SBOS874D August   2017  – February 2021 THS4561

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics: VS+ – VS– = 5 V to 12 V
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics: (VS+) – (VS–) = 12 V
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics: (VS+) – (VS–) = 5 V
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics: (VS+) – (VS–) = 3 V
    9. 7.9 Typical Characteristics: (VS+) – (VS–) = 3-V to 12-V Supply Range
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 8.1 Example Characterization Circuits
    2. 8.2 Output Interface Circuit for DC-Coupled Differential Testing
    3. 8.3 Output Common-Mode Measurements
    4. 8.4 Differential Amplifier Noise Measurements
    5. 8.5 Balanced Split-Supply Versus Single-Supply Characterization
    6. 8.6 Simulated Characterization Curves
    7. 8.7 Terminology and Application Assumptions
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Power-Down Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Single-Ended Source to Differential Output Mode
        1. 9.4.2.1 AC-Coupled Signal Path Considerations for Single-Ended Input to Differential Output Conversions
        2. 9.4.2.2 DC-Coupled Input Signal Path Considerations for Single-Ended to Differential Conversions
      3. 9.4.3 Differential Input to a Differential Output Mode
        1. 9.4.3.1 AC-Coupled, Differential-Input to Differential-Output Design Issues
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
      1. 10.1.1 Differential Open-Loop Gain and Output Impedance
      2. 10.1.2 Setting Resistor Values Versus Gain
      3. 10.1.3 Noise Analysis
      4. 10.1.4 Factors Influencing Harmonic Distortion
      5. 10.1.5 Input Overdrive Performance
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 12.1.1 Board Layout Recommendations
    2. 12.2 Layout Examples
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 13.2 Support Resources
    3. 13.3 Trademarks
    4. 13.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 13.5 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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9.4.2.1 AC-Coupled Signal Path Considerations for Single-Ended Input to Differential Output Conversions

When the signal path can be AC-coupled, the DC biasing for the THS4561 becomes a relatively simple task. In all designs, start by defining the output common-mode voltage. The AC-coupling requirement can be separated for the input and output sides of an FDA design. The input can be AC-coupled and the output DC-coupled, or the output can be AC-coupled and the input DC-coupled, or both can be AC-coupled. One situation where the output can be DC-coupled (for an AC-coupled input), is when driving directly into an ADC where the VOCM control voltage uses the ADC common-mode reference to directly bias the FDA output common-mode voltage to the required ADC input common-mode voltage. In any case, the design starts by setting the desired VOCM. When an AC-coupled path follows the output pins, the best linearity is achieved by operating VOCM at midsupply, which can be easily delivered by floating the VOCM pin. The VOCM voltage must be within the linear range for the common-mode loop, as specified in the headroom specifications. If the output path is also AC-coupled, simply letting the VOCM control pin float is usually preferred in order to obtain a midsupply default VOCM bias with minimal elements. To limit noise, place a 0.1-µF decoupling capacitor on the VOCM control pin to ground.

After VOCM is defined, check the target output voltage swing to make certain that the VOCM plus the positive and negative output swing on each side does not clip into the supplies. If the desired peak-to-peak output differential swing is defined as VOPP, divide by 4 to obtain the ±VP (peak voltage) swing around VOCM at each of the two output pins (each pin operates 180° out of phase with the other). Check that VOCM ±VP does not exceed the absolute supply rails for the rail-to-rail output (RRO) device. Common-mode current does not flow from the common-mode output voltage set by the VOCM pin towards the device input pins side, because both the source and balancing resistor on the non-signal input side are DC blocked. The AC-coupled input path sets the input pin common-mode voltage equal to the output common-mode voltage. If the VOCM voltage is within the headroom requirement, then the input pins are also in range for the AC-coupled input configuration. This headroom requirement functions similarly for when the VOCM voltage approaches the negative supply.

The input pin voltages move in a common-mode manner with the input signal. Confirm that the VOCM voltage plus the input VPP common-mode swing also stays in the VICM specification range for the input pins.