LMH6552 LMH6552 1.5 GHz Fully Differential Amplifier Literature Number: SNOSAX9G LMH6552 1.5 GHz Fully Differential Amplifier General Description Features The LMH6552 is a high performance fully differential amplifier designed to provide the exceptional signal fidelity and wide large-signal bandwidth necessary for driving 8 to 14 bit high speed data acquisition systems. Using National's proprietary differential current mode input stage architecture, the LMH6552 allows operation at gains greater than unity without sacrificing response flatness, bandwidth, harmonic distortion, or output noise performance. With external gain set resistors and integrated common mode feedback, the LMH6552 can be configured as either a differential input to differential output or single ended input to differential output gain block. The LMH6552 can be AC or DC coupled at the input which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications including communication systems and high speed oscilloscope front ends. The performance of the LMH6552 driving an ADC14DS105 is 86 dBc SFDR and 74 dBc SNR up to 40 MHz. The LMH6552 is available in an 8-pin SOIC package as well as a space saving, thermally enhanced 8-Pin LLP package for higher performance. 1.5 GHz -3 dB small signal bandwidth @ AV = 1 1.25 GHz -3 dB large signal bandwidth @ AV = 1 800 MHz bandwidth @ AV = 4 450 MHz 0.1 dB flatness 3800 V/s slew rate 10 ns settling time to 0.1% -90 dB THD @ 20 MHz -74 dB THD @ 70 MHz 20 ns enable/shutdown pin 5 to 12V operation Applications Differential ADC driver Video over twisted pair Differential line driver Single end to differential converter High speed differential signaling IF/RF amplifier Level shift amplifier SAW filter buffer/driver Typical Application Single-Ended Input Differential Output ADC Driver 30003566 LMHTM is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. (c) 2011 National Semiconductor Corporation 300035 www.national.com LMH6552 1.5 GHz Fully Differential Amplifier July 19, 2011 LMH6552 For soldering specifications see product folder at www.national.com and www.national.com/ms/MS/MS-SOLDERING.pdf Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. ESD Tolerance (Note 5) Human Body Model Machine Model Supply Voltage Common Mode Input Voltage Maximum Input Current (pins 1, 2, 7, 8) Maximum Output Current (pins 4, 5) Maximum Junction Temperature Soldering Information Operating Ratings Operating Temperature Range (Note 3) Storage Temperature Range Total Supply Voltage 2000V 200V 13.2V VS 30 mA (Note 4) 150C 5V Electrical Characteristics (Note 1) -40C to +85C -65C to +150C 4.5V to 12V Package Thermal Resistance (JA) 8-Pin SOIC 8-Pin LLP 150C/W 58C/W (Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25C, V+ = +5V, V- = -5V, AV= 1, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 357, RL = 500, for single ended in, differential out. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min (Note 8) Typ (Note 7) Max (Note 8) Units AC Performance (Differential) SSBW LSBW Small Signal -3 dB Bandwidth (Note 8) Large Signal -3 dB Bandwidth VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1, RL = 1 k 1500 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1 1000 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 2 930 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 4 810 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 8 590 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1, RL = 1 k 1250 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1 950 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 2 820 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 4 740 MHz MHz VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 8 590 0.1 dB Bandwidth VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1 450 MHz Slew Rate 4V Step, AV = 1 3800 V/s Rise/Fall Time, 10%-90% 2V Step 600 ps 0.1% Settling Time 2V Step 10 ns Overdrive Recovery Time VIN = 1.8V to 0V Step, AV = 5 V/V 6 ns Distortion and Noise Response HD2 HD3 IMD3 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800 -92 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800 -74 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800 -93 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800 -84 Two-Tone Intermodulation f 70 MHz, Third Order Products, VOUT = 2 VPP Composite -87 Input Noise Voltage f 1 MHz 1.1 nV/ Input Noise Current f 1 MHz 