MAX4207 Maxim, MAX4207 Datasheet

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MAX4207

Manufacturer Part Number
MAX4207
Description
The MAX4207 logarithmic amplifier computes the log ratio of an input current relative to a reference current (externally or internally generated) and provides a corresponding voltage output with a default -0
Manufacturer
Maxim
Datasheet
The MAX4207 logarithmic amplifier computes the log
ratio of an input current relative to a reference current
(externally or internally generated) and provides a cor-
responding voltage output with a default -0.25V/decade
scale factor. The device operates from dual ±2.7V to
±5.5V supplies and is capable of measuring five
decades of input current across a 10nA to 1mA range.
The MAX4207’s uncommitted op amp can be used for
a variety of functions, including filtering noise, adding
offset, and adding additional gain. A 0.5V reference is
also included to generate an optional precision current
reference using an external resistor, which adjusts the
log intercept of the MAX4207. The output-offset voltage
and the adjustable scale factor are also set using exter-
nal resistors.
The MAX4207 is available in a space-saving 16-pin thin
QFN package (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm), and is specified
for operation over the -40°C to +85°C extended temper-
ature range.
19-3070; Rev 1; 6/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Amplifier with Over 5 Decades of Dynamic Range
TOP VIEW
(LEADS ON BOTTOM)
Photodiode Current Monitoring
Portable Instrumentation
Medical Instrumentation
Analog Signal Processing
REFVOUT
GND
N.C.
V
EE
1
2
3
4
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16
5
General Description
THIN QFN
Precision Transimpedance Logarithmic
MAX4207
15
6
Pin Configuration
14
7
13
8
Applications
12
11
10
9
CMVOUT
REFISET
V
N.C.
CC
*EP = Exposed paddle.
MAX4207ETE
±2.7V to ±5.5V Dual-Supply Operation
5 Decades of Dynamic Range (10nA to 1mA)
Monotonic Over a 1nA to 1mA Range
-0.25V/Decade Internally Trimmed Output Scale
Factor
Adjustable Output Scale Factor
Adjustable Output Offset Voltage
Internal 10nA to 10µA Reference Current Source
Input Amplifiers Summing Nodes at Ground
Small 16-Pin Thin QFN Package (4mm x 4mm x
0.8mm)
-40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
Evaluation Kit Available (Order MAX4206EVKIT)
PART
I
IN
R
C
COMP
COMP
0.1µF
C
R
COMP
Typical Operating Circuit
COMP
R
SET
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP RANGE
Ordering Information
LOGIIN
REFIOUT
REFIIN
CMVIN
CMVOUT
REFISET
GND
MAX4207
V
V
CC
CC
V
V
EE
EE
REFVOUT
LOGV2
SCALE
LOGV1
OSADJ
16 Thin QFN-EP*
PIN-PACKAGE
0.1µF
Features
V
OUT
R1
R4
R2
R3
1

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MAX4207 Summary of contents

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... The device operates from dual ±2.7V to ±5.5V supplies and is capable of measuring five decades of input current across a 10nA to 1mA range. The MAX4207’s uncommitted op amp can be used for a variety of functions, including filtering noise, adding offset, and adding additional gain. A 0.5V reference is ...

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... CMVIN............................................................(V Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS— ...

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Precision Transimpedance Logarithmic Amplifier with Over 5 Decades of Dynamic Range DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—Dual-Supply Operation (continued +5V -5V, GND = REF T = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are ...

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Precision Transimpedance Logarithmic Amplifier with Over 5 Decades of Dynamic Range (V = +5V -5V, GND = 0V REF T = +25°C, unless otherwise noted vs. I LOGV1 LOG 0.75 0.50 0.25 0 ...

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... I (A) LOG I PULSE RESPONSE REF (I = 1µA) LOG MAX4207 toc14 0.75V 0.50V 0.50V 0.25V 0.25V 0V 0V -0.25V 20µs/div > 1MΩ, SET vs LOG 100µ 1m 10m 100µA TO 1mA 10µA TO 100µA 1µ ...

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Precision Transimpedance Logarithmic Amplifier with Over 5 Decades of Dynamic Range (V = +5V -5V, GND = 0V REF T = +25°C, unless otherwise noted VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY LOGV2 vs. FREQUENCY 10 10nA 100nA ...

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... I LOG C = 33pF COMP - 330Ω 0V COMP I = 10µA REF -60 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) SMALL-SIGNAL AC RESPONSE OF BUFFER -12 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M FREQUENCY (Hz) > 1MΩ, SET MAX4207 toc25 0V 1.238V ) = 100µA = 10µA = 1µA = 100nA 1M 10M 7 ...

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... REFISET to GND, adjusts the current at SET is the common-mode voltage for the input and reference CMVIN REFVOUT CMVOUT V CC CURRENT MIRROR 1.238V CURRENT V CC CORRECTION 0.5V SUMMING AMPLIFIER AND TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION MAX4207 Pin Description is the reference REFIIN REFIOUT REFISET LOGV2 V CC SCALE OSADJ V EE LOGV1 ...

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... MAX4207’s output from the best-fit straight line of the to the refer- BE1 V LOGV1 a percent of the full-scale output or an output voltage. Referred-to-Input and Referred-to-Output Errors The log nature of the MAX4207 insures that any addi- tive error at LOGV1 corresponds to multiplicative error at the input, regardless of input level − ...

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... OSOUT put offset voltages, respectively. Output offset is defined as the offset occurring at the output of the MAX4207 when equal currents are presented to I Because the MAX4207 is configured with a gain -0.25V/decade should multiply the (±V term and V were derived from this default ...

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... I (see Figure 5) adjusts the reference current, according to the following equation: where V 5MΩ. REFIOUT current range is 10nA to 10µA only. The MAX4207 operates only from dual ±2.7 to ±5.5V sup- plies. The relationship of inputs to outputs is a function relative to I REF mitted amplifier ...

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... OSADJ REFOUT  R  The scale factor the slope of the logarithmic output. For the LOGV1 amplifier -0.25V/decade. Adjust the overall scale factor for the MAX4207 using the uncom- mitted LOGV2 amplifier and the following equation, which refers to Figure ...

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... GND 330Ω TO LIMITING TIA AMPLIFIER The MAX4207 drives capacitive loads 50pF. Reactive loads decrease phase margin and can pro- duce excessive ringing and oscillation. Use an isolation CMVIN resistor in series with LOGV1 or LOGV2 to reduce the effect of large capacitive loads. Recall that the combi- nation of the capacitive load and the small isolation resistor limits AC performance ...

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Precision Transimpedance Logarithmic Amplifier with Over 5 Decades of Dynamic Range Layout and Bypassing Bypass V and V to GND with ceramic 0.1µ capacitors. Place the capacitors as close to the device as possible. Bypass REFVOUT and/or CMVOUT ...

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