2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
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MCP6001/1R/1U/2/4
5.0
DESIGN AIDS
Microchip provides the basic design tools needed for
the MCP6001/1R/1U/2/4 family of op amps.
5.1
SPICE Macro Model
The model covers a wide aspect of the op amp's
electrical specifications. Not only does the model cover
voltage, current, and resistance of the op amp, but it
also covers the temperature and noise effects on the
behavior of the op amp. The model has not been
verified outside of the specification range listed in the
op amp data sheet. The model behaviors under these
conditions can not be guaranteed that it will match the
actual op amp performance.
Moreover, the model is intended to be an initial design
tool. Bench testing is a very important part of any
design and cannot be replaced with simulations. Also,
simulation results using this macro model need to be
validated by comparing them to the data sheet
specifications and characteristic curves.
5.2
FilterLab Software
Microchip’s FilterLab software is an innovative
software tool that simplifies analog active filter (using
op amps) design. Available at no cost from the
Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the
FilterLab design tool provides full schematic diagrams
of the filter circuit with component values. It also
outputs the filter circuit in SPICE format, which can be
used with the macro model to simulate actual filter
performance.
5.3
Mindi Circuit Designer &
Simulator
Microchip’s Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator aids
in the design of various circuits useful for active filter,
amplifier and power-management applications. It is a
free online circuit designer & simulator available from
the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/mindi.
This interactive circuit designer & simulator enables
designers
to
quickly
generate
circuit
diagrams,
simulate circuits. Circuits developed using the Mindi
Circuit Designer & Simulator can be downloaded to a
personal computer or workstation.
5.4
Microchip Advanced Part Selector
(MAPS)
MAPS is a software tool that helps semiconductor
professionals efficiently identify Microchip devices that
fit a particular design requirement. Available at no cost
from the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/
maps, the MAPS is an overall selection tool for
Microchip’s product portfolio that includes Analog,
Memory, MCUs and DSCs. Using this tool you can
define a filter to sort features for a parametric search of
devices and export side-by-side technical comparison
reports. Helpful links are also provided for Data sheets,
Purchase, and Sampling of Microchip parts.
5.5
Analog Demonstration and
Evaluation Boards
Some boards that are especially useful are:
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 1
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 2
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 3
MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 4
Active Filter Demo Board Kit
5/6-Pin SOT-23 Evaluation Board, P/N VSUPEV2
8-Pin SOIC/MSOP/TSSOP/DIP Evaluation Board,
P/N SOIC8EV
14-Pin SOIC/TSSOP/DIP Evaluation Board,
P/N SOIC14EV