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PGA204/205
A
1
A
2
A
3
12
11
10
25kΩ25kΩ
25kΩ25kΩ
13
7
5
14
16
4
V
IN
V
IN
V+
PGA204
PGA205
Ref
V
O
–
+
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
Feedback
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
1
V
O1
15
A
1
A
0
Digital
Ground
6 9 8
V
O2
V–V
OS
Adj
PGA204
PGA205
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Programmable Gain
INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER
FEATURES
●DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE GAIN:
PGA204: G=1, 10, 100, 1000V/V
PGA205: G=1, 2, 4, 8V/V
●LOW OFFSET VOLTAGE: 50µV max
●LOW OFFSET VOLTAGE DRIFT: 0.25µV/°C
●LOW INPUT BIAS CURRENT: 2nA max
●LOW QUIESCENT CURRENT: 5.2mA typ
●NO LOGIC SUPPLY REQUIRED
●16-PIN PLASTIC DIP, SOL-16 PACKAGES
APPLICATIONS
●DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
●GENERAL PURPOSE ANALOG BOARDS
●MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
DESCRIPTION
The PGA204 and PGA205 are low cost, general pur-
pose programmable-gain instrumentation amplifiers
offering excellent accuracy. Gains are digitally se-
lected: PGA204—1, 10, 100, 1000, and PGA205—1,
2, 4, 8V/V. The precision and versatility, and low cost
of the PGA204 and PGA205 make them ideal for a
wide range of applications.
Gain is selected by two TTL or CMOS-compatible
address lines, A0 and A1. Internal input protection can
withstand up to ±40V on the analog inputs without
damage.
The PGA204 and PGA205 are laser trimmed for very
low offset voltage (50µV), drift (0.25µV/°C) and high
common-mode rejection (115dB at G=1000). They op-
erate with power supplies as low as ±4.5V, allowing use
in battery operated systems. Quiescent current is 5mA.
The PGA204 and PGA205 are available in 16-pin
plastic DIP, and SOL-16 surface-mount packages, speci-
fied for the –40°C to +85°C temperature range.
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©1991 Burr-Brown Corporation PDS-1176A Printed in U.S.A. October, 1993
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* Specification same as PGA204BP.
NOTES: (1) Input-referred noise voltage varies with gain. See typical curves. (2) Output voltage swing is tested for ±10V min on ±11.4V power supplies. (3) Includes
time to switch to a new gain.
PGA204BP, BU PGA204AP, AU
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
At TA = +25°C, VS = ±15V, and RL = 2kΩ unless otherwise noted. PGA204 G=1, 10, 100, 1000V/V
INPUT
Offset Voltage, RTI TA=+25°C±10+20/G ±50+100/G ±25+30/G ±125+500/G µV
vs Temperature TA=TMIN to TMAX ±0.1+0.5/G ±0.25+5/G ±0.25+5/G ±1+10/G µV/°C
vs Power Supply VS=±4.5V to ±18V 0.5+2/G 3+10/G * * µV/V
Long-Term Stability ±0.2+0.5/G * µV/mo
Impedance, Differential 1010||6 * Ω || pF
Common-Mode 1010||6 * Ω || pF
Input Common-Mode Range VO=0V (see text) ±10.5 ±12.7 * * V
Safe Input Voltage ±40 * V
Common-Mode Rejection VCM=±10V, ∆RS=1kΩ
G=1 80 99 75 90 dB
G=10 96 114 90 106 dB
G=100 110 123 106 110 dB
G=1000 115 123 106 110 dB
BIAS CURRENT ±0.5 ±2*±5nA
vs Temperature ±8 * pA/°C
Offset Current ±0.5 ±2**nA
vs Temperature ±8 * pA/°C
NOISE, Voltage, RTI(1): f=10Hz G≥100, RS=0Ω16 * nV/√Hz
f=100Hz G≥100, RS=0Ω13 * nV/√Hz
f=1kHz G≥100, RS=0Ω13 * nV/√Hz
fB=0.1Hz to 10Hz G≥100, RS=0Ω0.4 * µVp-p
Noise Current
f=10Hz 0.4 * pA/√Hz
f=1kHz 0.2 * pA/√Hz
fB=0.1Hz to 10Hz 18 * pAp-p
