THS3215IRGVT [TI]

直流至 650MHz、差分转单端、DAC 输出放大器 | RGV | 16 | -40 to 85;
THS3215IRGVT
型号: THS3215IRGVT
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直流至 650MHz、差分转单端、DAC 输出放大器 | RGV | 16 | -40 to 85

放大器
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THS3215 650MHz、差分转单DAC 输出放大器  
此双级放大器系统极具灵活性可广泛应用于各类系统  
中以提供低失真、直流耦合的差分转单端信号处理。输  
入级会对 DAC 电阻端进行缓冲并以 2V/V 的固定增  
益对信号进行差分至单端转换。差分转单端输出可在外  
部直接使用也可经 RLC 滤波器或衰减器连接至内部  
输出功率级 (OPS) 的输入端。宽带、电流反馈输出功  
率级可在外部为全部引脚灵活设置增益。  
1 特性  
• 输入级2V/V 的内部增益  
– 经缓冲的差分输入  
– 单端低阻抗输出  
– 全功率带宽350MHz (2VPP  
)
)
• 输出级可从外部配置增益  
– 全功率带宽270MHz (5VPP  
– 压摆率3000V/µs  
– 单极双(SPDT) 输入开关和多路复用器  
输出功率级同相输入内部连接有一个 2×1 多路复用器  
(mux)方便选择内部差分转单端级 (D2S) 输出或外部  
输入。  
• 完整信号路径输入级和输出级  
可选片上中间电压缓冲器提供了宽带、低输出阻抗电  
可在单电源运行期间通过信号路径级提供偏置。此  
功能可为工作电源电压最高为 15.8V 的单电源、交流  
耦合应用提供非常简单的偏置。此缓冲器接外部输入后  
可实现直流纠错环路或简单的输出直流偏移功能。  
– 三次谐(HD2)20MHz5VPP 100Ω负  
):-66dBc  
– 三次谐(HD3)20MHz5VPP 100Ω负  
):-68dBc  
10VPP 输出接100Ω使用  
±6.5V 双电源  
配套器件 THS3217 能够以更高的静态功率和带宽提供  
相同的功能。THS3215 THS3217 支持面向 AWG  
应用的德州仪器 (TI) 上市的高速 DAC如  
DAC38J82。  
12VPP 输出接至高容性负载使15V 单电源  
• 内部直(DC) 基准缓冲器具有低阻抗输出  
• 电源电压范围:  
器件信息(1)  
– 双电源±4V ±7.9V  
– 单电源8V 15.8V  
封装尺寸标称值)  
器件型号  
THS3215  
封装  
VQFN (16)  
4.00mm x 4.00mm  
2 应用  
(1) 如需了解所有可用封装请参阅数据表末尾的封装选项附录。  
• 数模转换(DAC) 输出放大器  
• 宽带任意波形发生(AWG) 输出驱动器  
• 前置驱动器接> 20VPP 输出放大(THS3091)  
• 适用于压电式元件的单电源、高容性负载驱动器  
3 描述  
THS3215 整合了连接互补电流输出数模转换器 (DAC)  
时所需的关键信号链组件。  
VREF  
162  
THS3215  
100 ꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
Output Power  
Stage (OPS)  
x1  
D2S  
Stage  
249 ꢀ  
25 ꢀ  
SPDT  
Switch  
DAC  
Complementary  
Output Current  
Input  
Buffers  
50 ꢀ  
+
Vi  
+
VOUT = 5 Vi  
50 ꢀ  
Line  
25 ꢀ  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
x1  
RLC Filter  
= 5V/V带可选外部滤波器的差分转单端线路驱动器  
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English Data Sheet: SBOS780  
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
7.5 Output Impedance Measurement............................. 26  
7.6 Step-Response Measurement.................................. 26  
7.7 Feedthrough Measurement.......................................26  
7.8 Midscale Buffer ROUT Versus CLOAD Measurement..28  
8 Detailed Description......................................................29  
8.1 Overview...................................................................29  
8.2 Functional Block Diagram.........................................30  
8.3 Feature Description...................................................31  
8.4 Device Functional Modes..........................................47  
9 Application and Implementation..................................53  
9.1 Application Information............................................. 53  
10 Power Supply Recommendations..............................62  
10.1 Thermal Considerations..........................................63  
11 Layout...........................................................................64  
11.1 Layout Guidelines................................................... 64  
11.2 Layout Example...................................................... 65  
12 Device and Documentation Support..........................66  
12.1 Device Support....................................................... 66  
12.2 Documentation Support.......................................... 66  
12.3 接收文档更新通知................................................... 66  
12.4 支持资源..................................................................66  
12.5 Trademarks.............................................................66  
12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution..............................67  
12.7 Glossary..................................................................67  
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable  
1 特性................................................................................... 1  
2 应用................................................................................... 1  
3 描述................................................................................... 1  
4 Revision History.............................................................. 2  
5 Pin Configuration and Functions...................................4  
6 Specifications.................................................................. 5  
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 5  
6.2 ESD Ratings............................................................... 5  
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions.........................5  
6.4 Thermal Information....................................................5  
6.5 Electrical Characteristics: D2S....................................6  
6.6 Electrical Characteristics: OPS...................................7  
6.7 Electrical Characteristics: D2S + OPS......................10  
6.8 Electrical Characteristics: Midscale (DC)  
Reference Buffer..........................................................11  
6.9 Typical Characteristics: D2S + OPS......................... 12  
6.10 Typical Characteristics: D2S Only...........................14  
6.11 Typical Characteristics: OPS Only.......................... 16  
6.12 Typical Characteristics: Midscale (DC)  
Reference Buffer......................................................... 20  
6.13 Typical Characteristics: Switching Performance.....21  
6.14 Typical Characteristics: Gain Drift...........................22  
7 Parameter Measurement Information..........................23  
7.1 Overview...................................................................23  
7.2 Frequency Response Measurement.........................23  
7.3 Harmonic Distortion Measurement........................... 25  
7.4 Noise Measurement..................................................26  
Information.................................................................... 67  
4 Revision History  
以前版本的页码可能与当前版本的页码不同  
Changes from Revision B (December 2018) to Revision C (June 2021)  
Page  
• 更新了整个文档中的表格、图和交叉参考的编号格式.........................................................................................1  
Changed the minimum Supply current parameter from: 23 mA to: 26 mA.........................................................6  
Changed the minimum VREF input pin gain parameter from: 0.985 V/V to: 0.975 V/V..................................... 6  
Changed the minimum Noninverting input resistance parameter from: 17.6 kto: 16 k................................ 7  
Changed the minimum Internal feedback resistor, RF parameter from: 17.6 kto: 16 k................................ 7  
Changed the Inverting input bias current either input selected at TJ25°C from: -35 µA to: -75 µA (MIN)  
and from: 35 µA to: 75 µA (MAX)........................................................................................................................7  
Changed the maximum Input pin bias current at 0-V input from: 4 µA to: 15µA................................................ 7  
Changed the maximum Supply current parameter from: 37.9 mA to: 39 mA...................................................10  
Changed the minimum VREF input pin gain parameter from: 0.985 V/V to: 0.975 V/V................................... 31  
Changed the Ibi parameter from: -35 µA to: -75 µA (MIN) and -35 µA to: -75 µA (MAX)..................................42  
Changed the Ibi × RF error term from: 7.095 µA to: -15.203 µA (MIN) and from: 7.095 µA to: 15.203 µA  
(MAX)................................................................................................................................................................42  
Changed Total error from: 53.08 µA to: -61.19 µA (MIN) and from: 55.35 µA to: 63.46 µA (MAX)...............42  
Changes from Revision A (April 2016) to Revision B (December 2018)  
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Changes from Revision * (March 2016) to Revision A (April 2016)  
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Device Comparison Table  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION  
(5 VPP, RLOAD = 100 Ω,  
20 MHz)  
SMALL-SIGNAL  
BANDWIDTH  
0.1 VPP  
LARGE-SIGNAL  
BANDWIDTH  
5VPP  
QUIESCENT  
CURRENT, Icc  
(±6-V SUPPLIES)  
CONTINUOUS  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
PEAK  
OUTPUT  
CURRENT  
DEVICE  
(AV = 5 V/V)(1)  
(AV = 5 V/V)  
140 mA  
175 mA  
THS3215  
THS3217  
650 MHz  
800 MHz  
270 MHz  
500 MHz  
35 mA  
55 mA  
95 mA  
64 dBc  
60 dBc  
120 mA  
(1) AV is the voltage gain.  
5 Pin Configuration and Functions  
1
2
3
4
12  
VMID_IN  
+IN  
VINœ  
VOUT  
DISABLE  
VIN+  
11  
10  
9
œIN  
(Thermal Pad)  
PATHSEL  
5-1. RGV Package 16-Pin VQFN Top View  
5-1. Pin Functions  
PIN  
NAME  
I/O  
DESCRIPTION  
NO.  
1
VMID_IN  
+IN  
Input  
Input  
DC reference buffer input  
Positive signal input to D2S  
Negative signal input to D2S  
2
3
Input  
IN  
4
PATHSEL  
VCC2(1)  
VO1  
Input  
Internal SPDT switch control: low selects the internal path, and high selects the external path  
Negative supply for input stage  
5
Power  
Output  
Power  
Power  
Input  
6
D2S external output  
7
GND  
Ground for control pins reference  
VCC1(1)  
VIN+  
8
Negative supply for output stage  
9
External OPS noninverting input  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
DISABLE  
VOUT  
Input  
Output power stage shutdown control: low enables the OPS, and high disables the OPS  
OPS output  
Output  
Input  
OPS inverting input  
VIN–  
+VCC1(1)  
Power  
Input  
Positive supply for output stage  
VREF  
DC offsetting input to D2S  
VMID_OUT  
+VCC2(1)  
Output  
Power  
DC reference buffer output  
Positive supply for input stage  
Connect the thermal pad to GND for single-supply and split-supply operation. See 10.1 section  
for more information.  
Thermal Pad  
(1) Throughout this document +VCC refers to the voltage applied at the +VCC1 and +VCC2 pins, and VCC is the voltage applied at the  
VCC1 and VCC2 pins.  
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6 Specifications  
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings  
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)  
MIN  
MAX  
16.2  
UNIT  
Supply, +VCC (VCC  
)
Voltage  
Input/output  
(+VCC) + 0.5  
±8  
V
(VCC) 0.5  
Differential input voltage (IN+ IN)  
Continuous input current (IN+, IN, VMID_IN, VIN+,  
VIN)(2)  
±10  
Current  
mA  
°C  
Continuous output current(2)  
±30  
105  
150  
150  
Operating, TA  
55  
45  
65  
Temperature  
Junction, TJ  
Storage, Tstg  
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings  
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under  
Recommended Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device  
reliability.  
(2) Long-term continuous current for electromigration limits.  
6.2 ESD Ratings  
VALUE  
±1000  
±1000  
UNIT  
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001(1)  
V(ESD)  
Electrostatic discharge  
V
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101(2)  
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.  
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.  
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions  
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)  
MIN  
±4  
NOM  
±6  
MAX  
±7.9  
15.8  
85  
UNIT  
V
Bipolar supply  
Single supply  
VCC  
TA  
Supply voltage  
8
12  
Operating free-air temperature  
25  
°C  
40  
6.4 Thermal Information  
THS3215  
THERMAL METRIC(1)  
RGV (VQFN)  
UNIT  
16 PINS  
RθJA  
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance  
45  
45  
22  
1
°C/W  
°C/W  
°C/W  
°C/W  
°C/W  
°C/W  
RθJC(top)  
RθJB  
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance  
Junction-to-board thermal resistance  
Junction-to-top characterization parameter  
Junction-to-board characterization parameter  
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance  
ψJT  
22  
4
ψJB  
RθJC(bot)  
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application  
report.  
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6.5 Electrical Characteristics: D2S  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, AV = 2 V/V, 25-Ωsource impedance, input common-mode voltage (VIC) = 0.25 V, external  
OPS input selected (PATHSEL 1.3 V), VREF = GND, RLOAD = 100 Ω, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(1)  
AC PERFORMANCE (Power Stage Disabled: DISABLE pin 1.3 V) (5)  
Small-signal bandwidth (SSBW)  
Large-signal bandwidth (LSBW)  
Bandwidth for 0.2-dB flatness  
Slew rate(2)  
VOUT = 250 mVPP, peaking < 1.0 dB  
VOUT = 2 VPP  
450  
350  
65  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
V/µs  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
VOUT = 2 VPP  
VOUT = 4-V step  
1500  
2%  
1.2  
Overshoot and undershoot  
Rise and fall time  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 2-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 2-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 2-V step  
f = 20 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP  
f = 20 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP  
f > 200 kHz  
ns  
ns  
Settling time to 0.1%  
5
2nd-order harmonic distortion (HD2)  
3rd-order harmonic distortion (HD3)  
Output voltage noise  
dBc  
dBc  
72  
88  
12  
nV/Hz  
pA/Hz  
Ω
Input current noise (each input)  
Output impedance  
f > 200 kHz  
2.0  
f = 20 MHz  
0.9  
DC PERFORMANCE (5)  
Differential to single-ended gain  
Differential to single-ended gain drift  
±100-mV output  
1.975  
0.975  
2.0  
37  
2.025  
V/V  
A
B
43 ppm/°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
Differential inputs = 0 V,  
VREF = ±100 mV  
VREF input pin gain  
1.0  
1.015  
V/V  
A
VREF input pin gain drift  
ppm/°C  
mV  
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ 25°C  
67  
74  
35  
±8  
35  
37  
39  
4  
Output offset voltage  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
36  
mV  
38  
mV  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ 25°C  
Output offset voltage drift  
Input bias current each input(3)  
Input bias current drift  
Input offset current  
µV/°C  
µA  
25  
45  
4
±2  
4  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
4.3  
4.5  
5
µA  
4.2  
4.3  
3
µA  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ 25°C  
4
nA/°C  
nA  
±50  
400  
535  
700  
3
400  
475  
595  
3  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
nA  
nA  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
Input offset current drift  
0.2  
1.8  
1.3  
nA/°C  
INPUTS(4)  
1.9  
2.0  
1.4  
1.5  
V
A
B
A
B
A
C
C
TJ 25°C  
Common-mode input negative supply  
headroom  
V
V
TJ = 40°C to +85°C  
TJ 25°C  
Common-mode input positive supply  
headroom  
V
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
1 V VIC 3 V  
VCM = 0 V  
Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR)  
Input impedance differential mode  
Input impedance common mode  
OUTPUT(6)  
42  
48  
20 || 2.3  
20 || 2.3  
dB  
kΩ|| pF  
kΩ|| pF  
VCM = 0 V  
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6.5 Electrical Characteristics: D2S (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, AV = 2 V/V, 25-Ωsource impedance, input common-mode voltage (VIC) = 0.25 V, external  
OPS input selected (PATHSEL 1.3 V), VREF = GND, RLOAD = 100 Ω, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(1)  
1.4  
1.5  
1.75  
1.95  
V
V
A
B
A
C
TJ 25°C  
Output voltage headroom to either supply  
TJ = 40°C to +85°C  
±0.8 VPP, RLOAD = 20 Ω  
Load current = ±20 mA  
Output current drive  
DC output impedance  
±35  
±45  
0.3  
mA  
Ω
POWER SUPPLY (D2S + Midsupply Buffer Only; OPS Disabled: DISABLE pin 1.3 V)  
Supply current  
±6-V supplies  
20.2  
21.3  
8
26  
mA  
A
C
Supply current temperature coefficient  
µA/°C  
Positive power-supply rejection ratio  
(+PSRR)  
Referred to input  
Referred to input  
62  
61  
71  
71  
dB  
dB  
A
A
Negative power-supply rejection ratio (–  
PSRR)  
(1) Test levels (all values set by characterization and simulation): (A) 100% tested at TATJ25°C; over temperature limits by  
characterization and simulation. (B) Not tested in production; limits set by characterization and simulation. (C) Typical value only for  
information. DC limits tested with no self-heating. Add internal self heating to TA for TJ.  
(2) This slew rate is the average of the rising and falling time estimated from the large-signal bandwidth as: (Vpeak / 2) × 2π× f3dB  
(3) Currents out of pin treated as a positive polarity.  
.
(4) Applies to input pins 2 (IN+) and 3 (IN).  
(5) Output measured at pin 6.  
(6) Output measured at pin 6.  
