JAJSS82E August 2009 – July 2024 LPV521
PRODUCTION DATA
Figure 7-5 shows a typical circuit used to amplify the output of an oxygen detector. The oxygen sensor outputs a known current through the load resistor. This value changes with the amount of oxygen present in the air sample. Oxygen sensors usually recommend a particular load resistor value or specify a range of acceptable values for the load resistor. The use of the nanopower LPV521 means minimal power usage by the op amp, and enhanced battery life. With the components shown in Figure 7-5, the circuit consumes less than 0.5µA of current, so that even batteries used in compact portable electronics, with low mAh charge ratings, can last beyond the life of the oxygen sensor. The precision specifications of the LPV521, such as the very low offset voltage, low TCVOS, low input bias current, high CMRR, and high PSRR are other factors that make the LPV521 a great choice for this application.