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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

IN IS z)

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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Page Summary Contents For ANALOG DEVICES AD743 Data Sheet

Page 1 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/√H...
Page 2 AD743–SPECIFICATIONS (@ 25C and 15 V dc, unless otherwise noted.) Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE1 Initial Offset 0.25 1.0 m V Initial Offset TMIN to TMAX 1.5 m V vs. Temp...
Page 3 AD743 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS1 ORDERING GUIDE Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±18 V Temperature Package Internal Power Dissipation2 Model Range Option* ...
Page 4 IN IA IE AD743–Typical Performance Characteristics IN IN (@ 25C, VS = 15 V) RLOAD = 10k RLOAD = 10k POSITIVE SUPPLY –VIN NEGATIVE SUPPLY IN IA IM IT SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) LOAD RESIS...
Page 5 AD743 -L IN -M JE IO PHASE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) IN eg re es FREQUENCY (Hz) TEMPERATURE (C) TPC 10. Open-Loop Gain and TPC 11. Slew Rate vs. Temperature TPC 12. Open-Loop Gain vs. IS IN (n z) JE IO s) ...
Page 6 AD743 INPUT VOLTAGE NOISE (n V/ Hz) TPC 19. Typical Noise Distribution @ 10 k Hz (602 Units) TPC 23. Unity-Gain Follower Small Signal Pulse Response 1F 0.1F +VS AD743 AD743 VOUT VOS ADJUST SQUARE WA...
Page 7 AD743 OP AMP PERFORMANCE: JFET VS. BIPOLAR low frequency noise performance. Random air currents can gen- The AD743 is the first monolithic JFET op amp to offer the low erate varying thermocouple volta...
Page 8 AD743 Figures 4 and 5 show two ways to buffer and amplify the output of –100 –110 a charge output transducer. Both require using an amplifier that has a very high input impedance, such as the AD743. F...
Page 9 AD743 HOW CHIP PACKAGE TYPE AND POWER DISSIPATION IN IA AFFECT INPUT BIAS CURRENT As with all JFET input amplifiers, the input bias current of the AD743 is a direct function of device junction tempera...
Page 10 AD743 AN INPUT IMPEDANCE COMPENSATED, SALLEN-KEY C1 1250p F FILTER The simple high-pass filter of Figure 13 has an important source R1 of error which is often overlooked. Even 5 p F of input capacitan...
Page 11 AD743 R2 where the dc gain is 1 and the gain above the low frequency cutoff (1/(2πCC(100 Ω))) is the same as the circuit of Figure 15a. The circuit of Figure 15c uses a dc servo loop to keep the dc ou...
Page 12 AD743 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP] 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC] (N-8) Wide Body Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters) (R-16) Dimensions shown i...

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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.