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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY - LT1678 LT1679 Data Sheet User Manual

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These dual/quad precision operational amplifiers deliver exceptional performance for demanding analog signal processing applications. Featuring rail-to-rail input/output, ultra-low noise (3.9nV/√Hz), and reliable single supply operation from 2.7V to 36V, these op amps maintain high accuracy even in portable or miniaturized systems. The accompanying manual provides comprehensive electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings, and typical configurations, making them perfect for designers building sensitive instrumentation amplifiers, microvolt detection circuitry, and low-noise analog measurement equipment.

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LT1678/LT1679

Dual/Quad Low Noise, Rail-to-Rail, Precision Op Amps

FEATURES DESCRIPTIO Rail-to-Rail Input and Output The LT®1678/LT1679 are dual/quad rail-to-rail op amps 100% Tested Low Voltage Noise: offering both low noise and precision: 3.9n V/√Hz wideband 3.9n V/√Hz Typ at 1k Hz noise, 1/f corner frequency of 4Hz and 90n V peak-to-peak 5.5n V/√Hz Max at 1k Hz 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise are combined with outstanding Single Supply Operation from 2.7V to 36V precision: 100µV maximum offset voltage, greater than Offset Voltage: 100µV Max 100d B common mode and power supply rejection and Low Input Bias Current: 20n A Max 20MHz gain bandwidth product. The LT1678/LT1679 bring High AVOL: 3V/µV Min, RL = 10k precision as well as low noise to single supply applications as High CMRR: 100d B Min low as 3V. The input range exceeds the power supply by High PSRR: 106d B Min 100m V with no phase inversion while the output can swing Gain Bandwidth Product: 20MHz to within 170m V of either rail. Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to 85°C

The LT1678/LT1679 are offered in the SO-8 and SO-14

Matching Specifications

packages. A full set of matching specifications are also

No Phase Inversion

provided, facilitating their use in matching dependent appli-

8-Lead SO and 14-Lead SO Packages

cations such as a two op amp instrumentation amplifier design. The LT1678/LT1679 are specified for supply volt-

APPLICATIO S

ages of ±15V, single 5V as well as single 3V. For a single

Strain Gauge Amplifiers VO LT AG NO IS (5 0n V/ DI V)

amplifier with similiar performance, see the LT1677 data

Portable Microphones

sheet.

Battery-Powered Rail-to-Rail Instrumentation

, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.

Low Noise Signal Processing Microvolt Accuracy Threshold Detection Infrared Detectors

TYPICAL APPLICATIO

Instrumentation Amplifier with Shield Driver

0.1Hz to 10Hz Voltage Noise+

LT1679 VS = ±2.5V

GUARD

RG 100Ω OUTPUT1/4

LT1679

RG 30k

–INPUT LT1679

GUARD

GAIN = 1000

3.4k TIME (sec)

1/4 16789 TA01

16789 TA01b

LT1679

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Page Summary Contents For LINEAR TECHNOLOGY - LT1678 LT1679 Data Sheet User Manual

Page 1 LT1678/LT1679 Dual/Quad Low Noise, Rail-to-Rail, Precision Op Amps FEATURES DESCRIPTIO Rail-to-Rail Input and Output The LT®1678/LT1679 are dual/quad rail-to-rail op amps 100% Tested Low Voltage Noise...
Page 2 LT1678/LT1679 ABSOLUTE AXI U RATI GS (Note 1) Supply Voltage ±18V Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 300°C Input Voltages (Note 2) 0.3V Beyond Either Rail Operating Temperature Range Differential I...
Page 3 LT1678/LT1679 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VS = 3V, VCM = VO = 1.7V; VS...
Page 4 LT1678/LT1679 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VS = 3V, VCM = VO = 1.7V; VS...
Page 5 LT1678/LT1679 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VS = ±15V, VCM = VO = 0V unl...
Page 6 LT1678/LT1679 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VS = ±15V, VCM = VO = 0V unl...
Page 7 NO IS VO LT AG (n V/ √H z) LT1678/LT1679 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life Note 8: Noise is 100% tested at ±15V supplies. of the device...
Page 8 IN PU BI AS OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV) UR RE NT (n A) CH AN GE IN FF SE VO LT AG (µ V) RM VO LT AG NO IS DE NS IT (n V/ √H z) LT1678/LT1679 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Voltage Noise vs Temperature Cu...
Page 9 SL EW AT (V /µ s) PH AS AR GI (D EG PO ER UP PL RE JE CT IO RA TI (d B) OF FS ET OL TA GE (m V) LT1678/LT1679 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Common Mode Range vs Common Mode Rejection Ratio Tempe...
Page 10 OU TP UT IM PE DA NC (Ω PHASE SHIFT (DEG) SE TT LI NG IM (µ s) VO LT AG GA IN (d B) LT1678/LT1679 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Settling Time vs Output Settling Time vs Output Step (Inverting) S...
Page 11 LT1678/LT1679 OU TP UT OL TA GE (V IN PU VO LT AG (V APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO Rail-to-Rail Operation input and a current, limited only by the output short-circuit protection, will be drawn by the signa...
Page 12 LT1678/LT1679 APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO 0.1µF LT1678 22µF 4.3k SCOPE LT1001 × 1 RIN = 1M 2.2µF 110k VOLTAGE GAIN *DEVICE UNDER TEST 0.1µF 0.01 0.1 NOTE: ALL CAPACITOR VALUES ARE FOR FREQUENCY (Hz) NONPO...
Page 13 LT1678/LT1679 APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO Rail-to-Rail Input Rail-to-Rail Output The input common mode range for the LT1678/LT1679 The rail-to-rail output swing is achieved by using transis- can exceed th...
Page 14 LT1678/LT1679 SI PLIFIED SCHE ATIC IA IB 0Ω IC ID IA , I 0µ .5 AB OV –V IC .7 BE LO ID .7 BE LO 0µ .5 AB OV –V 0µ .7 BE LO .7 BE LO –V sn16789 16789fs
Page 15 LT1678/LT1679 PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO S8 Package 8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610) NOTE 3 .050 BSC MIN .150 – .157 NOTE 3 .030 ±.005 TYP RECOMMENDED SOLDER PA...
Page 16 LT1678/LT1679 TYPICAL APPLICATIO Bridge Reversal Eliminates 1/f Noise and Offset Drift of a Low Noise, Non-autozeroed, Bipolar Amplifier. Circuit Gives 14n V Noise Level or 19 Effective Bits Over a 10...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating temperature limits for the LT1678/LT1679?

The standard operating temperature range is –40°C to 85°C.

Does this op-amp support single supply voltage operation?

Yes, it supports single supply operation from 2.7V to 36V.

What are the input specifications for this device?

The differential input current is specified up to ±25mA.

How low can I use this amplifier in terms of voltage noise?

It provides a typical voltage noise of 3.9nV/√Hz wideband, or 0.1Hz to 10Hz at some applications.