6.6 Electrical Characteristics: OPS  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, D2S input common-mode voltage (VIC) = 0.25 V, VREF  
=
GND, RF = 249 Ω(1), RG = 162 Ω, AV = 2.5 V/V, OPS RLOAD = 100 Ω, OPS enabled (DISABLE 0.7 V or floated), external  
OPS input selected (PATHSEL 1.3 V), and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(2)  
AC PERFORMANCE (4)  
Small-signal bandwidth (SSBW)  
Large-signal bandwidth (LSBW)  
Bandwidth for 0.2-dB flatness  
Slew rate(3)  
VOUT = 100 mVPP, peaking < 2.0 dB  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
700  
270  
110  
3000  
4%  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
V/µs  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
VOUT = 5 VPP  
VOUT = 5-V step  
Overshoot and undershoot  
Rise and fall time  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
f = 20 MHz, VOUT= 5 VPP  
f = 20 MHz, VOUT= 5 VPP  
f > 200 kHz  
1.7  
ns  
ns  
Settling time to 0.1%  
25  
2nd-order harmonic distortion (HD2)  
3rd-order harmonic distortion (HD3)  
Noninverting input voltage noise  
Noninverting input current noise  
Inverting input current noise  
Closed-loop ac output impedance  
dBc  
dBc  
66  
68  
2.7  
nV/Hz  
pA/Hz  
pA/Hz  
Ω
f > 200 kHz  
1.3  
f > 200 kHz  
18  
f = 20 MHz  
0.25  
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6.6 Electrical Characteristics: OPS (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, D2S input common-mode voltage (VIC) = 0.25 V, VREF  
=
GND, RF = 249 Ω(1), RG = 162 Ω, AV = 2.5 V/V, OPS RLOAD = 100 Ω, OPS enabled (DISABLE 0.7 V or floated), external  
OPS input selected (PATHSEL 1.3 V), and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(2)  
DC PERFORMANCE (4)  
Open-loop transimpedance gain(1)  
Closed-loop gain  
800  
1700  
A
A
VOUT = ±1 V, RLOAD= 500-Ω  
kΩ  
0.1% external RF and RG resistors  
2.495  
2.515  
2.53  
V/V  
INPUT  
±2.5  
12  
12.5  
13.7  
mV  
mV  
mV  
A
B
B
TJ 25°C  
12  
13  
External input offset voltage  
(pin 9 to pin 12)  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
14.1  
External input offset voltage drift  
(pin 9 to pin 12)  
µV/°C  
B
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
3  
12  
21  
±2.5  
15  
15.4  
16  
mV  
mV  
mV  
A
B
B
TJ 25°C  
15  
15.7  
16.6  
Internal input offset voltage  
(pin 6 to pin 12)  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
Internal input offset voltage drift  
(pin 6 to pin 12)  
µV/°C  
mV  
B
C
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
3  
7  
10  
16  
External to internal input offset voltage  
match  
±1.2  
±5  
7
15  
15.2  
15.4  
µA  
µA  
µA  
A
B
B
TJ 25°C  
5  
5  
External noninverting input bias current  
(pin 9)(5)  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
5.2  
External noninverting input bias current  
drift (pin 9)  
0
2
3.3 nA/°C  
B
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
±5  
75  
37  
µA  
µA  
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
C
C
TJ 25°C  
75  
39  
Inverting input bias current either input  
TJ = 0°C to 70°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
selected(5)  
40.5  
µA  
43.5  
15  
Inverting input bias current drift  
Input headroom to either supply  
Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR)  
Noninverting input resistance  
Noninverting input capacitance  
Open-loop inverting input impedance  
OUTPUT(6)  
nA/°C  
V
50  
2.6  
53  
85  
3.0  
±3.4-V input range  
45  
16  
dB  
18.5  
3.3  
74  
22.4  
kΩ  
pF  
Ω
1.3  
1.4  
1.6  
1.8  
V
V
A
B
RLOAD = 500 Ω, TJ 25°C  
Output voltage headroom to either supply  
RLOAD = 500 Ω, TJ = 40°C to  
+125°C  
Linear output current  
Peak output current  
75  
90  
140  
mA  
mA  
A
A
C
A
±1.7 V into 20-ΩRLOAD  
120  
±2.6-V into 20-ΩRLOAD  
DC output impedance  
Internal feedback resistor, RF  
0-V output, load current = ±40 mA  
Between pins 11 and 12  
0.05  
18.5  
Ω
16  
22.4  
kΩ  
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6.6 Electrical Characteristics: OPS (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, D2S input common-mode voltage (VIC) = 0.25 V, VREF  
=
GND, RF = 249 Ω(1), RG = 162 Ω, AV = 2.5 V/V, OPS RLOAD = 100 Ω, OPS enabled (DISABLE 0.7 V or floated), external  
OPS input selected (PATHSEL 1.3 V), and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(2)  
PATHSEL (Pin 4; Logic Reference = Pin 7 = GND)  
Input low logic level  
Internal path selected  
0.7  
0.9  
0.9  
V
V
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
C
A
C
Input high logic level  
External input selected at VIN pin  
1.3  
+VCC  
40  
Input voltage range  
V
0.5  
PATHSEL voltage when floated  
Internal input from D2S selected  
0-V input  
0
0
20  
mV  
µA  
µA  
15  
Input pin bias current(7)  
3.3-V input  
150  
250  
Input pin impedance  
18 || 1.5  
80  
kΩ|| pF  
ns  
Switching time  
To 1% of final value  
Both inputs at GND  
± 2-V input  
Input switching glitch  
Deselected input dc isolation  
Deselected input ac isolation  
50  
mV  
70  
55  
80  
dB  
2 VPP, at 20-MHz input  
65  
dB  
DISABLE (Pin 10; Logic Reference = Pin 7 = GND)  
Input low logic level  
0.7  
0.9  
0.9  
V
V
A
A
B
A
A
A
C
C
A
C
Input high logic level  
1.3  
+VCC  
40  
Shutdown control voltage range  
V
0.5  
Shutdown voltage when floated  
Input pin bias current(7)  
Output stage enabled  
0
0
20  
mV  
µA  
µA  
0-V input  
4
3.3-V input  
150  
250  
Input pin impedance  
18 || 1.5  
200  
kΩ|| pF  
ns  
Switching time (turn on or off)  
Shutdown dc isolation (either input)  
Shutdown ac isolation (either input)  
POWER SUPPLY  
To 10% of final value  
±2-V input  
70  
55  
80  
dB  
2 VPP at 20-MHz input  
65  
dB  
Supply current (OPS only)  
±6-V supplies  
9.6  
1.5  
10.8  
2
12  
2.9  
mA  
mA  
µA  
A
B
A
Disabled supply current in OPS  
Logic reference current at pin 7(7)  
±6-V supplies  
Pins 4, 7, and 10 held at 0 V  
200  
280  
380  
Positive power-supply rejection ratio  
(+PSRR)  
Referred to input  
Referred to input  
55  
53  
60  
56  
dB  
dB  
A
A
Negative power-supply rejection ratio (–  
PSRR)  
(1) Output power stage includes an internal 18.5-kΩfeedback resistor. This internal resistor, in parallel with an external 249-ΩRF and  
162-ΩRG, results in a gain of 2.5 V/V after including a nominal gain loss of 0.9935 V/V due to the input buffer and loop-gain effects.  
(2) Test levels (all values set by characterization and simulation): (A) 100% tested at TATJ25°C; over temperature limits by  
characterization and simulation. (B) Not tested in production; limits set by characterization and simulation. (C) Typical value only for  
information. DC limits tested with no self-heating. Add internal self heating to TA for TJ.  
(3) This slew rate is the average of the rising and falling time estimated from the large-signal bandwidth as: (Vpeak / 2) × 2π× f3dB  
(4) Output measured at pin 11.  
.
(5) Currents out of pin treated as a positive polarity.  
(6) Output measured at pin 11.  
(7) Currents out of pin treated as a positive polarity.  
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6.7 Electrical Characteristics: D2S + OPS  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, D2S input VIC = 0.25 V, internal path selected to OPS  
(PATHSEL 0.7 V or floated), VREF = GND, combined AV = 5 V/V, D2S RLOAD= 200 Ω, RF = 249 Ω(1), RG = 162 Ω(OPS  
AV = 2.5 V/V), OPS enabled (DISABLE 0.7 V or floated), OPS RLOAD = 100 Ω, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(2)  
AC PERFORMANCE(4)  
Small-signal bandwidth (SSBW)  
Large-signal bandwidth (LSBW)  
Bandwidth for 0.2-dB flatness  
Slew rate(3)  
VOUT = 100 mVPP, peaking < 1.5 dB  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
650  
270  
110  
3000  
4%  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
V/µs  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
VOUT = 2 VPP  
VOUT = 8-V step  
Overshoot and undershoot  
Rise and fall time  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
Input tr = 1 ns, VOUT = 5-V step  
1.7  
ns  
ns  
Settling time to 0.1%  
25  
2nd-order harmonic distortion (HD2) f = 20 MHz, VOUT= 5 VPP  
3rd-order harmonic distortion (HD3) f = 20 MHz, VOUT= 5 VPP  
dBc  
dBc  
66  
68  
33  
Output voltage noise  
f > 200 kHz, AV = 5 V/V  
nV/Hz  
DC PERFORMANCE(4)  
0.1% tolerance external resistors, dc,  
±100-mV output test  
Total gain D2S to OPS output(1)  
4.92  
32.7  
5.02  
5.12  
39  
V/V  
A
POWER SUPPLY (Combined D2S, OPS, and Midscale Reference Buffer)  
Supply current  
±6-V supplies  
34.5  
±5  
mA  
A
C
Supply current temperature  
coefficient  
TJ = 0°C to 100°C  
µA/°C  
(1) Output power stage includes an internal 18.5-kΩfeedback resistor. This internal resistor, in parallel with an external 249-ΩRF and  
162-ΩRG, results in a gain of 2.5 V/V after including a nominal gain loss of 0.9935 V/V due to the input buffer and loop-gain effects.  
(2) Test levels (all values set by characterization and simulation): (A) 100% tested at TATJ25°C; over temperature limits by  
characterization and simulation. (B) Not tested in production; limits set by characterization and simulation. (C) Typical value only for  
information.  
(3) This slew rate is the average of the rising and falling time estimated from the large-signal bandwidth as: (Vpeak / 2) × 2π× f3dB  
.
(4) Output measured at pin 11.  
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6.8 Electrical Characteristics: Midscale (DC) Reference Buffer  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, RLOAD = 150 Ωat pin 15, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
TEST  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
LEVEL  
(1)  
AC PERFORMANCE (Output measured at pin 15)  
Small-signal bandwidth (SSBW)  
Large-signal bandwidth (LSBW)  
Slew rate(2)  
VOUT = 100 mVPP  
200  
50  
MHz  
MHz  
C
C
C
C
C
C
VOUT = 1 VPP  
VOUT = 4-V step  
f > 5 kHz  
110  
4.6  
1.3  
2.5  
V/µs  
Input voltage noise  
nV/Hz  
pA/Hz  
Ω
Input current noise  
f > 5 kHz  
AC output impedance  
f = 20 MHz, no load current  
DC AND I/O PERFORMANCE (RS = 25 Ω, and output measured at pin 15, unless otherwise noted)  
Buffer gain  
.9985  
0.999  
1.2  
30  
1.001  
2.2  
70  
V/V  
ppm/°C  
mV  
A
B
A
A
VI = ±1 V, RLOAD = 200 Ω  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
Buffer gain drift  
Output offset from midsupply  
Output offset voltage  
Input floating, pin 1 open  
120  
1.0  
4.0  
15  
mV  
Input driven to 0 V from 0-Ωsource  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C, input driven  
to 0 V  
Input offset voltage drift  
4
9
15  
µV/°C  
B
Input bias current(3)  
±1  
±1  
10  
5
µA  
A
B
10  
5  
Input bias current drift  
nA/°C  
TJ = 40°C to +125°C  
Input/output headroom to either  
supply  
gain change < 1%  
1.1  
1.4  
V
A
C
Internal 50-kΩdivider resistors to  
each supply  
Input impedance  
22 || 1.5  
kΩ|| pF  
mA  
Linear output current into resistive  
load  
40  
65  
A
C
A
±1.62 V into 36 Ω  
DC output impedance  
Load current = ±30 mA  
0.3  
Ω
Positive power-supply rejection ratio Referred to input with VMID_IN (pin  
(+PSRR)  
60  
69  
dB  
1) at GND  
Negative power-supply rejection ratio  
(PSRR)  
Referred to input with VMID_IN (pin  
1) at GND  
dB  
A
(1) Test levels (all values set by characterization and simulation): (A) 100% tested at TATJ25°C; over temperature limits by  
characterization and simulation. (B) Not tested in production; limits set by characterization and simulation. (C) Typical value only for  
information.  
(2) This slew rate is the average of the rising and falling time estimated from the large-signal bandwidth as: (VPEAK / 2) × 2π× f3dB  
(3) Currents out of pin treated as a positive polarity.  
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6.9 Typical Characteristics: D2S + OPS  
at +VCC = 6 V, VCC = 6 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance , VIC = 0.25 V, internal path selected (PATHSEL = GND), VREF  
GND, D2S RLOAD = 200 Ωat pin 6, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V, OPS On (DISABLE = GND), OPS RLOAD  
100 Ωat pin 11, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
=
=
17  
15  
13  
11  
9
4
3
2
1
0
7
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
0.5 Vpp  
1 Vpp  
2 Vpp  
5 Vpp  
8 Vpp  
5
500 mVPP  
5 VPP  
3
1
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
Time (20ns/div.)  
D001  
D002  
6-1. Frequency Response vs Output Voltage  
6-2. Small- and Large-Signal Step Response  
-20  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
-100  
-110  
1M  
10M  
Test Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Test Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D003  
D004  
6-3. HD2 vs Frequency  
6-4. HD3 vs Frequency  
5.05  
5.04  
5.03  
5.02  
5.01  
5
100  
10  
1
4.99  
4.98  
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
100  
1k  
10k  
100k  
Frequency (Hz)  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Junction Temperature (èC)  
D005  
D006  
30 units shown  
25-Ωsource impedance on each D2S input  
6-6. Input-Referred Differential Noise  
6-5. Gain vs Temperature  
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6.9 Typical Characteristics: D2S + OPS (continued)  
at +VCC = 6 V, VCC = 6 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance , VIC = 0.25 V, internal path selected (PATHSEL = GND), VREF  
=
=
GND, D2S RLOAD = 200 Ωat pin 6, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V, OPS On (DISABLE = GND), OPS RLOAD  
100 Ωat pin 11, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
3
2
1
0
1
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
-6  
-7  
0
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
-6  
-7  
3 V/V  
5 V/V  
10 V/V  
20 V/V  
3 V/V  
5 V/V  
10 V/V  
20 V/V  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D007  
D008  
VOUT = 500 mVPP, see 8-1  
VOUT = 5 VPP, see 8-1  
6-7. Small-Signal Frequency Response vs Gain  
6-8. Large-Signal Frequency Response vs Gain  
-20  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-80  
3 V/V  
5 V/V  
3 V/V  
5 V/V  
-90  
-90  
10 V/V  
20 V/V  
10 V/V  
20 V/V  
-100  
-100  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D009  
D010  
VOUT = 5 VPP, see 8-1  
6-9. HD2 vs Gain  
VOUT = 5 VPP, see 8-1  
6-10. HD3 vs Gain  
-40  
-50  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
-60  
-70  
-80  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
-90  
-100  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Total Balanced Supply Voltage (V)  
15  
16  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Total Balanced Supply Voltage (V)  
15  
16  
D012  
D011  
Test frequency = 20 MHz  
Test frequency = 20 MHz  
6-12. HD3 vs Supply Voltage  
6-11. HD2 vs Supply Voltage  
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6.10 Typical Characteristics: D2S Only  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, fixed gain of 2 V/V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VIC = 0.25 V, external path selected  
(PATHSEL = +VCC), VREF = GND, D2S RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 6, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
7
6
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
VCM = -1 V  
VCM = 0 V  
VCM = 0.25 V  
VCM = 1 V  
VCM = 2 V  
50 W  
0
0
100 W  
200 W  
500 W  
-1  
-1  
-2  
-2  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D013  
D014  
VOUT = 250 mVPP  
VOUT = 2 VPP  
6-13. Frequency Response vs Input Common-Mode Voltage  
6-14. Frequency Response vs Load Resistance  
-20  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-80  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
4 VPP  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
4 VPP  
-90  
-90  
-100  
-100  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D015  
D016  
6-15. HD2 vs Output Voltage  
6-16. HD3 vs Output Voltage  
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
100  
10  
1
RS = 0 W  
RS = 25 W  
RS = 100 W  
RS = 1 kW  
VCM = -1 V  
VCM = 0 V  
VCM = 0.25 V  
VCM = 1 V  
VCM = 2 V  
VCM = 3 V  
100  
1k  
10k  
100k  
Frequency (Hz)  
1M  
10M  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D018  
D017  
6-18. Differential Input Noise vs Source Impedance  
6-17. Common-Mode Rejection Ratio vs Input Common-Mode  
Voltage  
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6.10 Typical Characteristics: D2S Only (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, fixed gain of 2 V/V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VIC = 0.25 V, external path selected  
(PATHSEL = +VCC), VREF = GND, D2S RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 6, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
14  
12  
10  
8
10  
1
6
4
ê4 V  
ê5 V  
2
ê6 V  
ê7.5 V  
0.1  
0
100k  
1M  
10M  
100M  
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
Frequency (Hz)  
Junction Temperature (èC)  
D020  
D019  
6-20. Output Impedance vs Supply Voltage  
30 units shown  
6-19. Output DC Offset Voltage vs Die Temperature  
1.5  
1.1  
100 W  
200 W  
500 W  
1.05  
1
1
0.5  
0
0.95  
0.9  
0.85  
0.8  
-0.5  
-1  
100 W  
200 W  
500 W  
-1.5  
Time (5 ns/div)  
Time (20 ns/div)  
D022  
D021  
±1-V output pulse  
±1-V output pulse  
6-22. Large-Signal Pulse Settling Response vs Load  
6-21. Large-Signal Step Response vs Load Resistance  
Resistance  
1
0
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
-1  
-2  
45  
VCM = -1 V, PSRR+  
VCM = -1 V, PSRR-  
VCM = 0 V, PSRR+  
VCM = 0 V, PSRR-  
VCM = 3 V, PSRR+  
VCM = 3 V, PSRR-  
-3  
0.1 Vpp  
0.25 Vpp  
0.5 Vpp  
1 Vpp  
2 Vpp  
40  
-4  
35  
30  
-5  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
10k  
100k  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
D023  
D024  
6-24. Simulated Power-Supply Rejection Ratio vs Input  
25-ΩD2S source impedance on each input  
Common-Mode Voltage  
6-23. VREF Input Pin Frequency Response  
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6.11 Typical Characteristics: OPS Only  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VREF = GND, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5V/V,  
OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11, OPS enabled (DISABLE = GND), external input path selected (PATHSEL = +VCC), and TJ ≈  
25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
6
2
AV = 1.5 V/V  
AV = 2.5 V/V  
AV = 5 V/V  
4
AV = 10 V/V  
0
2
0
-2  
-4  
-6  
-2  
-4  
-6  
AV = -1 V/V  
AV = -2.5 V/V  
AV = -5 V/V  
AV = -10 V/V  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D025  
D026  
VOUT = 100 mVPP, see 8-1 for RF values vs gain  
VOUT = 100 mVPP, see 8-3 for RF values vs gain  
6-25. Frequency Response vs Noninverting Gain  
6-26. Frequency Response vs Inverting Gain  
10  
10  
8
6
4
8
6
4
2
2
0.5 VPP  
0.5 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
6 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
6 VPP  
0
0
-2  
-2  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D027  
D028  
6-27. Noninverting Response vs Output Voltage  
AV = 2.5 V/V, see 8-3 for RF value  
6-28. Inverting Response vs Output Voltage  
3.5  
3
2
500 mVPP  
5 VPP  
2.5  
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
-0.5  
-1.5  
-2.5  
-3.5  
-1  
-2  
-3  
500 mVPP  
5 VPP  
Time (10ns/div.)  
Time (10ns/div.)  
