AD8305-EVALZ [ADI]

100 dB Range (10 nA to 1 mA) ogarithmic Converter; 百分贝范围( 10 nA的至1 mA ) ogarithmic转换器
AD8305-EVALZ
型号: AD8305-EVALZ
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100 dB Range (10 nA to 1 mA) ogarithmic Converter
百分贝范围( 10 nA的至1 mA ) ogarithmic转换器

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100 dB Range (10 nA to 1 mA)  
Logarithmic Converter  
AD8305  
FEATURES  
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM  
I
V
PD  
P
Optimized for fiber optic photodiode interfacing  
Measures current over 5 decades  
Law conformance 0.1 dB from 10 nA to 1 mA  
Single- or dual-supply operation (3 V to 12 V total)  
Full log-ratio capabilities  
Nominal slope of 10 mV/dB (200 mV/decade)  
Nominal intercept of 1 nA (set by external resistor)  
Optional adjustment of slope and intercept  
Complete and temperature stable  
Rapid response time for a given current level  
Miniature 16-lead chip scale package  
(LFCSP 3 mm × 3 mm)  
0.20 log  
10  
1nA  
VPOS  
VRDZ  
VREF  
VOUT  
80k  
BIAS  
GENERATOR  
2.5V  
200kΩ  
20kΩ  
COMM  
0.5V  
SCAL  
BFIN  
IREF  
V
14.2kΩ  
BE2  
V
I
BIAS  
LOG  
451Ω  
Q2  
Q1  
TEMPERATURE  
COMPENSATION  
+
VLOG  
I
PD  
V
BE1  
6.69kΩ  
COMM  
INPT  
VSUM  
0.5V  
Low power: ~5 mA quiescent current  
COMM  
VNEG  
Figure 1.  
APPLICATIONS  
Optical power measurement  
Wide range baseband logarithmic compression  
Measurement of current and voltage ratios  
Optical absorbance measurement  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The AD83051 is an inexpensive microminiature logarithmic converter  
optimized for determining optical power in fiber optic systems. It uses  
an advanced implementation of a classic translinear (junction based)  
technique to provide a large dynamic range in a versatile and easily  
used form. A single-supply voltage of between 3 V and 12 V is  
adequate; dual supplies may optionally be used. The low quiescent  
current (typically 5 mA) permits use in battery-operated applications.  
The logarithmic intercept (also known as the reference current) is  
nominally positioned at 1 nA by the use of the externally generated  
current, IREF, of 10 μA, provided by a 200 kΩ resistor connected  
between VREF, at 2.5 V, and the reference input, IREF, at 0.5 V. The  
intercept can be adjusted over a wide range by varying this resistor.  
The AD8305 can also operate in a log ratio mode, with the numerator  
current applied to INPT and the denominator current applied to IREF.  
The input current, IPD, of 10 nA to 1 mA applied to the INPT pin is the  
collector current of an optimally scaled NPN transistor, which converts  
this current to a voltage (VBE) with a precise logarithmic relationship. A  
A buffer amplifier is provided for driving a substantial load, for use in  
raising the basic slope of 10 mV/dB to higher values, as a precision  
comparator (threshold detector), or in implementing low-pass filters.  
Its rail-to-rail output stage can swing to within 100 mV of the positive  
and negative supply rails, and its peak current sourcing capacity is  
25 mA.  
second such converter is used to handle the reference current (IREF  
)
applied to pin IREF. These input nodes are biased slightly above ground  
(0.5 V). This is generally acceptable for photodiode applications where  
the anode does not need to be grounded. Similarly, this bias voltage is  
easily accounted for in generating IREF. The output of the logarithmic  
front end is available at Pin VLOG.  
It is a fundamental aspect of translinear logarithmic converters that the  
small signal bandwidth falls as the current level diminishes, and the  
low frequency noise-spectral density increases. At the 10 nA level, the  
bandwidth of the AD8305 is about 50 kHz and increases in proportion  
to IPD up to a maximum value of about 15 MHz. Using the buffer  
amplifier, the increase in noise level at low currents can be addressed by  
using it to realize lowpass filters of up to three poles.  
The basic logarithmic slope at this output is nominally 200 mV/decade  
(10 mV/dB). Thus, a 100 dB range corresponds to an output change of  
1 V. When this voltage (or the buffer output) is applied to an ADC that  
permits an external reference voltage to be employed, the AD8305  
voltage reference output of 2.5 V at Pin VREF can be used to improve  
the scaling accuracy. Suitable ADCs include the AD7810 (serial 10-bit),  
AD7823 (serial 8-bit), and AD7813 (parallel, 8-bit or 10-bit). Other  
values of the logarithmic slope can be provided using a simple external  
The AD8305 is available in a 16-lead LFCSP package and is specified  
for operation from −40°C to +85°C.  
resistor network.  
1 Protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,519,308.  
Rev. B  
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AD8305  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Features .............................................................................................. 1  
Managing Intercept and Slope.................................................. 12  
Response Time and Noise Considerations ............................. 12  
Power Supply Sequencing ......................................................... 12  
Applications..................................................................................... 14  
Calibration....................................................................................... 15  
Using A Negative Supply ............................................................... 16  
Log-Ratio Applications.................................................................. 17  
Reversing The Input Polarity........................................................ 18  
Characterization Methods............................................................. 19  
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 21  
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 24  
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 24  
Applications....................................................................................... 1  
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1  
General Description......................................................................... 1  
Revision History ............................................................................... 2  
Specifications..................................................................................... 3  
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4  
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 4  
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 5  
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6  
General Structure ........................................................................... 11  
Theory.......................................................................................... 11  
REVISION HISTORY  
4/10—Rev. A to Rev. B  
Updated Data Sheet............................................................Universal  
Change to Figure 2 and Table 3 ...................................................... 5  
Added Power Supply Sequencing Section................................... 12  
Added Figure 34; Renumbered Sequentially .............................. 12  
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 24  
3/03—Rev. 0 to Rev. A  
Changes to TPC 3............................................................................. 4  
Changes to TPC 18........................................................................... 6  
Changes to Figure 3........................................................................ 11  
Changes to Figure 8........................................................................ 13  
Updated Outline Dimensions....................................................... 18  
Rev. B | Page 2 of 24  
 