GAIN, Error G=1 ±0.005 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=10 ±0.01 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=100 ±0.01 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=1000 ±0.02 ±0.05 * ±0.1 %
Gain vs Temperature G=1 to 1000 ±2.5 ±10 * * ppm/°C
Nonlinearity G=1 ±0.0004 ±0.001 * ±0.002 % of FSR
G=10 ±0.0004 ±0.002 * ±0.004 % of FSR
G=100 ±0.0004 ±0.002 * ±0.004 % of FSR
G=1000 ±0.0008 ±0.01 * ±0.02 % of FSR
OUTPUT
Voltage, Positive(2) IO=5mA, TMIN to TMAX (V+)–1.5 (V+)–1.3 * * V
Negative(2) IO=–5mA, TMIN to TMAX (V–)+1.5 (V–)+1.3 * * V
Load Capacitance Stability 1000 * pF
Short Circuit Current +23/–17 * mA
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Bandwidth, –3dB G=1 1 * MHz
G=10 80 * kHz
G=100 10 * kHz
G=1000 1 * kHz
Slew Rate VO=±10V, G=10 0.3 0.7 * * V/µs
Settling Time(3), 0.1% G=1 22 * µs
G=10 23 * µs
G=100 100 * µs
G=1000 1000 * µs
0.01% G=1 23 * µs
G=10 28 * µs
G=100 140 * µs
G=1000 1300 * µs
Overload Recovery 50% Overdrive 70 * µs
DIGITAL LOGIC
Digital Ground Voltage, VDG V– (V+)–4 * * V
Digital Low Voltage V– VDG+0.8V * * V
Digital Input Current 1 * µA
Digital High Voltage VDG +2 V+ * * V
POWER SUPPLY, Voltage ±4.5 ±15 ±18***V
Current VIN=0V +5.2/–4.2 ±6.5 * ±7.5 mA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specification –40 +85 * * °C
Operating –40 +125 * * °C
θ
JA 80 * °C/W
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PGA204/205
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
At TA = +25°C, VS = ±15V, and RL = 2kΩ unless otherwise noted.
INPUT
Offset Voltage, RTI TA=+25°C±10+20/G ±50+100/G ±25+30/G ±125+500/G µV
vs Temperature TA=TMIN to TMAX ±0.1+0.5/G ±0.25+5/G ±0.25+5/G ±1+10/G µV/°C
vs Power Supply VS=±4.5V to ±18V 0.5+2/G 3+10/G * * µV/V
Long-Term Stability ±0.2+0.5/G * µV/mo
Impedance, Differential 1010||6 * Ω||pF
Common-Mode 1010||6 * Ω||pF
Input Common-Mode Range VO=0V (see text) ±10.5 ±12.7 * * V
Safe Input Voltage ±40 * V
Common-Mode Rejection VCM=±10V, ∆RS=1kΩ
G=1 80 94 75 88 dB
G=2 85 100 80 94 dB
G=4 90 106 85 100 dB
G=8 95 112 89 106 dB
BIAS CURRENT ±0.5 ±2*±5nA
vs Temperature ±8 * pA/°C
Offset Current ±0.5 ±2**nA
vs Temperature ±8 * pA/°C
Noise Voltage, RTI(1): f=10Hz G=8, RS=0Ω19 * nV/√Hz
f=100Hz G=8, RS=0Ω15 * nV/√Hz
f=1kHz G=8, RS=0Ω15 * nV/√Hz
fB=0.1Hz to 10Hz G=8, RS=0Ω0.5 * µVp-p
Noise Current
f=10Hz 0.4 * pA/√Hz
f=1kHz 0.2 * pA/√Hz
fB=0.1Hz to 10Hz 18 * pAp-p
GAIN, Error G=1 ±0.005 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=2 ±0.01 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=4 ±0.01 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
G=8 ±0.01 ±0.024 * ±0.05 %
Gain vs Temperature G=1 to 8 ±2.5 ±10 * * ppm/°C
Nonlinearity G=1 ±0.00024 ±0.001 * ±0.002 % of FSR
G=2 ±0.00024 ±0.002 * ±0.004 % of FSR
G=4 ±0.00024 ±0.002 * ±0.004 % of FSR
G=8 ±0.00024 ±0.002 * ±0.004 % of FSR
OUTPUT
Voltage, Positive(2) IO=5mA, TMIN to TMAX (V+)–1.5 (V+)–1.3 * * V
Negative(2) IO=–5mA, TMIN to TMAX (V–)+1.5 (V–)+1.3 * * V
Load Capacitance Stability 1000 * pF
Short Circuit Current +23/–17 * mA
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Bandwidth, –3dB G=1 1 * MHz
G=2 400 * kHz
G=4 200 * kHz
G=8 100 * kHz
Slew Rate VO=±10V, G=8 0.3 0.7 * * V/µs
Settling Time(3), 0.1% G=1 22 * µs
G=2 22 * µs
G=4 23 * µs
G=8 23 * µs
0.01% G=1 23 * µs
G=2 23 * µs
G=4 25 * µs
G=8 28 * µs
Overload Recovery 50% overdrive 70 * µs
DIGITAL LOGIC INPUTS
Digital Ground Voltage, VDG V– (V+)–4 * * V
Digital Low Voltage V– VDG+0.8V * * V