D029  
D030  
6-29. Noninverting Step Response  
AV = 2.5 V/V, see 8-3 for RF value  
6-30. Inverting Step Response  
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at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VREF = GND, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5V/V,  
OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11, OPS enabled (DISABLE = GND), external input path selected (PATHSEL = +VCC), and TJ ≈  
25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
-25  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
-25  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
1 VPP  
2 VPP  
5 VPP  
8 VPP  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D032  
D031  
6-32. HD3 vs Output Voltage  
6-31. HD2 vs Output Voltage  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
100 W  
200 W  
500 W  
100 W  
200 W  
500 W  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D033  
D034  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
6-33. HD2 vs Load Resistance  
6-34. HD3 vs Load Resistance  
-25  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
-25  
-35  
-45  
-55  
-65  
-75  
-85  
-95  
-105  
4 V  
5 V  
6 V  
7.5 V  
4 V  
5 V  
6 V  
7.5 V  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
D035  
D036  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
VOUT = 5 VPP  
6-35. HD2 vs Supply Voltage  
6-36. HD3 vs Supply Voltage  
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6.11 Typical Characteristics: OPS Only (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VREF = GND, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5V/V,  
OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11, OPS enabled (DISABLE = GND), external input path selected (PATHSEL = +VCC), and TJ ≈  
25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
0.25 VPP  
1 VPP  
2.5 VPP  
4 VPP  
0.25 VPP  
1 VPP  
2.5 VPP  
4 VPP  
1
10  
Center Frequency (MHz)  
100  
1
10  
Center Frequency (MHz)  
100  
D037  
D038  
±100-kHz tone separation, output voltage for each tone  
±100-kHz tone separation, output voltage for each tone  
6-37. Second-Order Intermodulation Distortion vs Output  
6-38. Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion vs Output  
Voltage  
Voltage  
1000  
5
4
Voltage Noise  
Noninverting Current Noise  
Inverting Current Noise  
3
2
100  
10  
1
1
0
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
100  
1k  
10k 100k  
Frequency (Hz)  
1M  
10M  
10  
100  
Load Resistance (W)  
1k  
D039  
D040  
6-39. Input-Referred Spot Noise vs Frequency  
Output swing with better than 0.1% linearity  
6-40. Linear Output Swing vs Load Resistance  
11.8  
12  
Measured VOUT  
Ideal VOUT  
8
4
11.4  
11  
0
10.6  
10.2  
9.8  
-4  
-8  
-12  
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
0
1
2
3
4
5
Junction Temperature (0C)  
Time (ms)  
D041  
D042  
30 units shown  
±4.5-V input triangular wave, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V  
6-42. Output Overdrive Response  
6-41. Quiescent Supply Current vs Temperature  
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6.11 Typical Characteristics: OPS Only (continued)  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance, VREF = GND, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS AV = 2.5V/V,  
OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11, OPS enabled (DISABLE = GND), external input path selected (PATHSEL = +VCC), and TJ ≈  
25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
AV = 2.5 V/V  
AV = 5 V/V  
AV = 10 V/V  
0 pF  
4.7 pF  
10 pF  
22 pF  
47 pF  
100 pF  
220 pF  
470 pF  
1nF  
0
1
10 100  
Load Capacitance (pF)  
1k  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D043  
D044  
VOUT = 500 mVPP, see Series Output Resistance vs Load  
Capacitance for RS value  
See 8-6 for RF values vs OPS gain  
6-43. Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance  
6-44. Frequency Response vs Load Capacitance  
-20  
-20  
47 pF  
100 pF  
220 pF  
330 pF  
-40  
47 pF  
100 pF  
220 pF  
330 pF  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
-30  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
1M  
10M  
20M  
1M  
10M  
20M  
Frequency (Hz)  
Frequency (Hz)  
D045  
D046  
±VCC = ±7.5 V, RF = 158 Ω, AV = 5 V/V, VOUT = 10 VPP, see  
±VCC = ±7.5 V, RF = 158 Ω, AV = 5 V/V, VOUT = 10 VPP, see  
Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance for RS value  
Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance for RS value  
6-45. HD2 vs Load Capacitance  
6-46. HD3 vs Load Capacitance  
6
6
2 VPP  
10 VPP  
2 VPP  
10 VPP  
4
4
2
0
2
0
-2  
-4  
-2  
-4  
-6  
-6  
Time (50 ns/div.)  
Time (50 ns/div)  
D047  
D048  
±VCC = ±7.5 V, CLOAD = 100 pF, RF = 158 Ω, AV = 5 V/V, see  
±VCC = ±7.5 V, CLOAD = 150 pF, RF = 158 Ω, AV = 5 V/V, see  
Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance for RS value  
Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance for RS value.  
6-47. Pulse Response  
6-48. Pulse Response  
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6.12 Typical Characteristics: Midscale (DC) Reference Buffer  
at +VCC = 6.0 V, VCC = 6.0 V, RLOAD = 150 Ω, and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
1
0
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
100 mVPP  
1 VPP  
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
-6  
-7  
-8  
-0.2  
-0.4  
-0.6  
0.1VPP  
1.0VPP  
Time (20 ns/div)  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
700M  
D050  
D049  
6-50. Step Response  
6-49. Frequency Response vs Output Voltage  
100  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
IO = 0 mA  
IO = -20 mA  
IO = 20 mA  
GND I/P, ILOAD= 0 mA  
GND I/P, ILOAD= -20 mA  
GND I/P, ILOAD= 20 mA  
Float I/P, ILOAD= 0 mA  
Float I/P, ILOAD= -20 mA  
Float I/P, ILOAD= 20 mA  
10  
1
0.1  
0.01  
100k  
-10  
-40  
1M  
10M  
100M  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
Frequency (Hz)  
Junction Temperature (èC)  
D051  
D052  
6-51. Buffer Output Impedance vs Load Current  
6-52. Buffer Output Offset vs Load Current (ILOAD  
)
7
3
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
-3  
-6  
No Cap  
1 nF  
10 nF  
100 nF  
-9  
-12  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
500M  
1
10  
Load Capacitance (nF)  
100  
D054  
D053  
VOUT = 100 mVPP, RLOAD = 150 Ωin parallel with CLOAD, see  
7.8 for circuit setup  
RLOAD = 150 Ωin parallel with CLOAD, see the 7.8 section  
for circuit setup  
6-53. Series Resistance vs Capacitive Load  
6-54. Frequency Response vs Capacitive Load  
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6.13 Typical Characteristics: Switching Performance  
at +VCC = 6 V, VCC = 6 V, 25-ΩD2S source impedance , VIC = 0.25 V, internal path selected (PATHSEL = GND), VREF  
=
GND, D2S RLOAD = 200 Ωat pin 6, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS On (DISABLE = GND), OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11,  
and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
3.5  
3
3.5  
3
2.5  
2
2.5  
2
1.5  
1
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
0.5  
0
-0.5  
-1  
PATHSEL In  
OPS VOUT  
DISABLE In  
OPS VOUT  
-0.5  
-1.5  
Time (100 ns/div.)  
Time (100 ns/div.)  
D055  
D056  
PATHSEL = high, OPS input: VIN+ = 1 VPP , 10-MHz sine  
wave  
D2S Inputs: IN+ = IN= GND, OPS input: VIN+ = 1 V  
6-55. PATHSEL Switching Time  
6-56. OPS Enable and Disable Time  
-20  
-10  
Ext Path, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V  
Ext Path, OPS AV = 10 V/V  
-30  
Int Path, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V  
Int Path, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V  
Ext Path, OPS AV = 2.5 V/V  
-20  
Int Path, OPS AV = 10 V/V  
-40  
-50  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D057  
D058  
6-57. OPS Forward Feedthrough in Disable  
6-58. OPS Reverse Feedthrough in Disable  
3
2.5  
2
3.5  
3
2.5  
2
DISABLE In  
ê5-V supply  
ê6-V supply  
ê7.5-V supply  
1.5  
1
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
0.5  
0
PATHSEL In  
ê5-V supply  
ê6-V supply  
ê7.5-V supply  
-0.5  
-0.5  
Time (1 ms/div.)  
Time (1 ms/div.)  
D059  
D060  
PATHSEL = high, OPS input: VIN+ = 1 V  
D2S inputs: IN+ = IN= GND, OPS input: VIN+ = 1 V  
6-60. OPS Shutdown Threshold vs Power Supply  
6-59. PATHSEL Switching Threshold vs Power Supply  
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6.14 Typical Characteristics: Gain Drift  
at +VCC = 6 V, VCC = 6 V, 50-ΩD2S source impedance , VIC = 0.25 V, internal path selected (PATHSEL = GND), VREF  
GND, D2S RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 6, RF = 249 Ω, RG = 162 Ω, OPS on (DISABLE = GND), OPS RLOAD = 100 Ωat pin 11,  
and TJ 25°C (unless otherwise noted)  
=
2
1.995  
1.99  
12  
10  
8
7
7
6
5
1.985  
1.98  
4
4
4
2
2
1
0
0
1.975  
0
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
Junction Temperature (0C)  
Gain Drift (ppm/èC)  
D061  
D062  
D064  
D066  
30 units shown  
6-61. D2S Gain Over Temperature  
30 units from 40°C to +125°C  
6-62. D2S Gain Drift Histogram  
2.524  
2.522  
2.52  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9
8
6
2.518  
2.516  
2.514  
2.512  
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
Junction Temperature (0C)  
Gain Drift (ppm/èC)  
D063  
30 units shown  
6-63. OPS Gain Over Temperature  
30 units from 40°C to +125°C  
6-64. OPS Gain Drift Histogram  
0.9998  
0.9997  
0.9996  
0.9995  
0.9994  
0.9993  
0.9992  
11  
10  
9
10  
9
8
7
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-55  
-35  
-15  
5
25  
45  
65  
85  
105 125  
Junction Temperature (0C)  
D065  
Gain Drift (ppm/èC)  
30 units shown  
30 units from 40°C to +125°C  
6-66. Midscale Buffer Gain Drift Histograms  
6-65. Midscale Buffer Gain Over Temperature  
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7 Parameter Measurement Information  
7.1 Overview  
The THS3215 comprises three blocks of high-performance amplifiers. Each block requires both frequency-  
response and step-response characterization. The midscale buffer and OPS use standard, single-ended I/O test  
methods with network analyzers, pulse generators, and high-speed oscilloscopes. The differential to single-  
ended input stage (D2S) requires a wideband differential source for test purposes. All ac characterization tests  
were performed using the THS3215 evaluation module (EVM). The THS3215EVM offers many configuration  
options. For most of the D2S-only tests, the OPS was disabled. 7-1 shows a typical configuration for an ac  
frequency-response test of the D2S.  
The THS3215EVM includes unpopulated, optional, passive elements at the D2S inputs to implement a  
differential filter. These elements were not used in the D2S characterization, and the two input pins were  
terminated to ground through 49.9 resistors. DC test points are provided through 10 kor 20 kresistors on  
all THS3215 nodes. 7-1 also shows the output network used to emulate a 200 Ω load resistance (RLOAD  
)
while presenting a 50 source back to the D2S output pin. The R3 (= 169 ) and R4 (= 73.2 ) resistors  
combine with the 50 network analyzer input impedance to present a 200 load at VO1 (pin 6), The  
impedance presented from the input of the network analyzer back to the D2S output (VO1, pin 6) is 50 Ω. The  
16.5 dB insertion loss intrinsic to this dc-coupled impedance network is removed from the characterization  
curves. VREF (pin 14) was connected to GND for all the tests.  
VREF  
14  
TP_IN+  
R5  
10 k  
TP_VO1  
R7  
100 ꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
J1  
Vin+  
+IN  
2
10 kꢀ  
x1  
x1  
R1  
J3  
D2S_OUT  
50 ꢀ  
R3  
169 ꢀ  
50-ꢀ  
Measurement  
System  
From LMH3401  
EVM  
+
6
VO1  
50 ꢀ  
R2  
73.2 ꢀ  
R4  
50 ꢀ  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
œIN  
J2  
Vin-  
10 kꢀ  
R6  
TP_IN-  
7-1. D2S Input and Output Interface Showing 50 Differential Input, and 200 RLOAD at VO1  
7.2 Frequency Response Measurement  
For D2S and full-signal path (D2S + OPS) characterization, the LMH3401, a very wideband, dc-coupled, single-  
ended to differential amplifier, was used. The LMH3401EVM was used as an interface between a single-ended  
source and the differential input required by the D2S, shown in 7-2. The LMH3401 provides an input  
impedance of 50 , and converts a single-ended input to a differential output driving through 50 outputs on  
each side to what is a 50 termination at each input of the THS3215 D2S.  
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Analyzer  
GND  
Port 1  
50  
Port 2  
50 ꢀ  
LMH3401EVM  
THS3215EVM  
IN+  
+
_
+
+
œ
œ
IN-  
7-2. Frequency-Response Measurement: D2S and Full-Path (D2S + OPS) Circuit Configurations  
The LMH3401 provides 7 GHz bandwidth with 0.1-dB flatness through 700 MHz. From the single-ended  
matched input (using active match through an internal 12.5 resistor), the LMH3401 produces a differential  
output with 16-dB gain to the internal output pins. Building out to a 50 source by adding external 40.2 Ω  
resistors on both differential outputs in series with the internal 10 resistor, results in a net gain of 10 dB to the  
matched 50 load on the THS3215EVM.  
The maximum output swing test for the D2S is 4 VPP (see HD2 vs Output Voltage and HD3 vs Output Voltage).  
With a fixed gain of 2 V/V, the tests in HD2 vs Output Voltage and HD3 vs Output Voltage require a 2 VPP  
differential input. In order to achieve the 2 VPP differential swing at the D2S inputs, the LMH3401 internal outputs  
must drive a 4 VPP differential signal around the VOCM of the LMH3401. This LMH3401 single-to-differential  
preamplifier is normally operated with ±2.5 V supplies, and VOCM set to ground. Under these conditions, the  
LMH3401 supports ±1.4 V on each internal output pin; well beyond the maximum required for THS3215 D2S  
characterization of ±1 V.  
The output of the LMH3401EVM connects directly to the Vin+ (J1) and Vin(J2) SMA connectors on the  
THS3215EVM, as shown in 7-1. The physical spacing of the SMA connectors lines up for a direct (no cabling)  
connection between the two different EVMs using SMA barrels. For THS3215 designs that must be evaluated  
before any DAC connection, consider using the LMH3401EVM as a gain of 10 dB, single-to-differential interface  
to the inputs of the D2S. This setup allows single-ended sources to generate differential output signals through  
the combined LMH3401EVM to THS3215EVM configuration. The D2S, small-signal, frequency-response curves  
over input common-mode voltage (see Frequency Response vs Input Common-Mode Voltage) were generated  
by adjusting the LMH3401 voltage supplies and maintaining VOCM at midsupply to preserve input headroom on  
the LMH3401. In order to make single-ended, frequency-response measurements, the configuration shown in 图  
7-3 was used.  
Network  
Analyzer  
GND  
Port 1  
50  
Port 2  
50 ꢀ  
THS3215EVM  
+
œ
7-3. Frequency-Response Measurement: OPS Inverting and Noninverting, Midscale Buffer, and VREF-  
Input Circuit Configurations  
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7.3 Harmonic Distortion Measurement  
The distortion plots for all stages used a filtered high-frequency function generator to generate a very low-  
distortion input signal. The LMH3401 interface was used when testing the D2S and the full-signal path (D2S +  
OPS) harmonic distortion performance. Running the filtered signal through the LMH3401, as shown in 7-4,  
provided adequate input signal purity because of the approximately 100-dBc harmonic distortion performance  
through 100 MHz provided by the LMH3401. In order to test the harmonic-distortion performance of the OPS and  
midscale buffer, the configuration shown in 7-5 was used.  
Function  
Generator  
LMH3401EVM  
THS3215EVM  
<
>
-
Low-Pass Filter  
IN+  
+
Output  
50  
_
+
+
œ
œ
IN-  
I Input  
Q Input  
Spectrum  
Analyzer  
High-Pass Filter  
RF  
Input  
Ext Trig  
20-dB  
Attenuator  
50 ꢀ  
7-4. Harmonic-Distortion Measurement: D2S and Full-Path (D2S + OPS) Circuit Configurations  
Function  
Generator  
THS3215EVM  
<
>
-
Low-Pass Filter  
Output  
50  
+
œ
I Input  
Q Input  
Spectrum  
Analyzer  
High-Pass Filter  
RF  
Input  
Ext Trig  
20-dB  
Attenuator  
50 ꢀ  
7-5. Harmonic-Distortion Measurement: OPS Inverting and Noninverting and Midscale Buffer Circuit  
Configurations  
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7.4 Noise Measurement  
All the noise measurements were made using the very low-noise, high-gain bandwidth LMH6629 as a low-noise  
preamplifier to boost the output noise from the THS3215 before measurement on a spectrum analyzer, as shown  
in 7-6. The 0.69-nV/Hz input-voltage noise specification of the LMH6629 provides flat gain of 20 V/V  
through 100 MHz with its ultrahigh, 6.3-GHz gain bandwidth product. The D2S and OPS noise was measured  
with the common-mode voltage at GND.  
I Input  
Q Input  
Ext Trig  
Spectrum  
Analyzer  
RF  
Input  
50  
LMH6629  
Noise Preamp  
THS3215EVM  
+
+
œ
œ
7-6. Noise Measurement Using LMH6629 Preamplifier  
7.5 Output Impedance Measurement  
Output impedance measurement for the three stages under different conditions were performed as a small-  
signal measurement calibrated to the device pins using an impedance analyzer. Calibrating the measurement to  
the device pins removes the THS3215EVM parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance from the measured  
data.  
7.6 Step-Response Measurement  
Generating a clean, fast, differential-input step for time-domain testing presents a considerable challenge. A  
multichannel pulse generator with adjustable rise and fall times was used to generate the differential pulse to  
drive D2S inputs in Large-Signal Step Response vs Load Resistance. A high-speed scope was used to digitize  
the pulse response.  
7.7 Feedthrough Measurement  
In order to test the forward-feedthrough performance of the OPS in the disabled state, the circuit shown in 7-7  
was used. The PATHSEL pin was driven low to select the internal path between the D2S and OPS. A 100 mVPP  
,
swept-frequency, sinusoidal signal was applied at the VREF pin, and the output signal was measured at the OPS  
output pin (VOUT, pin 11). The transfer function from VREF to the output of the D2S at VO1 has a gain of 0 dB,  
as shown in VREF Input Pin Frequency Response. The results shown in OPS Forward Feedthrough in Disable  
account for the 6 dB loss due to the doubly-terminated OPS output, and report the forward feedthrough between  
VOUT and VO1 at different OPS gains. The D2S inputs were grounded through 50 Ωresistors for this test.  
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Network  
Analyzer  
GND  
Port 1  
50  
Port 2  
50 ꢀ  
75 ꢀ  
VREF  
14  
16  
15  
13  
RG  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
RF  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
VOUT  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
DISABLE = High  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
9
PATHSEL = Low  
49.9 ꢀ  
6
7
8
5
200 ꢀ  
7-7. Forward-Feedthrough Test Circuit  
In order to test the reverse feedthrough performance of the OPS in its disabled state, the circuit shown in 7-8  
was used. The PATHSEL pin was driven high to select the external path to the OPS noninverting pin, VIN+, pin  
9. A 100 mVPP, swept-frequency, sinusoidal signal was applied at the VIN+ pin and the output signal was  
measured at the D2S output pin (VO1, pin 6). The results shown in OPS Reverse Feedthrough in Disable  
account for the 16.5 dB loss due to the D2S termination, and the test reports the reverse feedthrough between  
the VO1 and VIN+ pins. The D2S inputs were grounded through 50 Ωresistors for this test.  
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15  
14  
13  
162 Ω  
50 k  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
249 Ω  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
49.9 ꢀ  
100 ꢀ  
+
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
DISABLE = High  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
VIN+  
Network  
Analyzer  
9
PATHSEL = High  
49.9 ꢀ  
GND  
Port 1  
50 ꢀ  
Port 2  
6
7
8
5
50 ꢀ  
VO1  
169 ꢀ  
73.2 ꢀ  
7-8. Reverse-Feedthrough Test Circuit  
7.8 Midscale Buffer ROUT Versus CLOAD Measurement  
For the tests in Series Resistance vs Capacitive Load and Frequency Response vs Capacitive Load, the circuit  
shown in 7-9 was used. The 150 Ω load circuit configured as shown, provides a 50 Ω path from the network  
analyzer back to the output of the buffer. As shown in 7-9, place ROUT below the load capacitor to improve the  
phase margin of the closed-loop buffer output, while adding 0 Ω dc impedance into the line connecting  
VMID_OUT (pin 15) to the VREF pin. When using the midscale buffer to drive the VREF input, use a decoupling  
capacitor at VMID_OUT to reduce broadband noise and source impedance.  