AD8305  
SPECIFICATIONS  
VP = 5 V, VN = 0 V, TA = 25°C, RREF = 200 kΩ, and VRDZ connected to VREF, unless otherwise noted.  
Table 1.  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
INPUT INTERFACE  
Specified Current Range, IPD  
Pin 4, INPT, Pin 3, IREF  
Flows toward INPT pin  
10  
nA  
1
10  
mA  
mA  
nA  
Input Current Min/Max Limits  
Reference Current, IREF, Range  
Flows toward INPT pin  
Flows toward IREF pin  
10  
1
0.54  
mA  
V
Summing Node Voltage  
Temperature Drift  
Input Offset Voltage  
LOGARITHMIC OUTPUT  
Logarithmic Slope  
Internally preset; may be altered by the user  
−40°C < TA < +85°C  
VINPT − VSUM, VIREF − VSUM  
Pin 9, VLOG  
0.46  
−20  
0.5  
0.015  
mV/°C  
mV  
+20  
190  
185  
0.3  
200  
1
210  
215  
1.7  
2.5  
0.4  
mV/dec  
mV/dec  
nA  
nA  
dB  
mV√Hz  
MHz  
V
V
kΩ  
−40°C < TA < +85°C  
Logarithmic Intercept1  
−40°C < TA < +85°C  
10 nA < IPD < 1 mA  
IPD > 1 μA  
0.1  
Law Conformance Error  
Wideband Noise2  
Small Signal Bandwidth2  
Maximum Output Voltage  
Minimum Output Voltage  
Output Resistance  
0.1  
0.7  
0.7  
1.7  
0.01  
5
IPD > 1 μA  
Limited by VN = 0 V  
Pin 2, VREF  
4.375  
5.625  
REFERENCE OUTPUT  
Voltage With Reference to Ground  
2.435  
2.4  
2.5  
2.565  
2.6  
V
V
−40°C < TA < +85°C  
Maximum Output Current  
Incremental Output Resistance  
OUTPUT BUFFER  
Sourcing (grounded load)  
Load current < 10 mA  
20  
2
mA  
Ω
Pin 10, BFIN; Pin 11, SCAL; Pin 12, VOUT  
Input Offset Voltage  
Input Bias Current  
−20  
+20  
mV  
mA  
MΩ  
V
Flowing out of Pin 10 or Pin 11  
0.4  
35  
VP − 0.1  
0.5  
25  
Incremental Input Resistance  
Output Range  
Incremental Output Resistance  
Peak Source/Sink Current  
Small Signal Bandwidth  
Slew Rate  
RL = 1 kΩ to ground  
Load current < 10 mA  
Ω
mA  
MHz  
V/μs  
GAIN = 1  
15  
15  
0.2 V to 4.8 V output swing  
Pin 8, VPOS; Pin 6 and Pin 7, VNEG  
(VP − VN) ≤ 12 V  
POWER SUPPLY  
Positive Supply Voltage  
Quiescent Current  
3
5
5.4  
0
12  
6.5  
V
mA  
V
Negative Supply Voltage (Optional)  
(VP − VN) ≤ 12 V  
−5.5  
1 Other values of logarithmic intercept can be achieved by adjusting RREF  
2 Output noise and incremental bandwidth are functions of input current, measured using output buffer connected for GAIN = 1.  
.
Rev. B | Page 3 of 24  
 
 
AD8305  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Table 2.  
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings  
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress  
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any  
other conditions above those indicated in the operational  
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute  
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect  
device reliability.  
Parameter  
Rating  
Supply Voltage VP − VN  
Input Current  
12 V  
20 mA  
Internal Power Dissipation  
θJA  
500 mW  
30°C/W  
1
Maximum Junction Temperature  
Operating Temperature Range  
Storage Temperature Range  
125°C  
ESD CAUTION  
−40°C to +85°C  
−65°C to +150°C  
300°C  
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec)  
1 With package die paddle soldered to thermal pad containing nine vias  
connected to inner and bottom layers.  
Rev. B | Page 4 of 24  
 
 
AD8305  
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS  
PIN 1  
12 VOUT  
11 SCAL  
10 BFIN  
9 VLOG  
VRDZ 1  
VREF 2  
IREF 3  
INPT 4  
INDICATOR  
AD8305  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
NOTES  
1. CONNECT EPAD TO GROUND.  
Figure 2. Pin Configuration  
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions  
Pin No.  
Mnemonic  
Function  
1
VRDZ  
Top of a Resistive Divider Network that Offsets VLOG to Position the Intercept. Normally connected to VREF;  
may also be connected to ground when bipolar outputs are to be provided.  
2
3
4
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
Reference Output Voltage of 2.5 V.  
Accepts (Sinks) Reference Current, IREF  
Accepts (Sinks) Photodiode Current, IPD. Usually connected to photodiode anode such that photo current  
flows into INPT.  
.
5
VSUM  
Guard Pin. Used to shield the INPT current line and for optional adjustment of the INPT and IREF node  
potential.  
6, 7  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
VNEG  
VPOS  
VLOG  
BFIN  
SCAL  
VOUT  
Optional Negative Supply, VN (this pin is usually grounded; for details of usage, see the Applications section.  
Positive Supply, (VP − VN ) ≤ 12 V.  
Output of the Logarithmic Front End.  
Buffer Amplifier Noninverting Input.  
Buffer Amplifier Inverting Input.  
Buffer Output.  
13 to 16 COMM  
EPAD  
Analog Ground.  
The exposed pad must be soldered to ground.  
Rev. B | Page 5 of 24  
 
AD8305  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
VP = 5 V, VN = 0 V, RREF = 200 kΩ, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.  
2.0  
1.5  
1.6  
T
V
= –40°C, 0°C, +25°C, +70°C, +85°C  
= 0V  
T
V
= –40°C, 0°C, +25°C, +70°C, +85°C  
= 0V  
A
A
N
N
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1.0  
+85°C  
+70°C  
–40°C  
+25°C  
+85°C  
0.5  
0
–0.5  
–1.0  
–1.5  
–2.0  
+25°C  
0°C  
–40°C  
0°C  
+70°C  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
I
PD  
PD  
Figure 3. VLOG vs. IPD for Multiple Temperatures  
Figure 6. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD (at IREF = 10 μA) for Multiple  
Temperatures, Normalized to 25°C  
1.8  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
2.0  
T
V
= –40°C, 0°C, +25°C, +70°C, +85°C  
= 0V  
T
V
= –40°C, 0°C, +25°C, +70°C, +85°C  
= 0V  
A
A
–40°C  
N
N
1.5  
1.0  
0°C  
+70°C  
+85°C  
+70°C  
0.5  
+25°C  
+85°C  
0
–0.5  
–1.0  
–1.5  
–2.0  
+25°C  
0°C  
–40°C  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
REF  
I
PD  
Figure 4. VLOG vs. IREF for Multiple Temperatures  
Figure 7. Law Conformance Error vs. IREF (at IPD = 10 μA) for Multiple  
Temperatures, Normalized to 25°C  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
1.8  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
10µA  
100µA 1mA  
0.2  
0.1  
10nA  
100nA  
1µA  
0
–0.1  
–0.2  
–0.3  
–0.4  
–0.5  
1µA  
10µA  
10nA 100nA  
100µA  
1mA  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
PD  
PD  
Figure 5. VLOG vs. IPD for Multiple Values of IREF (Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)  
Figure 8. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD for Multiple Values of IREF (Decade Steps  
from 10 nA to 1 mA)  
Rev. B | Page 6 of 24  
 
 
 