Digital Low Current 1 * µA
Digital High Voltage VDG+2 V+ * * V
POWER SUPPLY, Voltage ±4.5 ±15 ±18***V
Current VIN=0V +5.2/–4.2 ±6.5 * ±7.5 mA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specification –40 +85 * * °C
Operating –40 +125 * * °C
θ
JA 80 * °C/W
PGA205BP, BU PGA205AP, AU
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
PGA205 G=1, 2, 4, 8V/V
* Specification same as PGA204BP.
NOTES: (1) Input-referred noise voltage varies with gain. See typical curves. (2) Output voltage swing is tested for ±10V min on ±11.4V power supplies. (3) Includes
time to switch to a new gain.
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PACKAGE INFORMATION
PACKAGE DRAWING
MODEL PACKAGE NUMBER(1)
PGA204AP 16-Pin Plastic DIP 180
PGA204BP 16-Pin Plastic DIP 180
PGA204AU SOL-16 Surface Mount 211
PGA204BU SOL-16 Surface Mount 211
PGA205AP 16-Pin Plaseic DIP 180
PGA205BP 16-Pin Plastic DIP 180
PGA205AU SOL-16 Surface Mount 211
PGA205BU SOL-16 Surface Mount 211
NOTE: (1) For detailed drawing and dimension table, please see end of data
sheet, or Appendix D of Burr-Brown IC Data Book.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage .................................................................................. ±18V
Analog Input Voltage Range .............................................................±40V
Logic Input Voltage Range.................................................................. ±VS
Output Short-Circuit (to ground).............................................. Continuous
Operating Temperature ................................................. –40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature..................................................... –40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature.................................................................... +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering –10s).............................................. +300°C
MODEL GAINS PACKAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE
PGA204AP 1, 10, 100, 1000V/V 16-Pin Plastic DIP –40 to +85°C
PGA204BP 1, 10, 100, 1000V/V 16-Pin Plastic DIP –40 to +85°C
PGA204AU 1, 10, 100, 1000V/V SOL-16 Surface-Mount –40 to +85°C
PGA204BU 1, 10, 100, 1000V/V SOL-16 Surface-Mount –40 to +85°C
PGA205AP 1, 2, 4, 8V/V 16-Pin Plastic DIP –40 to +85°C
PGA205BP 1, 2, 4, 8V/V 16-Pin Plastic DIP –40 to +85°C
PGA205AU 1, 2, 4, 8V/V SOL-16 Surface-Mount –40 to +85°C
PGA205BU 1, 2, 4, 8V/V SOL-16 Surface-Mount –40 to +85°C
ORDERING INFORMATION
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PGA204/205
DICE INFORMATION
PAD FUNCTION
1V
O1
2—
3—
4V
–
IN
5V
+
IN
6V
OS Adj
7V
OS Adj
8V–
FPO
MECHANICAL INFORMATION
MILS (0.001") MILLIMETERS
Die Size 186 x 130 ±5 4.72 x 3.30 ±0.13
Die Thickness 20 ±3 0.51 ±0.08
Min. Pad Size 4 x 4 0.1 x 0.1
Backing Gold
Substrate Bias: Internally connected to V– power supply.
PGA204/205 DIE TOPOGRAPHY
PIN CONFIGURATION ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Burr-Brown
recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with ap-
propriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and
installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation
to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may
be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric
changes could cause the device not to meet its published
specifications.
NC: No Internal Connection.
