .................................................................... +165°C
NOTE: (1) Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings”
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to absolute maximum
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
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 to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its
published specifications.
XTR105DIP-14N–40°C to +85°CXTR105PAXTR105PARails, 25
" """XTR105PXTR105PRails, 25
XTR105SO-14 Surface-MountD–40°C to +85°CXTR105UAXTR105UARails, 58
" """XTR105UAXTR105UA/2K5Tape and Reel, 2500
XTR105SO-14 Surface-MountD–40°C to +85°CXTR105UXTR105URails, 58
" """XTR105UXTR105U/2K5Tape and Reel, 2500
NOTE: (1) For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum located at the end of this data sheet.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
LIN
I
R1
12
13
+
V
IN
4
R
LIN
R
G
3
2
–
V
IN
1kΩ
6
I
RET
I
R2
1
14
800µA 800µA
100µA
V
I = 100µA +
R
IN
G
975Ω
V
REG
11
5.1V
25Ω
7
IO = 4mA + V
V+
10
B
Q
1
9
E
8
40
•
( )
IN
R
G
PIN CONFIGURATION
Top ViewDIP and SO
1
I
R1
–+
2
VIN
3
R
G
4
R
G
5
NC
6
I
RET
7
I
O
NC = No Internal Connection
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
I
R2
V
IN
V
LIN
V
REG
V+
B (Base)
E (Emitter)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
At TA = +25°C, V+ = 24V, and TIP29C external transistor, unless otherwise noted.
XTR105P, UXTR105PA, UA
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXMINTYPMAXUNITS
OUTPUT
Output Current EquationA
Output Current, Specified Range420✻✻mA
Over-Scale Limit242730✻✻✻ mA
Under-Scale LimitI
ZERO OUTPUT
(1)
= 0V1.82.22.6✻✻✻ mA
REG
VIN = 0V, RG = ∞4✻mA
Initial Error±5±25✻±50µA
vs Temperature±0.07±0.5✻±0.9µA/°C
vs Supply Voltage, V+V+ = 7.5V to 36V0.040.2✻✻ µA/V
vs Common-Mode Voltage
vs V
Output Current0.3✻µA/mA
REG
Noise, 0.1Hz to 10Hz0.03✻µA
VCM = 1.25V to 3.5V
(2)
SPAN
Span Equation (transconductance)
Initial Error
vs Temperature
Nonlinearity, Ideal Input
INPUT
(3)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Full-Scale (VIN) = 50mV±0.05±0.2✻±0.4%
Full-Scale (VIN) = 50mV0.0030.01✻✻%
Offset VoltageVCM = 2V±50±100✻±250µV
vs Temperature±0.4±1.5✻±3µV/°C
vs Supply Voltage, V+V+ = 7.5V to 36V±0.3±3✻✻ µV/V
vs Common-Mode Voltage,VCM = 1.25V to 3.5V
RTI (CMRR)
Common-Mode Input Range
(2)
(2)
Input Bias Current525✻50nA
vs Temperature20✻pA/°C
Input Offset Current±0.2±3✻±10nA
vs Temperature5✻pA/°C
Impedance, Differential0.1 || 1✻GΩ || pF
Common-Mode5 || 10✻GΩ || pF
Noise, 0.1Hz to 10Hz0.6✻µVCURRENT SOURCESVO = 2V
(6)
Current800✻µA
Accuracy±0.05±0.2✻±0.4%
vs Temperature±15±35✻±75ppm/°C
vs Power Supply, V+V+ = 7.5V to 36V±10±25✻✻ ppm/V
Matching±0.02±0.1✻±0.2%
vs Temperature±3±15✻±30ppm/°C
vs Power Supply, V+V+ = 7.5V to 36V110✻✻ ppm/V
Compliance Voltage, Positive(V+) – 3
Negative
(2)
Output Impedance150✻MΩ
Noise, 0.1Hz to 10Hz0.003✻µA
(2)
V
REG
Accuracy±0.02±0.1✻✻V
vs Temperature±0.2✻mV/°C
vs Supply Voltage, V+1✻mV/V
Output Current±1✻mA
Output Impedance75✻Ω
LINEARIZATION
R
(internal)1✻kΩ
LIN
Accuracy±0.2±0.5✻±1%
vs Temperature±25±100✻✻ ppm/°C
POWER SUPPLY
Specified+24✻V
Voltage Range+7.5+36✻✻V
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specification, T
Operating–55+125✻✻°C
MIN
to T
MAX
Storage–55+125✻✻°C
Thermal Resistance,
DIP-1480✻°C/W
θ
JA
SO-14 Surface-Mount100✻°C/W
✻ Specification same as XTR105P and XTR105U.