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Analyzer  
GND  
Port 1  
50  
Port 2  
50 ꢀ  
+VCC2  
16  
150Ω  
Load  
50 kꢀ  
VMID_OUT  
15  
VMID_IN  
1
118 ꢀ  
x1  
CLOAD  
88.7 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
ROUT  
5
-VCC2  
7-9. ROUT Versus CLOAD Measurement Circuit  
8 Detailed Description  
8.1 Overview  
The THS3215 is a differential-input to single-ended output amplifier system that provides the necessary  
functional blocks to convert a differential output signal from a wideband DAC to a dc-coupled, single-ended,  
high-power output signal. The THS3215 typically operates using balanced, split supplies. Signal swings through  
the device can be adjusted around ground at several points within the device. Single-supply operation is also  
supported for an ac-coupled signal path. The THS3215 supply voltage ranges from ±4.0 V to ±7.9 V. The two  
internal logic gates rely on a logic reference voltage at pin 7 that is usually tied to ground for any combination of  
power-supply voltages. The DISABLE control (pin 10) turns the output power stage (OPS) off to reduce power  
consumption when not in use.  
A differential-to-single-ended stage (D2S) provides a high input impedance for a high-speed DAC (plus any  
reconstruction filter between the DAC and THS3215) operating over a common-mode input voltage range from  
1 V to +3.0 V. This range is intended to support either current sourcing or current sinking DACs. The D2S is  
internally configured to reject the input common-mode voltage and convert the differential inputs to a single-  
ended output at a fixed gain of 2 V/V (6 dB).  
An uncommitted, on-chip, wideband, unity-gain buffer is provided (between pins 1 and 15) to drive the VREF pin.  
The buffer offers extremely broad bandwidth to achieve very-low output impedance to high frequencies (Buffer  
Output Impedance vs Load Current). The buffer does not provide a high full-power bandwidth because of a  
relatively low slew rate. The buffer stage includes a default midsupply bias resistor string of 50 kΩ each to set  
the default input to midsupply. This 25 kΩ Thevinin impedance is easily overridden with an external input  
source, but is intended to provide a midsupply bias for single-supply operation. The buffer amplifier that drives  
the VREF pin has two functions:  
Provides an easy-to-interface, dc-correction, servo-loop input  
Provides an optional offset injection point for the D2S output  
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The final OPS provides a very high-performance, current-feedback amplifier for line-driving applications. The 700  
MHz small-signal bandwidth (SSBW) stage provides 3000 V/μs of slew-rate, sufficient to drive a 5 VPP output  
with 270 MHz bandwidth. In addition, the OPS is able to drive a very-high continuous and peak output current  
sufficient to drive the most demanding loads at very high speeds. A unique feature added to the OPS is a 2 × 1  
input multiplexer at the noninverting input. The PATHSEL control (pin 4) is used to select the appropriate signal  
path to the OPS noninverting input. One of the multiplexer select paths passes the internal D2S output directly to  
the OPS. The other select path accepts an external input to the OPS at VIN+ (pin 9). This configuration allows  
the D2S output, available at VO1 (pin 6), to pass through an external RLC filter and back into the OPS at VIN+  
(pin 9).  
If the OPS does not require power for certain application configurations, a shutdown feature has been included  
to reduce power consumption. For designs that do not use the OPS at all, two internal fixed resistors are  
included to define the operating points for the disabled OPS. An approximate 18.5 kresistor to the logic  
reference (GND, pin 7) from VIN+ (pin 9), and an approximate 18.5 k, fixed, internal feedback resistor are  
included to hold the OPS pin voltages in range if no external resistors are used around the OPS. These resistors  
must be included in the design calculations for any external network.  
Two sets of power supply-pins have been provided for both the positive and negative supplies. VCC2 (pin 5)  
and +VCC2 (pin 16) power the D2S and midscale buffer stages, while VCC1 (pin 8) and +VCC1 (pin 13)  
supply power to the OPS. The supply rails are connected internally by antiparallel diodes. Externally, connect  
power first to the OPS, then connect back on each side with a π-filter (ferrite bead + capacitor) to the input-  
stage supply pins (see 8-15). Do not use mismatched supply voltages on either the positive or negative sides  
because the supplies are internally connected through the antiparallel diodes. Imbalanced positive and negative  
supplies are acceptable, however.  
When the OPS is disabled, the output pin goes to high impedance. Do not connect two OPS outputs from  
different devices together and select them as a wired-or multiplexer. Although the high-impedance output is  
disabled, the inverting node is still available through the feedback resistor, and can load the active signal. The  
signal path through the inverting node typically degrades the distortion on the desired active signal in a wired-or  
multiplexer configuration using current-feedback amplifiers (CFAs).  
8.2 Functional Block Diagram  
+VCC2  
16  
+VCC1  
13  
VREF  
14  
VMID_OUT  
15  
50 k  
12 VINœ  
100 ꢀ  
VMID_IN  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
+IN  
x1  
11 VOUT  
+
+
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
œIN  
10  
DISABLE  
18.5 kꢀ  
VIN+  
9
PATHSEL  
6
7
8
5
œVCC2  
VO1  
GND  
œVCC1  
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8.3 Feature Description  
8.3.1 Differential to Single-Ended Stage (D2S) With Fixed Gain of 2 V/V (Pins 2, 3, 6, and 14)  
This buffered-amplifier stage isolates the DAC output pins from the differential to single-ended conversion.  
Present two high-impedance inputs to allow the DAC to operate in its best configuration independent of  
subsequent operations. The two very wideband input buffers hold an approximately constant response shape  
over a wide input common-mode operating voltage. Frequency Response vs Input Common-Mode Voltage  
shows 6 dB of gain with 0.5 dB flatness through 100 MHz over the intended 1 V to +3 V input common-mode  
range. In this case, the VREF pin is grounded, forcing the D2S output to be centered on ground for any input  
common-mode voltage. For the D2S-only tests, a 100 Ωload is used to showcase the performance of this stage  
directly driving a doubly-terminated cable. The wide, input common-mode range of the D2S satisfies the required  
compliance voltage over a wide range of DAC types. Most current sourcing DACs require an average dc  
compliance voltage on their outputs near ground. Current sinking DACs require an average dc compliance  
voltage near their positive supply voltage for the analog section. The 3 V maximum common-mode range is  
intended to support DAC supplies up to 3.3 V, where the average output operating current pulls down from 3.3 V  
by the termination impedance from the supply. For instance, a 20 mA tail current DAC must level shift from a 3.3  
V bias on the output resistors down to 3 V or lower. This DAC-to-THS3215 configuration requires at least a 300  
mV dc level shift with half the tail current in each side, implying a 30 Ω load impedance to the supply on each  
output side using a 20 mA reference current.  
The overriding limits to the input common-mode operating range are due to the input buffer headroom. Over  
temperature, the D2S input headroom specification is 2 V to the negative supply and 1.5 V to the positive supply.  
Therefore, operation at a 3 V input common-mode voltage requires at least a 4.5 V positive supply, where 5 V is  
a more conservative minimum.  
While DAC outputs rarely have any common-mode signal present (unless the reference current is being  
modulated), the D2S does a reasonable job of rejecting input common-mode signals over frequency. Common-  
Mode Rejection Ratio vs Input Common-Mode Voltage shows the CMRR to decrease above 10 MHz. For  
current-sinking DACs coming from a positive supply voltage, any noise on the positive supply looks like an input  
common-mode signal. Keeping the noise low at higher frequencies reduces the possibility of feedthrough to the  
D2S output due to the decreasing CMRR at higher frequencies. A current-sinking DAC uses pull-up resistors to  
the voltage supply to convert the DAC output current to a voltage. Make sure that the DAC voltage supply is  
properly decoupled through a ferrite-bead-and-capacitor, π-filter network, similar to the supply decoupling for  
the THS3215 shown in 8-15.  
The D2S provides a differential gain of 6 dB. The gain is reasonably precise using internal resistor matching with  
extremely low gain drift over temperature (see D2S Gain Over Temperature and D2S Gain Drift Histogram). The  
single-ended D2S output signal can be placed over a wide range of dc offset levels using the VREF pin. The  
VREF pin shows a precise gain of 1 V/V to the D2S output. Grounding VREF places the first stage output  
centered on ground (with some offset voltage). For best ac performance through the D2S, anything driving the  
VREF pin must have a very wide bandwidth with very low output impedance over frequency while driving a 150  
load. The on-chip midscale buffer provides these features (see Buffer Output Impedance vs Load Current).  
When a dc offset (or other small-level ac signal) must be applied to the VREF pin, buffer the signal through the  
midscale buffer stage. Maintain the total range of the dc offset plus signal swing within the available output swing  
range of the D2S. The headroom to the supplies is a symmetric ±2.1 V (maximum) over temperature. Therefore,  
on the minimum ±4 V supply, the D2S operates over a ±1.9 V output range. At the maximum ±7.9 V supply, a  
±5.8 V output range is supported. At the higher swings, account for available linear output current, including the  
current into the internal feedback resistor load of approximately 500-.  
8-1 shows the internal structure of the D2S functional block. It consists of two internal stages:  
1. The first stage consists of two wideband, closed-loop, fixed gain of 1 V/V buffers to isolate the requirements  
of the complementary DAC output from the difference operation of the D2S.  
2. The second stage is a wideband CFA configured as a difference amplifier, operating in a fixed gain of 2 V/V,  
performing the differential to single-ended conversion.  
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Output DAC  
10 mA  
RF  
RG  
IN-  
3
250  
500 ꢀ  
x1  
x1  
VO1 = 2VIN  
25 ꢀ  
VIN  
6
IDIFF  
+
R1  
VO1  
50 ꢀ  
2
R2  
IN+  
100 ꢀ  
25 ꢀ  
10 mA  
14 VREF  
Optional DC  
Source  
8-1. D2S Operating Example  
The CFA design offers the best, full-power bandwidth versus supply current, with moderate noise and dc  
precision. 8-1 shows a typical current-sourcing DAC with a 20 mA total tail current. The tail current is split  
equally between the 25 termination resistors to produce a dc common-mode voltage and a differential ac  
current signal. This example sets the input common-mode voltage at 0.25 V, and is also the compliance voltage  
of the DAC. The 25 termination resistors shown here are typically realized as a 50 matched reconstruction  
(or Nyquist) filter between the DAC and the THS3215 buffer inputs for most AWG applications. The DAC signal  
is further amplified by 6 dB in the second stage for a net transimpedance gain of 100 to the D2S output at  
VO1. This configuration produces a 2 VPP output for the 20 mA reference current assumed in the example of 图  
8-1. The input common-mode voltage is cancelled on the two sides of the op amp circuit to give a ground  
referenced output. Any voltage applied to VREF (pin 14) has a gain transfer function of 1 V/V to VO1,  
independent of the signal path, as long as the source impedance of VREF is very low at dc and over frequency.  
The IN+ buffer output drives a 150 load with VREF grounded. Any source driving VREF must have the ability  
to drive a 150 load with low output impedance across frequency. For differential input signals, the INbuffer  
drives a 150 active load. The active load is realized by a combination of the 250 Ω RG resistor and the  
inverted and attenuated signal present at the inverting terminal of the difference amplifier stage. If only INis  
driven (with IN+ at a dc fixed level), the load is 250 Ω.  
The resistor values around the D2S difference amplifier are derived in the following sequence, as shown in 图  
8-2:  
1. Select the feedback resistor value to set the response shape for the wideband CFA stage. The 500 Ω  
design used here was chosen as a compromise between loading and noise.  
2. Set the input resistor on the inverting input side to give the desired single-sided gain for that path. Setting  
RG= 250 Ωresults in a gain of 2 V/V from the buffered signal (V) to the output of the difference  
amplifier.  
3. Solve the required attenuation to the noninverting input to get a matched gain magnitude for the signal  
provided at the buffer output (+V) on the noninverting path. If α= R2 / (R1 + R2), as shown in 8-2, then  
the solution for αis shown in 方程2:  
÷
RF  
a 1+  
= 2  
RG  
«
(1)  
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R1  
a =  
=
3
R1+ R2  
(
)
(2)  
RG  
250  
RF  
500 ꢀ  
œV  
.(+V)  
VO1  
+
R1  
+V  
R2  
8-2. D2S Impedance Analysis  
4. After solving the attenuation from the buffer output to the amplifier noninverting input, set the impedance  
(R1 + R2). It is preferable to have the two first-stage buffer outputs drive the same load impedance to match  
nonlinearity in their outputs in order to improve even-order harmonic distortion. The load impedance from –  
V to RG has an active impedance because of the inverted and attenuated version of the input signal  
appearing at the inverting amplifier node from the +V input signal. Assuming a positive input signal into the  
+V path, an attenuated version of the signal appears at the amplifier summing junction side of RG, while the  
inverted version of the signal appears on the input side of RG.  
The impedance seen at node V in 8-2 is derived in 方程3 by solving for the V/I expression across RG.  
RG  
250 ꢀ  
Zi =  
=
= 150 ꢀ  
2
1+ a  
(
)
1+  
3
(3)  
For load balancing, (R1 + R2) = 150 while the attenuation is α. More generally, all the terms are now  
available to solve for R2, as shown in 方程4:  
2
a
a +1  
3
R2 = RG  
= 250  
= 100 ꢀ  
2
3
(
)
1+  
(4)  
R1 is then simply (Zi R2) = 50 Ω.  
This analysis for matched gains and buffer loads can be applied to a more general, discrete design using  
different target gains and starting RF values. It is clearly useful to have the attenuation and buffer loading  
accurately controlled. Therefore, it is very important to control the impedance at VREF (pin 14) to be as low as  
possible. For instance, using the midscale buffer to drive VREF only adds 0.21 Ω dc impedance in series with  
R2. This low, dc output impedance can only be delivered with a closed-loop buffer design. For discrete  
implementations of this D2S, consider the BUF602 buffer and LMH6702 wideband CFA. For even better dc and  
ac output impedance in the buffers (and possibly better gain), use a closed-loop, dual, wideband op amp like the  
OPA2889 for lower frequency applications, or the OPA2822 for higher frequency. These unity gain stable op  
amps can be used as buffers, offering different performance options along with the LMH6702 wideband CFA  
over the design point chosen for the THS3215.  
After gain matching is achieved in the single op amp differential stage, the common-mode input voltage is  
cancelled to the output, and the VREF input voltage is amplified by 1 V/V to the output. The analysis circuit is  
shown in 8-3, where VREF is shown grounded at the R2 element.  
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RF  
250  
500 ꢀ  
VCM  
VO1  
+
R1  
50 ꢀ  
R2  
100 ꢀ  
8-3. D2S Common-Mode Cancellation  
The gain magnitudes are equal on each side of the differential inputs; therefore, the common-mode inputs  
achieve the same gain magnitude, but opposite phase, resulting in common-mode signal cancellation. The  
inverting path gain is VCM × (RF / RG). The noninverting path gain is VCM × α× (1 + RF / RG). Using 方程5:  
RF  
RG  
a =  
«
÷
RF  
1+  
RG  
(5)  
the noninverting path gain becomes +VCM × RF / RG, and adding that result to the inverting path signal cancels  
the input common-mode voltage to zero. Slight gain mismatches reduce this rejection to the 48 dB typical  
CMRR, with a 42 dB tested minimum. The 42 dB minimum over the 3 V maximum common-mode input range  
adds another ±23.8 mV worst-case D2S output offset term to the specified maximum ±35 mV output offset with 0  
V input common-mode voltage. The polarity of the gain mismatch is random.  
The VREF pin input voltage (VREF) generates a gain of 1 V/V using the analysis shown in 8-4.  
RG  
RF  
250  
500 ꢀ  
VO1  
+
R1  
50 ꢀ  
R2  
100 ꢀ  
VREF  
8-4. Gain Transfer Function from VREF to VO1  
The gain from VREF to VO1 is shown in 方程6:  
«
÷
RF  
R1  
VREF  
1+  
= V  
O1  
R1+ R2  
RG  
(
)
(6)  
Getting both R1 and (R1 + R2) in terms of RG and the target attenuation, αsimplifies, as shown in 方程7:  
1- a  
1+ a  
1
RG  
R1  
=
= 1- a  
(
)
R1+ R2  
(
)
RG  
1+ a  
(7)  
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Putting 方程7 back into the gain expression (方程6), and expanding out gives:  
÷
RF  
VREF 1- a 1+  
= V  
(
)
«
O1  
RG  
(8)  
Substituting the value of α from 方程式 5 into 方程式 8 reduces the expression to VO1 = VREF, a gain of 1 V/V.  
This gain is very precise, as shown in the D2S Electrical Characteristics table, where the tested dc limits are  
0.975 V/V to 1.015 V/V.  
The D2S output offset and drift are largely determined by the internal elements. The only external consideration  
is the dc source impedance at the two buffer inputs. With low source impedance, the D2S output offset is tested  
to be within ±35 mV, that becomes a maximum ±17 mV input differential offset specification. Assuming the dc  
source impedances are closely matched, the mismatch in the two input bias currents adds another input offset  
term for higher source impedances. The input bias offset current is limited in test to be < ±0.40 µA. This error  
term does not rise to add more than ±1 mV input differential offset until the dc source impedance exceeds  
2.5 kΩ. A high dc source impedance most commonly occurs in an input ac-coupled, single-supply application,  
where dc offsets are less critical.  
The absolute input bias currents modify the common-mode input voltage if the dc source resistance is too large.  
The input bias current is tested to a limit of ±4 µA on each input. In order to move the input common-mode  
voltage by ±100 mV, the dc source impedance must exceed 25 kΩ. This added input common-mode voltage is  
cancelled by the D2S at the output (pin 6) and is set to the reference voltage applied at VREF (pin 14).  
The D2S output noise is largely fixed by the internal elements. The D2S shows a differential input voltage noise  
of 6 nV/Hz, and a current noise of 2 pA/Hz on each input. Higher termination resistors increase this source  
noise, as given by 方程式 9, where Rt is the dc termination impedance at each buffer input. The D2S has a 1/f  
corner at approximately 10 kHz (see Differential Input Noise vs Source Impedance).  
2
2
ei_ diff  
=
6 nV + 2 4kTR + 2 2 pA ìR  
(
)
(
)
(
)
t
t
(9)  
The total differential input noise is dominated by the differential voltage noise. For instance, evaluating this  
expression for Rt = 200 on each input, increases the total differential input noise to 6.5 nV/Hz, only slightly  
greater than the 6 nV/Hz for the D2S with 0 source Rt on each input. If higher final output SNR is desired,  
consider generating as much input swing as the DAC can support by increasing the termination impedance. It is  
possible that a lower tail current with higher Rt can yield improved SNR at the D2S input. This differential input  
noise appears at the D2S output times a gain of 2 V/V.  
eout _ diff = 2ì ei_ diff  
(10)  
8.3.2 Midscale (DC) Reference Buffer (Pin 1 and Pin 15)  
This optional block can be completely unconnected and not used if the design does not require this feature.  
Internal 50 kresistors to the power supplies bias the input of the buffer to the midpoint of the supplies used.  