AD8305  
0.5  
0.4  
1.8  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1µA  
10nA  
100nA  
0.3  
10µA  
0.2  
0.1  
0
1mA  
100µA  
10µA  
1µA  
100nA  
10nA  
–0.1  
–0.2  
–0.3  
–0.4  
–0.5  
1mA  
100n  
100µA  
10n  
1n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
REF  
REF  
Figure 9. VLOG vs. IREF for Multiple Values of IPD (Decade Steps from  
10 nA to 1 mA)  
Figure 12. Law Conformance Error vs. IREF for Multiple Values of IPD (Decade  
Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)  
0.5  
1.4  
+3V, 0V  
0.4  
+5V, 0V  
+9V, 0V  
+12V, 0V  
1.2  
100µA TO 1mA:T-RISE = <1µs,  
T- FAL L = < 1µ s  
0.3  
0.2  
1.0  
10µATO 10µA:T-RISE = <1µs,  
T- FAL L = < 1µ s  
0.1  
0.8  
1µATO 10µA:T-RISE = 1µs,  
T- FAL L = 5 µ s  
0
0.6  
–0.1  
–0.2  
–0.3  
–0.4  
–0.5  
100nA TO 1µA:T-RISE = 5µs,  
T-FALL = 20µs  
+3V, 0.5V  
+5V, 5V  
0.4  
10nATO 100nA:T-RISE = 20µs,  
T- FA L L = 30 µ s  
0.2  
0
–20  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100 120 140 160 180  
(A)  
TIME (µs)  
PD  
Figure 10. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD for Various Supply Conditions (See  
Annotations)  
Figure 13. Pulse Response − IPD to VOUT (G = 1)  
0.4  
0.3  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
10nATO 100nA:T-RISE = 30µs,  
T-FALL = 20µs  
0.2  
100nA TO 1µA:T-RISE = 30µs,  
T- FAL L = 5µ s  
0.1  
1µATO 10µA:T-RISE = 5µs,  
T- FA L L = 1µ s  
0
10µATO 100µA:T-RISE = 1µs,  
T- FAL L = < 1µ s  
0.6  
0.4  
–0.1  
–0.2  
–0.3  
–0.4  
100µA TO 1mA:T-RISE = <1µs,  
T- FAL L = < 1µ s  
0.2  
0
–20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100 120 140 160 180  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
TIME (µs)  
(A)  
PD  
Figure 11. VINPT − VSUM vs. IPD  
Figure 14. Pulse Response − IREF to VOUT (G = 1)  
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AD8305  
10  
3
0
10nA  
100nA  
10µA  
0
100µA  
A
= 1  
V
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–3  
A
= 2  
V
A
= 5  
V
1mA  
–6  
–9  
A
= 2.5  
1µA  
V
–50  
100  
–12  
10k  
100k  
1M  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
10M  
100M  
1k  
10k  
100k  
1M  
10M  
100M  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
Figure 15. Small Signal AC Response (5% Sine Modulation), from IPD to VOUT  
(G = 1) for IPD in Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA, IREF = 10 μA  
Figure 18. Small Signal AC Response of the Buffer for Various Closed-Loop  
Gains (RL = 1 kΩ CL < 2 pF)  
10  
2.0  
1.5  
100nA  
10µA  
10nA  
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
100µA  
1.0  
MEAN + 3σ  
0.5  
0
1mA  
–0.5  
MEAN – 3σ  
1µA  
–1.0  
–40  
–50  
–1.5  
–2.0  
100  
1k  
10k  
100k  
1M  
10M  
100M  
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
Figure 19. Buffer Input Offset Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of  
Mean)  
Figure 16. Small Signal AC Response (5% Sine Modulation), from IREF to VOUT  
(G = 1) for IREF in Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA, IPD = 10 μA  
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
100  
10nA  
10  
100nA  
1
1µA  
10µA  
0.1  
100µA  
0.01  
100  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
1k  
10k  
100k  
1M  
10M  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
I
PD  
Figure 20. Total Wideband Noise Voltage at VOUT vs. IPD (G = 1)  
Figure 17. Spot Noise Spectral Density at VOUT (G = 1) vs. Frequency for IPD in  
Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA  
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AD8305  
2.0  
1.5  
20  
15  
T
= 25°C  
A
10  
1.0  
MEAN + 3σ  
5
0.5  
MEAN + 3σ  
MEAN – 3σ  
0
0
–5  
–0.5  
–1.0  
–1.5  
–2.0  
–10  
–15  
–20  
–25  
MEAN – 3σ  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
I
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
PD  
Figure 21. Law Conformance Error Distribution (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
Figure 24. VREF Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
20  
2.0  
T
= 0°C, 70°C  
A
1.5  
1.0  
15  
10  
MEAN + 3σ @ 70°C  
MEAN + 3σ  
MEAN – 3σ  
0.5  
5
0
0
MEAN ± 3σ @ 0°C  
MEAN – 3σ @ 70°C  
–5  
–0.5  
–1.0  
–1.5  
–2.0  
–10  
–15  
–20  
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
PD  
Figure 22. Law Conformance Error Distribution (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
Figure 25. VREF − VIREF Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
4
5
4
3
2
T
= –40°C, +85°C  
A
3
2
MEAN + 3σ @ –40°C  
1
1
MEAN + 3σ  
MEAN ± 3σ @ +85°C  
0
–1  
–2  
0
–1  
–2  
–3  
–4  
MEAN – 3σ  
–3  
MEAN – 3σ @ –40°C  
–4  
–5  
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
PD  
Figure 26. VINPT Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
Figure 23. Law Conformance Error Distribution (3σ to Either Side of Mean)  
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AD8305  
10  
4000  
3500  
8
6
3000  
2500  
2000  
1500  
4
MEAN + 3σ  
MEAN – 3σ  
2
0
–2  
–4  
–6  
–8  
–10  
1000  
500  
0
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
0.4  
0.6  
0.8  
1.0  
1.2  
1.4  
1.6  
INTERCEPT (nA)  
Figure 27. Slope Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of Mean of  
200 mV/decade)  
Figure 30. Distribution of Logarithmic Intercept (Nominally 1 nA when  
RREF = 200 kΩ 0.1%) Sample >22,000  
350  
7000  
6000  
5000  
4000  
3000  
2000  
250  
MEAN + 3σ  
150  
50  
–50  
–150  
MEAN – 3σ  
1000  
0
–250  
–350  
–40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
2.44  
2.46  
2.48  
2.50  
(V)  
2.52  
2.54  
2.56  
85  
V
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
REF  
Figure 28. Intercept Drift vs. Temperature (3σ to Either Side of Mean of 1 nA)  
Figure 31. Distribution of VREF (RL = 100 kΩ) Sample >22,000  
6000  
6000  
5000  
4000  
5000  
4000  
3000  
2000  
1000  
3000  
2000  
1000  
0
190  
0
195  
200  
205  
210  
–0.015  
–0.010  
–0.005  
0
0.005  
VOLTAGE (V)  
SUM  
0.010  
0.015  
SLOPE (mV/dec)  
V
– V  
INPT  
Figure 29. Distribution of Logarithmic Slope (Nominally  
200 mV/decade) Sample >22,000  
Figure 32. Distribution of Offset Voltage (VINPT − VSUM) Sample >22,000  
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AD8305  
GENERAL STRUCTURE  
The AD8305 addresses a wide variety of interfacing conditions  
to meet the needs of fiber optic supervisory systems, and is also  
useful in many nonoptical applications. These notes explain the  
structure of this unique style of translinear log amp. Figure 33 is  
a simplified schematic showing the key elements.  
THEORY  
The base-emitter voltage of a BJT (bipolar junction transistor)  
can be expressed by Equation 1, which immediately shows its  
basic logarithmic nature:  
VBE = kT/qIn(IC/IS)  
where:  
(1)  
BIAS  
GENERATOR  
V
BE1  
IREF  
TEMPERATURE  
COMPENSATION  
(SUBTRACT AND  
DIVIDE BY T × K  
PHOTODIODE  
2.5V  
80k  
0.5V  
VREF  
I
REF  
V
BE2  
INPUT CURRENT  
IC is its collector current.  
IS is a scaling current, typically only 10−17 A.  
kT/q is the thermal voltage, proportional to absolute  
temperature (PTAT) and is 25.85 mV at 300 K.  
20kΩ  
I
PD  
COMM  
0.5V  
VSUM  
44µA/dec  
INPT  
14.2kΩ  
6.69kΩ  
451Ω  
VRDZ  
VLOG  
The current, IS, is never precisely defined and exhibits an even  
stronger temperature dependence, varying by a factor of  
roughly a billion between −35°C and +85°C. Thus, to make use  
of the BJT as an accurate logarithmic element, both of these  
temperature dependencies must be eliminated.  
0.5V  
Q1  
Q2  
V
V
BE2  
BE1  
COMM  
VNEG (NORMALLY GROUNDED)  
The difference between the base-emitter voltages of a matched  
pair of BJTs, one operating at the photodiode current IPD and the  
second operating at a reference current IREF, can be written as:  
Figure 33. Simplified Schematic  
The photodiode current, IPD, is received at Pin INPT. The  
voltage at this node is essentially equal to those on the two  
adjacent guard pins, VSUM and IREF, due to the low offset  
voltage of the JFET op amp. Transistor Q1 converts the input  
current IPD to a corresponding logarithmic voltage, as shown in  
Equation 1. A finite positive value of VSUM is needed to bias the  
collector of Q1 for the usual case of a single-supply voltage. This  
is internally set to 0.5 V, that is, one fifth of the reference voltage  
of 2.5 V appearing on Pin VREF. The resistance at the VSUM  
pin is nominally 16 kΩ; this voltage is not intended as a general  
bias source.  
V
BE1 − VBE2 = kT/q In(IC/IS) − kT/q In(IREF/IS)  
= In(10)kT/qlog10(IPD/IREF  
= 59.5 mVlog10(IPD/IREF)(T = 300 K)  
)
(2)  
The uncertain and temperature dependent saturation current  
IS, which appears in Equation 1, has thus been eliminated. To  
eliminate the temperature variation of kT/q, this difference  
voltage is processed by what is essentially an analog divider.  
Effectively, it puts a variable under Equation 2. The output of  
this process, which also involves a conversion from voltage-  
mode to current-mode, is an intermediate, temperature-  
corrected current:  
The AD8305 also supports the use of an optional negative  
supply voltage, VN, at Pin VNEG. When VN is −0.5 V or more  
negative, VSUM may be connected to ground; thus, INPT and  
IREF assume this potential. This allows operation as a voltage-  
input logarithmic converter by the inclusion of a series resistor  
at either or both inputs. Note that the resistor setting IREF needs  
to be adjusted to maintain the intercept value. It should also be  
noted that the collector-emitter voltages of Q1 and Q2 are now  
the full VN, and effects due to self-heating causes errors at large  
input currents.  
I
LOG = IY log10(IPD/IREF  
)
(3)  
where IY is an accurate, temperature-stable scaling current that  
determines the slope of the function (the change in current per  
decade). For the AD8305, IY is 44 μA, resulting in a temperature  
independent slope of 44 mA/decade, for all values of IPD and  
I
REF. This current is subsequently converted back to a voltage-  
mode output, VLOG, scaled 200 mV/decade.  
It is apparent that this output should be zero for IPD = IREF and  
would need to swing negative for smaller values of input  
current. To avoid this, IREF would need to be as small as the  
smallest value of IPD. However, it is impractical to use such a  
small reference current as 1 nA. Accordingly, an offset voltage is  
added to VLOG to shift it upward by 0.8 V when Pin VRDZ is  
directly connected to VREF. This has the effect of moving the  
intercept to the left by four decades, from 10 μA to 1 nA:  
The input dependent, VBE1, of Q1 is compared with the reference  
VBE2 of a second transistor, Q2, operating at IREF. This is generated  
externally, to a recommended value of 10 μA. However, other  
values over a several-decade range can be used with a slight  
degradation in law conformance (see Figure 3).  
ILOG = IY log10(IPD/IINTC  
)
(4)  
where IINTC is the operational value of the intercept current. To  
disable this offset, Pin VRDZ should be grounded, then the  
intercept IINTC is simply IREF. Because values of IPD < IINTC result in  
a negative VLOG, a negative supply of sufficient value is  
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AD8305  
required to accommodate this situation (see the Using A  
Negative Supply section).  
RESPONSE TIME AND NOISE CONSIDERATIONS  
The response time and output noise of the AD8305 are  
fundamentally a function of the signal current, IPD. For small  
currents, the bandwidth is proportional to IPD, as shown in  
Figure 15. The output low frequency voltage-noise spectral-  
density is a function of IPD (Figure 17) and also increases for  
small values of IREF. Details of the noise and bandwidth  
performance of translinear log amps can be found in the  
AD8304 data sheet.  
The voltage, VLOG, is generated by applying ILOG to an internal  
resistance of 4.55 kΩ, formed by the parallel combination of a  
6.69 kΩ resistor to ground and the 14.2 kΩ resistor to the  
VRDZ pin. When the VLOG pin is unloaded and the intercept  
repositioning is disabled by grounding VRDZ, the output  
current, ILOG, generates a voltage at the VLOG pin of  
V
LOG = ILOG × 4.55 kΩ  
= 44 μA × 4.55 kΩ × log10(IPD/IREF  
)
(5)  
POWER SUPPLY SEQUENCING  
= VY log10(IPD/IREF  
)
Some applications may result in the presence of large input  
signal current (>1 mA) prior to the AD8305 being powered on.  
In such cases, it is recommended that power supply sequencing  
be implemented such that the AD8305 is powered on prior to  
the photodiode or current source.  
where VY = 200 mV/decade, or 10 mV/dB. Note that any  
resistive loading on VLOG lowers this slope and also result in  
an overall scaling uncertainty due to the variability of the on-  
chip resistors. Consequently, this practice is not recommended.  
V
LOG may also swing below ground when dual supplies (VP and  
In those applications where it is not possible to implement  
supply sequencing, VSUM should be driven externally by a low  
impedance source. In applications where a low-impedance bias-  
source is not readily available, the circuit shown in Figure 34  
can be used.  
VN) are used. When VN = −0.5 V or larger, the input pins INPT  
and IREF may now be positioned at ground level by simply  
grounding VSUM.  
MANAGING INTERCEPT AND SLOPE  
+V  
P
When using a single supply, VRDZ should be directly connected to  
VREF to allow operation over the entire five-decade input current  
range. As noted previously, this introduces an accurate offset  
voltage of 0.8 V at the VLOG pin, equivalent to four decades,  
resulting in a logarithmic transfer function that can be written as  
+V  
BIAS  
VPOS  
I
PD  
INPT  
C1  
R1  
V
LOG = VY log10(104 × IPD/IREF  
= VY log10 (IPD/IINTC  
where IINTC = IREF/104.  
)
)
(6)  
Thus, the effective intercept current IINTC is only one ten-  
thousandth of IREF, corresponding to 1 nA when using the  
recommended value of IREF = 10 mA.  
+V  
S
VSUM  
+
I
R
E
A
V
BE  
VNEG COMM  
0.5V  
2N2907  
C
2
β
The slope can be reduced by attaching a resistor to the VLOG  
pin. This is strongly discouraged, in view of the fact that the on-  
chip resistors do not ratio correctly to the added resistance. Also, it  