NOTES: (1) Describes accuracy of the 4mA low-scale offset current. Does not include input amplifier effects. Can be trimmed to zero.
(2) Voltage measured with respect to I
(3) Does not include initial error or TCR of gain-setting resistor, R
RET
pin.
(4) Increasing the full-scale input range improves nonlinearity.
(5) Does not include Zero Output initial error.
(6) Current source output voltage with respect to I
RET
pin.
IO = VIN • (40/RG) + 4mA, VIN in Volts, RG in Ω
0.02✻µA/V
S = 40/R
G
✻A/V
±3±25✻✻ ppm/°C
±10±50✻±100µV/V
1.253.5✻✻V
(V+) – 2.5
✻✻V
0–0.2✻✻V
5.1✻V
–40+85✻✻°C
.
G
PP
PP
PP
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
At TA = +25°C and V+ = 24V, unless otherwise noted.
50
40
30
20
10
Transconductance (20 Log mA/V)
0
1001k10k100k
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
Common-Mode Rejection (dB)
30
20
TRANSCONDUCTANCE vs FREQUENCY
RG = 500Ω
RG = 2kΩ
Frequency (Hz)
COMMON-MODE REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
Full-Scale Input = 50mV
RG = 2kΩ
101001k10k100k
Frequency (Hz)
R
G
= 125Ω
RG = 125Ω
1M
1M
STEP RESPONSE
RG = 2kΩ
20mA
RG = 125Ω
4mA/div
4mA
25µs/div
140
120
100
80
60
40
Power Supply Rejection (dB)
20
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
RG = 2kΩ
0
101001k10k100k
Frequency (Hz)
RG = 125Ω
1M
29
28
27
V+ = 36V
26
25
Over-Scale Current (mA)
24
23
–75–50–250255075100
4
OVER-SCALE CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
With External Transistor
V+ = 7.5V
V+ = 24V
Temperature (°C)
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2.40
2.35
2.30
2.25
Under-Scale Current (mA)
2.20
2.15
UNDER-SCALE CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
V+ = 7.5V to 36V
–75–50–250255075100
Temperature (°C)
125
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
–75–50–250255075100
Temperature (°C)
ZERO OUTPUT CURRENT ERROR
vs TEMPERATURE
125
4
2
0
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
Zero Output Current Error (µA)
At TA = +25°C and V+ = 24V, unless otherwise noted.
INPUT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
NOISE DENSITY vs FREQUENCY
10k
1k
100
Input Voltage Noise (nV/√Hz)
10
1101001k10k
Frequency (Hz)
INPUT BIAS AND OFFSET CURRENT
vs TEMPERATURE
25
20
15
Current Noise
Voltage Noise
ZERO OUTPUT AND REFERENCE
10k
1k
100
Input Current Noise (fA/√Hz)
10
100k
+I
B
10k
1k
100
Noise (pA/√Hz)
10
1101001k10k
CURRENT NOISE vs FREQUENCY
Zero Output Current
Reference Current
100k
Frequency (Hz)
10
5
Input Bias and Offset Current (nA)
0
–75–50–250255075100
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE DRIFT
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
Percent of Units (%)
10
5
0
0.2
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PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
0.4
0.6
0.8
Input Offset Voltage Drift (µV/°C)
Temperature (°C)
Typical Production Distribution
0.1%
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
I
OS
of Packaged Units.