The internal resistors set a midsupply operating point when the buffer is not used, as well as a default midsupply  
point at the buffer output to be used in other stages for single-supply, ac-coupled applications.  
The buffer provides a very wideband, low output-impedance when used to drive VREF, pin 14 (see Buffer Output  
Impedance vs Load Current). To provide this low broadband impedance, the closed-loop midscale (dc) reference  
buffer offers a very broadband SSBW, but only a modest large-signal bandwidth (LSBW); see Frequency  
Response vs Output Voltage. This path is not normally intended to inject a wideband signal, but can be used for  
lower-amplitude signals. Driving the buffer output into the VREF pin allows a wideband small-signal term to be  
added into the D2S along with the signal from the differential inputs.  
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The midscale (or dc) reference buffer injects an offset voltage to the output offset of the D2S when it drives the  
VREF pin. The offset has very low drift, but consider the effect of the input bias current times the dc source  
impedance at VMID_IN (pin 1). When used as a default midsupply reference for single-supply operation, the  
input to this buffer is just the average of the total power supplies though a 25 kΩ source impedance. Add an  
external capacitor to filter the supply and the 50 kinternal resistors. A 1-µF capacitor on VMID_IN adds a 6-Hz  
pole to the noise sources. If lower noise at lower frequencies is required, implement a midscale divider with  
external, lower-valued resistors in parallel with the internal 50 kvalues.  
If the midscale buffer drives the VREF pin, the buffer noise is added to 方程式 9 and 方程式 10. The midscale  
buffer 4.4 nV/Hz voltage noise is amplified by 0 dB, and adds (RMS) a negligible impact to the total D2S  
output noise. The biggest impact comes when the internal default 50 kdividers are used. Be sure to decouple  
VMID_IN with at least a 1 µF capacitor in the application to reduce the noise contribution through this path. 图  
8-5 shows the simulation circuit with the 1 µF capacitor installed. 8-6 shows the simulated output noise for the  
midscale buffer using the internal 50 kdivider with and without the 1 µF capacitor on VMID_IN.  
+VCC2  
16  
50 k  
VMID_IN  
15 VMID_OUT  
1
x1  
1 F  
50 kꢀ  
5
-VCC2  
8-5. Midscale Buffer Noise Model  
1000  
100  
10  
With 1mF capacitor  
Without 1mF capacitor  
1
10  
100  
1k 10k  
Frequency (Hz)  
100k  
1M  
D501  
8-6. Buffer-Output Noise Comparison With and Without the 1 µF Bypass Capacitor on VMID_IN  
In the flat region, the 1 µF capacitor reduces the midscale buffer output spot noise from approximately 55 nV/√  
Hz to 4.4 nV/Hz. If the noise below 100 Hz is unacceptable, either add a low-noise buffer to drive this input, or  
add lower-value resistors externally to set up the midsupply bias. Also, consider the noise impact of any  
reference voltage source driving the midscale buffer path.  
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8.3.3 Output Power Stage (OPS) (Pins 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12)  
A wideband CFA provides a flexible output driver with several unique features. The OPS can be left unused if  
the specific application only uses the D2S alone, or a combination of the D2S with an off-chip power driver. If left  
unused, simply tie DISABLE (pin 10) and PATHSEL (pin 4) to the positive supply. This logic configuration turns  
the OPS off and opens up the external and internal OPS noninverting input paths. An internal fixed 18.5 kΩ  
resistor holds the external input pin at the logic reference voltage on GND (pin 7). Additionally, the OPS output is  
connected to the inverting input through another internal 18.5 kresistor when no external resistors are installed  
on VIN+, VOUT, or VIN(pins 9, 11, or 12, repectively). Disabling the OPS saves approximately 11 mA of  
supply current from the nominal total 35 mA, with all stages operating on ±6 V supplies.  
The noninverting input to the OPS provides two possible paths controlled by the PATHSEL logic control. With the  
logic reference (pin 7) at ground, floating PATHSEL or controlling it to a voltage < 0.7 V connects the input path  
directly to the internal D2S output. Tying PATHSEL to the positive supply, or controlling it to a logic level > 1.3 V,  
connects the input path to the external input at VIN+. The intent for this switched input is to allow an external  
filter to be inserted between the D2S output and OPS inputs when needed, and bypass the filter when not.  
Alternatively, this switched input also allows a completely different signal path to be inserted at the OPS input,  
independent of that available at the internal D2S output.  
In situations where the D2S output at VO1 (pin 6) is switched into another off-chip power driver, the OPS can be  
disabled using DISABLE. With the logic reference (pin 7) at ground, floating DISABLE, or controlling it to a  
voltage < 0.7 V, enables the OPS. Tying DISABLE to the positive supply, or controlling it to a logic level > 1.3 V,  
disables the OPS.  
Operation of the wideband, current-feedback OPS requires an external feedback resistor and a gain element.  
After configuring, the OPS can amplify the D2S output through either the noninverting path, or be configured as  
an inverting amplifier stage using the external OPS input at VIN+ as a dc reference.  
One of the first considerations when designing with the OPS is determining the external resistor values as a  
function of gain in order to hold the best ac performance. The loop gain (LG) of a CFA is set by the internal  
open-loop transimpedance gain from the inverting error current to the output, and the effective feedback  
impedance to the inverting input. The nominal internal open-loop transimpedance gain (ZOL) magnitude and  
phase are shown in 8-7.  
140  
120  
100  
80  
45  
Phase  
Magnitude  
0
-45  
-90  
-135  
-180  
60  
40  
1k  
10k  
100k  
1M 10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
2G  
D502  
8-7. Simulated OPS ZOL Gain Magnitude and Phase  
The feedback transimpedance (ZOPT) can be approximated as shown in 方程式 11, where Ri is the open-loop,  
high-frequency impedance into the inverting node of the OPS. For a detailed derivation of 方程式 11, see the  
Setting Resistor Values to Optimize Bandwidth section in the OPA695 datasheet (SBOS293).  
÷
RF  
ZOPT ö R + 1+  
R
i
F
RG  
«
(11)  
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As the signal gain is varied, hold ZOPT approximately constant to hold the ac response constant over gain.  
Holding ZOPT constant is a requirement to solve for RF. An example of the THS3215 OPS RF derivation is shown  
in 方程12:  
÷
RF  
R = 430 - 1+  
ì 74 ꢀ  
F
RG  
«
(12)  
The calculations are complicated by the internal feedback resistor value of approximately 18.5 k. After the  
external RF is approximately set by the constant bandwidth consideration, the RG must be set considering the  
other gain error terms. From the noninverting input of a CFA, the total gain to the output includes a loss through  
the input buffer stage (described by the CMRR) and the loop gain (LG) loss set by the typical dc open-loop  
transimpedance gain and the feedback transimpedance. Extract the buffer gain from the VIN+ input to the VIN–  
input from the CMRR using 方程式 13. This gain loss only applies to the noninverting mode of operation and can  
be ignored in inverting mode operation.  
-CMRR  
20  
÷
b = 1-10  
= Buffer Gain CFA  
«
÷
(13)  
The OPS has a typical CMRR of 53 dB (buffer gain, β = 0.9978) with a tested minimum of 47 dB (minimum  
buffer gain of 0.9955). The dc LG adds to the gain error. The LG is given by 方程式 14, where the typical design  
gain of 2.5 V/V value is also shown (the 245 shown for RF is the external 249 feedback resistor in parallel  
with the internal 18.5 kfeedback resistor).  
ZOL  
1.7 Mꢀ  
LG =  
=
= 3593  
R + NGìR  
245 + 2.5ì74 ꢀ  
(
)
(
)
F
i
(14)  
The closed-loop output impedance with a heavy load also adds a minor gain loss that is neglected here. The  
total noninverting gain is then set by 方程式 15 (remember to include the internal RF in this analysis). The RF’  
shown here is the parallel combination of the internal and external feedback resistors.  
÷
RF  
LG  
A+ = bì 1+  
ì
v
RG  
1+ LG  
(
)
«
(15)  
Using nominal values for each term at the specified RF = 249 and RG = 162 gives the gain calculation in 方  
16, yielding a nominal gain very close to 2.5 V/V.  
245.7  
162  
3593  
A+v = 0.9978ì 1+  
ì
= 2.51  
÷
1+ 3593  
«
(16)  
Testing the total gain spread with the internal variation in buffer gain, open-loop transimpedance gain, internal  
feedback resistor, and ±1% external resistor variation gives a worst-case gain spread of 2.5 V/V to 2.52 V/V. The  
gain error is primarily dominated by the external 1% resistors. For the tighter tolerance shown in 8-1, use  
0.1% precision resistors.  
At very low gains (< 1.5 V/V), parasitic effects at the inverting input due to stray inductance and capacitance  
render a flat frequency response impossible. Looking then at gains from 1.5 V/V and up, a table of nominally  
recommended RF and RG values is shown in 8-1. Do not operate the OPS in noninverting gains of less than  
2.5 V/V for large output signals because the limited slew-rate of the CFA input buffer causes signal degradation.  
8-1 accounts for the nominal gain losses described previously, and uses standardized resistor values to  
minimize the nominal gain-error to target gain. The calculation also restricts the solution to a minimum RG  
=
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20 . The gain calculations include the nominal buffer gain loss, the loop-gain effect, and the nominal internal  
feedback resistor = 18.5 k.  
8-1. Optimized RF Values for Different OPS Noninverting Signal Gains  
CALCULATED GAIN  
BEST RF  
(Ω)  
BEST RG  
TARGET GAIN  
(V/V)  
MEASURED SSBW  
(MHz)  
GAIN ERROR  
(%)  
(Ω)  
(V/V)  
1.498  
2.004  
2.510  
2.980  
3.510  
3.972  
4.533  
4.984  
5.467  
6.029  
6.547  
6.989  
7.437  
8.060  
8.578  
8.955  
9.558  
10.006  
(dB)  
1.5  
2
890  
324  
287  
249  
205  
169  
150  
158  
158  
165  
169  
169  
174  
174  
178  
178  
178  
182  
187  
634  
280  
3.513  
-0.1  
0.22  
0.41  
-0.66  
0.27  
-0.7  
6.039  
2.5  
3
700  
162  
7.995  
102  
9.485  
3.5  
4
66.5  
49.9  
44.2  
39.2  
36.5  
33.2  
30.1  
28.7  
26.7  
24.9  
23.2  
22.1  
21  
10.905  
11.980  
13.128  
13.952  
14.755  
15.605  
16.321  
16.888  
17.429  
18.127  
18.668  
19.041  
19.608  
20.005  
4.5  
5
0.73  
-0.32  
-0.6  
390  
5.5  
6
93  
0.49  
0.73  
-0.16  
-0.83  
0.75  
0.92  
-0.5  
6.5  
7
7.5  
8
8.5  
9
9.5  
10  
0.61  
0.06  
20.5  
The measured bandwidths in 8-1 come from Frequency Response vs Noninverting Gain using the resistor  
values in the table and a 100 load. Plotting the RF value versus gain gives the curve of 8-8. The curve  
shows some ripple due to the standard value resistors used to minimize the target dc gain error.  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Target OPS Gain (V/V)  
8
9
10  
D503  
8-8. Suggested External RF Value vs Noninverting Gain for the OPS  
Using RF values greater than the recommended values in 8-1 band-limits the response, whereas using less  
than the recommended RF values peaks the response. Using the values shown in 8-1 results in a more  
constant SSBW (see Frequency Response vs Noninverting Gain. Holding a more constant loop-gain over the  
external gain setting also acts to hold a more constant output impedance profile, as shown in 8-9. The swept-  
frequency, closed-loop, output impedance is shown for gains of 2.5 V/V, 5 V/V, and 10 V/V using the RF and RG  
values of 8-1. The first two steps do a good job of delivering the same (and very low) output impedance over  
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frequency, while the gain of 10 V/V shows the expected higher closed-loop output impedance due to the reduced  
loop-gain and bandwidth.  
10  
1
0.1  
AV = 2.5 V/V  
AV = 5 V/V  
AV = 10 V/V  
0.01  
100k  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
D504  
8-9. OPS Closed-Loop Output Impedance vs Gain Setting  
Reducing the RF value with increasing gain also helps minimize output noise versus a fixed RF design. See  
Input-Referred Spot Noise vs Frequency for the three noise terms for the OPS. The total output noise calculation  
is shown in 方程17:  
2
NG2 + i R 2 + 4kTR NG  
2
eo = eni + 4kTR + i R  
(
)
(
)
(
)
S
bn  
S
)
bi  
F
F
(
(17)  
where  
RS is the source impedance on the noninverting input. If the OPS is driven from the D2S directly using the  
internal path, RS 0 .  
NG = (1 + RF / RG) for the design point.  
The flat-band noise numbers for the OPS are:  
Eni = 2.7 nV/Hz  
Ibn = 1.3 pA/Hz  
Ibi = 18 pA/Hz  
Using the values of RF and RG listed in 8-1, a swept gain output- and input-referred noise estimate is  
computed, as shown in 8-2. In this sweep, RS = 0 . The input-referred noise (Eni) in 8-1 is at the  
noninverting input of the OPS. To refer the noise to the D2S differential inputs, divide the output noise by two if  
there is no interstage loss. Dividing the Eni column by 2 V/V shows that the OPS noise contribution is negligible  
when referred to the D2S inputs, where the 6 nV/Hz differential input noise dominates. Operating with higher  
feedback resistors in the OPS quickly increases the output noise due to the inverting input current noise term.  
Although increasing RF improves phase margin (for example, when driving a capacitive load), be careful to  
check the total output noise using 方程17.  
8-2. Total Input- and Output-Referred Noise of the OPS Versus Gain  
BEST RF  
(Ω)  
BEST RG  
EO  
(nV/Hz)  
Ein  
(nV/Hz)  
TARGET GAIN  
(V/V)  
(Ω)  
1.5  
2
324  
287  
249  
205  
169  
150  
158  
634  
280  
162  
102  
66.5  
49.9  
44.2  
7.63  
8.07  
5.09  
4.03  
3.47  
3.15  
2.97  
2.89  
2.87  
2.5  
3
8.72  
9.39  
3.5  
4
10.42  
11.48  
13.01  
4.5  
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8-2. Total Input- and Output-Referred Noise of the OPS Versus Gain (continued)  
BEST RF  
BEST RG  
EO  
Ein  
TARGET GAIN  
(V/V)  
(Ω)  
(Ω)  
(nV/Hz)  
(nV/Hz)  
5
158  
165  
169  
169  
174  
174  
178  
178  
178  
182  
187  
39.2  
36.5  
33.2  
30.1  
28.7  
26.7  
24.9  
23.2  
22.1  
21  
14.21  
15.53  
17.04  
18.42  
19.63  
20.83  
22.51  
23.89  
29.41  
26.54  
27.77  
2.85  
2.84  
2.83  
2.81  
2.81  
2.8  
5.5  
6
6.5  
7
7.5  
8
2.79  
2.79  
2.78  
2.78  
2.78  
8.5  
9
9.5  
10  
20.5  
Operating the OPS as an inverting amplifier is also possible. When driving the OPS directly from the D2S to the  
RG resistor, use the values shown in 8-1 for the noninverting mode in order to achieve optimal results. Note  
that the RG resistor is the load for the D2S. Operating with the D2S driving an RG < 80 Ω increases the  
harmonic distortion of the D2S. In that case, scaling up RF and RG in order to reduce the loading results in better  
system performance at the cost of a lower OPS bandwidth. In order to reduce layout parasitics, consider splitting  
the RG resistor in two, with the first half close to VO1 and the second half close to VIN(pin 12). Splitting RG in  
this manner places the trace capacitance inside the two resistors, thus keeping both active nodes more stable.  
Using the OPS to receive and amplify a signal in the inverting mode with a matched terminating impedance  
requires another resistor to ground (RM) along with RG. This RM resistor is shown in 8-10 for a 50 matched  
input impedance design.  
VIN-  
12  
RG  
RF  
50-  
Source  
RM  
OPS  
Stage  
6
11  
VOUT  
+
From D2S  
VIN+  
9
8-10. Inverting OPS Operation With Matched Input Impedance  
8-3 gives the recommended external resistor values versus gain for the inverting gain mode with input  
matching configuration. 8-3 solves for the required RF to simultaneously allow the gain, input impedance  
(50 ), and feedback transimpedance to be set to the optimal target values. The table includes the effect of the  
internal 18.5 kfeedback resistor, and minimizes the RMS error to input impedance target (ZI) and overall gain.  
8-3. Resistor Values Versus Gain for the Inverting OPS Configuration  
TARGET  
GAIN  
(V/V)  
CALCULATED GAIN  
MEASURED  
SSBW  
BEST  
BEST  
BEST  
GAIN ERROR  
(%)  
ZI ERROR  
(%)  
(MHz)  
RF (Ω) RG (Ω) RM (Ω)  
(V/V)  
1.008  
1.533  
2.009  
2.543  
(dB)  
0.072  
3.712  
6.061  
8.106  
ZI (Ω)  
49.90  
49.82  
49.95  
49.69  
1
700  
294  
267  
237  
226  
287  
174  
118  
60.4  
69.8  
86.6  
113  
0.835  
2.213  
0.469  
1.705  
-0.003  
-0.168  
0.091  
-0.415  
1.5  
2
2.5  
700  
88.7  
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8-3. Resistor Values Versus Gain for the Inverting OPS Configuration (continued)  
TARGET  
GAIN  
(V/V)  
CALCULATED GAIN  
MEASURED  
SSBW  
BEST  
BEST  
BEST  
GAIN ERROR  
(%)  
ZI ERROR  
(%)  
(MHz)  
RF (Ω) RG (Ω) RM (Ω)  
(V/V)  
3.017  
3.553  
4.006  
4.529  
4.990  
5.491  
6.032  
6.493  
6.974  
7.495  
8.056  
8.457  
8.998  
9.519  
10.000  
(dB)  
ZI (Ω)  
50.24  
49.72  
49.77  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
49.90  
3
3.5  
4
215  
210  
205  
226  
249  
274  
301  
324  
348  
374  
402  
422  
449  
475  
499  
71.5  
59  
169  
9.592  
0.577  
1.508  
0.161  
0.645  
-0.201  
-0.164  
0424  
0.688  
316  
11.011  
12.055  
13.120  
13.962  
14.793  
15.609  
16.249  
16.870  
17.495  
18.122  
18.544  
19.083  
19.572  
20.000  
-0.366  
51.1  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
49.9  
1910  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
-0.264  
4.5  
5
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
0.200  
570  
5.5  
6
6.5  
7
-0.108  
-0.372  
-0.067  
0.701  
-0.507  
-0.023  
0.200  
0.000  
7.5  
8
8.5  
9
9.5  
10  
175  
At higher gains, RM increases to larger values, and the resistor is excluded from the circuit. The resulting input  
impedance of the network is resistor RG. From that point, RF simply increases to get higher gains, thereby  
rapidly reducing the SSBW. However, below a gain of 5 V/V, the inverting design with the values shown in 表  
8-3 holds a more constant SSBW versus the noninverting mode (see Frequency Response vs Inverting Gain).  
8.3.3.1 Output DC Offset and Drift for the OPS  
The OPS provides modest dc precision with typical, minimum, and maximum dc error terms in 8-4. The input  
offset voltage applies to either input path with very little difference between the internal and external paths.  
