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a
Software Programmable
Gain Amplifier
AD526
FEATURES
Digitally Programmable Binary Gains from 1 to 16
Two-Chip Cascade Mode Achieves Binary Gain from
1 to 256
Gain Error:
0.01% max, Gain = 1, 2, 4 (C Grade)
0.02% max, Gain = 8, 16 (C Grade)
0.5 ppm/
8
C Drift Over Temperature
Fast Settling Time
10 V Signal Change:
0.01% in 4.5
m
s (Gain = 16)
Gain Change:
0.01% in 5.6
m
s (Gain = 16)
Low Nonlinearity:
6
0.005% FSR max (J Grade)
Excellent DC Accuracy:
Offset Voltage: 0.5 mV max (C Grade)
Offset Voltage Drift: 3
m
V/
8
C (C Grade)
TTL Compatible Digital Inputs
PRODUCT DE SCRIPT ION
T he AD526 is a single-ended, monolithic software program-
mable gain amplifier (SPGA) that provides gains of 1, 2, 4, 8
and 16. It is complete, including amplifier, resistor network and
T T L-compatible latched inputs, and requires no external
components.
Low gain error and low nonlinearity make the AD526 ideal for
precision instrumentation applications requiring programmable
gain. T he small signal bandwidth is 350 kHz at a gain of 16. In
addition, the AD526 provides excellent dc precision. T he FET -
input stage results in a low bias current of 50 pA. A guaranteed
maximum input offset voltage of 0.5 mV max (C grade) and low
gain error (0.01%, G = 1, 2, 4, C grade) are accomplished using
Analog Devices’ laser trimming technology.
T o provide flexibility to the system designer, the AD526 can be
operated in either latched or transparent mode. T he force/sense
configuration preserves accuracy when the output is connected
to remote or low impedance loads.
T he AD526 is offered in one commercial (0
°
C to +70
°
C) grade,
J, and three industrial grades, A, B and C, which are specified
from –40
°
C to +85
°
C. T he S grade is specified from –55
°
C to
+125
°
C. T he military version is available processed to MIL-
ST D 883B, Rev C. T he J grade is supplied in a 16-pin plastic
DIP, and the other grades are offered in a 16-pin hermetic side-
brazed ceramic DIP.
PIN CONFIGURAT ION
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 617/329-4700
Fax: 617/326-8703
APPLICAT ION HIGHLIGHT S
1.
Dynamic Range E xtension for ADC Systems:
A single
AD526 in conjunction with a 12-bit ADC can provide
96 dB of dynamic range for ADC systems
.
2.
Gain Ranging Pre-Amps:
T he AD526 offers complete
digital
gain control with precise gains in binary steps from 1
to 16. Additional gains of 32, 64, 128
and 256 are possible
by cascading two AD526s
.
ORDE RING GUIDE
T emperature
Range
Package
Description
Package
Option
Model
AD526JN
AD526AD
AD526BD
AD526CD
AD526SD/883B
5962-9089401MEA*
Commercial
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Military
16-Pin Plastic DIP
16-Pin Cerdip
16-Pin Cerdip
16-Pin Cerdip
16-Pin Cerdip
N-16
D-16
D-16
D-16
D-16
*Refer to official DESC drawing for tested specifications.