19.5 pA/ Noise Figure (See Figure 5) 50 System, AV = 9, 10 MHz 10.3 60 110 A VCM = 0V, VID = 0V, IBoffset = (IB- - IB+)/2 2.5 18 A 2nd Harmonic Distortion 3rd Harmonic Distortion dBc dBc dBc dB Input Characteristics IBI Input Bias Current (Note 10) IBoffset Input Bias Current Differential (Note 7) www.national.com 2 Parameter Conditions Min (Note 8) Typ (Note 7) Max (Note 8) 80 Units CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio (Note 7) DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V dBc RIN Input Resistance Differential 15 CIN Input Capacitance Differential 0.5 pF CMVR Input Common Mode Voltage Range CMRR > 38 dB 3.5 3.8 V Output Voltage Swing (Note 7) Differential Output 14.8 15.4 VPP IOUT Linear Output Current (Note 7) VOUT = 0V 70 80 mA ISC Short Circuit Current One Output Shorted to Ground VIN = 2V Single Ended (Note 6) 141 mA Output Balance Error VOUT Common Mode /VOUT -60 dB Output Performance Differential , VOD = 1V, f < 1 MHz Miscellaneous Performance ZT Open Loop Transimpedance Differential 108 dB PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio DC, (V+ - |V-|) = 1V 80 dB IS Supply Current (Note 7) RL = 19 Enable Voltage Threshold 22.5 mA 3.0 V Disable Voltage Threshold ISD 25 28 Enable/Disable time 15 Disable Shutdown Current 500 2.0 V 600 A ns Output Common Mode Control Circuit VOSCM Common Mode Small Signal Bandwidth VIN+ = VIN- = 0 400 MHz Slew Rate VIN+ = VIN- = 0 607 V/s Input Offset Voltage Common Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0 1.5 16.5 mV Input Bias Current (Note 9) -3.2 8 A Voltage Range CMRR 3.7 Measure VOD, VID = 0V Input Resistance Gain VO,CM/VCM 0.995 3 3.8 V 80 dB 200 k 1.0 1.012 V/V www.national.com LMH6552 Symbol LMH6552 2.5V Electrical Characteristics (Note 2) Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25C, V+ = +2.5V, V- = -2.5V, AV = 1, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 357, RL = 500, for single ended in, differential out. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol SSBW LSBW Parameter Small Signal -3 dB Bandwidth (Note 8) Large Signal -3 dB Bandwidth Conditions Min (Note 8) Typ (Note 7) VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1, RL = 1 k 1100 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1 800 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 2 740 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 4 660 VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 8 498 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1, RL = 1 k 820 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1 690 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 2 620 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 4 589 VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 8 480 Max (Note 8) Units MHz MHz 0.1 dB Bandwidth VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1 300 MHz Slew Rate 2V Step, AV = 1 2100 V/s Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90% 2V Step 700 ps 0.1% Settling Time 2V Step 10 ns Overdrive Recovery Time VIN = 0.7 V to 0 V Step, AV = 5 V/V 6 ns Distortion and Noise Response HD2 HD3 IMD3 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800 -82 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800 -65 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800 -79 VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800 -67 Two-Tone Intermodulation f 70 MHz, Third Order Products, VOUT = 2 VPP Composite -77 Input Noise Voltage f 1 MHz 1.1 nV/ Input Noise Current f 1 MHz 19.5 pA/ Noise Figure (See Figure 5) 50 System, AV = 9, 10 MHz 10.2 2nd Harmonic Distortion 3rd Harmonic Distortion dBc dBc dBc dB Input Characteristics IBI Input Bias Current (Note 10) 54 90 A IBoffset Input Bias Current Differential (Note 7) VCM = 0V, VID = 0V, IBoffset = (IB- - IB+ )/2 2.3 18 A CMRR Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (Note 7) DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V 75 RIN Input Resistance Differential 15 CIN Input Capacitance Differential 0.5 pF CMVR Input Common Mode Range CMRR > 38 dB 1.0 1.3 V Output Voltage Swing (Note 7) Differential Output 5.6 6.0 VPP IOUT Linear Output Current (Note 7) VOUT = 0V 55 ISC Short Circuit Current One Output Shorted to Ground, VIN = 2V Single Ended (Note 6) Output Balance Error VOUT Common Mode /VOUT dBc Output Performance 65 mA 131 mA 60 dB 107 dB Differential , VOD = 1V, f < 1 MHz Miscellaneous