8-4. Typical Offset and Bias Current Values for the OPS  
PARAMETER  
TYPICAL  
MINIMUM  
MAXIMUM  
UNIT  
mV  
µA  
VIO  
Ibn  
Ibi  
±1  
5
15  
15  
75  
15  
5  
±5  
µA  
75  
Selecting the internal path results in no source resistance for Ibn, so that term drops out. When the external path  
is selected, a dc source impedance may be present, so the Ibn term creates another error term, and adds to the  
total output offset.  
Stepping through an example design for the OPS output dc offset using the external path with a low insertion  
loss filter shown in 8-17, along with its RF and RG values, gives the following results:  
RS for the Ibn term = 90.9 || 464 = 76 . (dc source impedance for the filter design)  
RF including the internal 18.5 kresistor = 205 || 18.5 k= 202.7 Ω  
Resulting gain with the 102 RG element = 2.99 V/V  
8-5 shows the typical and worst-case output error terms. Note that a positive current out of the noninverting  
input gives a positive output offset term, whereas a positive current out of the inverting input gives a negative  
output term.  
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8-5. Output Offset Voltage Contribution From Various Error Terms at 25°C  
ERROR TERM  
TYPICAL  
MINIMUM  
1.136  
44.85  
15.203  
61.19  
MAXIMUM  
UNIT  
mV  
Ibn × RS × AV  
VIO × AV  
1.136  
3.408  
±2.99  
44.85  
mV  
Ibi × RF  
±1.014  
15.203  
63.46  
mV  
Total error  
mV  
2.87 to +5.14  
The input offset voltage dominates the error terms. The worst-case numbers are calculated by adding the  
individual errors algebraically, but is rarely seen in practice. None of the OPS input dc error terms are correlated.  
To compute output drift numbers, use the same gains shown in 8-5 with the specified drift numbers.  
The OPS PATHSEL control responds extremely quickly with low-switching glitches, as shown in 8-11. For this  
test, the D2S input is set to GND, and the output of the D2S is connected to the external OPS input. The  
PATHSEL switch is then toggled at 10 MHz. The results show the offset between the internal and external paths  
as well matched.  
3
0.12  
0.08  
0.04  
0
2
1
0
-1  
-2  
-3  
-0.04  
-0.08  
-0.12  
PATHSEL In  
OPS VOUT  
Time (20 ns/div)  
D505  
8-11. OPS Path-Select Switching Glitch  
The OPS includes a disable feature that reduces power consumption from approximately 11 mA to 2 mA. The  
logic controls are intended to be ground-referenced regardless of the power supplies used. The logic reference  
(GND, pin 7) is normally grounded and also provides a connection to the internal 18.5 kresistor on VIN+ (pin  
9, default bias to pin 7). Operating in a single-supply configuration with VCC at GND and the external OPS  
input (VIN+) floated, places VIN+ internally at VCC = GND. Driving the external OPS input (VIN+) from a  
source within the operating range overrides the bias to VCC. However, if the application requires VIN+ to be  
floated in a single-supply operation, consider centering the voltage on VIN+ with an added 18.5 kexternal  
resistor to the +VCC supply.  
If the disable feature is not needed, simply float or ground DISABLE (pin 10) to hold the OPS in the enabled  
state. Increasing the voltage on the DISABLE pin to greater than 1.3 V disables the OPS and reduces the  
current to approximately 2 mA. In a single-supply design, the OPS can be disabled by setting DISABLE to +VCC  
even up to the maximum operating supply of 15.8 V.  
,
Do not move the logic threshold away from those set by the logic ground at pin 7. If a different logic swing level  
is required, and GND (pin 7) is biased to a different voltage, be sure the source can sink the typical 280 µA  
coming out of GND. Also recognize that the 18.5 kbias resistor on the external OPS input (VIN+) is connected  
to GND voltage internally.  
As shown in OPS Enable and Disable Time, the OPS enables in approximately 100 ns from the logic threshold  
at 1.0 V, while disabling to a final value in approximately 500 ns.  
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8.3.3.2 OPS Harmonic Distortion (HD) Performance  
The OPS in the THS3215 provides one of the best HD solutions available through high power levels and  
frequencies. HD2 vs Output Voltage and HD3 vs Output Voltage show the swept-frequency HD2 and HD3,  
where the second harmonic is clearly the dominant term over the third harmonic. Typical wideband CFA  
distortion is reported only through 2 VPP output, while HD2 vs Output Voltage and HD3 vs Output Voltage  
provide sweeps at 5 VPP and 8 VPP into a 100 load. These curves show an approximate 20 dB per decade rise  
with frequency due to loop-gain roll-off.  
The distortion performance is extremely robust as a function of load resistance (see HD2 vs Load Resistance  
and HD3 vs Load Resistance). Normally, heavier loads degrade the distortion performance, as shown by the  
HD2 in HD2 vs Load Resistance. However at frequencies greater than 30 MHz, the HD2 actually improves  
slightly as the output load is increased from 500 to 100 .  
One of the key advantages offered by the CFA design in the OPS is that the distortion performance holds  
approximately constant over gain, as seen in the full-path distortion measurements of HD2 vs Gain and HD3 vs  
Gain. Here, the D2S provides a fixed gain of 2 V/V driving a 200 interstage load and using the internal path to  
drive the OPS at gains from 1.5 V/V to 10 V/V. Hold the loop-gain approximately constant by adjusting the  
feedback RF value with gain to achieve vastly improved performance versus a voltage-feedback-based design.  
Testing a 5 VPP output from the OPS with the supplies swept from the minimum ±4 V to ±7.5 V in HD2 vs Supply  
Voltage and HD3 vs Supply Voltage show:  
1. The 1.5 V headroom on ±4 V supplies and ±2.5 V output voltage results in degraded performance. At the  
lower supplies, target lower output swings for improved linearity performance.  
2. The HD2 does not change significantly with supply voltages above ±6 V. The HD3 does improve slightly at  
higher supply-voltage settings.  
From these plots at ±7.5 V supplies, a 5 VPP output into 100 load shows better than 60 dBc HD2 and HD3  
performance through 30 MHz. This exceptional performance is available with the OPS configured as a  
standalone amplifier. Combining the standalone OPS performance with the D2S (see HD2 vs Frequency and  
HD3 vs Frequency) does not degrade the full, signal-path distortion levels. With the D2S and OPS running  
together at a final 5 VPP output and 30 MHz, the HD2 changes to 63 dBc and HD3 changes to 59 dBc on ±6  
V supplies. Lower output swings for the combined stages provide much lower distortion. The 2 VPP output curves  
on HD2 vs Frequency and HD3 vs Frequency show 61 dBc for HD2 and HD3 at 50 MHz.  
8.3.3.3 Switch Feedthrough to the OPS  
The THS3215 uses two logic control pins that enable one of four combinations of states; therefore, various  
feedthrough effects must be considered. OPS Forward Feedthrough in Disable and OPS Reverse Feedthrough  
in Disable show the feedthrough of the switches with the OPS disabled. With the OPS enabled, the signal  
feedthrough from the deselected input to the OPS output is shown in Forward Feedthrough With OPS Enabled,  
Internal Path Selected and Forward Feedthrough With OPS Enabled, External Path Selected at different closed-  
loop OPS gains. The results are shown for a 100 mVPP signal at the deselected input, and are not normalized to  
the gain of the OPS. When the external input of the OPS is selected, add a low-pass filter between the DAC and  
the D2S inputs to reduce the feedthrough of the DAC high-frequency content .  
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-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
OPS Gain = 2.5 V/V  
OPS Gain =10 V/V  
OPS Gain = 2.5 V/V  
OPS Gain =10 V/V  
-100  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D506  
D507  
PATHSEL < 0.7 V,  
100 mVPP signal to VIN (pin 9)  
PATHSEL > 1.3 V,  
100 mVPP signal to VREF (pin 14) with D2S inputs grounded  
8-12. Forward Feedthrough With OPS Enabled, 8-13. Forward Feedthrough With OPS Enabled,  
Internal Path Selected  
External Path Selected  
8.3.3.4 Driving Capacitive Loads  
The OPS can drive heavy capacitive loads very well, as shown in Series Output Resistance vs Load  
Capacitance to Pulse Response. All high-speed amplifiers benefit from the addition of an external series resistor  
to isolate the load capacitor from the feedback loop. Not using a series isolation resistor often leads to response  
peaking and possibly oscillation. If frequency response flatness under capacitive load is the design goal, use  
slightly higher RF values at the lower gains. Target a slightly-higher feedback transimpedance to increase the  
nominal phase margin before the capacitive load acts to decrease it. Using a higher RF value increases the  
frequency response flatness across a range of capacitive loads using lower external series resistor values.  
Although the suggested RF and RG values of 8-1 apply when driving a 100 load, if the intended load is  
capacitive (for example, a passive filter with a shunt capacitor as the first element, another amplifier, or a Piezo  
element), use the values reported in 8-6 as a starting point. The values in 8-6 were used to generate  
Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance and Frequency Response vs Load Capacitance. The results  
come from a nominal total feedback transimpedance target of 405 (versus 351 used for 8-3), and  
includes the internal 18.5 kresistor in the design. 8-6 finds the least error to target gain in the selection of  
standard resistor values, and limits the minimum RG to 20 . The gains calculated here put 18.5 kin parallel  
with the reported external standard value RF.  
8-6. Suggested RF and RG Over Gain When Driving a Capacitive Load  
CALCULATED GAIN  
BEST RF  
(Ω)  
TARGET GAIN  
(V/V)  
GAIN ERROR  
(%)  
BEST RG (Ω)  
953  
(V/V)  
1.494  
1.995  
2.501  
3.006  
3.515  
3.974  
4.513  
4.984  
5.467  
6.029  
6.547  
6.989  
(dB)  
3.488  
6
1.5  
2
487  
432  
402  
332  
274  
221  
165  
158  
165  
169  
169  
174  
0..389  
0.233  
0.048  
422  
2.5  
3
261  
7.963  
9.559  
10.917  
11.984  
13.090  
13.952  
14.755  
15.605  
16.321  
16.888  
162  
0.191  
3.5  
4
107  
0.416  
73.2  
0.662  
0.295  
4.5  
5
46.4  
39.2  
0.320  
0.602  
0.486  
5.5  
6
36.5  
33.2  
6.5  
7
30.1  
0.729  
28.7  
0.161  
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CALCULATED GAIN  
BEST RF  
(Ω)  
TARGET GAIN  
(V/V)  
GAIN ERROR  
BEST RG (Ω)  
26.7  
(V/V)  
(dB)  
(%)  
7.5  
8
174  
178  
178  
178  
182  
187  
7.437  
8.060  
8.578  
8.955  
9.558  
10.006  
17.429  
18.127  
18.668  
19.041  
19.608  
20.005  
0.833  
0.753  
24.9  
8.5  
9
23.2  
0.915  
22.1  
0.499  
0.613  
9.5  
10  
21  
20.5  
0.056  
As the capacitive load or amplifier gain increases, the series resistor values can be reduced to hold a flat  
response (see Series Output Resistance vs Load Capacitance). See Frequency Response vs Load Capacitance  
for the measured SSBW shapes for various capacitive loads configured with the suggested series resistor from  
the output of the OPS and the RF and RG values suggested in 8-6 for a gain of 2.5 V/V. This measurement  
includes a 200 shunt resistor in parallel with the capacitive load as a measurement path.  
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HD2 vs Load Capacitance and HD3 vs Load Capacitance demonstrate the OPS harmonic distortion  
performance when driving a range of capacitive loads. These figures show suitable performance for large-signal,  
piezo-driver applications. If voltage swings higher than 12 VPP are required, consider driving the OPS output into  
a step-up transformer. The high peak-output current for the OPS supports very fast charging edge rates into  
heavy capacitive loads, as shown in the step response plots (see Pulse Response and Pulse Response). This  
peak current occurs near the center of the transition time driving a capacitive load. Therefore, the I × R drop to  
the capacitive load through the series resistor is at a maximum at midtransition, and 0 V at the extremes (low  
dV/dT points). For even better performance driving heavy capacitive loads, consider using the THS3217, a DAC  
output amplifier with higher output current and slew rate.  
8.3.4 Digital Control Lines  
The THS3215 provides two logic input lines that control the input path to the OPS and the OPS power disable  
feature; both are referenced to GND (pin 7). The control logic defaults to a logic-low state when the pins are  
externally floated. The GND pin must have a dc path to some reference voltage for correct operation. Float the  
two logic control lines to enable the OPS and select the internal path connecting the D2S internal output to the  
OPS noninverting input. 8-14 shows a simplified internal schematic for either logic control input pin.  
+VCC  
50 mA  
20 mA  
1 k  
Logic  
Control  
Input  
Q1  
Q2  
17.5 kꢀ  
Q3  
VCTRL  
19 kꢀ  
100 ꢀ  
D3  
D1  
D2  
PIN 7  
8-14. Logic Control Internal Schematic  
The Q2 branch of the differential pair sets up a switch threshold approximately 1 V greater than the voltage  
applied to the GND pin. If the control input is floating or < 0.7 V, the differential-pair tail current diverts to the  
100-detector load, and results in an output voltage (VCTRL, shown in 8-14) that activates the desired mode.  
The floated pin default voltage is the PNP base current into the 19 kresistor. As the control pin voltage rises  
above 1.3 V, the differential-pair current is completely diverted away from the 100 side, thus switching states.  
This unique design allows the logic control inputs to be connected to a single-supply as high as 15.9 V, in order  
to hold the inputs permanently high, while still accepting a low ground-referenced logic swing for single-supply  
operation. The NPN transistor (Q3) and two diodes (D1 and D2) act as a clamp to prevent large voltages from  
appearing across the differential stage.  
When the OPS is disabled, both input paths to the OPS are also opened up regardless of the state of PATHSEL  
(pin 4).  
8.4 Device Functional Modes  
Any combination of the three internal blocks can be used separately, or in various combinations. The following  
sections describe the various functional modes of the THS3215.  
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8.4.1 Full-Signal Path Mode  
The full-signal path from the D2S to the OPS is available in various options. Three options are described in the  
following subsections.  
8.4.1.1 Internal Connection With Fixed Common-Mode Output Voltage  
The most basic operation is to ground VREF (pin 14), and use the internal connection from the D2S to the OPS  
to provide a differential to single-ended, high-power driver. 8-15 shows the characterization circuit used for the  
combined performance specifications.  
6 V  
Ferrite  
Bead  
16  
15  
14  
13  
162  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
249 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
2
x1  
11  
+
AV = 5 V/V  
To  
50-Ω Load  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
4
9
6
7
8
5
200 ꢀ  
Ferrite  
Bead  
œ6 V  
8-15. Differential to Single-Ended, Gain of 5 V/V Configuration  
This configuration shows the test circuit used to generate Frequency Response vs Output Voltage. Some of the  
key features in this basic configuration include:  
1. The power supplies are brought into the OPS first, then back to the input stage through a π-filter comprised  
of a ferrite bead and local decoupling capacitors on VCC2 and +VCC2 (pins 5 and 16, respectively). See  
the 10 section for more information.  
2. The two logic lines are grounded. This logic configuration (with pin 7 grounded) selects the internal path from  
the D2S to OPS, and enables the OPS.  
3. The external I/O pins of the midscale buffer are left floating.  
4. The VREF pin is grounded, thus setting the D2S output common-mode voltage at VO1 (pin 6) to ground.  
5. The D2S external output is loaded with a 200 resistor to ground. Lighter loading on the VO1 pin (versus  
the 100 Ωused to characterize the D2S only) results in increased frequency response peaking. Heavier  
loading degrades the D2S distortion performance.  
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6. The external OPS input at VIN+ (pin 9) is left floating. However, VIN+ is internally tied to ground by the  
internal 18.5 kΩresistor.  
7. The feedback resistor in the OPS is set to the parallel combination of the external 249 resistor and the  
internal 18.5 kresistor. This 245.7 total RF with the 162 RG resistor results in a gain of approximately  
2.5 V/V (7.98 dB) in the OPS.  
8. The input D2S provides a gain of 2 V/V (6 dB), and along with the 2.5 V/V (7.98 dB) from the OPS, results in  
an overall gain of 5 V/V (13.98 dB) with > 600 MHz of SSBW (see Frequency Response vs Output Voltage).  
8.4.1.2 Internal Connection With Adjustable Common-Mode Output Voltage  
The simplest modification to this starting configuration is using the midscale buffer to drive the VREF pin with  
either a dc or ac source into VMID_IN (pin 1), shown in 8-16.  
Ferrite  
Bead  
6 V  
VMID_OUT  
16  
15  
14  
13  
162  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
+
18.5 kꢀ  
VMID_IN  
249 ꢀ  
œ
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
AV = 5 V/V  
49.9 ꢀ  
To  
50-Ω Load  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
9
6
7
8
5
200 ꢀ  
Ferrite  
Bead  
œ6 V  
8-16. Differential to Single-Ended, Gain of 5 V/V Configuration With VREF Driven by the Midscale  
Buffer  
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The VREF input is used to offset the output of the D2S that is then amplified by the OPS. Correct the total dc  
offset at the output of the OPS by adjusting the voltage at VMID_IN (pin 1). Use the on-chip midscale buffer as a  
low-impedance source to drive the correction voltage to the VREF pin. A wideband small-signal source can also  
be summed into this path with a gain of 1 V/V to the D2S output pin. Frequency Response vs Output Voltage  
shows the midscale buffer to have an extremely flat response through 100 MHz for < 100 mVPPswings, while 1  
VPP is supported through 20 MHz with a flat response.  
From this point on, the diagrams are simplified to not show the power-supply elements. However, the supplies  
are required by any application, as described in the 9 section.  
8.4.1.3 External Connection  
In the configuration shown in 8-17, the bias to PATHSEL (pin 4) is changed in order to select the external  
input of the OPS. The external D2S output drives a low insertion loss, third-order Bessel filter. The filter in this  
example is designed with a low frequency insertion loss of 1.55 dB and f3dB = 50 MHz, and results in an  
additional insertion loss of 1 dB at 30 MHz. The OPS gain is slightly increased to recover the filter loss, in order  
to give an input to output gain of 5 V/V. Using an interstage filter between the D2S and the OPS improves the  
step response by reducing the overshoot. The filter in this example has a relatively low cutoff frequency but if the  
application requires it, use a filter with a higher cutoff frequency.  
16  
15  
14  
13  
102  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
205 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
AV= 5 V/V  
To  
50-Ω Load  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
1-dB loss  
at 30 MHz  
VPATHSEL > 1.3 V  
9
464 ꢀ  
6
7
8
5
50-MHz, Low Insertion Loss  
3rd-Order Bessel Filter  
90.9 ꢀ  
250 nH  
11 pF  
56 pF  
8-17. External Path Configuration With Interstage Low-Pass Filter  
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8.4.2 Dual-Output Mode  
The D2S is also used to directly drive a doubly-terminated line, as shown in 8-18. In addition, the OPS  
amplifies the internal D2S output by 5 V/V. The internal path to the OPS is selected with PATHSEL (pin 4) at  
ground, and the OPS gain is increased to 5 V/V. A 2 VPP output at VO1 produces a 10 VPP output at VOUT (pin  
11). This 10 VPP swing requires higher supply operation to provide sufficient headroom in the OPS output stage  
in order to preserve signal integrity. A power supply of ±7.5 V provides adequate headroom.  