is rare that one would want to lower the basic slope of 10 mV/dB; if  
this is needed, it should be effected at the low impedance output  
of the buffer, which is provided to avoid such miscalibration and  
also allow higher slopes to be used.  
R
B
I
C
Figure 34. VSUM Biasing Circuit for Applications Where Large Input Signals  
Are Present Prior to AD8305 Power-On  
The 2N2907 transistor used in Figure 34 is a common PNP-type  
switching transistor. Ra and Rb are selected such that the voltage  
at the base of the transistor is ~0.5 V.  
The AD8305 buffer is essentially an uncommitted op amp with  
rail-to-rail output swing, good load-driving capabilities, and a  
unity-gain bandwidth of >12 MHz. In addition to allowing the  
introduction of gain, using standard feedback networks and  
thereby increasing the slope voltage VY, the buffer can be used  
to implement multipole low-pass filters, threshold detectors,  
and a variety of other functions. Further details of these can be  
found in the AD8304 data sheet.  
In general, VS × [Rb/(Ra+Rb)] should equal approximately 0.5 V.  
Setting Ra = 5 kꢀ and Rb = 1 kꢀ, results in 500 μA of additional  
quiescent current for a 3 V supply under normal operation.  
Larger resistor values may be used for this divider network by  
choosing a transistor with a higher β than the 2N2907.  
Given a typical Vbe of 0.7 V, the voltage at VSUM is ~1.2 V when  
the AD8305 is off and a large input signal is being applied. Once  
the AD8305 is powered on the voltage at VSUM is pulled down  
to its nominal value of 0.5 V. The circuit in Figure 34 is tested  
for 3 V to 5 V positive supplies over the full temperature range  
for the AD8305. C1, and R1 are the components that make up  
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AD8305  
the input compensation network and C2 is the recommended  
bypassing capacitor on VSUM.  
and connect the resistor divider directly to VSUM. In this case  
the bias voltage at VSUM and INPT is set by the resistor values  
selected for the divider, not the internal biasing of the AD8305.  
If board space limits the amount of external circuitry to the  
AD8305 it is possible to eliminate the transistor in Figure 34  
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AD8305  
APPLICATIONS  
The AD8305 is easy to use in optical supervisory systems and in  
similar situations where a wide ranging current is to be  
converted to its logarithmic equivalent, which is represented in  
decibel terms. Basic connections for measuring a single-current  
input are shown in Figure 35, which also includes various  
nonessential components.  
Because the basic scaling at VLOG is 0.2 V/decade, and a swing  
of 4 V at the buffer output would correspond to 20 decades, it is  
often useful to raise the slope to make better use of the rail-to- rail  
voltage range. For illustrative purposes, the circuit in Figure 35  
provides an overall slope of 0.5 V/ decade (25 mV/dB). Thus,  
using IREF = 10 μA, VLOG runs from 0.2 V at IPD = 10 nA to 1.4 V  
at IPD = 1 mA while the buffer output runs from 0.5 V to 3.5 V,  
corresponding to a dynamic range of 120 dB (electrical, that is,  
60 dB optical power).  
I
PD  
+5V  
VPOS  
0.5 log  
10  
1nA  
VRDZ  
VREF  
VOUT  
BIAS  
GENERATOR  
The optional capacitor from VLOG to ground forms a single-  
pole low-pass filter in combination with the 4.55 kΩ resistance  
at this pin. For example, using a CFLT of 10 nF, the −3 dB corner  
frequency is 3.5 kHz. Such filtering is useful in minimizing the  
output noise, particularly when IPD is small. Multipole filters are  
more effective in reducing the total noise; examples are provided in  
the AD8304 data sheet.  
12k  
8kΩ  
80k2.5V  
200kΩ  
20kΩ  
COMM  
0.5V  
SCAL  
BFIN  
IREF  
V
14.2kΩ  
BE2  
1kΩ  
I
V
LOG  
BIAS  
451Ω  
Q2  
Q1  
TEMPERATURE  
COMPENSATION  
1nF  
VLOG  
+
C
10nF  
I
INPT  
FLT  
PD  
V
BE1  
6.69kΩ  
COMM  
VSUM  
1nF  
1kΩ  
0.5V  
The dynamic response of this overall input system is influenced  
by the external RC networks connected from the two inputs  
(INPT, IREF) to ground. These are required to stabilize the  
input systems over the full current range. The bandwidth  
changes with the input current due to the widely varying pole  
frequency. The RC network adds a zero to the input system to  
ensure stability over the full range of input current levels. The  
network values shown in Figure 35 usually suffice, but some  
experimentation may be necessary when the photodiode  
capacitance is high.  
1nF  
VNEG  
COMM  
Figure 35. Basic Connections for Fixed Intercept Use  
The 2 V difference in voltage between the VREF and INPT pins  
in conjunction with the external 200 kΩ resistor RREF provide a  
reference current, IREF, of 10 μA into Pin IREF. Connecting pin  
VRDZ to VREF raises the voltage at VLOG by 0.8 V, effectively  
lowering the intercept current, IINTC, by a factor of 104 to  
position it at 1 nA. A wide range of other values for IREF, from  
under 100 nA to over 1 mA, may be used. The effect of such  
changes is shown in Figure 5.  
Although the two current inputs are similar, some care is  
needed to operate the reference input at extremes of current  
(<100 nA) and temperature (<0°C). Modifying the RC network  
to 4.7 nF and 2 kΩ is recommended for measuring 10 nA at  
−40°C. By inspecting the transient response to perturbations in  
Any temperature variation in RREF must be taken into account  
when estimating the stability of the intercept. Also, the overall  
noise increases when using very low values of IREF. In fixed  
intercept applications, there is little benefit in using a large  
reference current, since this only compresses the low current  
end of the dynamic range when operated from a single supply,  
here shown as 5 V. The capacitor between VSUM and ground is  
recommended to minimize the noise on this node and to help  
provide a clean reference current.  
I
REF at representative current levels, the capacitor value can be  
adjusted to provide fast rise and fall times with acceptable  
settling. To fine tune the network zero, the resistor value should be  
adjusted.  
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AD8305  
CALIBRATION  
The AD8305 has a nominal slope and intercept of 200 mV/decade  
and 1 nA, respectively. These values are untrimmed, and the  
slope alone may vary as much as 7.5% over temperature. For  
this reason, it is recommended that a simple calibration be done  
to achieve increased accuracy.  
Figure 36 shows the improvement in accuracy when using a two  
point calibration method. To perform this calibration, apply  
two known currents, I1 and I2, in the linear operating range  
between 10 nA and 1 mA. Measure the resulting output, V1 and  
V2, respectively, and calculate the slope m and intercept b.  
1.4  
4
m = (V1 − V2)/[log10(I1) − log10(I2)]  
b = V1 – m × log10(I1)  
(7)  
(8)  
UNCALIBRATED ERROR  
MEASURED OUTPUT  
1.2  
3
The same calibration is performed with two known optical  
powers, P1 and P2. This allows for calibration of the entire  
measurement system while providing a simplified relationship  
between the incident optical power and VLOG voltage.  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
2
1
0
m = (V1 − V2)/(P1 − P2)  
(9)  
(10)  
CALIBRATED ERROR  
–1  
b = V1 − m × P1  
IDEAL OUTPUT  
The uncalibrated error line in Figure 36 is generated assuming  
that the slope of the measured output was 200 mV/ decade  
when in fact it was actually 194 mV/decade. Correcting for this  
discrepancy decreased measurement error up to 3 dB.  
–2  
–3  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
I
PD  
Figure 36. Using Two-Point Calibration to Increase Measurement Accuracy  
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AD8305  
USING A NEGATIVE SUPPLY  
Most applications of the AD8305 require only a single supply of  
3.0 V to 5.5 V. However, to provide further versatility, dual  
supplies may be employed, as illustrated in Figure 37.  
I
source does, however, need to be able to support the quiescent  
current as well as the INPT and IREF signal current. For  
example, it may be convenient to utilize a forward-biased  
junction voltage of about 0.7 V or a Schottky barrier voltage of a  
little over 0.5 V. The effect of supply on the dynamic range and  
accuracy can be seen in Figure 10.  
5V  
PD  
0.5 log  
10  
1nA  
VPOS  
VRDZ  
VREF  
VOUT  
BIAS  
GENERATOR  
With the summing node at ground, the AD8305 may now be  
used as a voltage-input log amp at either the numerator input,  
INPT, or the denominator input, IREF, by inserting a suitably  
scaled resistor from the voltage source to the relevant pin. The  
overall accuracy for small input voltages is limited by the  
voltage offset at the inputs of the JFET op amps.  
12k  
8k  
80k  
2.5V  
RREF  
200k  
20k  
COMM  
0.5V  
SCAL  
BFIN  
IREF  
V
14.2k  
BE2  
1k  
V
I
LOG  
BIAS  
Q2  
Q1  
TEMPERATURE  
COMPENSATION  
1nF  
+
VLOG  
451  
C
FLT  
10nF  
I
INPT  
PD  
V
BE1  
6.69kΩ  
COMM  
VSUM  
The use of a negative supply also allows the output to swing  
below ground, thereby allowing the intercept to correspond to a  
midrange value of IPD. However, the voltage, VLOG, remains  
referenced to the ACOM pin, and while it does not swing  
negative for default operating conditions, it is free to do so,  
thus, adding a resistor from VLOG to the negative supply  
lowers all values of VLOG, which raises the intercept. The  
disadvantage of this method is that the slope is reduced by the  
shunting of the external resistor, and the poorly defined ratio of  
on-chip and off-chip resistances causes errors in both the slope  
and the intercept.  
1k  
1nF  
0.5V  
+
F
VNEG  
COMM  
V
I
+ I  
SIG  
q
V
–0.5V  
NEG  
I
= I + I  
PD REF  
SIG  
R
S
V
– V  
F
C1  
N
R
S
I
+ I  
SIGMAX  
q
V
N
Figure 37. Negative Supply Application  
The use of a negative supply, VN, allows the summing node to  
be placed at ground level whenever the input transistor (Q1 in  
Figure 33) has a sufficiently negative bias on its emitter. When  
VNEG = −0.5 V, the VCE of Q1 and Q2 is the same as for the  
default case when VSUM is grounded. This bias does not need  
to be accurate, and a poorly defined source can be used. The  
5V  
VPOS  
VRDZ  
VOUT  
I
PD  
80k  
2.5V  
0.5 log  
10  
VREF  
+ 2  
BIAS  
GENERATOR  
I
REF  
P
44.2kΩ  
REF  
18nF  
20kΩ  
28.0kΩ  
COMM  
REFERENCE  
DETECTOR  
0.5V  
SCAL  
BFIN  
33nF  
IREF  
V
BE2  
14.2kΩ  
I
REF  
1kΩ  
I
12.1kΩ  
LOG  
451Ω  
Q2  
Q1  
+
TEMPERATURE  
COMPENSATION  
5V  
1nF  
VLOG  
I
PD  
V
BE1  
6.69kΩ  
COMM  
INPT  
SIGNAL  
1kΩ  
DETECTOR  
0.5V  
VSUM  
1nF  
P
SIG  
VNEG  
COMM  
Figure 38. Optical Absorbance Measurement  
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AD8305  
LOG-RATIO APPLICATIONS  
It is often desirable to determine the ratio of two currents, for  
example, in absorbance measurements. These are commonly  
used to assess the attenuation of a passive optical component,  
such as an optical filter or variable optical attenuator. In these  
situations, a reference detector is used to measure the incident  
power entering the component. The exiting power is then  
measured using a second detector and the ratio is calculated to  
determine the attenuation factor. Because the AD8305 is  
fundamentally a ratiometric device, having nearly identical  
logging systems for both numerator and denominator (IPD and  
of 4.55 kΩ present at Pin VLOG. While this does not ratio  
exactly to the external resistor, which may slightly alter the Q of  
the filter, the effect on pulse response is be negligible for most  
purposes. Note that the gain of the buffer (×2.5) is an integral  
part of this illustrative filter design; in general, the filter may be  
redesigned for other closed-loop gains.  
The transfer characteristics can be expressed in terms of optical  
power. If we assume that the two detectors have equal  
responsivities, the relationship is  
V
OUT = 0.5 V log10(104 × PSIG/PREF  
)
(11)  
I
REF, respectively), it can greatly simplify such measurements.  
Using the identity log10(AB) = log10A + log10B and defining the  
attenuation as −10 × log10(PSIG/PREF), the overall transfer  
characteristic can be written as  
Figure 38 illustrates the AD8305 log-ratio capabilities in optical  
absorbance measurements. Here a reference detector diode is  
used to provide the reference current, IREF, proportional to the  
optical reference power level. A second detector measures the  
transmitted signal power, proportional to IPD. The AD8305  
calculates the logarithm of the ratio of these two currents, as  
shown in Equation 11, and which is reformulated in power  
terms in Equation 12. Both of these equations include the  
internal factor of 10,000 introduced by the output offset applied  
to VLOG via pin VRDZ. If the true (nonoffset) log ratio shown in  
Equation 4 is preferred, VRDZ should be grounded to remove  
the offset. As already noted, the use of a negative supply at Pin  
VNEG allows both VLOG and the buffer output to swing below  
ground, and also allow the input pins INPT and IREF to be set  
to ground potential. Therefore, the AD8305 may also be used to  
determine the log ratio of two voltages.  
V
OUT = 2 − 50 mV/dB × α  
(12)  
where α = −10 × log10(PSIG/PREF  
)
Figure 39 illustrates the linear-in-dB relationship between the  
absorbance and the output of the circuit in Figure 38.  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
Figure 38 also illustrates how a second order Sallen-Key low-  
pass filter can be realized using two external capacitors and one  
resistor. Here, the corner frequency is set to 1 kHz and the filter  
Q is chosen to provide an optimally flat (overshoot-free) pulse  
response. To scale this frequency either up or down, simply  
scale the capacitors by the appropriate factor. Note that one of  
the resistors needed to realize this filter is the output resistance  
0.5  
0
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
35  
40  
45  
50  
ATTENUATION (dB)  
Figure 39. Example of an Absorbance Transfer Function  
Rev. B | Page 17 of 24  
 