0.02%
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
–I
B
125
3.0
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35
30
25
20
15
Percent of Units (%)
10
5
0
0.025
0.050
0.075
ZERO OUTPUT DRIFT
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
Typical Production Distribution
0.100
0.125
0.150
0.175
0.200
0.225
0.250
0.275
0.300
Zero Output Drift (µA/°C)
of Packaged Units.
0.325
0.350
0.375
0.400
0.425
0.450
0.475
0.500
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
At TA = +25°C and V+ = 24V, unless otherwise noted.
40
35
30
25
20
15
Percent of Units (%)
10
5
0
5
10152025303540455055606570
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs V
V
REG
5.35
5.30
5.25
5.20
125°C
CURRENT SOURCE DRIFT
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
Typical Production Distribution
Current Source Drift (ppm/°C)
25°C
of Packaged Units.
I
AND IR2 Included.
R1
0.04%
OUTPUT CURRENT
REG
0.01%
CURRENT SOURCE MATCHING
80
70
60
50
40
30
Percent of Units (%)
20
10
0
75
+0.05
0
–0.05
DRIFT PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
Typical Production Distribution
0.07%
2
4
6
8
1012141618202224262830
Current Source Matching Drift (ppm/°C)
REFERENCE CURRENT ERROR
vs TEMPERATURE
of Packaged Units.
0.02%
5.15
Output Voltage (V)
REG
V
–55°C
5.10
5.05
5.00
–1.0–0.500.51.01.5
Output Current (mA)
V
REG
NOTE: Above 1mA,
Zero Output Degrades
2.0
–0.10
–0.15
Reference Current Error (%)
–0.20
–75–50–250255075100125
Temperature (°C)
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 1 shows the basic connection diagram for the XTR105.
The loop power supply, V
Output loop current is measured as a voltage across the
series load resistor, R
Two matched 0.8mA current sources drive the RTD and
zero-setting resistor, RZ. The instrumentation amplifier input
of the XTR105 measures the voltage difference between the
RTD and R
. The value of RZ is chosen to be equal to the
Z
resistance of the RTD at the low-scale (minimum) measurement temperature. R
at the minimum measurement temperature to correct for
input offset voltage and reference current mismatch of the
XTR105.
RCM provides an additional voltage drop to bias the inputs of
the XTR105 within their common-mode input range. R
should be bypassed with a 0.01µF capacitor to minimize
common-mode noise. Resistor R
mentation amplifier according to the desired temperature
range. R
provides 2nd-order linearization correction to the
LIN1
RTD, typically achieving a 40:1 improvement in linearity. An
additional resistor is required for 3-wire RTD connections
(see Figure 3).
, provides power for all circuitry.
PS
.
L
can be adjusted to achieve 4mA output
Z
sets the gain of the instru-
G
CM
The transfer function through the complete instrumentation
amplifier and voltage-to-current converter is:
IO = 4mA + V
in volts, RG in ohms)
(V
IN
where V
is the differential input voltage.
IN
As evident from the transfer function, if no R
• (40/RG)
IN
is used the
G
gain is zero and the output is simply the XTR105’s zero
current. The value of R
wire RTD connections with linearization. R
varies slightly for 2-wire RTD and 3-
G
can be calcu-
G
lated from the equations given in Figure 1 (2-wire RTD
connection) and Table I (3-wire RTD connection).
The I
sources and V
pin is the return path for all current from the current
RET
REG
. The I
pin allows any current used in
RET
external circuitry to be sensed by the XTR105 and to be
included in the output current without causing an error.
