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AD8251
PRODUCTION10 MHz, G = 1, 2, 4, 8 iCMOS® Programmable Gain Instrumentation Amplifier
- Part Models
- 3
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $5.90
Part Details
- Small package: 10-lead MSOP
- Programmable gains: 1, 2, 4, 8
- Digital or pin-programmable gain setting
- Wide supply: ±5 V to ±15 V
- Excellent dc performance
High CMRR: 98 dB (minimum), G = 8
Low gain drift: 10 ppm/°C (maximum)
Low offset drift: 1.8 μV/°C (maximum), G = 8
EXCELLENT AC PERFORMANCE
- Fast settling time: 785 ns to 0.001% (maximum)
- High slew rate: 20 V/μs (minimum)
- Low distortion: −110 dB THD at 1 kHz,10 V swing
- High CMRR over frequency: 80 dB to 50 kHz (minimum)
- Low noise: 18 nV/√Hz, G = 10 (maximum)
- Low power: 4 mA
The AD8251 is an instrumentation amplifier with digitally programmable gains that has GΩ input impedance, low output noise, and low distortion, making it suitable for interfacing with sensors and driving high sample rate analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). It has high bandwidth of 10 MHz, low THD of −110 dB, and fast settling time of 785 ns (maximum) to 0.001%. Offset drift and gain drift are guaranteed to 1.8 μV/°C and 10 ppm/°C, respectively, for G = 8. In addition to its wide input common voltage range, it boasts a high common-mode rejection of 80 dB at G = 1 from dc to 50 kHz. The combination of precision dc performance coupled with high speed capabilities makes the AD8251 an excellent candidate for data acquisition. Furthermore, this monolithic solution simplifies design and manufacturing and boosts performance of instrumentation by maintaining a tight match of internal resistors and amplifiers.
The AD8251 user interface consists of a parallel port that allows users to set the gain in one of two different ways (see Figure 1 in data sheet for the functional block diagram). A 2-bit word sent via a bus can be latched using the WR input. An alternative is to use transparent gain mode where the state of logic levels at the gain port determines the gain.
The AD8251 is available in a 10-lead MSOP package and is specified over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range, making it an excellent solution for applications where size and packing density are important considerations.
Applications
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 1
Application Note 1
Technical Articles 2
3rd Party Solutions 3
Circuit Note 3
Technical Book 1
Analog Dialogue 4
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| AD8251ARMZ-R7 | 10-Lead MSOP | ||
| AD8251ARMZ-RL | 10-Lead MSOP |
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May 15, 2012 - 10_0006 Halogen Free Material Change for mini SOIC Products |
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Nov 16, 2009 - 06_0157 Qualification of the 8" H6 Thin Film BiPolar Wafer Fab Process at Analog Devices, Limerick, Ireland |
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Sep 11, 2009 - 09_0146 Die revision of the AD8250, AD8251 and the AD8253 to include Polyimide coating |
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| AD8251ARMZ-R7 | PRODUCTION | |
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This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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