Performance ZT Open Loop Transimpedance www.national.com Differential 4 Parameter Conditions PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio DC, VS = 1V IS Supply Current (Note 7) RL = Min (Note 8) Typ (Note 7) 17 20.4 80 Enable Voltage Threshold Units dB 24 27 mA 3.0 V Disable Voltage Threshold ISD Max (Note 8) 2.0 Enable/Disable Time 15 Disable Shutdown Current 500 V ns 600 A Output Common Mode Control Circuit VOSCM Common Mode Small Signal Bandwidth VIN+ = VIN- = 0 310 Slew Rate VIN+ = VIN- = 0 430 Input Offset Voltage Common Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0 1.65 Input Bias Current (Note 9) -2.9 Voltage Range CMRR 1.19 Measure VOD, VID = 0V Input Resistance Gain MHz V/s 15 mV A 1.25 V 80 dB 200 VO,CM/VCM 0.995 1.0 k 1.012 V/V Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications, see the Electrical Characteristics tables. Note 2: Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very limited self-heating of the device such that TJ = TA. No guarantee of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under conditions of internal self-heating where TJ > TA. See Applications Section for information on temperature de-rating of this device." Min/Max ratings are based on product characterization and simulation. Individual parameters are tested as noted. Note 3: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), JA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(MAX)- TA) / JA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board. Note 4: The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations. See the Power Dissipation section of the Application Section for more details. Note 5: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 30157. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC). FieldInduced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC). Note 6: Short circuit current should be limited in duration to no more than 10 seconds. See the Power Dissipation section of the Application Information for more details. Note 7: Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not guaranteed on shipped production material. Note 8: Limits are 100% production tested at 25C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through correlation using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Note 9: Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device. Note 10: IBI is referred to a differential output offset voltage by the following relationship: VOD(offset) = IBI*2RF 5 www.national.com LMH6552 Symbol LMH6552 Connection Diagrams 8-Pin SOIC 30003508 Top View 8-Pin LLP 30003564 Top View Pin Descriptions Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 -IN Negative Input 2 VCM Output Common Mode Control 3 V+ Positive Supply 4 +OUT Positive Output 5 -OUT Negative Output 6 V- Negative Supply 7 EN Enable 8 +IN Positive Input DAP DAP Die Attach Pad (See Thermal Performance section for more information) Ordering Information Package 8-Pin SOIC 8-Pin LLP www.national.com Part Number LMH6552MA LMH6552MAX LMH6552SD LMH6552SDX Package Marking Transport Media 95/Rails LMH6552MA 2.5k Units Tape and Reel 1k Units Tape and Reel 6552 4.5k Units Tape and Reel 6 NSC Drawing M08A SDA08C Frequency Response vs. Gain (TA = 25C, RF = RG = Frequency Response vs. Gain 30003547 30003534 Frequency Response vs. VOUT Frequency Response vs. VOUT 30003548 30003516 Frequency Response vs. Supply Voltage Frequency Response vs. Supply Voltage 30003563 30003562 7 www.national.com LMH6552 Typical Performance Characteristics V+ = +5V, V- = -5V 357, RL = 500, AV = 1, for single ended in, differential out, unless specified). LMH6552 Frequency Response vs. Capacitive Load Suggested ROUT vs. Capacitive Load 30003521 30003522 Frequency Response vs. Resistive Load Frequency Response vs. Resistive Load 30003559 30003560 Frequency Response vs. RF 1 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input 30003561 www.national.com 30003526 8 LMH6552 2 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input Large Signal Pulse Response 30003525 30003527 Output Common Mode Pulse Response Distortion vs. Frequency Single Ended Input 30003524 30003529 Distortion vs. Supply Voltage Distortion vs. Supply Voltage 30003543 30003537 9 www.national.com LMH6552 Distortion vs. Output Common Mode Voltage Distortion vs. Output Common Mode Voltage 30003567 30003538 Maximum VOUT vs. IOUT Minimum