SBOS936E November 2019 – August 2022 OPA182 , OPA2182 , OPA4182
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The OPAx182 feature a proprietary input stage design that allows an input differential voltage to be applied while maintaining high input impedance. Typically, high-voltage CMOS or bipolar-junction input amplifiers feature antiparallel diodes that protect input transistors from large VGS voltages that can exceed the semiconductor process maximum and permanently damage the device. Large VGS voltages can be forced when applying a large input step, switching between channels, or attempting to use the amplifier as a comparator. For more information, see the MUX-Friendly Precision Operational Amplifiers application brief.
The OPAx182 solve these problems with a switched-input technique that prevents large input bias currents when large differential voltages are applied. This input architecture solves many issues seen in switched or multiplexed applications, where large disruptions to RC filtering networks are caused by fast switching between large potentials. The OPAx182 offer outstanding settling performance because of these design innovations, along with built-in slew rate boost and wide bandwidth. The OPAx182 can also be used as a comparator. Differential and common-mode Absolute Maximum Ratings still apply relative to the power supplies.