SBOA590 November   2024 OPA186 , OPA206 , OPA328 , OPA391 , OPA928

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Input Offset Voltage (VOS) Definition
    1. 1.1 Input Offset Voltage Drift (dVOS/dT) Definition
    2. 1.2 VOS and VOS Temperature Drift Inside the Amplifier
    3. 1.3 Laser Trim to Adjust Performance
    4. 1.4 Package Trim (e-Trim™) to Adjust Performance
  5. 2Input bias current (IB) definition
    1. 2.1 Input Bias Current (IB) and IB Temperature Drift Inside the Amplifier
    2. 2.2 Derivation of IB Conversion to VOS
    3. 2.3 Internal Bias Current Cancelation
    4. 2.4 Super Beta Input Transistors
  6. 3Other Factors Influencing Offset
    1. 3.1 Finite Open Loop Gain (AOL)
    2. 3.2 Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
    3. 3.3 Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
    4. 3.4 AOL, CMRR, and PSRR Over Frequency
    5. 3.5 Electromagnetic Interference Ratio (EMIRR)
    6. 3.6 Mechanical Stress Induced Offset Shift
    7. 3.7 Parasitic Thermocouples
    8. 3.8 Flux Residue and Cleanliness
  7. 4Zero-drift Amplifiers to Minimize VOS and VOS Drift
  8. 5Calibration of VOS, IB, and Gain Error
  9. 6References
  10. 7Revision History

Abstract

Input offset voltage is a DC error source that adds to or subtracts from the input signal. Input bias current is a DC current on op amp input terminals that converts to an offset voltage when it flows through the source resistance and/or feedback resistors. These error sources are affected by temperature, power supply voltage, input common mode voltage, and output voltage. This document shows how to calculate errors associated with input offset voltage and input bias current. It also covers the impact of offset and bias current in op amp technologies. It includes internal IC-design methods used to minimize offset and bias current Understanding this material helps you select the best amplifier for your specific system requirements.