The V
pin provides an on-chip voltage source of approxi-
REG
mately 5.1V and is suitable for powering external input
circuitry (refer to Figure 6). It is a moderately accurate
voltage reference—it is not the same reference used to set
the 800µA current references. V
is capable of sourcing
REG
approximately 1mA of current. Exceeding 1mA may affect
the 4mA zero output.
RTD
IR = 0.8mA
IR = 0.8mA
12
1
V
LIN
13
+
V
IN
4
R
G
(2)
R
G
3
(3)
R
LIN1
(1)
R
Z
RCM = 1kΩ
0.01µF
R
G
–
V
2
IN
I
RET
6
I
R1
I
R2
XTR105
14
11
V
REG
V+
I
O
7.5V to 36V
10
9
B
E
7
Q
1
8
I = 4mA + V
O
NOTES: (1) RZ = RTD resistance at minimum measured temperature.
Possible choices for Q
0.01µF
40
• ( )
IN
R
G
(2)
RG =
(3)
=
R
LIN1
= RTD Resistance at (T
where R
1
= RTD Resistance at T
R
2
R
= 1kΩ (Internal)
LIN
(see text).
1
R
LIN(R2
– R2 – RZ)
1
PACKAGE
R
– R
2
– R1)
TO-225
TO-220
TO-220
4-20 mA
R
L
1
I
MIN
MAX
O
TYPE
2N4922
TIP29C
TIP31C
2R1(R2 +RZ) – 4(R2RZ)
2(2R
+ T
V
O
MAX
)/2
+
V
PS
–
FIGURE 1. Basic 2-Wire RTD Temperature Measurement Circuit with Linearization.
NOTE: The values listed in this table are 1% resistors (in Ω).
Exact values may be calculated from the following equations:
RZ = RTD resistance at minimum measured temperature.
RG=
R
LIN1
2(R
=
2–RZ
(R
R
LIN(R2–R1
2(2R
1–R2–RZ
)(R1–RZ)
2–R1
)
)
)
700°C348/61.9
26100
27400
800°C374/60.4
24900
26700
(R
+RG)(R2–R1)
LIN2
LIN
=
2(2R
1–R2–RZ
)
R
where: R1 = RTD resistance at (T
R2 = RTD resistance at T
= 1kΩ (Internal)
R
LIN
MAX
+ T
)/2
MIN
MAX
EXAMPLE:
The measurement range is –100°C to +200°C for a 3-wire Pt100 RTD connection. Determine the values for RS, RG, R
from the chart or calculate the values according to the equations provided.
METHOD 1: TABLE LOOK UP
= –100°C and ∆T = –300°C, the 1% values are:
For T
MIN
R
= 60.4ΩR
Z
R
= 243ΩR
G
METHOD 2: CALCULATION
Step 1: Determine R
R
is the RTD resistance at the minimum measured temperature,T
Z
Using Equation 1 at right gives R
R
is the RTD resistance at the maximum measured temperature, T
2
Using Equation 2 at right gives R
is the RTD resistance at the midpoint measured temperature,
R
1
T
= (T
MID
MIN
Using Equation 2 at right gives R
Step 2: Calculate R
R
G
R
LIN1
R
LIN2
TABLE I. RZ, RG, R
, R1, and R2.
Z
+ T
) /2 = 50°C. R1 is NOT the average of RZ and R2.
MAX
, R
G
LIN1
= 242.3Ω (1% value is 243Ω)
= 10.413kΩ (1% value is 10.5kΩ)
= 12.936kΩ (1% value is 13kΩ)
LIN1
A negative input voltage, VIN, will cause the output current to
be less than 4mA. Increasingly negative V
output current to limit at approximately 2.2mA. Refer to the
typical characteristic Under-Scale Current vs Temperature.
LIN1
LIN2
, and R
, and R
= 10.5kΩ
= 13kΩ
Calculation of Pt100 Resistance Values
(according to DIN IEC 751)
= 60.25Ω (1% value is 60.4Ω).