VOUT vs. IOUT 30003530 30003531 Open Loop Transimpedance Open Loop Transimpedance 30003541 www.national.com 30003542 10 LMH6552 Closed Loop Output Impedance Closed Loop Output Impedance 30003518 30003517 Overdrive Recovery Overdrive Recovery 30003558 30003557 PSRR PSRR 30003520 30003519 11 www.national.com LMH6552 CMRR Balance Error 30003513 30003533 Noise Figure Noise Figure 30003546 30003545 Input Noise vs. Frequency Differential S-Parameter Magnitude vs. Frequency 30003555 30003549 www.national.com 12 3rd Order Intermodulation Products vs. VOUT 30003551 30003556 3rd Order Intermodulation Products vs. VOUT 3rd Order Intermodulation Products vs. Center Frequency 30003552 30003565 13 www.national.com LMH6552 Differential S-Parameter Phase vs. Frequency LMH6552 the amplifier stable when presented with a capacitive load. Refer to the Driving Capacitive Loads section for details. Application Information The LMH6552 is a fully differential current feedback amplifier with integrated output common mode control, designed to provide low distortion amplification to wide bandwidth differential signals. The common mode feedback circuit sets the output common mode voltage independent of the input common mode, as well as forcing the V+ and V- outputs to be equal in magnitude and opposite in phase, even when only one of the inputs is driven as in single to differential conversion. The proprietary current feedback architecture of the LMH6552 offers gain and bandwidth independence with exceptional gain flatness and noise performance, even at high values of gain, simply with the appropriate choice of RF1 and RF2. Generally RF1 is set equal to RF2, and RG1 equal to RG2, so that the gain is set by the ratio RF/RG. Matching of these resistors greatly affects CMRR, DC offset error, and output balance. A minimum of 0.1% tolerance resistors are recommended for optimal performance, and the amplifier is internally compensated to operate with optimum gain flatness with values of RF between 270 and 390 depending on package selection, PCB layout, and load resistance. The output common mode voltage is set by the VCM pin with a fixed gain of 1 V/V. This pin should be driven by a low impedance reference and should be bypassed to ground with a 0.1 F ceramic capacitor. Any unwanted signal coupling into the VCM pin will be passed along to the outputs, reducing the performance of the amplifier. This pin must not be left floating. The LMH6552 can be operated on a supply range as either a single 5V supply or as a split +5V and -5V. Operation on a single 5V supply, depending on gain, is limited by the input common mode range; therefore, AC coupling may be required. For example, in a DC coupled input application on a single 5V supply, with a VCM of 1.5V, the input common voltage at a gain of 1 will be 0.75V which is outside the minimum 1.2V to 3.8V input common mode range of the amplifier. The minimum VCM for this application should be greater than 2.5V depending on output signal swing. Alternatively, AC coupling of the inputs in this example results in equal input and output common mode voltages, so a 1.5V VCM would be achievable. Split supplies will allow much less restricted AC and DC coupled operation with optimum distortion performance. The LMH6552 is equipped with an ENABLE pin to reduce power consumption when not in use. The ENABLE pin, when not driven, floats high (on). When the ENABLE pin is pulled low the amplifier is disabled and the amplifier output stage goes into a high impedance state so the feedback and gain set resistors determine the output impedance of the circuit. For this reason input to output isolation will be poor in the disabled state and the part is not recommended in multiplexed applications where outputs are all tied together. 30003504 FIGURE 1. Typical Application When driven from a differential source, the LMH6552 provides low distortion, excellent balance, and common mode rejection. This is true provided the resistors RF, RG and RO are well matched and strict symmetry is observed in board layout. With an intrinsic device CMRR of 80 dB, using 0.1% resistors will give a worst case CMRR of around 60 dB for most circuits. 