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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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Page Summary Contents For LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LTC6800 User's Manual

Page 1 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: 100µ...
Page 2 LTC6800 ABSOLUTE AXI RATI GS (Note 1) Total Supply Voltage (V+ to V–) 5.5V Operating Temperature Range Input Current ±10m A (Note 7) –40°C to 125°C + – VREF VIN 5.5V Storage Temperature Range – – VR...
Page 3 LTC6800 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. V+ = 3V, V– = 0V, REF = 200m V. Ou...
Page 4 AD DI TI ON AL FF SE ER RO (µ V) IN PU OF FS ET OL TA GE (µ V) IN PU OF FS ET OL TA GE (µ V) LTC6800 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Input Offset Voltage Input Offset Voltage Input Offset Voltage ...
Page 5 (µ V) AD DI TI ON AL FF SE ER RO (µ V) AD DI TI ON AL FF SE ER RO (µ V) LTC6800 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Additional Input Offset Due to Input Additional Input Offset Due to Additional Input...
Page 6 SE TT LI NG IM (m s) IN PU RE FF ER ED OI SE OL TA GE (µ V) CM RR (d b) LTC6800 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Input Voltage Noise Density Input Referred Noise in 10Hz CMRR vs Frequency vs Freque...
Page 7 LTC6800 PI FU CTIO NC (Pin 1): Not Connected. RG (Pin 6): Inverting Input of Internal Op Amp. With a resistor, R2, connected between the OUT pin and the RG –IN (Pin 2): Inverting Input. pin and a resi...
Page 8 LTC6800 APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO Theory of Operation where V+IN and V–IN are the voltages of the +IN and –IN pins respectively, VREF is the voltage at the REF pin and V+ The LTC6800 uses an internal ca...
Page 9 LTC6800 APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO Input Current In the Typical Performance Characteristics section of this data sheet, there are curves showing the additional error Whenever the differential input VIN c...
Page 10 LTC6800 TYPICAL APPLICATIO S Precision ÷2 LTC6800 VOUT 1k VOUT = 6800 TA03 Precision Doubler (General Purpose) LTC6800 VOUT VOUT = 2VIN –2.5V 6800 TA04 Precision Inversion (General Purpose) LTC6800 VO...
Page 11 LTC6800 PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO MS8 Package 8-Lead Plastic MSOP (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1660) DETAIL “A” 0° – 6° TYP GAUGE PLANE (.021 ± .006) (NOTE 3) (.0205) MAX REF REF DETAIL “A” (.035 ± .005) SEATI...
Page 12 LTC6800 TYPICAL APPLICATIO Differential Bridge Amplifier LTC6800 OUT GAIN = 1 + 6800 TA06 RELATED PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LTC1100 Precision Zero Drift Instrumentation Amplifier Fixed Ga...

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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.