V
O1
NC
NC
V
–IN
V
+IN
V
OS
Adjust
V
OS
Adjust
V–
A
1
A
0
Dig. Ground
V+
Feedback
V
O
Ref
V
O2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
Top View
PAD FUNCTION
9V
O2
10 Ref
11 VO
12 Feedback
13 V+
14 Dig. Ground
15 A0
16 A1
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COMMON-MODE REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
Common-Mode Rejection (dB)
140
120
100
80
60
4010 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
G = 1k
G = 100
G = 10
G = 1
G = 10
G = 1k,100
“B” Grade
G = 1
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
At T
A
= +25°C, and V
S
= ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
GAIN vs FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
Gain (V/V)
10 100 10k 100k 1M1k
1k
100
10
1
G=1k
G=100
G=10
G=1
INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE RANGE
vs OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Output Voltage (V)
Common-Mode Voltage (V)
–15 –10 0 5 15–5
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15 10
Limited by A
1
+ Output Swing
A
3
– Output
Swing Limit A
3
+ Output
Swing Limit
Limited by A
2
– Output Swing
Limited by A
1
– Output Swing
Limited by A
2
+ Output Swing
V
D/2
–
+
–
+
VCM
VO
(Any Gain)
V
D/2
POSITIVE POWER SUPPLY REJECTION
vs FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
Power Supply Rejection (dB)
10 100 10k 1M1k
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0100k
G = 1
G = 10
G = 100
G = 1k
NEGATIVE POWER SUPPLY REJECTION
vs FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
Power Supply Rejection (dB)
10 100 10k 1M1k
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0100k
G = 1
G = 10
G = 100
G = 1k
INPUT- REFERRED NOISE VOLTAGE
vs FREQUENCY
Frequency (Hz)
Input-Referred Noise Voltage (nV/√ Hz)
110 1k100
1k
100
10
110k
G = 1
G = 10
G = 100, 1k
G = 1k
BW Limit
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At T
A
= +25°C, and V
S
= ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
INPUT-REFERRED
OFFSET VOLTAGE WARM-UP vs TIME
Time from Power Supply Turn-on (s)
Offset Voltage Change (µV)
0
6
4
2
0
–2
–4
–6 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
G 100
>
INPUT BIAS AND INPUT OFFSET CURRENT
vs TEMPERATURE
Temperature (°C)
Input Bias and Input Offset Current (nA)
–75
2
1
0
–1
–2 –25 25 75 100 125
±I
B
I
OS
–50 0 50
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE
Differential Overload Voltage (V)
Input Current (mA)
–45
3
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3 –30 –15 0 15 30 45
G = 1
G = 10
G = 100, 1k
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs COMMON-MODE INPUT VOLTAGE
Input Bias Current (mA)
–45
3
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3 –30 –15 0 15 30 45
|I
b1
| + |I
b2
|
Common-Mode Voltage (V)
Over-Voltage
Protection
One Input
Both Inputs
Both Inputs
One Input
Over-Voltage
Protection
Normal
Operation
MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs FREQUENCY
Output Voltage (Vp-p)
10
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0100 10k 1M
Frequency (Hz)
100k1k
G ≤ 10
SLEW RATE vs TEMPERATURE
Slew Rate (V/µs)
–75
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0125
Temperature (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100
G=8 or 10
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OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs TEMPERATURE
Short Circuit Current (mA)
–40
30
25
20
15
10 85
Temperature (°C)
–15 10 35 60
+|I
CL
|
–|I
CL
|
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
QUIESCENT CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
Temperature (°C)
Quiescent Current (mA)
–75
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
QUIESCENT CURRENT 
vs POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Quiescent Current (mA)
0
5.2
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
Power Supply Voltage (V)
±5 ±10 ±15 ±20
V–
V+
POSITIVE OUTPUT SWING vs TEMPERATURE
Output Voltage (V)
–75
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0125
Temperature (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100
V
S
= ±15V
V
S
= 11.4
V
S
= ±4.5
NEGATIVE OUTPUT SWING vs TEMPERATURE
Output Voltage (V)
–75
–16
–14
–12
–10
–8
–6
–4
–2
0125
Temperature (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100
V
S
= ±15V
V
S
= 11.4
V
S
= ±4.5
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
SMALL-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 1
+200mV
–200mV
+10V
–10V
+200mV
–200mV
+10V
–10V
+10V
–10V
+200mV
–200mV
LARGE-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 1
SMALL-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 1000 LARGE-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 1000
SMALL-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 10 LARGE-SIGNAL RESPONSE, G = 10
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
NOISE, 0.1 TO 10Hz, G = 1
1s/Div
0.5µV/Div
0.2µV/Div
1s/Div
INPUT-REFERRED NOISE,
0.1 TO 10Hz, G = 1000
FIGURE 1. Basic Connections.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 1 shows the basic connections required for operation
of the PGA204/205. Applications with noisy or high imped-
ance power supplies may require decoupling capacitors
close to the device pins as shown.