30003553 FIGURE 2. Differential S-Parameter Test Circuit The circuit configuration shown in Figure 2 was used to measure differential S parameters in a 50 environment at a gain of 1 V/V. Refer to the Differential S-Parameter vs. Frequency plots in the Typical Performance Characteristics section for measurement results. LLP PACKAGE Due to it's size and lower parasitics, the LLP requires the lower optimum value of 275 for RF. This will give a flat frequency response with minimal peaking. With a lower RF value the LLP package will have a reduction in noise compared to the SOIC with its optimum RF = 360. SINGLE ENDED INPUT TO DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT OPERATION In many applications, it is required to drive a differential input ADC from a single ended source. Traditionally, transformers have been used to provide single to differential conversion, but these are inherently bandpass by nature and cannot be used for DC coupled applications. The LMH6552 provides excellent performance as a single-to-differential converter down to DC. Figure 3 shows a typical application circuit where an LMH6552 is used to produce a differential signal from a single ended source. FULLY DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION The LMH6552 will perform best in a fully differential configuration. The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a typical fully differential application circuit as might be used to drive an analog to digital converter (ADC). In this circuit the closed loop gain AV = VOUT/ VIN = RF/RG, where the feedback is symmetric. The series output resistors, RO, are optional and help keep www.national.com 14 LMH6552 30003554 FIGURE 4. Single Ended Input S-Parameter Test Circuit (50 System) 30003510 The circuit shown in Figure 4 was used to measure S-parameters for a single-to-differential configuration. The S-parameter plots in the Typical Performance Curves are taken using the recommended component values for 0 dB gain. FIGURE 3. Single Ended Input with Differential Output When using the LMH6552 in single-to-differential mode, the complimentary output is forced to a phase inverted replica of the driven output by the common mode feedback circuit as opposed to being driven by its own complimentary input. Consequently, as the driven input changes, the common mode feedback action results in a varying common mode voltage at the amplifier's inputs, proportional to the driving signal. Due to the non-ideal common mode rejection of the amplifier's input stage, a small common mode signal appears at the outputs which is superimposed on the differential output signal. The ratio of the change in output common mode voltage to output differential voltage is commonly referred to as output balance error. The output balance error response of the LMH6552 over frequency is shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. To match the input impedance of the circuit in Figure 3 to a specified source resistance, RS, requires that RT || RIN = RS. The equations governing RIN and AV for single-to-differential operation are also provided in Figure 3. These equations, along with the source matching condition, must be solved iteratively to achieve the desired gain with the proper input termination. Component values for several common gain configurations in a 50 environment are given in Table 1. Typically RS=50 while RM=RS||RT. SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION Single supply operation is possible on supplies from 5V to 10V; however, as discussed earlier, AC input coupling is recommended for low supplies such as 5V due to input common mode limitations. An example of an AC coupled, single supply, single-to-differential circuit is shown in Figure 5. Note that when AC coupling, both inputs need to be AC coupled irrespective of single-to-differential or differential-to-differential configuration. For higher supply voltages DC coupling of the inputs may be possible provided that the output common mode DC level is set high enough so that the amplifier's inputs and outputs are within their specified operating ranges. Table 1. Gain Component Values for 50 System SOIC Package Gain RF RG RT RM 0 dB 357 348 56.2 26.4 6 dB 357 169 61.8 27.6 12 dB 357 76.8 76.8 30.9 30003509 Table 2. Gain Component Values for 50 System LLP Package Gain RF RG RT RM 0 dB 275 255 59 26.7 6 dB 275 127 68.1 28.7 12 dB 275 54.9 107 34 FIGURE 5. AC Coupled for Single Supply Operation 15 www.national.com LMH6552 capacitor input ADCs, the input capacitance will vary based on the clock cycle, as the ADC switches between the sample