OPA547
8SBOS056F
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Figure 1 shows the OPA547 connected as a basic noninverting
amplifier. The OPA547 can be used in virtually any op amp
configuration.
Power-supply terminals should be bypassed with low series
impedance capacitors. The technique shown, using a ce-
ramic and tantalum type in parallel, is recommended. Power-
supply wiring should have low series impedance.
G = 1+
R
2
R
1
Z
L
E/S
3
7
5
4
2
1
6
R
2
I
LIM(1)
R
1
0.1µF
(2)
10µF
OPA547
V–
V+
+
+
V
IN
10µF
0.1µF
(2)
V
O
NOTES: (1) I
LIM
connected to V– gives the maximum
current limit, 750mA (peak). (2) Connect 0.1µF capacitors
directly to package power-supply pins.
With the OPA547, the simplest method for adjusting the
current limit uses a resistor or potentiometer connected
between the ILIM pin and V– according to the Equation 1:
RIk
CL LIM
=()(.)
–.
5000 4 75 31 6 Ω
The low-level control signal (0µA to 150µA) also allows the
current limit to be digitally controlled with a current-out or
voltage-out DAC reference to V– according to the equations
given in Figure 3.
Figure 3 shows a simplified schematic of the internal circuitry
used to set the current limit. Leaving the ILIM pin open
programs the output current to zero, while connecting ILIM
directly to V– programs the maximum output current limit,
typically 750mA.
SAFE OPERATING AREA
Stress on the output transistors is determined both by the
output current and by the output voltage across the conduct-
ing output transistor, VS – VO. The power dissipated by the
output transistor is equal to the product of the output current
and the voltage across the conducting transistor, VS – VO.
The Safe Operating Area (SOA curve, Figure 2) shows the
permissible range of voltage and current.
FIGURE 1. Basic Circuit Connections.
POWER SUPPLIES
The OPA547 operates from single (+8V to +60V) or dual
(±4V to ±30V) supplies with excellent performance. Most
behavior remains unchanged throughout the full operating
voltage range. Parameters which vary significantly with oper-
ating voltage are shown in the typical characteristic curves.
Some applications do not require equal positive and negative
output voltage swing. Power-supply voltages do not need to
be equal. The OPA547 can operate with as little as 8V
between the supplies and with up to 60V between the
supplies. For example, the positive supply could be set to
55V with the negative supply at –5V, or vice-versa.
ADJUSTABLE CURRENT LIMIT
The OPA547 features an accurate, user-selected current
limit. Current limit is set from 0mA to 750mA by controlling
the input to the ILIM pin. Unlike other designs which use a
power resistor in series with the output current path, the
OPA547 senses the load indirectly. This allows the current
limit to be set with a 0µA to 150µA control signal. In contrast,
other designs require a limiting resistor to handle the full
output current (750mA in this case).
12 510
V
S
– V
O
(V) 20 50 100
SAFE OPERATING AREA
1k
100
Output Current (mA)
10
Current-Limited
T
C
= 25°C
T
C
= 125°C
T
C
= 85°C
Output current may
be limited to less
than 500mA—see text.
Pulse Operation Only (<50% Duty-Cycle)
FIGURE 2. Safe Operating Area.
The safe output current decreases as VS – VO increases.
Output short-circuits are a very demanding case for SOA. A
short-circuit to ground forces the full power-supply voltage
(V+ or V–) across the conducting transistor. With TC = 25°C
the maximum output current of 500mA can be achieved
under most conditions. Increasing the case temperature
reduces the safe output current that can be tolerated without
activating the thermal shutdown circuit of the OPA547. For
further insight on SOA, consult Application Bulletin SBOA022.
POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation depends on power supply, signal, and load
conditions. For dc signals, power dissipation is equal to the
product of output current times the voltage across the con-
(1)