ANALOG DEVICES AD743 Data Sheet
Summary
The AD743 is a precision, ultralow noise FET input operational amplifier engineered for severe signal acquisition tasks in specialized instrumentation. Ideal for charging-sensitive applications—including sonar preamplifiers, hydrophones, and photodiode amplifiers—it offers exceptional dynamic range (>140 dB) and minute offset voltages. This technical guide provides comprehensive specifications, detailed connection diagrams, noise performance specifications, and application notes for engineers designing high-fidelity monitoring and signal processing systems.
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Ultralow Noise Bi FET Op Amp AD743
FEATURES CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Ultralow Noise Performance
8-Lead PDIP (N) 16-Lead SOIC (R)
2.9 n V/√Hz at 10 k Hz 0.38 V p-p, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
NULL NC NC NC
6.9 f A/√Hz Current Noise at 1 k Hz AD743
OFFSET AD743 –IN +VS NC NULL
Excellent DC Performance
0.5 m V Max Offset Voltage +IN –IN NC
250 p A Max Input Bias Current
–VS NC +VS
1000 V/m V Min Open-Loop Gain TOP VIEW
+IN OUTPUT
NC = NO CONNECT
AC Performance
OFFSET
2.8 V/s Slew Rate NULL
4.5 MHz Unity-Gain Bandwidth NC NC
THD = 0.0003% @ 1 k Hz TOP VIEW
NC NC
Available in Tape and Reel in Accordance with
NC = NO CONNECT
EIA-481A Standard
APPLICATIONS Sonar Preamplifiers High Dynamic Range Filters (>140 d B)
2. The combination of low voltage and low current noise make
Photodiode and IR Detector Amplifiers
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the AD743 ideal for charge sensitive applications such as
Accelerometers
accelerometers and hydrophones. 3. The low input offset voltage and low noise level of the AD743
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
provide >140 d B dynamic range.
The AD743 is an ultralow noise, precision, FET input, monolithic
ww .BDTIC.com/ADI 4. The typical 10 k Hz noise level of 2.9 n V/√Hz permits a three
operational amplifier. It offers a combination of the ultralow volt-
op amp instrumentation amplifier, using three AD743s, to be
age noise generally associated with bipolar input op amps and
built which exhibits less than 4.2 n V/√Hz noise at 10 k Hz
the very low input current of a FET input device. Furthermore,
and which has low input bias currents.
the AD743 does not exhibit an output phase reversal when the negative common-mode voltage limit is exceeded.
RSOURCE OP27 AND
The AD743’s guaranteed, maximum input voltage noise of
RESISTOR
4.0 n V/√Hz at 10 k Hz is unsurpassed for a FET input mono- ( — )
lithic op amp, as is the maximum 1.0 µV p-p, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz noise. The AD743 also has excellent dc performance with 250 p A RSOURCE maximum input bias current and 0.5 m V maximum offset voltage.
The AD743 is specifically designed for use as a preamp in capaci- AD743 AND RESISTOR
AD743 AND
tive sensors, such as ceramic hydrophones. The AD743J is rated RESISTOR
OP27 AND RESISTOR
over the commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. The AD743 is available in a 16-lead SOIC and 8-lead PDIP.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS RESISTOR NOISE ONLY
1. The low offset voltage and low input offset voltage drift of the AD743 coupled with its ultralow noise performance mean
that the AD743 can be used for upgrading many applications
SOURCE RESISTANCE ()
now using bipolar amplifiers.
Figure 1. Input Voltage Noise vs. Source Resistance
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| Published | June 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum input electrical noise levels?
The typical input voltage noise at 10 kHz is 2.9 nV/√Hz, and the current noise is 6.9 fA/√Hz.
For what types of sensitive applications is this Op Amp ideal?
Due to its ultralow noise and low voltage/current, it's ideal for charge-sensitive apps like accelerometers or hydrophones.
What packages are available for the AD743?
It is available in both 16-Lead SOIC and 8-Lead PDIP packages.
What does the minimum open-loop gain provide?
The minimum open-loop gain is specified as 1000 V/mV.