 
AD8305  
REVERSING THE INPUT POLARITY  
Some applications may require interfacing to a circuit that  
sources current rather than sinks current, such as connecting to  
the cathode side of a photodiode. Figure 40 shows the use of a  
current mirror circuit. This allows for simultaneous monitoring  
of the optical power at the cathode, and a data recovery path  
using a transimpedance amplifier at the anode. The modified  
Wilson mirror provides a current gain very close to unity and a  
high output resistance. Figure 41 shows measured transfer  
function and law conformance performance of the AD8305 in  
conjunction with this current mirror interface.  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1.00  
0.75  
0.50  
0.25  
0
+5V  
+3V  
–0.25  
–0.50  
–0.75  
–1.00  
5V  
+3V  
+5V  
5V  
0.1µF  
V
= 0.2 ×  
OUT  
5V  
log (I /1nA)  
10 PD  
16  
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
VRDZ VOUT  
15  
14  
13  
1n  
10n  
100n  
1µ  
10µ  
(A)  
100µ  
1m  
10m  
OUTPUT  
12  
MAT03  
I
PD  
1
2
3
4
Figure 41. Log Output and Error Using Current Mirror with Various Supplies  
2.5V  
0V  
11  
10  
9
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
SCAL  
BFIN  
200k  
MAT03  
AD8305  
1nF  
0V  
VLOG  
I
I  
IN PD  
10nA TO 1mA  
I
PD 1kΩ  
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS  
5
7
8
6
1nF  
0.1µF  
5V  
TIA  
DATA PATH  
Figure 40. Wilson Current Mirror for Cathode Interfacing  
Rev. B | Page 18 of 24  
 
