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Low Bias, 5A, 100V Power Amplifier

Low Bias, 5A, 100V Power Amplifier

Low Bias, 5A, 100V Power Amplifier

Product catalog summary
Typical Application: The PA07 and PA07A operational amplifiers are designed to negate optoelectronic instabilities and minimize overshoot in sequential position control systems. The position is sensed by differentially connected photo diodes, and any off-center position produces an error current integrated by the op amp circuit to drive the system back to the center.
Features: Key features include low bias current due to FET input, a protected output stage with thermal shutoff, excellent linearity with Class A/B output, a wide supply range of ±12V to ±50V, and high output current of ±5A peak.
Applications: These amplifiers are suitable for motor, valve, and actuator control, magnetic deflection circuits up to 4A, power transducers up to 100kHz, temperature control up to 180W, programmable power supplies up to 90V, and audio amplifiers up to 60W RMS.
Description: The PA07 is a high voltage, high output current operational amplifier designed for driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It features a thermal shutoff circuit for protection against overheating and uses thick film resistors, ceramic capacitors, and semiconductor chips for reliability and performance. The 8-pin TO-3 package is hermetically sealed and electrically isolated.
Specifications: The document provides detailed specifications including absolute maximum ratings, input characteristics, gain, output characteristics, power supply requirements, and thermal resistance. Notable specifications include a supply voltage range of ±12V to ±50V, output current within SOA of 5A, and power dissipation of 67W.
Safe Operating Area (SOA): The SOA curves illustrate the limitations of the output stage, including current handling capability, second breakdown effect, and junction temperature. Guidelines are provided for checking stress levels against the SOA graph for various load conditions.
Thermal Shutdown Protection: The amplifier includes a thermal protection circuit that shuts off the amplifier when the substrate temperature exceeds approximately 150°C, protecting against excessive junction temperature during temporary fault conditions.
Current Limit: Proper operation requires the use of two current limit resistors. The minimum value for RCL is 0.12Ω, but it should be set as high as possible for optimum reliability.
General Considerations: The document advises reading Application Note 1 for general operating considerations, including stability, supplies, heat sinking, mounting, current limit, and SOA interpretation.
Technical Support: For technical help, contact Apex Support via phone or email, or reach out to local sales representatives for international customers.
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Low Bias, 5A, 100V Power Amplifier-1

FET Input Power Operational Amplifier FEATURES • LOW BIAS CURRENT — FET Input • PROTECTED OUTPUT STAGE — Thermal Shutoff • EXCELLENT LINEARITY — Class A/B Output • WIDE SUPPLY RANGE — ±12V TO ±50V • HIGH OUTPUT CURRENT — ±5A Peak APPLICATIONS • MOTOR, VALVE AND ACTUATOR CONTROL • MAGNETIC DEFLECTION CIRCUITS UP TO 4A • POWER TRANSDUCERS UP TO 100kHz • TEMPERATURE CONTROL UP TO 180W • PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLIES UP TO 90V • AUDIO AMPLIFIERS UP TO 60W RMS The PA07 is a high voltage, high output current operational amplifier designed to drive resistive, inductive and capacitive loads. For optimum linearity, especially at low levels, the output stage is biased for class A/B operation using a thermistor compensated base-emitter voltage multiplier circuit. A thermal shutoff circuit protects against overheating and minimizes heatsink requirements for abnormal operating conditions. The safe operating area (SOA) can be observed for all operating conditions by selection of user programmable current limiting resistors. Both amplifiers are internally compensated for all gain settings. For continuous operation under load, a heatsink of proper rating is recommended. This hybrid circuit utilizes thick film (cermet) resistors, ceramic capacitors and semiconductor chips to maximize reliability, minimize size and give top performance. Ultrasonically bonded aluminum wires provide reliable interconnections at all operating temperatures. The 8-pin TO-3 package is hermetically sealed and electrically isolated. The use of compressible washers and/or improper mounting torque will void the product warranty. Please see “General Operating Considerations” . Negates optoelectronic instabilities Lead network minimizes overshoot SEQUENTIAL POSITION CONTROL Position is sensed by the differentially connected photo diodes, a method that negates the time and temperature variations of the optical components. Off center positions produce an error current which is integrated by the op amp circuit, driving the system back to center position. A momentary switch contact forces the system out of lock and then the integrating capacitor holds drive level while both diodes are in a dark state. When the next index point arrives, the lead network of C1 and R1 optimize system response by reducing overshoot. The very low bias current of the PA07 augments performance of the integrator circuit. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS NOTE: Input offset voltage trim optional. RT = 10KΩ MAX Copyright © Apex Microtechnology, Inc. 2012 (All Rights Reserved)

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PA07 • PA07A ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS SUPPLY VOLTAGE, +VS to –VS OUTPUT CURRENT, within SOA POWER DISSIPATION, internal1 INPUT VOLTAGE, differential INPUT VOLTAGE, common mode TEMPERATURE, pin solder - 10s TEMPERATURE, junction1 TEMPERATURE RANGE, storage OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE, case SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE, initial OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. temperature OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. supply OFFSET VOLTAGE, vs. power BIAS CURRENT, initial3 BIAS CURRENT,vs. supply OFFSET CURRENT, initial3 INPUT IMPEDANCE, DC INPUT CAPACITANCE COMMON MODE VOLTAGE RANGE4 COMMON MODE REJECTION, DC TC = 25°C...

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SMALL SIGNAL RESPONSE COMMON MODE REJECTION INPUT NOISE PULSE RESPONSE HARMONIC DISTORTION INPUT NOISE VOLTAGE, VN (nV/√Hz) NORMALIZED QUIESCENT CURRENT, IQ (X) POWER RESPONSE OPEN LOOP GAIN, AOL (dB) COMMON MODE REJECTION, CMR (dB) PHASE RESPONSE CURRENT LIMIT CURRENT LIMIT, ILIM (A) BIAS CURRENT VOLTAGE DROP FROM SUPPLY, VSAT (V) POWER DERATING NORMALIZED BIAS CURRENT, IB (X) INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION, P (W) OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING

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PA07 • PA07A GENERAL Please read Application Note 1 "General Operating Considerations" which covers stability, supplies, heat sinking, mounting, current limit, SOA interpretation, and specification interpretation. Visit www.apexanalog.com for design tools that help automate tasks such as calculations for stability, internal power dissipation, current limit; heat sink selection; Apex Microtechnology’s complete Application Notes library; Technical Seminar Workbook; and Evaluation Kits. SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA) The output stage of most power amplifiers has three distinct limitations: 1. The current...

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NEED TECHNICAL HELP? CONTACT APEX SUPPORT! For all Apex Microtechnology product questions and inquiries, call toll free 800-546-2739 in North America. For inquiries via email, please contact [email protected]. International customers can also request support by contacting their local Apex Microtechnology Sales Representative. To find the one nearest to you, go to www.apexanalog.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Apex Microtechnology, Inc. has made every effort to insure the accuracy of the content contained in this document. However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided...

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