and hold mode. See your particular ADC's datasheet for details. SPLIT SUPPLY OPERATION For optimum performance, split supply operation is recommended using +5V and -5V supplies; however, operation is possible on split supplies as low as +2.25V and -2.25V and as high as +6V and -6V. Provided the total supply voltage does not exceed the 4.5V to 12V operating specification, nonsymmetric supply operation is also possible and in some cases advantageous. For example , if a 5V DC coupled operation is required for low power dissipation but the amplifier input common mode range prevents this operation, it is still possible with split supplies of (V+) and (V-). Where (V+) - (V-) = 5V and V+ and V- are selected to center the amplifier input common mode range to suit the application. OUTPUT NOISE PERFORMANCE AND MEASUREMENT Unlike differential amplifiers based on voltage feedback architectures, noise sources internal to the LMH6552 refer to the inputs largely as current sources, hence the low input referred voltage noise and relatively higher input referred current noise. The output noise is therefore more strongly coupled to the value of the feedback resistor and not to the closed loop gain, as would be the case with a voltage feedback differential amplifier. This allows operation of the LMH6552 at much higher gain without incurring a substantial noise performance penalty, simply by choosing a suitable feedback resistor. Figure 6 shows a circuit configuration used to measure noise figure for the LMH6552 in a 50 system. An RF value of 275 is chosen for the SOIC package to minimize output noise while simultaneously allowing both high gain (9 V/V) and proper 50 input termination. Refer to the section titled Single Ended Input Operation for calculation of resistor and gain values. Noise figure values at various frequencies are shown in the plot titled Noise Figure in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. 30003505 FIGURE 7. Driving a 12-bit ADC Figure 8 shows the SFDR and SNR performance vs. frequency for the LMH6552 and ADC12DL080 combination circuit with the ADC input signal level at -1 dBFS. The ADC12DL080 is a dual 12-bit ADC with maximum sampling rate of 80 MSPS. The amplifier is configured to provide a gain of 2 V/V in single to differential mode. An external band-pass filter is inserted in series between the input signal source and the amplifier to reduce harmonics and noise from the signal generator. In order to properly match the input impedance seen at the LMH6552 amplifier inputs, RM is chosen to match ZS || RT for proper input balance. 30003540 30003550 FIGURE 8. LMH6552/ADC12DL080 SFDR and SNR Performance vs. Frequency FIGURE 6. Noise Figure Circuit Configuration DRIVING ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS Analog-to-digital converters present challenging load conditions. They typically have high impedance inputs with large and often variable capacitive components. As well, there are usually current spikes associated with switched capacitor or sample and hold circuits. Figure 7 shows a combination circuit of the LMH6552 driving the ADC12DL080. The two 125 resistors serve to isolate the capacitive loading of the ADC from the amplifier and ensure stability. In addition, the resistors, along with a 2.2 pF capacitor across the outputs (in parallel with the ADC input capacitance), form a low pass anti-aliasing filter with a pole frequency of about 60 MHz. For switched www.national.com Figure 9 shows a combination circuit of the LMH6552 driving the ADC14DS105. The ADC14DS105 is a dual channel 14bit ADC with a sampling rate of 105 MSPS. The circuit in Figure 9 has a 2nd order low-pass LC filter formed by the 620 nH inductor along with the 22 pF capacitor across the differential outputs of the LMH6552. The filter has a pole frequency of about 50 MHz. Figure 10 shows the combined SFDR and SNR performance over frequency with a -1 dBFs input signal and a sampling rate of 1000 MSPS. 16 Max Sampling Rate (MSPS) Resolution Channels ADC1173 15 8 SINGLE ADC1175 20 8 SINGLE ADC08351 42 8 SINGLE ADC1175-50 50 8 SINGLE ADC08060 60 8 SINGLE ADC08L060 60 8 SINGLE ADC08100 100 8 SINGLE ADC08200 200 8 SINGLE ADC08500 500 8 SINGLE ADC081000 1000 8 SINGLE ADC08D1000 Product Number 30003566 FIGURE 9. Driving a 14-bit ADC The amplifier is configured to provide a gain of 2 V/V in a single-to-differential mode. The LMH6552 common mode voltage is set by the ADC14DS105. Circuit testing is the same as described for the LMH6552 and ADC12DL080 combination circuit. The 0.1 F capacitor, in series with the 49.9 resistor, is inserted to ground across the 68.1 resistor to balance the amplifier inputs. 