16  
15  
14  
13  
39.2  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
158 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
AV = 10 V/V  
2
x1  
11  
+
To  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
Differential  
VIN  
50-Ω Load  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
4
9
6
7
8
5
To  
50-Ω Load  
AV = 2 V/V  
49.9 ꢀ  
8-18. Dual-Output Mode  
A simple modification to the circuit in 8-18 is to disable the OPS. The D2S output at VO1 can then be used  
either directly or through a filter to an even higher power driver, such as the ±15 V THS3091.  
8.4.3 Differential I/O Voltage Mode  
Having two amplifiers available also allows a simple differential I/O implementation with independent output  
common-mode control, as shown in 8-19. In this configuration, the D2S provides one side of the differential  
output, while simultaneously driving the OPS configured in an inverting gain of 1 V/V to provide the differential  
output on the other side. The output at VMID_OUT (pin 15) biases the external noninverting input, VIN+ (pin 9).  
This circuit configuration places the differential input to the output filter at a common-mode voltage, VMID_OUT  
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VMID_OUT  
VO1  
16  
15  
14  
13  
280  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
x1  
+
18.5 kꢀ  
VMID_IN  
287 ꢀ  
œ
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
2
x1  
11  
+
VOUT  
Differential  
Input Mixer  
Differential  
Filter  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
VMID_OUT  
9
VPATHSEL > 1.3V  
6
7
8
5
VO1  
8-19. Differential I/O Configuration With Independent Output Common-Mode Voltage Control  
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9 Application and Implementation  
Note  
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component specification, and TI  
does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TIs customers are responsible for determining  
suitability of components for their purposes, as well as validating and testing their design  
implementation to confirm system functionality.  
9.1 Application Information  
9.1.1 Typical Applications  
The five example designs presented show a good, but not comprehensive, range of the possible solutions that  
the THS3215 provides. Numerous more configurations are clearly possible to the creative designer.  
9.1.1.1 High-Frequency, High-Voltage, Dual-Output Line Driver for AWGs  
6 V  
6 V  
16  
15  
14  
13  
102  
50 kꢀ  
12  
OPS AV= 2.96 V/V  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
Either 2.5 VPP  
or  
10 VPP at Load  
203 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
VO  
x1  
11  
+
VOUT= 5 VPP  
To  
50-Ω Load  
+
Differential  
Filter  
25-MHz, 3rd-order  
Bessel filter  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
39 pF  
49.9 Ω  
270 nH  
9
VPATHSEL = 3.3 V  
+15V  
10 ꢀ  
THS3095  
AV= 3.8 V/V  
+
6
7
8
5
200 pF  
402 ꢀ  
œ
THS3095  
10 ꢀ  
-15V  
1.2 kꢀ  
œ6 V  
œ6 V  
50-MHz, 3rd-order Bessel filter  
250 nH  
432 ꢀ  
90.9 ꢀ  
11 pF  
52 pF  
464 ꢀ  
9-1. Dual-Channel Design: 5 VPP at THS3215 Output and 20 VPP at THS3095 Output  
9.1.1.1.1 Design Requirements  
For this design example, use the parameters listed in 9-1 as the input parameters.  
9-1. Dual-Output Design Specifications  
DESIGN PARAMETER  
High-frequency, THS3215 channel  
High-voltage, THS3095 channel  
EXAMPLE VALUE  
5 VPP, 50 MHz bandwidth  
20 VPP, 25 MHz bandwidth  
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9.1.1.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure  
The THS3215 is well suited for high-speed, low-distortion arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) applications  
commonly used in laboratory equipment. In this typical application, a high-speed, complementary-current-output  
DAC is used to drive the D2S. The OPS of the THS3215 easily drives a 50 MHz, 2.5 VPP signal into a matched  
50 Ωload. When a larger output signal is required, consider using the THS3095 as the final driver stage.  
A passive RLC filter is commonly used on DAC outputs to reduce the high-frequency content in the DAC steps.  
The filtering between the DAC output and the input to the D2S reduces higher-order DAC harmonics from  
feeding into the internal OPS path when the external input path is selected. Feedthrough between the internal  
and external OPS paths increases with increasing frequency; however, the input filter rolls off the DAC  
harmonics before the harmonics couple to VOUT (pin 10) through the deselected OPS signal path. 9-2 shows  
an example of a doubly-terminated differential filter from the DAC to the THS3215 D2S inputs at +IN (pin 2) and  
IN (pin 3). The DAC is modeled as two, fixed, 10 mA currents and a differential, ac-current source. The 10 mA  
dc midscale currents set up the average common-mode voltage at the DAC outputs and D2S inputs at 10 mA ×  
25 = 0.25 VCM. The total voltage swing on each DAC output is 0 V to 0.5 V.  
Complementary  
Output DAC  
D2S Stage with input  
capacitance included  
10 mA  
IN+  
2
150 nH  
30 pF  
27 pF  
49.9  
2.4 pF  
49.9 ꢀ  
IDIFF  
150 nH  
3
IN-  
30 pF  
27 pF  
49.9 ꢀ  
2.4 pF  
49.9 ꢀ  
10 mA  
9-2. 105 MHz Butterworth Filter Between DAC and D2S Inputs  
Some of the guidelines to consider in this filter design are:  
1. The filter cutoff is adjusted to hit a standard value in the standard high-frequency, chip inductors kits.  
2. The required filter output capacitance is reduced from the design value of 29.4 pF to 27 pF to account for the  
D2S input capacitance of 2.4 pF, as reported in the D2S Electrical Characteristics table.  
3. The capacitor at the DAC output pins must also be reduced by the expected DAC output pin capacitance.  
The DAC output capacitance is often specified as 5 pF, but is usually much lower. Contact the DAC  
manufacturer for an accurate value.  
9-3 shows the TINA-simulated filter response for the input-stage filter. The low-frequency 34 dBgain is due  
to the 50 differential resistance at the DAC output terminals. At 200 MHz, this filter is down 17 dB from the 50  
level; it is also very flat through 50 MHz.  
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35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
0
1M  
10M  
100M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1G  
D508  
9-3. Simulated, Differential-Input Filter Response  
In the example design of 9-1, a 50 MHz, third-order Bessel filter is placed between the D2S output and the  
external OPS input. Another 25 MHz, third-order Bessel filter is placed at the input of a very-high output-swing  
THS3095 stage. A double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) relay selects the THS3095 path when the internal OPS  
path is selected in the THS3215. 9-1 shows this design. The key operational considerations in this design  
include:  
1. When the external input OPS path is selected, the 2 VPP maximum D2S output swing experiences a 1.55 dB  
insertion loss from the interstage filter between VO1 (pin 6) and VIN+ (pin 9). A standard value inductor is  
used and the 464 termination accounts for the internal 18.5 kelement. The 10 resistor at VIN+  
isolates the OPS input from the 52 pF filter capacitor. To recover the insertion loss and produce a maximum  
5 VPP output, the OPS gain is set to 2.96 V/V. When the interstage filter path is selected, the two DPDT  
relays pass the OPS output on directly from the 49.9 output matching resistor to VO. Disable the THS3095  
to conserve power.  
2. To deliver 20 VPP at the VO output, select the THS3095 path. Select the internal OPS path to bypass the 50  
MHz filter (1.55 dB insertion loss) in order to give a maximum 5.9 VPP output at VOUT (pin 11). The two  
DPDT relays switch position, and the 49.9 at the OPS output becomes part of the 25 MHz, third-order  
Bessel filter into the THS3095 stage. This filter has a 1 dB insertion loss requiring a gain of 3.8 V/V in the  
THS3095 to deliver 20 VPP from the OPS output.  
3. Frequency Response of the 5 VPP and 20 VPP Channels and Harmonic Distortion Performance of the 5 VPP  
and 20 VPP Channels show the frequency response and harmonic distortion performance of the dual output-  
voltage system. The frequency response is normalized to 0 dB to make bandwidth comparisons easier.  
9.1.1.1.3 Application Curves  
3
0
-40  
-50  
5 VPP  
20 VPP  
-60  
-3  
-70  
-6  
-80  
-9  
HD2 -5 VPP  
HD3- 5 VPP  
HD2- 20 VPP  
HD3- 20 VPP  
-90  
-12  
-100  
-15  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M 200M  
D510  
D509  
9-5. Harmonic Distortion Performance of the 5  
9-4. Frequency Response of the 5 VPP and 20  
VPP and 20 VPP Channels  
VPP Channels  
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9.1.1.2 High-Voltage Pulse-Generator  
7.5 V  
7.5 V  
13  
16  
15  
14  
102  
50 kꢀ  
OPS AV= 3 V/V  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
205 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
5 VPP Max  
at Load  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
0V  
1V  
1V  
0 to 10 mA  
x1  
11  
+
VOUT= 10 VPP  
To  
50-Ω Load  
100 ꢀ  
+
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
0V  
3
4
x1  
0 to 10 mA  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
100 ꢀ  
1.55-dB  
insertion loss  
9
VPATHSEL = 3.3 V  
6
7
8
5
10 ꢀ  
œ7.5 V  
œ7.5 V  
35-MHz, 3rd-order Bessel filter  
390 nH  
100 ꢀ  
13 pF  
75 pF  
511 ꢀ  
9-6. Driving a 10 VPP Pulse Output into a 100 Load With a 35 MHz External Interstage Bessel Filter  
9.1.1.2.1 Design Requirements  
To design a high-voltage, high-speed pulse generator with minimum overshoot, use the parameters listed in 表  
9-1 as the input parameters.  
9-2. Pulse-Generator Specifications  
DESIGN PARAMETER  
EXAMPLE VALUE  
±7.5 V  
Power supply  
Pulse frequency  
5 MHz  
Pulse output voltage  
10 VPP  
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9.1.1.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure  
9-6 shows an example design using the THS3215 to deliver a 10 VPP maximum voltage from a DAC input,  
and includes an example external, third-order, interstage Bessel filter. Some of the salient considerations for this  
design include:  
1. Termination resistance at the D2S inputs is increased to reduce DAC output current. This example is  
intended to be used with a current-sourcing DAC with an output compliance voltage of at least 1 V on a  
0.5 V common-mode voltage. The 10-mA, single-ended, DAC tail current produces a 0 V to 1 V swing on  
each 100 termination. The resulting 2 VPP differential DAC signal produces a higher SNR signal at the  
THS3215 inputs.  
2. The midscale buffer is not used. VREF (pin 14) is grounded to set the inputs to a 4-VPP ground-centered  
maximum output swing at VO1 (pin 6). The external input to the OPS is selected by setting PATHSEL (pin 4)  
to 3.3 V (anything over 1.3 V is adequate, or tie this pin to +VCC for fixed, external-path operation).  
3. The interstage Bessel filter is 0.3 dB flat through 12 MHz, with only 1.55 dB of insertion loss. The filter is  
designed to be low insertion-loss with relatively high resistor values. The filter uses standard inductor values.  
The capacitors are also standard-value, and slightly off from the exact filter solution. The final resistor to  
ground is designed for 500 , but increased here to a standard 511 externally to account for the internal  
18.5 kresistor on the external OPS input pin to GND. To isolate the last 75 pF filter capacitor from the OPS  
input stage, a 10 series resistor is added close to the VIN+ (pin 9) input.  
4. The filter adds 1.55 dB of insertion loss that is recovered, to achieve a 10 VPP maximum output by designing  
the OPS for a gain of 3 V/V. Looking at 8-6, this gain setting requires the 205 external RF and 102 RG  
to ground for best operation.  
5. For 10 VPP maximum output, the ±7.5 V supplies shown in 9-6 give adequate headroom in the OPS  
output stage. The operating maximum supply of 15.8 V requires a 5% tolerance on these ±7.5 V supplies.  
6. The Bessel filter gives a very low overshoot full-scale output step-response, as shown in the 5 MHz, ±5 V  
square wave of Pulse Response of the System With the Interstage Bessel Filter. The frequency response of  
the system is shown in Frequency Response of the System With the Interstage Bessel Filter.  
9.1.1.2.3 Application Curves  
16  
14  
12  
10  
8
6
4
10 VPP  
ê5 V  
2
0
-2  
-4  
-6  
6
4
1M  
10M  
Frequency (Hz)  
100M  
Time (20 ns/div)  
D511  
D512  
9-7. Frequency Response of the System With  
9-8. Pulse Response of the System With the  
the Interstage Bessel Filter  
Interstage Bessel Filter  
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9.1.1.3 Single-Supply, AC-Coupled, Piezo Element Driver  
VMID_OUT  
VMID_OUT  
15 V  
16  
15 V  
13  
15  
14  
75  
50 kꢀ  
12  
OPS AV = 3.4 V/V  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
1 F  
18.5 kꢀ  
182 ꢀ  
5.9 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
10 nF  
50 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
VOUT = 12 VPP  
1.62 kꢀ  
1.62 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
VMID_OUT  
49.9 ꢀ  
220 pF  
+
2 VPP  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
10 nF  
(VMID_OUT + 3.5 VPP  
)
VPATHSEL=15 V  
9
6
7
8
5
10 ꢀ  
VO1 = VMID_OUT + 4 VPP  
390 nH  
105 ꢀ  
15-MHz, 2nd-order Chebyshev  
filter (0.2 dB ripple)  
68 pF  
825 ꢀ  
1 F  
9-9. Single-Supply, Heavy Capacitive-Load Driving  
9.1.1.3.1 Detailed Design Procedure  
The very-high peak output current and slew rate of the THS3215 OPS make it particularly suitable for driving  
heavy capacitive loads, such as the piezo elements used in continuous wave (CW) applications that require  
high-amplitude, sinusoidal-type excitations. The driver is quickly disabled during the receive time when the  
output transmit and receive switch is moved to receive mode. 9-9 shows an example design using the internal  
midscale buffer to bias all the stages to midsupply on a single 15 V design. There are many elements to this  
example that also apply to any single-supply application. The key points here are:  
1. The differential DAC input signal is ac-coupled to the D2S input, and the termination resistors are scaled up  
and biased to midsupply using the output of the midscale buffer, VMID_OUT (pin 15). The 10-nF blocking  
capacitors before the 1.62 ktermination resistors set the high-pass pole at 10 kHz.  
2. The internal divider resistors of the midscale buffer are decoupled using a 1 µF capacitor on VMID_IN (pin  
1). Use of the capacitor improves both noise and PSRR through the reference buffer stage. In turn, the noise  
injected by the bias source is reduced at the various places the buffer output is used.  
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3. VMID_OUT is also applied to the VREF input (pin 14) to hold the D2S output centered on the single 15 V  
supply. There is minimal dc current into VREF because the D2S input buffers operate at the same common-  
mode voltage, VMID_OUT  
.
4. The D2S output is dc biased at midsupply and delivers two times the differential swing applied at its inputs.  
Assuming 2 VPP at the D2S inputs implies 4 VPP at the D2S output pins. Lower input swings are supported  
with the gain in the OPS adjusted to meet the desired output maximum.  
5. The filter in 9-9 is a 0.2 dB ripple, second-order Chebyshev filter at 15 MHz. For example, if the desired  
maximum frequency is 12 MHz, this filter attenuates the HD2 and HD3 out of the D2S by approximately 3 dB  
and 5 dB, respectively. Increased attenuation can be provided with higher-order filters, but this simple filter  
does a good job of band-limiting the high-frequency noise from the D2S outputs before the noise gets into  
the OPS.  
6. The dc bias voltage at VO1 (pin 6) drives a small dc current into the 18.5 kresistor to ground at the OPS  
external input, VIN+ (pin 9). The error voltage due to the bias current level-shifts the dc voltage at the OPS  
noninverting input through the 105 filter resistor. This offset is amplified by the OPS gain because the RG  
element is referenced to the VMID output with a dc gain of 3.4 V/V.  
7. The logic lines are still referenced to ground in this single-supply application. The external path to the OPS is  
selected by connecting PATHSEL (pin 4) to +VCC. DISABLE (pin 10) is grounded in this example in order to  
hold the OPS on. If the disable feature is required by the application, drive DISABLE (pin 10) using a  
standard logic control driver. Note that the midscale buffer output still drives RG and RF to midsupply in this  
configuration with the OPS disabled.  
8. To operate at midsupply, ac-couple the RG element to ground through a capacitor. 9-9 shows the  
midscale buffer driving RG, thus eliminating the need for an added capacitor. Use a blocking capacitor to  
move the dc gain to 1 V/V. The voltage on the external, noninverting input of the OPS sets the dc operating  
point. Use a blocking capacitor to lighten the load on the midscale buffer output and eliminate the bias on RG  
when the OPS is disabled.  
9. Piezo element drivers operate in a relatively low-frequency range; therefore, the OPS RF is scaled up even  
further than the values suggested in 8-6. An increased RF allows RG to also be scaled up, thereby  
reducing the load on the midscale buffer, and allow a lower series output resistor to be used into the 220 pF  
capacitive load.  
10. The peak charging current into the capacitive load occurs at the peak dV/dT point. Assuming a 12 MHz  
sinusoid at 12 VPP requires a peak output current from the OPS of 6 VPEAK × 2π× 12 MHz × 220 pF =  
100 mA. This result is slightly lesser than the rated minimum peak output current of the OPS.  
Using a very low series resistor limits the waveform distortion due to the I × R drop at the peak charging point  
around the sinusoidal zero crossing. The 100 mA through 5.9 causes a 0.59 V peak drop to the load  
capacitance around zero crossing. The voltage drop across the series output resistor increases the apparent  
third harmonic distortion at the capacitive load. HD2 vs Load Capacitance and HD3 vs Load Capacitance show  
10 VPP distortion sweeps into various capacitor loads. The results shown in these figures are for the OPS only  
because the results set the harmonic distortion performance in this example.  
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9.1.1.4 Output Common-Mode Control Using the Midscale Buffer as a Level Shifter  
VMID_OUT  
VO1  
7.5 V  
16  
7.5 V  
13  
15  
14  
51.1  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
+
18.5 kꢀ  
VMID_IN  
= 2 V  
205 ꢀ  
œ
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
VMID_OUT 4 V  
+
AV = œ4 V/V  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
1 VPP  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
VMID_OUT  
9
VPATHSEL > 1.3V  
6
7
8
5
VO1= VMID_OU T 1 V  
œ7.5 V  
œ7.5 V  
9-10. Adding an Output DC Offset Using the Midscale Buffer  
9.1.1.4.1 Detailed Design Procedure  
An easy way to insert a dc offset into the signal channel (without sacrificing any of the DAC dynamic range) is to  
apply the desired offset at VMID_IN (pin 1) and use it to bias VREF (pin 14) and VIN+ (pin 9). An example is  
shown in 9-10. This example shows a relatively low maximum differential input of 1 VPP on any compliance  
voltage required by the DAC. Other configuration options include:  
1. The D2S output is offset using a dc input at VMID_IN. Although shown here as ±2 V, the dc range expands  
to ±3.5 V when using ±7.5 V supplies.  
