LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LTC6800 User's Manual
Summary
The LTC6800 is a high-precision instrumentation amplifier designed for robust signal conditioning in demanding measurement systems. It features rail-to-rail input and output capabilities, high Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR), and low offset voltage/drift, ensuring reliable performance across wide temperature ranges (-40°C to 125°C). This comprehensive manual details the product's electrical specifications, multiple package options, and optimal operational guidelines. It is ideally suited for engineers building critical diagnostic instruments, including medical monitors, electronic scales, and precision data acquisition systems utilizing strain gauge or thermocouple inputs.
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LTC6800 Rail-to-Rail
Input and Output, Instrumentation Amplifier
FEATURES DESCRIPTIO 116d B CMRR Independent of Gain The LTC®6800 is a precision instrumentation amplifier. Maximum Offset Voltage: 100µV The CMRR is typically 116d B with a single 5V supply and Maximum Offset Voltage Drift: 250n V/°C is independent of gain. The input offset voltage is guaran- –40°C to 125°C Operation teed below 100µV with a temperature drift of less than
Rail-to-Rail Input Range 250n V/°C. The LTC6800 is easy to use; the gain is adjust- Rail-to-Rail Output Swing able with two external resistors, like a traditional op amp.
Supply Operation: 2.7V to 5.5V
The LTC6800 uses charge balanced sampled data tech-
Available in an MS8 and 3mm × 3mm × 0.8mm
niques to convert a differential input voltage into a single
DFN Packages
ended signal that is in turn amplified by a zero-drift operational amplifier.
APPLICATIO S
The differential inputs operate from rail-to-rail and the
single ended output swings from rail-to-rail. The LTC6800
Thermocouple Amplifiers
is available in an MS8 surface mount package. For space
Electronic Scales
limited applications, the LTC6800 is available in a
Medical Instrumentation
3mm × 3mm × 0.8mm dual fine pitch leadless package
Strain Gauge Amplifiers
(DFN).
High Resolution Data Acquisition
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
High Side Power Supply Current Sense Typical Input Referred Offset vs
Input Common Mode Voltage (VS = 3V)
VREGULATOR
VS = 3V VREF = 0V TA = 25°C
OUT 100m V/A
LTC6800
OF LOAD CURRENT10k
ILOAD LOAD
6800 TA01 G = 1
INPUT COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (V)
6800 TA02
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Manual Details
| Brand | Linear |
|---|---|
| Pages | 12 |
| File Size | 198.34 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating temperature range for the LTC6800?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
Does this amplifier feature rail-to-rail operation?
Yes, the differential inputs operate from rail-to-rail and the single-ended output swings from rail-to-rail.
What is the maximum common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)?
The typical Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) at 125°C is 116 dB.
How can the gain of the LTC6800 be adjusted?
Gain is adjustable using two external resistors, similar to a traditional operational amplifier.