30003568 FIGURE 10. LMH6552/ADC14DS105 SFDR and SNR Performance vs. Frequency The amplifier and ADC should be located as close as possible. Both devices require that the filter components be in close proximity to them. The amplifier needs to have minimal parasitic loading on the output traces and the ADC is sensitive to high frequency noise that may couple in on its input lines. Some high performance ADCs have an input stage that has a bandwidth of several times its sample rate. The sampling process results in all input signals presented to the input stage mixing down into the first Nyquist zone (DC to Fs/2). The LMH6552 is capable of driving a variety of National Semiconductor Analog-to-Digital Converters. This is shown in Table 3, which offers a list of possible signal path ADC and amplifier combinations. The use of the LMH6552 to drive an ADC is determined by the application and the desired sampling process (Nyquist operation, sub-sampling or over-sampling). See application note AN-236 for more details on the sampling processes and application note AN-1393 'Using High Speed Differential Amplifiers to Drive ADCs. For more information regarding a particular ADC, refer to the particular ADC datasheet for details. 17 1000 8 DUAL ADC10321 20 10 SINGLE ADC10D020 20 10 DUAL ADC10030 27 10 SINGLE ADC10040 40 10 DUAL ADC10065 65 10 SINGLE ADC10DL065 65 10 DUAL ADC10080 80 10 SINGLE ADC11DL066 66 11 DUAL ADC11L066 66 11 SINGLE ADC11C125 125 11 SINGLE ADC11C170 170 11 SINGLE ADC12010 10 12 SINGLE ADC12020 20 12 SINGLE ADC12040 40 12 SINGLE ADC12D040 40 12 DUAL ADC12DL040 40 12 DUAL ADC12DL065 65 12 DUAL ADC12DL066 66 12 DUAL ADC12L063 63 12 SINGLE ADC12C080 80 12 SINGLE ADC12DS080 80 12 DUAL ADC12L080 80 12 SINGLE ADC12C105 105 12 SINGLE ADC12DS105 105 12 DUAL ADC12C170 170 12 SINGLE ADC14L020 20 14 SINGLE ADC14L040 40 14 SINGLE ADC14C080 80 14 SINGLE ADC14DS080 80 14 DUAL ADC14C105 105 14 SINGLE ADC14DS105 105 14 DUAL ADC14155 155 14 SINGLE www.national.com LMH6552 TABLE 3. DIFFERENTIAL INPUT ADC's COMPATIBLE WITH LMH6552 DRIVER LMH6552 DRIVING CAPACITIVE LOADS As noted previously, capacitive loads should be isolated from the amplifier output with small valued resistors. This is particularly the case when the load has a resistive component that is 500 or higher. A typical ADC has capacitive components of around 10 pF and the resistive component could be 1000 or higher. If driving a transmission line, such as 50 coaxial or 100 twisted pair, using matching resistors will be sufficient to isolate any subsequent capacitance. For other applications see the Suggested ROUT vs. Capacitive Load charts in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. BALANCED CABLE DRIVER With up to 15 VPP differential output voltage swing and 80 mA of linear drive current the LMH6552 makes an excellent cable driver as shown in Figure 11. The LMH6552 is also suitable for driving differential cables from a single ended source. 30003501 FIGURE 12. Split Supply Bypassing Capacitors 30003502 30003512 FIGURE 11. Fully Differential Cable Driver FIGURE 13. Single Supply Bypassing Capacitors POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING The LMH6552 requires supply bypassing capacitors as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13. The 0.01 F and 0.1 F capacitors should be leadless SMT ceramic capacitors and should be no more than 3 mm from the supply pins. These capacitors should be star routed with a dedicated ground return plane or trace for best harmonic distortion performance. A small capacitor, ~0.01 F, placed across the supply rails, and as close to the chip's supply pins as possible, can further improve HD2 performance. Thin traces or small vias will reduce the effectiveness of bypass capacitors. Also shown in both figures is a capacitor from the VCM and ENABLE pins to ground. These inputs are high impedance and can provide a coupling path into the amplifier for external noise sources, possibly resulting in loss of dynamic range, degraded CMRR, degraded balance and higher distortion. www.national.com POWER DISSIPATION The LMH6552 is optimized for maximum speed and performance in the small form factor of the standard SOIC package, and is essentially a dual channel amplifier. To ensure maximum output drive and highest performance, thermal shutdown is not provided. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to make sure that the TJMAXof 150C is never exceeded due to the overall power dissipation. Follow these steps to determine the maximum power dissipation for the LMH6552: 1. Calculate the quiescent (no-load) power: PAMP = ICC* (VS), where VS = V+ - V-. (Be sure to include any current through the feedback network if VOCM is not mid-rail.) 2. Calculate the RMS power dissipated in each of the output stages: PD (rms) = rms ((VS - V+OUT) * I+OUT) + rms ((VS - V-OUT) * I-OUT) , where VOUT and IOUT are the voltage and the current measured at the output pins of the differential amplifier as if they were single ended amplifiers and VS is the total supply voltage. 3. Calculate the total RMS power: PT = PAMP + PD. The maximum power that the LMH6552 package can dissipate at a given temperature can be derived with the following equation: PMAX = (150 - TAMB)/ JA, where TAMB = Ambient temperature (C) and JA = Thermal resistance, from junction to ambient, 18 operation the ESD diodes have no affect on circuit performance. There are occasions, however, when the ESD diodes will be evident. If the LMH6552 is driven by a large signal while the device is powered down the ESD diodes will conduct . The current that flows through the ESD diodes will either exit the chip through the supply pins or will flow through the device, hence it is possible to power up a chip with a large signal applied to the input pins. Using the shutdown mode is one way to conserve power and still prevent unexpected operation. THERMAL PERFORMANCE The LLP package is designed for enhanced thermal performance and features an exposed die attach pad (DAP) at the bottom center of the package that creates a direct path to the PCB for maximum power dissipation. The DAP is floating and is not electrically connected to internal circuitry. Compared to the traditional leaded packages where the die attach pad is embedded inside the molding compound, the LLP reduces one layer in the thermal path. The thermal advantage of the LLP package is fully realized only when the exposed die attach pad is soldered down to a thermal land on the PCB board with thermal vias planted underneath the thermal land. The thermal land can be connected to any power or ground plane within the allowable supply voltage range of the device. Based on thermal analysis of the LLP package, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (JA) can be improved by a factor of two when the die attach pad of the LLP package is soldered directly onto the PCB with thermal land and thermal vias are 1.27 mm and 0.33 mm respectively. Typical copper via barrel plating is 1 oz, although thicker copper may be used to further improve thermal performance. For more information on board layout techniques, refer to Application Note 1187 "Leadless Lead Frame Package (LLP)." This application note also discusses package handling, solder stencil and the assembly process. BOARD LAYOUT The LMH6552 is a very high performance amplifier. In order to get maximum benefit from the differential circuit architecture board layout and component selection is very critical. The circuit board should have a low inductance ground plane and well bypassed broad supply lines. External components should be leadless surface mount types. The feedback network and output matching resistors should be composed of short traces and precision resistors (0.1%). The output matching resistors should be placed within 3 or 4 mm of the amplifier as should the supply bypass capacitors. Refer to the section titled Power Supply Bypassing for recommendations on bypass circuit layout. Evaluation boards are available free of charge through the product folder on National's web site. By design, the LMH6552 is relatively insensitive to parasitic capacitance at its inputs. Nonetheless, ground and power plane metal should be removed from beneath the amplifier and from beneath RF and RG for best performance at high frequency. With any differential signal path, symmetry is very important. Even small amounts of asymmetry can contribute to distortion and balance errors. 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