 
 
AD8305  
CHARACTERIZATION METHODS  
During the characterization of the AD8305, the device was  
treated as a precision current-input logarithmic converter,  
because it is not practical for several reasons to generate  
accurate photocurrents by illuminating a photodiode. The test  
currents are generated by using well calibrated current sources,  
such as the Keithley 236, or by using a high value resistor from a  
voltage source to the input pin. Great care is needed when using  
very small input currents. For example, the triax output  
connection from the current generator was used with the guard  
tied to VSUM. The input trace on the PC board was guarded by  
connecting adjacent traces to VSUM.  
HP 3577A  
NETWORK ANALYZER  
OUTPUT  
INPUT R  
INPUT A  
INPUT B  
AD8138  
B
+IN  
EVALUATION  
16  
15  
14  
13  
BNC-T  
BOARD  
A
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
AD8138  
PROVIDES DC OFFSET  
12  
VRDZ  
VOUT  
SCAL  
BFIN  
1
These measures are needed to minimize the risk of leakage  
current paths. With 0.5 V as the nominal bias on the INPT pin,  
a leakage-path resistance of 1 GΩ to ground would subtract  
0.5 nA from the input, which amounts to an error of −0.44 dB  
for a source current of 10 nA. Additionally, the very high output  
resistance at the input pins and the long cables commonly  
needed during characterization allow 60 Hz and RF emissions  
to introduce substantial measurement errors. Careful guarding  
techniques are essential to reduce the pickup of these spurious  
signals.  
11  
10  
9
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
2
3
4
AD8305  
VLOG  
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS  
5
6
7
8
+V  
S
0.1µF  
Figure 43. Configuration for Buffer Amplifier Bandwidth Measurement  
Figure 43 shows the configuration used to measure the buffer  
amplifier bandwidth. The AD8138 evaluation board includes  
provisions to offset VLOG at the buffer input, allowing  
measurements over the full range of IPD using a single supply.  
The network analyzer input impedances were set to 1 MΩ.  
VREF  
IREF  
VNEG  
VPOS  
VOUT  
KEITHLEY 236  
KEITHLEY 236  
AD8305  
CHARACTERIZATION BFIN  
BOARD  
VLOG  
INPT  
VSUM  
HP 3577A  
NETWORK ANALYZER  
TRIAX CONNECTORS  
(SIGNAL – INPT AND IREF  
GUARD – VSUM  
DC MATRIX/DC SUPPLIES/DMM  
OUTPUT  
INPUT R  
INPUT A  
INPUT B  
SHIELD – GROUND)  
Figure 42. Primary Characterization Setup  
The primary characterization setup shown in Figure 42 is used  
to measure VREF, the static (dc) performance, logarithmic  
conformance, slope and intercept, the voltages appearing at pins  
VSUM, INPT and IREF, and the buffer offset and VREF drift with  
temperature. To ensure stable operation over the full current  
range of IREF and temperature extremes, filter components of  
C1 = 4.7 nF and R13 = 2 kΩ are used at pin to IREF ground. In  
some cases, a fixed resistor between pins VREF and IREF was  
used in place of a precision current source. For the dynamic  
tests, including noise and bandwidth measurements, more  
specialized setups are required.  
POWER  
SPLITTER  
16  
15  
14  
13  
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
12  
VRDZ  
VOUT  
SCAL  
BFIN  
1
2
3
4
11  
10  
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
AD8305  
R2  
1nF  
B
+IN AD8138  
EVALUATION  
BOARD  
1k  
R1  
9
VLOG  
A
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS  
1kΩ  
5
7
8
6
1nF  
+V  
S
0.1µF  
Figure 44. Configuration for Logarithmic Amplifier Bandwidth Measurement  
Rev. B | Page 19 of 24  
 