The output is referred to the output reference (Ref) terminal
which is normally grounded. This must be a low-impedance
connection to assure good common-mode rejection. A resis-
tance of 5Ω in series with the Ref pin will cause a typical
device to degrade to approximately 80dB CMR (G=1).
The PGA204/205 has an output feedback connection (pin
12). Pin 12 must be connected to the output terminal (pin 11)
for proper operation. The output Feedback connection can
be used to sense the output voltage directly at the load for
best accuracy.
DIGITAL INPUTS
The digital inputs A0 and A1 select the gain according to the
logic table in Figure 1. Logic “1” is defined as a voltage
greater than 2V above digital ground potential (pin 14).
Digital ground can be connected to any potential from the
V– power supply to 4V less than V+. Digital ground is
normally connected to ground. The digital inputs interface
directly CMOS and TTL logic components.
Approximately 1µA flows out of the digital input pins when
a logic “0” is applied. Logic input current is nearly zero with
a logic “1” input. A constant current of approximately
A
1
A
2
A
3
12
11
10
25kΩ25kΩ
25kΩ25kΩ
7
5
14
16
4
V
IN
V
IN
PGA204
PGA205
V
O
= G (V
IN
– V
IN
)
V
O
–
+
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
Feedback
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
1
V
O1
15
6 9 8
V
O2
V
OS
Adj
+15V 1µF
+15V
1µF
+–
PGA204
V
IN
V
IN
–
+V
O
A
1
A
0
Sometimes shown in simplified form:
A
1
A
0
PGA205PGA204
GAIN
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
4
8
1
10
100
1000
Ref
11
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PGA204/205
A
1
A
2
A
3
12
11
10
25kΩ25kΩ
25kΩ25kΩ
7
PGA204
PGA205
Resistors can be substituted
for REF200. Power supply
rejection will be degraded.
Feedback
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
6
V
O2
V+
V
O
= G (V
IN
– V
IN
) + V
REF
+–
OPA177
V+
10kΩ
100Ω
100Ω
V–
V
REF
±10mV
Adjustment Range
Output Offset
Adjustment
5
14
16
4
V
IN
V
IN
–
+
15
A
1
A
0
Digital
Ground
200kΩ
to 1MΩ
Input Offset
Adjustment
Trim Range
≈ ±250µV
13
V+
1
V
O1
9 8
V–
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
100µA
1/2 REF200
100µA
1/2 REF200
1.3mA flows in the digital ground pin. It is good practice to
return digital ground through a separate connection path so
that analog ground is not affected by the digital ground
current.
The digital inputs, A0 and A1, are not latched; a change in
logic inputs immediately selects a new gain. Switching time
of the logic is approximately 1µs. The time to respond to
gain change is effectively the time it takes the amplifier to
settle to a new output voltage in the newly selected gain (see
settling time specifications).
Many applications use an external logic latch to access gain
control data from a high speed data bus (see Figure 7). Using
an external latch isolates the high speed digital bus from
sensitive analog circuitry. Locate the latch circuitry as far as
practical from analog circuitry.
Some applications select gain of the PGA204/205 with
switches or jumpers. Figure 2 shows pull-up resistors con-
nected to assure a noise-free logic “1” when the switch,
jumper or open-collector logic is open or off. Fixed-gain
applications can connect the logic inputs directly to V+ or
V– (or other valid logic level); no resistor is required.
OFFSET VOLTAGE
Voltage offset of the PGA204/205 consists of two compo-
nents—input stage offset and output stage offset. Both
components are specified in the specification table in equa-
tion form:
VOS = VOSI + VOSO / G (1)
where:
VOS total is the combined offset, referred to the input.
VOSI is the offset voltage of the input stage, A1 and A2.
VOSO is the offset voltage of the output difference
amplifier, A3.
