Advanced Linear Devices
ALD2721E/ALD2721 DUAL EPAD MICROPOWER OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
The ALD2721E/ALD2721 is a dual monolithic rail-to-rail precision CMOS operational amplifier with integrated user programmable EPAD (Electrically Programmable Analog Device) based offset voltage adjustment. The ALD2721E/ALD2721 is a dual version of the ALD1721E/ALD1721 operational amplifier. Each ALD2721E/ALD2721 operational amplifier features individual, user-programmable offset voltage trimming resulting in significantly enhanced total system performance and user flexibility. EPAD technology is
Ultra Low Voltage Nanopower LC (Colpitts) Oscillator Circuit
This is an ultra-low supply voltage LC (Colpitts) oscillator circuit using EPAD MOSFETs with passive resistor load and output buffer. This circuit is similar to a classic LC oscillator circuit used to power 5V circuits. However, at low operating voltages, the values of the resistors and the impedance of the inverter MOSFET are selected to optimize oscillation stability and at the same time minimize power consumption. Using the appropriate component values, a LC circuit can be configured to opera
ALD1722E/ALD1722 EPAD OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
The ALD1722E/ALD1722 is a monolithic rail-to-rail precision CMOS operational amplifier with integrated user programmable EPAD (Electri-cally Programmable Analog Device) based offset voltage adjustment. The ALD1722E/ALD1722 is a direct replacement of the ALD1702 operational amplifier, with the added feature of user-programmable offset voltage trimming resulting in significantly enhanced total system performance and user flexibility. EPAD technology is an exclusive ALD design which has been refine
Basic EPAD? MOSFET Connection with Current Source Drive
This circuit shows a basic diode"connected MOSFET connection driven by a constant current source. The drain terminal is shorted to the gate terminal. When connected in this manner, this circuit produces an output voltage VO. The drain current Ids that flows through the MOSFET increases exponentially with increases of VO, with Ids vs. VO characteristics similar to that of a forward biased diode. Hence the term œdiode-connected configuration. This type of circuit is very useful to clamp or
ALD111933 DUAL N-CHANNEL ENHANCEMENT MODE EPAD® MATCHED PAIR MOSFET ARRAY
ALD111933 are monolithic dual N-Channel MOSFETs matched at the actory using ALD™s proven EPAD® CMOS technology. These devices are intended for low voltage, small signal applications.
Zero Crossing Detector
This circuit is a zero crossing detector, which produces an output state change whenever the input crosses the reference input. In this case the reference input is connected to ground. The output of the comparator can easily drive multiple outputs, which can include, for example, a relay, a control gate and a LED indicator. Note that this circuit works with either open-drain or push-pull types of comparator output, depending upon the load(s) to be driven. The load, in many cases, can also act as
Micropower Buffered Rail-to-Rail Adjustable Voltage Source
This circuit is a variation to the basic connection of a unity gain buffer amplifier. The unity gain amplifier is used primarily to isolate the input from the output. In this configuration, the output is connected back to the negative input terminal of the amplifier. Therefore any voltage at the output would be forced upon the "ve input as well. As the operational amplifier has very high open loop gain, the output voltage would tend to be forced to a value very close to VIN voltage. Any dif
ALD1103 DUAL N-CHANNEL AND DUAL P-CHANNEL MATCHED MOSFET PAIR
The ALD1103 is a monolithic dual N-channel and dual P-channel matched transistor pair intended for a broad range of analog applications. These enhancement-mode transistors are manufactured with Advanced Linear Devices' enhanced ACMOS silicon gate CMOS process. It consists of an ALD1101 N-channel MOSFET pair and an ALD1102 P-channel MOSFET pair in one package.
High Input Impedance Precision DC Summing Amplifier
This circuit presents a simple precision DC summing amplifier that has high input impedance of 10Mohm. The obvious advantage is that the 10Mohm high input resistance of the summing resistor(s) reduces the loading on the input signal sources and therefore affords better signal accuracy and integrity. The input leakage currents to the operational amplifier must be significantly lower than the lowest input signal currents available so that the accuracy of the summing amplifier is preserved. In this
Nanopower LC (Colpitts) Oscillator Circuit
This is an ultra low-voltage LC (Colpitts) oscillator circuit using EPAD MOSFETs with passive resistor load and output buffer operating on a single 0.17V power supply. This circuit is similar in configuration to a classic LC oscillator circuit in 5V circuits. A dual EPAD MOSFET is connected in parallel to provide more low voltage drive current as necessary. The output buffer is powered by ROUT, which can be selected to optimize the output voltage swing levels as well as providing adequate output