 
 
 
AD8305  
The setup shown in Figure 44 was used for frequency response  
measurements of the logarithmic amplifier section. The  
AD8138 output is offset to 1.5 V dc and modulated to a depth  
of 5% at frequency. R1 is chosen (over a wide range of values up  
to 1.0 GΩ) to provide IPD. The buffer was used to deload VLOG  
from the measurement system.  
LECROY 9210  
CH A  
9213  
TDS5104  
CH1  
HP 89410A  
16  
15  
14  
13  
SOURCE  
TRIGGER CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2  
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
12  
VRDZ  
VOUT  
SCAL  
BFIN  
1
2
3
4
11  
10  
9
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
AD8305  
200k  
1kΩ  
16  
15  
14  
13  
1nF  
R1  
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
VLOG  
12  
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS  
VRDZ  
VOUT  
SCAL  
BFIN  
1
2
3
4
1kΩ  
5
7
8
6
1nF  
11  
10  
9
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
+V  
S
AD8305  
200k  
1kΩ  
1nF  
0.1µF  
ALKALINE  
“D” CELL  
Figure 46. Configuration for Logarithmic Amplifier Pulse Response  
Measurement  
R1  
VLOG  
+
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS  
1kΩ  
Figure 46 shows the setup used to make the pulse response  
measurements. As with the bandwidth measurement, the  
VLOG is connected directly to BFIN and the buffer amplifier is  
configured for unity gain. The output of the buffer is connected  
through a short cable to the TDS5104 scope with input  
impedance set to 1 MΩ. The LeCroys output is offset to create  
the initial pedestal current for a given value of R1, the pulse  
then creates one-decade current step.  
5
7
8
6
ALKALINE  
“D” CELL  
1nF  
+
0.1µF  
+
+
Figure 45. Configuration for Noise Spectral Density Measurement  
The configuration in Figure 45 is used to measure the noise  
performance. Batteries provide both the supply voltage and the  
input current to minimize the introduction of spurious noise  
and ground loop effects. The entire evaluation system,  
including the current setting resistors, is mounted in a closed  
aluminum enclosure to provide additional shielding to external  
noise sources.  
Rev. B | Page 20 of 24  
 