Z
= 175.84Ω.
2
= 119.40Ω.
1
using equations above.
LIN2
= –100°C.
MIN
= 200°C.
MAX
(Equation 1) Temperature range from –200°C to 0°C:
= 100 [1 + 3.90802 • 10–3 • T – 0.5802 • 10–6 •
R
(T)
2
T
– 4.27350 • 10
(Equation 2) Temperature range from 0°C to +850°C:
NOTE: Most RTD manufacturers provide reference tables for
resistance values at various temperatures.
Standard 1% Resistor Values for 3-Wire Pt100 RTD Connection with Linearization.
LIN2
Increasingly positive input voltage (greater than the full-scale
will cause the
IN
input) will produce increasing output current according to the
transfer function, up to the output current limit of approximately 27mA. Refer to the typical characteristic Over-Scale
Current vs Temperature.
, and R
LIN1
–12
(T – 100) T3]
. Look up the values
LIN2
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EXTERNAL TRANSISTOR
Transistor Q1 conducts the majority of the signal-dependent
4-20mA loop current. Using an external transistor isolates
the majority of the power dissipation from the precision input
and reference circuitry of the XTR105, maintaining excellent
accuracy.
Since the external transistor is inside a feedback loop, its
characteristics are not critical. Requirements are: V
min,
β
= 40 min, and PD = 800mW. Power dissipation
CEO
= 45V
requirements may be lower if the loop power-supply voltage
is less than 36V. Some possible choices for Q
are listed in
1
Figure 1.
The XTR105 can be operated without this external transis-
tor, however, accuracy will be somewhat degraded due to
the internal power dissipation. Operation without Q
is not
1
recommended for extended temperature ranges. A resistor
(R = 3.3kΩ) connected between the I
pin and the E
RET
(emitter) pin may be needed for operation below 0°C without Q
to ensure the full 20mA full-scale output, especially
1
with V+ near 7.5V.
10
V+
8
E
I
RET
6
XTR105
R
= 3.3kΩ
Q
I
O
7
0.01µF
For operation without an external
transistor, connect a 3.3kΩ
resistor between pin 6 and pin 8.
See text for discussion
of performance.
FIGURE 2. Operation Without an External Transistor.
LOOP POWER SUPPLY
The voltage applied to the XTR105, V+, is measured with
respect to the I
to 36V. The loop-supply voltage, V
voltage applied to the XTR105 according to the voltage drop
on the current sensing resistor, R
drop in the line).
If a low loop-supply voltage is used, RL (including the loop
wiring resistance) must be made a relatively low value to
assure that V+ remains 7.5V or greater for the maximum loop
current of 20mA:
connection, pin 7. V+ can range from 7.5V
O
VV
()– .
+
max
R
L
20
75
mA
, will differ from the
PS
(plus any other voltage
L
–=
R
WIRING
It is recommended to design for V+ equal or greater than
7.5V with loop currents up to 30mA to allow for out-of-range
input conditions.
The low operating voltage (7.5V) of the XTR105 allows
operation directly from personal computer power supplies
(12V ±5%). When used with the RCV420 current loop receiver (see Figure 7), the load resistor voltage drop is limited
to 3V.
ADJUSTING INITIAL ERRORS
Many applications require adjustment of initial errors. Input
offset and reference current mismatch errors can be corrected by adjustment of the zero resistor, R
gain-setting resistor, R
, corrects any errors associated with
G
. Adjusting the
Z
gain.
2- AND 3-WIRE RTD CONNECTIONS
In Figure 1, the RTD can be located remotely simply by
extending the two connections to the RTD. With this remote
2-wire connection to the RTD, line resistance will introduce
error. This error can be partially corrected by adjusting the
values of R
Z, RG
, and R
LIN1
.