VOSI and VOSO do not change with gain. The composite
offset voltage VOS changes with gain because of the gain
term in equation 1. Input stage offset dominates in high gain
(G≥100); both sources of offset may contribute at low gain
(G=1 to 10).
OFFSET TRIMMING
Both the input and output stages are laser trimmed for very
low offset voltage and drift. Many applications require no
external offset adjustment.
Figure 3 shows an optional input offset voltage trim circuit.
This circuit should be used to adjust only the input stage
offset voltage of the PGA204/205. Do this by programming
FIGURE 2. Switch or Jumper-Selected Digital Inputs.
A1
A2
7
5
14
16
4
VIN
VIN
–
+
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
15
6 9
VO2
VOS
Adj
Digital ground can
alternatively be connected
to V– power supply.
V+
100kΩ100kΩ
Switches, jumpers
or open-collector
logic output.
FIGURE 3. Optional Offset Voltage Trim Circuit.
12PGA204/205
®
it to its highest gain and trimming the output voltage to zero
with the inputs grounded. Drift performance usually im-
proves slightly when the input offset is nulled with this
procedure.
Do not use the input offset adjustment to trim system offset
or offset produced by a sensor. Nulling offset that is not
produced by the input amplifiers will increase temperature
drift by approximately 3.3µV/°C per 1mV of offset adjust-
ment.
Many applications that need input stage offset adjustment do
not need output stage offset adjustment. Figure 3 also shows
a circuit for adjusting output offset voltage. First, adjust the
input offset voltage as discussed above. Then program the
device for G=1 and adjust the output to zero. Because of the
interaction of these two adjustments at G=8, the PGA205
may require iterative adjustment.
The output offset adjustment can be used to trim sensor or
system offsets without affecting drift. The voltage applied to
the Ref terminal is summed with the output signal. Low
impedance must be maintained at this node to assure good
common-mode rejection. This is achieved by buffering the
trim voltage with an op amp as shown.
NOISE PERFORMANCE
The PGA204/205 provides very low noise in most applica-
tions. Low frequency noise is approximately 0.4µVp-p mea-
sured from 0.1 to 10Hz. This is approximately one-tenth the
noise of “low noise” chopper-stabilized amplifiers.
INPUT BIAS CURRENT RETURN PATH
The input impedance of the PGA204/205 is extremely high—
approximately 1010Ω. However, a path must be provided for
the input bias current of both inputs. This input bias current
is typically less than ±1nA (it can be either polarity due to
cancellation circuitry). High input impedance means that
this input bias current changes very little with varying input
voltage.
Input circuitry must provide a path for this input bias current
if the PGA204/205 is to operate properly. Figure 4 shows
provisions for an input bias current path. Without a bias
current return path, the inputs will float to a potential which
exceeds the common-mode range of the PGA204/205 and
the input amplifiers will saturate. If the differential source
resistance is low, bias current return path can be connected
to one input (see thermocouple example in Figure 4). With
higher source impedance, using two resistors provides a
balanced input with possible advantages of lower input
offset voltage due bias current and better common-mode
rejection.
Many sources or sensors inherently provide a path for input
bias current (e.g. the bridge sensor shown in Figure 4).
These applications do not require additional resistor(s) for
proper operation.
FIGURE 4. Providing an Input Common-Mode Current
Path.
INPUT COMMON-MODE RANGE
The linear common-mode range of the input op amps of the
PGA204/205 is approximately ±12.7V (or 2.3V from the
power supplies). As the output voltage increases, however,
the linear input range will be limited by the output voltage
swing of the input amplifiers, A1 and A2. The common-
mode range is related to the output voltage of the complete
amplifier—see performance curve “Input Common-Mode
Range vs Output Voltage”.
A combination of common-mode and differential input
voltage can cause the output of A1 or A2 to saturate. Figure
5 shows the output voltage swing of A1 and A2 expressed in
terms of a common-mode and differential input voltages.
Output swing capability of these internal amplifiers is the
same as the output amplifier, A3. For applications where
input common-mode range must be maximized, limit the
output voltage swing by selecting a lower gain of the
PGA204/205 (see performance curve “Input Common-Mode
Voltage Range vs Output Voltage”). If necessary, add gain
after the PGA204/205 to increase the voltage swing.
47kΩ47kΩ
10kΩ
Microphone,
Hydrophone
etc.
Thermocouple
Center-tap provides
bias current return.