 
AD8305  
EVALUATION BOARD  
An evaluation board is available for the AD8305, the schematic for which is shown in Figure 49. It can be configured for a wide variety of  
experiments. The buffer gain is factory-set to unity, providing a slope of 200 mV/decade, and the intercept is set to 1 nA. Table 4 describes  
the various configuration options.  
Table 4. Evaluation Board Configuration Options  
Component  
Function  
Default Condition  
P1  
Supply interface. Provides access to supply pins, VNEG, COMM, and VPOS.  
P1 = installed  
P2, R8, R9, R10,  
R11, R17, R18  
Monitor Interface. By adding 0 Ω resistors to R8, R9, R10, R11, R17, and R18, the  
VRDZ, VREF, VSUM, VOUT, and VLOG pin voltages can be monitored using a high  
impedance probe.  
P2 = Not installed  
R8 = R9 = R10 = Open (size 0603)  
R17 = R18 = Open (size 0603)  
R2, R3, R4, R6,  
R14, C2, C7, C9,  
C10  
Buffer amplifier/output interface. The logarithmic slope of the AD8305 can be  
altered using the buffer’s gain-setting resistors, R2 and R3. R4, R14, and C2 allow  
variation in the buffer loading. R6, C7, C9, and C10 are provided for a variety of  
filtering applications.  
R2 = R6 = 0 Ω (size 0603)  
R3 = R4 = open (size 0603)  
R11 = R14 = 0 Ω (size 0603)  
C2 = C7 = open (size 0603)  
C9 = C10 = open (size 0603)  
VLOG = VOUT = installed  
R1, R7, R19, R20  
Intercept adjustment. The voltage dropped across resistor R1 determines the  
intercept reference current, nominally set to 10 μA using a 200 kΩ 1% resistor. R7  
and R19 can be used to adjust the output-offset voltage at the VLOG output.  
R1 = 200 kΩ (size 0603)  
R7 = R19 = 0 Ω (size 0603)  
R20 = open (size 0603)  
R12, R15, C3, C4,  
C5, C6  
Supply Decoupling.  
C3 = C4 = 0.01 μF  
(size 0603)  
C5 = C6 = 0.1 μF (size 0603)  
R12 = R15 = 0 Ω (size 0603)  
C11  
VSUM decoupling capacitor.  
C11 = 1 nF (size 0603)  
R13, R16, C1, C8  
Input compensation. Provides essential HF compensation at the input pins, INPT  
and IREF.  
R13 = R16 = 1 kΩ (size 0603)  
C1 = C8 = 1 nF (size 0603)  
IREF, INPT, PD,  
LK1, R5  
Input interface. The test board is configured to accept a current through the SMA  
connector labeled INPT. An SC-style packaged photodiode can be used in place  
of the INPT SMA for optical interfacing. By removing R1 and adding a 0 Ω short  
IREF = INPT = installed  
PD = not installed  
LK1 = installed  
for R5, a second current can be applied to the IREF input (also SMA) for evaluating R5 = open (size 0603)  
the AD8305 in log-ratio applications.  
J1  
SC-Style Photodiode. Allows for direct mounting of SC style photodiodes.  
J1 = not installed  
Rev. B | Page 21 of 24  
 
 
AD8305  
Figure 47. Component Side Layout  
Figure 48. Component Side Silkscreen  
Rev. B | Page 22 of 24  
AD8305  
R10  
16  
15  
14  
13  
VOUT  
VOUT  
OPEN  
COMM COMM COMM COMM  
R20  
OPEN  
R14  
R17  
VOUT 12  
1
2
3
4
VRDZ  
VREF  
VRDZ  
VREF  
IREF  
INPT  
0Ω  
OPEN  
C2  
OPEN  
R4  
R7  
R2  
OPEN  
0Ω  
0Ω  
R3  
R18  
R19  
C9  
OPEN  
SCAL  
BFIN  
11  
10  
OPEN  
OPEN  
0Ω  
R1  
200kΩ  
1%  
AD8305  
R8  
I
R6  
R5  
REF  
VLOG  
IREF  
0Ω  
C10  
OPEN  
OPEN  
OPEN  
R13  
1kΩ  
I
R11  
PD  
VLOG  
9
VLOG  
C1  
1nF  
1
2
3
0Ω  
C7  
OPEN  
VSUM VNEG  
VNEG  
VPOS  
SC-STYLE  
PD  
5
6
7
8
VRDZ  
1
INPT  
AGND  
VOUT  
VREF  
2
3
C4  
C3  
0.01µF  
0.01µF  
R16  
LK1  
1kΩ  
R9  
OPEN  
C11  
1nF  
R15  
0Ω  
R12  
0Ω  
C8  
1nF  
C5  
0.1µF  
4
5
C6  
0.1µF  
VSUM  
AGND  
2
VSUM  
VLOG  
VPOS  
VNEG  
1
3
P1  
6
P2  
Figure 49. Evaluation Board Schematic  
Rev. B | Page 23 of 24  
 
AD8305  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
0.50  
0.40  
0.30  
3.00  
BSC SQ  
0.60 MAX  
PIN 1  
INDICATOR  
*
1.45  
1.30 SQ  
1.15  
13  
16  
1
0.45  
(BOTTOM VIEW)  
12  
PIN 1  
INDICATOR  
2.75  
BSC SQ  
TOP  
VIEW  
EXPOSED  
PAD  
4
9
0.50  
BSC  
8
5
0.25 MIN  
1.50 REF  
0.80 MAX  
12° MAX  
0.65 TYP  
1.00  
0.85  
0.80  
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF  
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO  
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND  
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS  
0.05 MAX  
0.02 NOM  
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.30  
0.23  
0.18  
0.20 REF  
*
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VEED-2  
EXCEPT FOR EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION.  
Figure 50. 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]  
3 mm × 3 mm Body, Very Thin Quad  
(CP-16-2)  
Dimensions shown in millimeters  
ORDERING GUIDE  
Model1  
Temperature Range  
Package Description  
16-Lead LFCSP  
16-Lead LFCSP, 7Tape and Reel  
16-Lead LFCSP  
16-Lead LFCSP, 7”Tape and Reel  
Evaluation Board  
Package Option Ordering Quantity Branding  
CP-16-2  
CP-16-2  
CP-16-2  
CP-16-2  
JEA  
AD8305ACP-R2  
−40°C to +85°C  
250  
1500  
250  
AD8305ACP-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C  
JEA  
JEA#  
JEA#  
AD8305ACPZ-R2  
AD8305ACPZ-RL7  
AD8305-EVALZ  
−40°C to +85°C  
−40°C to +85°C  
1500  
1 Z = RoHS Compliant Part; # denotes lead-free product may be top or bottom marked.  
©2003–2010 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and  
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
C03053-0-4/10(B)  
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