A better method for remotely located RTDs is the 3-wire RTD
connection (see Figure 3). This circuit offers improved accuracy. R
’s current is routed through a third wire to the RTD.
Z
Assuming line resistance is equal in RTD lines 1 and 2, this
produces a small common-mode voltage that is rejected by
the XTR105. A second resistor, R
, is required for linear-
LIN2
ization.
Note that although the 2-wire and 3-wire RTD connection
circuits are very similar, the gain-setting resistor, R
, has
G
slightly different equations:
R
=
2-wire:
3-wire:
G
R
=
G
where: RZ = RTD resistance at T
R1 = RTD resistance at (T
= RTD resistance at T
R
2
122
(–)(–)
2
ZZ
–
RR
21
RRRR
21
ZZ
–
RR
21
MIN
MIN
MAX
+ T
MAX
)/2
()– ()
RR RRR
+24
To maintain good accuracy, at least 1% (or better) resistors
should be used for R
. Table I provides standard 1% R
G
resistor values for a 3-wire Pt100 RTD connection with
linearization.
LINEARIZATION
RTD temperature sensors are inherently (but predictably)
nonlinear. With the addition of one or two external resistors,
R
and R
LIN1
nonlinearity resulting in 40:1 improvement in linearity over
the uncompensated output.
See Figure 1 for a typical 2-wire RTD application with
linearization. Resistor R
controls linearity correction. R
desired temperature range. An equation is given in Figure 1.
, it is possible to compensate for most of this
LIN2
provides positive feedback and
LIN1
is chosen according to the
LIN1
G
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In 3-wire RTD connections, an additional resistor, R
required. As with the 2-wire RTD application, R
positive feedback for linearization. R
LIN2
LIN1
provides an offset
, is
LIN2
provides
canceling current to compensate for wiring resistance encountered in remotely located RTDs. R
LIN1
and R
LIN2
are
chosen such that their currents are equal. This makes the
voltage drop in the wiring resistance to the RTD a commonmode signal that is rejected by the XTR105. The nearest
standard 1% resistor values for R
LIN1
and R
should be
LIN2
adequate for most applications. Table I provides the 1%
resistor values for a 3-wire Pt100 RTD connection.
If no linearity correction is desired, the V
open. With no linearization, R
V
= full-scale input range.
FS
= 2500 • VFS, where
G
pin should be left
LIN
RTDs
The text and figures thus far have assumed a Pt100 RTD. With
higher resistance RTDs, the temperature range and input
voltage variation should be evaluated to ensure proper common-mode biasing of the inputs. As mentioned earlier, R
be adjusted to provide an additional voltage drop to bias the
inputs of the XTR105 within their common-mode input range.
CM
can
ERROR ANALYSIS
See Table II for how to calculate the effect various error
sources have on circuit accuracy. A sample error calculation
for a typical RTD measurement circuit (Pt100 RTD, 200°C
measurement span) is provided. The results reveal the
XTR105’s excellent accuracy, in this case 1.1% unadjusted.
Adjusting resistors R
and RZ for gain and offset errors
G
improves circuit accuracy to 0.32%. Note that these are
worst-case errors; ensured maximum values were used in
the calculations and all errors were assumed to be positive
(additive). The XTR105 achieves performance that is difficult
to obtain with discrete circuitry and requires less space.
OPEN-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
The optional transistor Q2 in Figure 3 provides predictable
behavior with open-circuit RTD connections. It assures that
if any one of the three RTD connections is broken, the
XTR105’s output current will go to either its high current limit
(≈ 27mA) or low current limit (≈ 2.2mA). This is easily
detected as an out-of-range condition.
EQUAL line resistances here
creates a small common-mode
voltage which is rejected by
the XTR105.
Resistance in this line causes
a small common-mode voltage
which is rejected by the XTR105.