2. Connect VMID_OUT (pin 15) to the VREF input to place the D2S output at the dc offset voltage along with a  
gain of 2 V/V version of the differential input voltage. The stated range of ±2 V, along with the ±0.5 V out of  
the upper input buffer, requires a peak output current from VMID_OUT of 2.5 V / 150 = 16.7 mA. This  
value is well below the rated minimum linear output current of 40 mA for the midscale buffer.  
3. The dc offset voltage is then applied to the external OPS non-inverting input, VIN+. Connecting the circuit in  
this manner results in no additional dc gain for the dc offset between the D2S and OPS outputs, while  
continuing to retain the signal gain of the OPS configured as an inverting amplifier. The values of RF and RG  
in this application example are derived from 8-3. The OPS is setup for a gain of 4 V/V in this example.  
Using the resistor values from 8-3 results in the widest bandwidth for the OPS; however, the RG = 51.1 Ω  
resistor presents a heavy load to the D2S output. In such cases, the OPS external resistors can be scaled  
up to reduce the D2S output load, but at the expense of reduced OPS bandwidth.  
4. No filtering is shown in this example; however, introducing filtering in the OPS RG path is certainly possible.  
In such cases, the RG element is also the filter termination resistor. Filtering adds insertion loss that can be  
recovered by adjusting the OPS gain setting.  
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9.1.1.5 Differential I/O Driver With independent Common-Mode Control  
VMID_OUT  
VO1  
16  
15  
14  
13  
294  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
2
x1  
+
18.5 kꢀ  
VMID_IN  
294 ꢀ  
œ
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
x1  
11  
+
Differential  
Differential  
Filter  
VOUT = VMID_OUT œ 2VIN  
49.9 ꢀ  
Input Mixer  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
4
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
9
VMID_OUT  
VPATHSEL > 1.3 V  
6
7
8
5
VO1= VMID_OUT + 2VIN  
9-11. Differential I/O with Common-Mode Control  
9.1.1.5.1 Detailed Design Procedure  
Certain applications require the differential DAC output voltage to be translated from one common-mode  
(compliance) level to a differential output at a different common-mode level. The THS3215 performs voltage-  
level translation directly using the very flexible blocks provided internally. 9-11 shows an example of such an  
application, where the differential gain is always 4 V/V. The differential gain is fine-tuned down by setting the  
insertion loss in the differential post-filter. The considerations critical to this application include:  
1. The input is dc-coupled with the appropriate termination impedance required by the DAC. Use a high-  
frequency, antialiasing filter at the input to limit DAC feedthrough in the deselected OPS internal input.  
2. The output common-mode control is set with the voltage applied to the VMID buffer input at VMID_IN (pin 1).  
The circuit is configured so that the output at VMID_OUT (pin 15) drives both VREF (pin 14), in order to set  
the D2S dc output voltage, and VIN+ (pin 9).  
3. The D2S output available at VO1 (pin 6) provides one side of the differential-output, and is dc-biased at  
V
MID_OUT. VO1 also drives the RG resistor for the OPS in an inverting gain of 1 V/V. The dc bias level at  
the RG input and the VIN+ input of the OPS are the same voltage; therefore, no level shift through the OPS  
occurs. The OPS outputs an inverted version of the D2S output signal at the same common-mode voltage  
(VMID_OUT). The wideband, differential signal with independent output common-mode voltage control can  
now be applied to a differential filter and on to the next stage.  
4. Make sure that the differential filter has only differential resistors and capacitors. Termination resistors to  
ground level-shift the input common-mode voltage, while differential resistors transfer VMID_OUT directly  
through the filter as a common-mode input to the mixer.  
5. If the desired VMID_OUT + differential signal combined clips in the OPS or D2S, offset the supplies to gain  
headroom. For instance, if a 5 V output common-mode voltage is required with a 10 VPP differential signal,  
the OPS and D2S must deliver 2.5 V to 7.5 V output swings. The D2S has the higher headroom requirement  
at 1.5 V (maximum). Operating the THS3215 with 5 V and 10 V supplies stays within the rated maximum  
of  
15.8 V total supply range, and provide adequate headroom for the positive offset swing requirement. Note  
that the logic lines are still referenced to GND by pin 7. Tie PATHSEL (pin 4) to +VCC to hold this design in  
the external path mode required.  
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10 Power Supply Recommendations  
The THS3215 typically operates on balanced, split supplies. The specifications and characterization plots use  
±6 V in most cases. The full operating range for the THS3215 spans ±4 V to ±7.9 V. The input and output stages  
have separate supply pins that are isolated internally.  
The recommended external supply configuration brings ±VCC into the output stage first, then back to the input  
stage connections through a π-filter comprised of ferrite beads and added decoupling capacitors at +VCC2 (pin  
16) and VCC2 (pin 5). 10-1 shows an example decoupling configuration. This same circuit configuration  
was used to characterize the D2S + OPS performance in Frequency Response vs Output Voltage to HD3 vs  
Supply Voltage.  
Ferrite Bead  
Ferrite Bead  
4 H  
4 H  
6 V  
2.2 F  
10 nF  
220 nF  
10 nF  
220 nF  
16  
15  
14  
13  
162 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
12  
100 ꢀ  
1
x1  
18.5 kꢀ  
249 ꢀ  
50 kꢀ  
50 ꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
2
x1  
11  
+
AV = 5 V/V  
To  
50-Ω Load  
49.9 ꢀ  
+
Differential  
VIN  
250 ꢀ  
500 ꢀ  
3
x1  
10  
18.5 kꢀ  
49.9 ꢀ  
4
9
6
7
8
5
200 ꢀ  
Ferrite Bead  
Ferrite Bead  
4 H  
4 H  
-6 V  
2.2 F  
10 nF  
220 nF  
10 nF  
220 nF  
10-1. Recommended Power-Supply Configuration  
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The ferrite bead acts to break the feedback loop from the output stage load currents that re-enter the D2S and  
midscale buffer stages. Operate the two positive supply pins and the two negative supply pins at the same  
voltage. Using separate sources on the two pins risks forward-biasing the on-chip parallel diodes that connect  
the two supply inputs together. +VCC1 (pin 13) and +VCC2 (pin 16) have two parallel diodes that are off if the  
voltage at the two pins are equal. The same is true for VCC1 (pin 8) and VCC2 (pin 5).  
The THS3215 provides considerable flexibility in the supply voltage settings. The overriding consideration is  
always satisfying the required headroom to the supplies on all the I/O paths. The logic controls on PATHSEL (pin  
4) and DISABLE (pin 10) are intended to operate ground referenced regardless of supplies used. The ground  
connection on pin 7 is used to set the reference.  
Power savings are certainly possible by operating with only the minimum required supplies for the intended  
swings at each of the pins. For instance, consider an example design operating with a current-sinking DAC with  
the input common-mode voltage at 3 V, with an output swing at the D2S output of ±1 V. Looking at just the D2S  
under these conditions, the minimum positive supply is 3 VCM + the maximum input headroom of 1.5 V to the  
positive supply + the input signal swing of 0.25 V, resulting in a minimum 4.75 V supply for this operation. The ±1  
V output at VO1 (pin 6) along with the D2S output headroom sets the minimum negative supply voltage. The  
maximum 1.5 V headroom gives a possible minimum negative supply of 2.75 V. However, the minimum  
operating total of 8 V increases the negative supply to 3.5 V.  
If the ±1 V swing is then amplified by the OPS, the output swing and headroom requirements set the minimum  
operating supply. For instance, if the OPS is operating at a gain of 2.5 V/V, the ±2.5 V output requires a  
maximum headroom of 1.6 V to either supply. Achieving a 1.6 V headroom requires a minimum balanced supply  
of ±4.1 V. However, the input stage overrides the positive side because the required minimum is 4.75 V, while  
the negative increases to 4.1 V. This example of absolute minimum supplies saves power. Using a typical 35-  
mA quiescent current for all stages, going to the minimum 8.5 V total across the device, uses 310 mW of  
quiescent power versus the 420 mW if a simple ±6 V supply is applied. However, ac performance degrades with  
the lower headroom. For more power-sensitive applications, consider adjusting the supplies to the minimum  
required on each side.  
10.1 Thermal Considerations  
The internal power for the THS3215 is a combination of its quiescent power and load power. The quiescent  
power is simply the total supply voltage times the supply current. This current is trimmed to reduce power  
dissipation variation and minimize variations in the ac performance. At a ±7.5 V supply, the maximum supply  
current of 36.5 mA dissipates 548 mW of quiescent power. The worst-case load power occurs if the output is at  
½ the single-sided supply voltage driving a dc load. Placing a ±3.75 V dc output into 100 adds another  
37.5 mA × 3.75 V = 140 mW of internal power. This total of approximately 688 mW of internal dissipation  
requires the thermal pad be connected to a good heat-spreading ground plane to hold the internal junction  
temperatures below the rated maximum of 150°C.  
The thermal impedance is approximately 45 °C/W with the thermal pad connected. For 688 mW of internal  
power dissipation there is a 31°C (approximate) rise in the junction temperature from ambient. Designing for the  
intended 85°C maximum ambient temperature results in a maximum junction temperature of 116°C.  
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11 Layout  
11.1 Layout Guidelines  
High-speed amplifier designs require careful attention to board layout in order to achieve the performance  
specified in the data sheets. Poor layout techniques can lead to increased parasitics from the board and external  
components resulting in suboptimal performance, and also instability in the form of oscillations. The THS3215  
evaluation module (EVM) serves as a good reference for proper, high-speed layout methodology. The EVM  
includes numerous extra elements needed for lab characterization, and also additional features that are useful in  
certain applications. These additional components can be eliminated on the end system if not required by the  
application. General suggestions for the design and layout of high-speed, signal-path solutions include:  
1. Minimize parasitic capacitance to any ac ground for all of the signal I/O pins. Parasitic capacitance on the  
output and input pins can cause instability. To reduce unwanted capacitance, open a window around the  
signal I/O pins on all of the ground and power planes around those pins. On other areas of the board,  
continuous ground and power planes are preferred for signal routing, with matched impedance traces for  
longer runs.  
2. Use high-quality, high-frequency decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF) on the ground plane at the device power  
pins. Higher value capacitors (2.2 µF) are required, but can be placed further from the device power pins  
and shared among devices. For best high-frequency decoupling, consider X2Y supply-decoupling capacitors  
that offer a much higher self-resonance frequency over standard capacitors. Avoid narrow power and ground  
traces to minimize inductance between the pins and the decoupling capacitors. Follow the power-supply  
guidelines recommended in the 10 section.  
3. Careful selection and placement of external components preserve the high-frequency performance of the  
THS3215. Use low-reactance type resistors. Surface-mount resistors work best, and allow a tighter overall  
layout. Keep the printed circuit board (PCB) trace length as short as possible. Never use wire-bound type  
resistors in a high-frequency application. The output pin and inverting input pins are the most sensitive to  
parasitic capacitance; therefore, always position the feedback and series output resistors, if any, as close as  
possible to the inverting input pins and output pins. Place other network components, such as input  
termination resistors, close to the gain-setting resistors.  
4. When using differential signal routing over any appreciable distance, use microstrip layout techniques with  
matched impedance traces. On differential lines, like those on the D2S inputs, match the routing in order to  
minimize common-mode noise effects and improve HD2 performance.  
5. The input summing junction of the OPS is very sensitive to parasitic capacitance. Connect the RG element  
into the summing junction with minimal trace length to the device-pin side of the resistor. The other side of  
RG can have more trace length to source or ground, if needed; however, a very-short, low-inductance  
connection is preferred. For best results, do not socket a high-speed device such as the THS3215. The  
additional lead length and pin-to-pin capacitance introduced by the socket can create an extremely  
troublesome parasitic network that makes it almost impossible to achieve a smooth, stable frequency  
response. Best results are obtained by soldering the THS3215 directly onto the board.  
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11.2 Layout Example  
Remove ground and power planes  
close to VOUT and VIN-  
pins to minimize capacitance  
Place bypass capacitors  
close to power pins  
Ground and power plane  
on inner layers  
Place RF and RG close to device  
pins to minimize stray capacitance  
and feedback loop area  
1
2
3
4
12  
11  
10  
9
Place 50-Ω output resistor close  
to VOUT pin to minimize  
parasitic capacitance  
Remove ground and power  
planes close to D2S inputs  
to minimize capacitance  
Connect thermal pad to GND  
11-1. Layout Example  
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12 Device and Documentation Support  
12.1 Device Support  
12.1.1 Development Support  
12.1.1.1 TINA-TI(Free Software Download)  
TINAis a simple, powerful, and easy-to-use circuit simulation program based on a SPICE engine. TINA-TI is a  
free, fully-functional version of the TINA software, preloaded with a library of macro models in addition to a range  
of both passive and active models. TINA-TI provides all the conventional dc, transient, and frequency domain  
analysis of SPICE, as well as additional design capabilities.  
Available as a free download from the Analog eLab Design Center, TINA-TI offers extensive post-processing  
capability that allows users to format results in a variety of ways. Virtual instruments offer the ability to select  
input waveforms and probe circuit nodes, voltages, and waveforms, creating a dynamic quick-start tool.  
The THS3215 TINA model is available on the THS3215 product folder, under the Tools and software tab. After  
downloading, open the model, right-click on a model symbol, and select Enter Macro to see the list of modeled  
parameters.  
Note  
These files require that either the TINA software (from DesignSoft) or TINA-TI software be installed.  
Download the free TINA-TI software from the TINA-TI folder.  
12.2 Documentation Support  
12.2.1 Related Documentation  
For related documentation, see the following:  
Texas Instruments, OPA695 Ultra-Wideband, Current-Feedback Operational Amplifier With Disable data  
sheet  
Texas Instruments, THS3215EVM and THS3217EVM user's guide  
Texas Instruments, Voltage Feedback Vs Current Feedback Op Amps application report  
Texas Instruments, Current Feedback Amplifier Analysis and Compensation application report  
Texas Instruments, Current Feedback Amplifiers: Review, Stability Analysis, and Applications application note  
Texas Instruments, Stabilizing Current-Feedback Op Amps While Optimizing Circuit Performance application  
report  
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TINA-TI, TINA, and TI E2Eare trademarks of Texas Instruments.  
DesignSoftis a trademark of DesignSoft, Inc.  
所有商标均为其各自所有者的财产。  
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12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution  
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled  
with appropriate 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.  
12.7 Glossary  
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This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.  
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PACKAGING INFORMATION  
Orderable Device  
Status Package Type Package Pins Package  
Eco Plan  
Lead finish/  
Ball material  
MSL Peak Temp  
Op Temp (°C)  
Device Marking  
Samples  
Drawing  
Qty  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4/5)  
(6)  
THS3215IRGVR  
THS3215IRGVT  
ACTIVE  
VQFN  
VQFN  
RGV  
16  
16  
2500 RoHS & Green  
250 RoHS & Green  
NIPDAU  
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR  
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR  
-40 to 85  
-40 to 85  
THS3215  
IRGV  
ACTIVE  
RGV  
NIPDAU  
THS3215  
IRGV  
(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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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION  
REEL DIMENSIONS  
TAPE DIMENSIONS  
K0  
P1  
W
B0  
Reel  
Diameter  
Cavity  
A0  
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width  
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length  
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness  
Overall width of the carrier tape  
W
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers  
Reel Width (W1)  
QUADRANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PIN 1 ORIENTATION IN TAPE  
Sprocket Holes  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
User Direction of Feed  
Pocket Quadrants  
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Package Pins  
Type Drawing  
SPQ  
Reel  
Reel  
A0  
B0  
K0  
P1  
W
Pin1  
Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant  
(mm) W1 (mm)  
THS3215IRGVR  
THS3215IRGVT  
VQFN  
VQFN  
RGV  
RGV  
16  
16  
2500  
250  
330.0  
180.0  
12.4  
12.4  
4.25  
4.25  
4.25  
4.25  
1.15  
1.15  
8.0  
8.0  
12.0  
12.0  
Q2  
Q2  
Pack Materials-Page 1  
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TAPE AND REEL BOX DIMENSIONS  
Width (mm)  
H
W
L
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Type Package Drawing Pins  
SPQ  
Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)  
THS3215IRGVR  
THS3215IRGVT  
VQFN  
VQFN  
RGV  
RGV  
16  
16  
2500  
250  
346.0  
210.0  
346.0  
185.0  
33.0  
35.0  
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GENERIC PACKAGE VIEW  
RGV 16  
4 x 4, 0.65 mm pitch  
VQFN - 1 mm max height  
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
Images above are just a representation of the package family, actual package may vary.  
Refer to the product data sheet for package details.  
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RGV0016A  
VQFN - 1 mm max height  
S
C
A
L
E
3
.
0
0
0
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
4.15  
3.85  
A
B
PIN 1 INDEX AREA  
4.15  
3.85  
C
1.0  
0.8  
SEATING PLANE  
0.08 C  
0.05  
0.00  
2.16 0.1  
2X 1.95  
SYMM  
(0.2) TYP  
5
8
(0.37) TYP  
EXPOSED  
THERMAL PAD  
9
4
SYMM  
2X 1.95  
17  
2.16 0.1  
12X 0.65  
1
12  
PIN 1 ID  
0.38  
16X  
0.23  
13  
16  
0.1  
C A B  
0.65  
0.45  
16X  
0.05  
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NOTES:  
1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing  
per ASME Y14.5M.  
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.  
3. The package thermal pad must be soldered to the printed circuit board for thermal and mechanical performance.  
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RGV0016A  
VQFN - 1 mm max height  
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
(
2.16)  
SYMM  
SEE SOLDER MASK  
DETAIL  
16  
13  
16X (0.75)  
12  
1
16X (0.305)  
12X (0.65)  
17  
SYMM  
(0.83)  
(3.65)  
4
9
(R0.05) TYP  
(
0.2) TYP  
VIA  
5
8
(0.83)  
(3.65)  
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE  
EXPOSED METAL SHOWN  
SCALE: 20X  
0.07 MIN  
ALL AROUND  
0.07 MAX  
ALL AROUND  
METAL UNDER  
SOLDER MASK  
METAL EDGE  
EXPOSED METAL  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
EXPOSED  
METAL  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
NON SOLDER MASK  
SOLDER MASK DEFINED  
DEFINED  
(PREFERRED)  
SOLDER MASK DETAILS  
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4. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature  
number SLUA271 (www.ti.com/lit/slua271).  
5. Vias are optional depending on application, refer to device data sheet. If any vias are implemented, refer to their locations shown  
on this view. It is recommended that vias under paste be filled, plugged or tented.  
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RGV0016A  
VQFN - 1 mm max height  
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
(0.58) TYP  
13  
16  
16X (0.75)  
1
12  
16X (0.305)  
(0.58) TYP  
(3.65)  
17  
SYMM  
12X (0.65)  
4X (0.96)  
4
9
(R0.05) TYP  
8
5
4X (0.96)  
SYMM  
(3.65)  
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE  
BASED ON 0.125 MM THICK STENCIL  
SCALE: 20X  
EXPOSED PAD 17  
79% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA UNDER PACKAGE  
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6. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate  
design recommendations.  
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