Data Sheet
FEATURES
Low power
2.3 mA maximum supply current
Low noise
3.2 nV/√Hz maximum input voltage noise at 1 kHz
200 fA/√Hz current noise at 1 kHz
Excellent ac specifications
10 MHz bandwidth (G = 1)
2 MHz bandwidth (G = 100)
0.6 μs settling time to 0.001% (G = 10)
80 dB CMRR at 20 kHz (G = 1)
35 V/μs slew rate
High precision dc performance (AD8421BRZ)
94 dB CMRR minimum (G = 1)
0.2 μV/°C maximum input offset voltage drift
1 ppm/°C maximum gain drift (G = 1)
500 pA maximum input bias current
Inputs protected to 40 V from opposite supply
±2.5 V to ±18 V dual supply (5 V to 36 V single supply)
Gain set with a single resistor (G = 1 to 10,000)
3 nV/√Hz, Low Power
Instrumentation Amplifier
AD8421
PIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM
–IN
R
G
R
G
+IN
1
2
3
4
AD8421
8
7
6
5
+V
S
V
OUT
REF
–V
S
10123-001
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
Figure 1.
10µ
TOTAL NOISE DENSITY AT 1kHz (V/√Hz)
G = 100
BEST AVAILABLE
7mA LOW NOISE IN-AMP
1µ
100n
APPLICATIONS
Medical instrumentation
Precision data acquisition
Microphone preamplification
Vibration analysis
Multiplexed input applications
ADC driver
10n
BEST AVAILABLE
1mA LOW POWER IN-AMP
AD8421
R
S
NOISE ONLY
1k
10k
100k
1M
10123-078
1n
100
SOURCE RESISTANCE, R
S
(Ω)
Figure 2. Noise Density vs. Source Resistance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The
AD8421
is a low cost, low power, extremely low noise, ultralow
bias current, high speed instrumentation amplifier that is ideally
suited for a broad spectrum of signal conditioning and data
acquisition applications. This product features extremely high
CMRR, allowing it to extract low level signals in the presence of
high frequency common-mode noise over a wide temperature
range.
The 10 MHz bandwidth, 35 V/μs slew rate, and 0.6 μs settling
time to 0.001% (G = 10) allow the
AD8421
to amplify high speed
signals and excel in applications that require high channel count,
multiplexed systems. Even at higher gains, the current feedback
architecture maintains high performance; for example, at G = 100,
the bandwidth is 2 MHz and the settling time is 0.8 μs. The
AD8421
has excellent distortion performance, making it suitable
for use in demanding applications such as vibration analysis.
The
AD8421
delivers 3 nV/√Hz input voltage noise and
200 fA/√Hz current noise with only 2 mA quiescent current,
making it an ideal choice for measuring low level signals. For
applications with high source impedance, the
AD8421
employs
innovative process technology and design techniques to provide
noise performance that is limited only by the sensor.
The
AD8421
uses unique protection methods to ensure robust
inputs while still maintaining very low noise. This protection
allows input voltages up to 40 V from the opposite supply rail
without damage to the part.
A single resistor sets the gain from 1 to 10,000. The reference
pin can be used to apply a precise offset to the output voltage.
The
AD8421
is specified from −40°C to +85°C and has typical
performance curves to 125°C. It is available in 8-lead MSOP
and SOIC packages.
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AD8421
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Pin Connection Diagram ................................................................ 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
AR and BR Grades........................................................................ 3
ARM and BRM Grades................................................................ 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 8
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 8
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 8
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 9
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 10
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 20
Architecture................................................................................. 20
Data Sheet
Gain Selection............................................................................. 20
Reference Terminal .................................................................... 21
Input Voltage Range................................................................... 21
Layout .......................................................................................... 21
Input Bias Current Return Path ............................................... 22
Input Voltages Beyond the Supply Rails.................................. 22
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)........................................ 23
Calculating the Noise of the Input Stage................................. 23
Applications Information .............................................................. 25
Differential Output Configuration .......................................... 25
Driving an ADC ......................................................................... 26
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 27
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 27
REVISION HISTORY
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Data Sheet
Parameter
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range
Quiescent Current
Over Temperature
TEMPERATURE RANGE
For Specified Performance
Operational
5
1
2
AD8421
Test Conditions/
Comments
Dual supply
Single supply
T
A
= −40°C to +85°C
−40
−40
Min
±2.5
5
2
AR Grade
Typ
Max
±18
36
2.3
2.6
+85
+125
Min
±2.5
5
2
BR Grade
Typ
Max
±18
36
2.3
2.6
+85
+125
Unit
V
V
mA
mA
°C
°C
−40
−40
Total voltage noise = √(e
ni2
+ (e
no
/G)
2
+ e
RG2
). See the Theory of Operation section for more information.
Total RTI V
OS
= (V
OSI
) + (V
OSO
/G).
3
These specifications do not include the tolerance of the external gain setting resistor, R
G
. For G > 1, add R
G
errors to the specifications given in this table.
4
Input voltage range of the
AD8421
input stage only. The input range can depend on the common-mode voltage, differential voltage, gain, and reference voltage.
See the Input Voltage Range section for more details.
5
See the Typical Performance Characteristics section for expected operation between 85°C and 125°C.
ARM AND BRM GRADES
Table 2.
Parameter
COMMON-MODE REJECTION
RATIO (CMRR)
CMRR DC to 60 Hz with 1 kΩ
Source Imbalance
G=1
G = 10
G = 100
G = 1000
Over Temperature, G = 1
CMRR at 20 kHz
G=1
G = 10
G = 100
G = 1000
NOISE
Voltage Noise, 1 kHz
1
Input Voltage Noise, e
ni
Output Voltage Noise, e
no
Peak to Peak, RTI
G=1
G = 10
G = 100 to 1000
Current Noise
Spectral Density
Peak to Peak, RTI
VOLTAGE OFFSET
2
Input Offset Voltage, V
OSI
Over Temperature
Average TC
Output Offset Voltage, V
OSO
Over Temperature
Average TC
Test Conditions/
Comments
Min
ARM Grade
Typ
Max
Min
BRM Grade
Typ
Max
Unit
V
CM
= −10 V to +10 V
84
104
124
134
80
80
90
100
100
V
IN
+, V
IN
− = 0 V
3
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
2
0.5
0.07
f = 1 kHz
f = 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
V
S
= ±5 V to ±15 V
T
A
= −40°C to +85°C
200
18
70
135
0.9
600
1
9
2
0.5
0.07
200
18
50
135
0.9
400
1
9
2.2
0.09
μV p-p
μV p-p
μV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
μV
μV
μV/°C
μV
mV
μV/°C
3.2
60
3
3.2
60
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
92
112
132
140
90
80
90
100
100
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
T
A
= −40°C to +85°C
V
CM
= −10 V to +10 V
T
A
= −40°C to +85°C
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