(1)
R
LIN1
2
(R
)(R
LINE2
RTD
(R
)
LINE3
3
12
1
V
13
(1)
R
LIN2
(1)
R
Z
1
)
LINE1
(2)
Q
2
2N2222
+
V
IN
4
R
G
(1)
R
G
3
R
G
2
–
V
IN
I
RET
LIN
14
I
R1
XTR105
6
R
11
I
R2
10
V
REG
V+
9
B
Q
1
E
8
I
O
7
= 1000Ω
CM
NOTES: (1) See Table I for resistor equations and
1% values. (2) Q
output current if any one RTD connection is
broken:
0.01µF
optional. Provides predictable
2
OPEN RTD
TERMINAL
I
O
0.01µF
I
O
I
O
1
≈ 2.2mA
2
≈27mA
3
≈2.2mA
FIGURE 3. Remotely Located RTDs with 3-Wire Connection.
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SAMPLE ERROR CALCULATION
RTD value at 4mA Output (R
RTD Measurement Range:200°C
Ambient Temperature Range (∆T
Supply Voltage Change (∆V+):5V
RTD MIN
):20°C
A
):100Ω
Common-Mode Voltage Change (∆CM):0.1V
SAMPLE
ERROR SOURCEERROR EQUATIONERROR CALCULATION
INPUT
Input Offset VoltageV
vs Common-ModeCMRR • ∆CM/(V
Input Bias CurrentI
Input Offset CurrentI
NOTE (1): All errors are min/max and referred to input unless otherwise stated.
ERROR
(ppm of Full Scale)
(1)
6
6
6
6
UNADJ.ADJUST.
16450
8282
310
50
Total Input Error:176382
6
6
20000
13160
Total Excitation Error:3507191
6
6
20000
100100
Total Gain Error:2100100
6
6
15630
6363
Total Output Error:162663
6
6
6
6
493493
0.50.5
0.20.2
626626
Total Drift Error:27152715
6
6
6
1010
55
22
Total Noise Error:1717
TOTAL ERROR:117283168
(1.17%)(0.32%)
TABLE II. Error Calculation.
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REVERSE-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
The XTR105’s low compliance rating (7.5V) permits the use
of various voltage protection methods without compromising
operating range. Figure 4 shows a diode bridge circuit that
allows normal operation even when the voltage connection
lines are reversed. The bridge causes a two diode drop
(approximately 1.4V) loss in loop-supply voltage. This results
in a compliance voltage of approximately 9V—satisfactory
for most applications. If a 1.4V drop in loop supply is too
much, a diode can be inserted in series with the loop-supply
voltage and the V+ pin. This protects against reverse output
connection lines with only a 0.7V loss in loop-supply voltage.
SURGE PROTECTION
Remote connections to current transmitters can sometimes be
subjected to voltage surges. It is prudent to limit the maximum
surge voltage applied to the XTR105 to as low as practical.
Various zener diodes and surge clamping diodes are specially
designed for this purpose. Select a clamp diode with as low a
voltage rating as possible for best protection. For example, a
36V protection diode will assure proper transmitter operation
at normal loop voltages, yet will provide an appropriate level
of protection against voltage surges. Characterization tests on
three production lots showed no damage to the XTR105 within
loop-supply voltages up to 65V.
Most surge protection zener diodes have a diode characteristic in the forward direction that will conduct excessive
current, possibly damaging receiving-side circuitry if the loop
connections are reversed. If a surge protection diode is used,
a series diode or diode bridge should be used for protection
against reversed connections.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
The long wire lengths of current loops invite radio frequency
(RF) interference. RF can be rectified by the sensitive input
circuitry of the XTR105 causing errors. This generally appears as an unstable output current that varies with the
position of loop supply or input wiring.
If the RTD sensor is remotely located, the interference may
enter at the input terminals. For integrated transmitter assemblies with short connections to the sensor, the interference more likely comes from the current loop connections.