V
R
Bridge
Bias current return
inherrently provided by source.
PGA204
PGA204
PGA204
PGA204
13
®
PGA204/205
FIGURE 5. Voltage Swing of A1 and A2.
Input-overload often produces an output voltage that appears
normal. For example, consider an input voltage of +20V on
one input and +40V on the other input will obviously exceed
the linear common-mode range of both input amplifiers.
Since both input amplifiers are saturated to the nearly the
same output voltage limit, the difference voltage measured
by the output amplifier will be near zero. The output of the
PGA204/205 will be near 0V even though both inputs are
overloaded.
INPUT PROTECTION
The inputs of the PGA204/205 are individually protected for
voltages up to ±40V. For example, a condition of –40V on
one input and +40V on the other input will not cause
damage. Internal circuitry on each input provides low series
impedance under normal signal conditions. To provide
equivalent protection, series input resistors would contribute
excessive noise. If the input is overloaded, the protection
circuitry limits the input current to a safe value (approxi-
mately 1.5mA). The typical performance curve “Input Bias
Current vs Common-Mode Input Voltage” shows this input
current limit behavior. The inputs are protected even if no
power supply voltage is present.
FIGURE 6. Switch-Selected PGIA.
A
1
A
2
A
3
12
11
10
25kΩ25kΩ
25kΩ25kΩ
13
5
14
16
4
V+
PGA204
PGA205
Ref
V
O
Feedback
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
1
V
O1
15
A
1
A
0
Digital
Ground
9 8
V
O2
V–
V
D
2
V
D
2
V
CM
V
CM
–G • V
D
2
V
CM
+G • V
D
2
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
SWITCH
POSITION
V+
47kΩ47kΩ
D1, D2: IN4148, IN914, etc.
A
0
A
1
A
BC
DX
V
IN
–
V
IN
+
PGA204 PGA205
GAIN
A
B
C
D
1
10
100
1000
1
2
4
8
PGA204
PGA205
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14PGA204/205
®
GAIN
PGA205 PGA205
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
A
3
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
A
2
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
A
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
A
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
V
IN
+
V
IN
–V
O
A
O
A
1
A
O
A
1
PGA204
PGA205
V
IN
–
V
IN
+
OPA177
20kΩ
Ref
V
O
220Ω20kΩ
V
O2
V
O1
A
0
A
1
A
1
A
0
A
1
A
2
A
3
12
11
10
25kΩ25kΩ
25kΩ25kΩ
13
7
5
14
16
4
V+
PGA204
PGA205
Ref
V
O
Feedback
Digitally Selected
Feedback Network
1
V
O1
15
A
1
A
0
6 9 8
V
O2
V–V
OS
Adj
10
11
12
13
7
6
5
4
8
9
V
IN
–
V
IN
+
Data Out
74HC574
Data In
315 1 16
To Address
Decoding Logic
Data Bus
A
1
A
0
HI-509
–15V
+15V
14 2
Over-Voltage
Protection
Over-Voltage
Protection
CK
FIGURE 7. Multiplexed-Input Programmable Gain IA.
FIGURE 8. Shield Drive Circuit.
FIGURE 9. Binary Gain Steps, G=1 to G=64. FIGURE 10. AC-Coupled PGIA.
PGA204
PGA205 V
O
C
1
0.1µF
OPA602
Ref R
1
1MΩ
f
–3dB
= 1
2πR
1
C
1
= 1.59Hz
V
IN
+
–
A
1
A
0
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status (1) Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan (2) Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp (3)
PGA204AP ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA204APG4 ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA204AU ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204AU/1K ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204AU/1KE4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204AUE4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204AUG4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204BP ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA204BPG4 ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA204BU ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204BU/1K ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204BU/1KE4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA204BUE4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205AP ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA205APG4 ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA205AU ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205AU/1K ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205AU/1KG4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 1000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205AUG4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205BP ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA205BPG4 ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type
PGA205BU ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
PGA205BUG4 ACTIVE SOIC DW 16 40 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
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NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
PGA204AU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 330.0 16.4 10.75 10.7 2.7 12.0 16.0 Q1
PGA204BU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 330.0 16.4 10.75 10.7 2.7 12.0 16.0 Q1
PGA205AU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 330.0 16.4 10.75 10.7 2.7 12.0 16.0 Q1
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
PGA204AU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
PGA204BU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
PGA205AU/1K SOIC DW 16 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
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