Bypass capacitors on the input reduce or eliminate this input
interference. Connect these bypass capacitors to the I
terminal (see Figure 5). Although the dc voltage at the I
terminal is not equal to 0V (at the loop supply, VPS), this
circuit point can be considered the transmitter’s “ground.”
The 0.01µF capacitor connected between V+ and I
help minimize output interference.
may
O
RET
RET
10
V+
XTR105
I
RET
6
B
9
E
8
I
O
7
0.01µF
(1)
D
1
1N4148
Diodes
The diode bridge causes
a 1.4V loss in loop-supply
voltage.
FIGURE 4. Reverse Voltage Operation and Over-Voltage Surge Protection.
NOTE: (1) Zener Diode 36V: 1N4753A or General
Semiconductor Transorb
voltage zener diodes with loop-power supply
voltages less than 30V for increased protection.
See the Surge Protection section.
R
L
TM
1N6286A. Use lower
Maximum V
less than minimum
voltage rating of zener
V
PS
diode.
must be
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R
LIN1
RTD
12
1
1kΩ
R
LIN2
R
1kΩ
R
Z
0.01µF0.01µF
(1)
R
CM
V
LIN
13
+
V
IN
4
R
G
G
3
R
G
–
V
2
IN
I
RET
I
R1
I
XTR105
14
11
R2
10
V
REG
V+
9
B
E
8
I
O
0.01µF
7
6
0.01µF
NOTE: (1) Bypass capacitors can be connected
to either the I
FIGURE 5. Input Bypassing Technique with Linearization.
NOTE: A 2-wire RTD connection is shown. For remotely
located RTDs, a 3-wire RTD conection is recommended.
becomes 383Ω, R
R
G
Table I.
is 8060Ω. See Figure 3 and
LIN2
3
2
+12V
16
–12V
1µF
10
11
RCV420
5
4
1µF
12
= 0 to 5V
V
15
O
14
13
12
1
V
LIN
14
I
R1
+
I
V
R
R
V
R2
IN
G
XTR105
G
–
IN
I
RET
6
NOTE: A 3-wire RTD connection is shown.
For a 2-wire RTD connection eliminate R
RTD
R
LIN1
R
Z
R
LIN2
RCM = 1kΩ
0.01µF
13
4
R
G
3
2
FIGURE 8. Isolated Transmitter/Receiver Loop.
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V
REG
10
V+
9
B
E
8
I
O
7
IO = 4mA – 20mA
1N4148
+15V
1µF
1µF
0.01µFQ
1
.
LIN2
3
2
16
10
11
RCV420
5
4
12
15
14
13
15
ISO122
16
Isolated Power
0
from PWS740
–15V
1
9
10
2
V+
7
V
O
8
0 – 5V
V–
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1.6mA
RCM = 1kΩ
12
1
V
LIN
+
V
13
IN
4
R
G
R
G
3
R
G
–
2
V
IN
I
RET
I
R1
14
I
R2
V
XTR105
REG
11
10
V+
9
B
8
E
7
6
(1)
NOTE: (1) Use RCM to adjust the
common-mode voltage to within
1.25V to 3.5V.
FIGURE 9. Bridge Input, Current Excitation.
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable DeviceStatus
(1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package
Qty
Eco Plan
XTR105PACTIVEPDIPN1425Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105PAACTIVEPDIPN1425Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105PAG4ACTIVEPDIPN1425Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105PG4ACTIVEPDIPN1425Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UACTIVESOICD1458Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UAACTIVESOICD1458Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UA/2K5ACTIVESOICD142500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UA/2K5E4ACTIVESOICD142500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UAG4ACTIVESOICD1458Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
XTR105UG4ACTIVESOICD1458Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
(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.
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp
CU NIPDAUN / A for Pkg Type
CU NIPDAUN / A for Pkg Type
CU NIPDAUN / A for Pkg Type
CU NIPDAUN / A for Pkg Type
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
CU NIPDAULevel-3-260C-168 HR
(3)
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
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.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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