LM101A/LM201A/LM301A
Operational Amplifiers
General Description
The LM101A series are general purpose operational amplifi-
ers which feature improved performance over industry stan-
dards like the LM709. Advanced processing techniques
make possible an order of magnitude reduction in input cur-
rents, and a redesign of the biasing circuitry reduces the
temperature drift of input current. Improved specifications in-
clude:
Offset voltage 3 mV maximum over temperature
(LM101A/LM201A)
Input current 100 nA maximum over temperature
(LM101A/LM201A)
Offset current 20 nA maximum over temperature
(LM101A/LM201A)
Guaranteed drift characteristics
Offsets guaranteed over entire common mode and sup-
ply voltage ranges
Slew rate of 10V/µs as a summing amplifier
This amplifier offers many features which make its appli-
cation nearly foolproof: overload protection on the input
and output, no latch-up when the common mode range is
exceeded, and freedom from oscillations and compensa-
tion with a single 30 pF capacitor. It has advantages over
internally compensated amplifiers in that the frequency
compensation can be tailored to the particular applica-
tion. For example, in low frequency circuits it can be over-
compensated for increased stability margin. Or the com-
pensation can be optimized to give more than a factor of
ten improvement in high frequency performance for most
applications.
In addition, the device provides better accuracy and lower
noise in high impedance circuitry. The low input currents
also make it particularly well suited for long interval inte-
grators or timers, sample and hold circuits and low fre-
quency waveform generators. Further, replacing circuits
where matched transistor pairs buffer the inputs of con-
ventional IC op amps, it can give lower offset voltage and
a drift at a lower cost.
The LM101A is guaranteed over a temperature range of
−55˚C to +125˚C, the LM201A from −25˚C to +85˚C, and
the LM301A from 0˚C to +70˚C.
Connection Diagrams (Top View)
Dual-In-Line Package
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Order Number LM101AJ, LM101J/883 (Note 1),
LM201AN or LM301AN
See NS Package Number J08A or N08E
Ceramic Flatpack Package
DS007752-40
Order Number LM101AW/883 or LM101W/883
See NS Package Number W10A
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Connection Diagrams (Top View) (Continued)
Note 1: Available per JM38510/10103.
Metal Can Package
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Note: Pin 4 connected to case.
Order Number LM101AH, LM101AH/883 (Note 1),
LM201AH or LM301AH
See NS Package Number H08C
Dual-In-Line Package
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Order Number LM101AJ-14/883 (Note 1)
See NS Package Number J14A
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
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Distributors for availability and specifications.
LM101A/LM201A LM301A
Supply Voltage ±22V ±18V
Differential Input Voltage ±30V ±30V
Input Voltage (Note 3) ±15V ±15V
Output Short Circuit Duration (Note 4) Continuous Continuous
Operating Ambient Temp. Range −55˚C to +125˚C (LM101A) 0˚C to +70˚C
−25˚C to +85˚C (LM201A)
T
J
Max
H-Package 150˚C 100˚C
N-Package 150˚C 100˚C
J-Package 150˚C 100˚C
Power Dissipation at T
A
=25˚C
H-Package (Still Air) 500 mW 300 mW
(400 LF/Min Air Flow) 1200 mW 700 mW
N-Package 900 mW 500 mW
J-Package 1000 mW 650 mW
Thermal Resistance (Typical) θ
jA
H-Package (Still Air) 165˚C/W 165˚C/W
(400 LF/Min Air Flow) 67˚C/W 67˚C/W
N Package 135˚C/W 135˚C/W
J-Package 110˚C/W 110˚CmW
(Typical) θ
jC
H-Package 25˚C/W 25˚C/W
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C −65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.)
Metal Can or Ceramic 300˚C 300˚C
Plastic 260˚C 260˚C
ESD Tolerance (Note 7) 2000V 2000V
Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)
T
A
=T
J
Parameter Conditions LM101A/LM201A LM301A Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Input Offset Voltage T
A
=25˚C, R
S
50 k0.7 2.0 2.0 7.5 mV
Input Offset Current T
A
=25˚C 1.5 10 3.0 50 nA
Input Bias Current T
A
=25˚C 30 75 70 250 nA
Input Resistance T
A
=25˚C 1.5 4.0 0.5 2.0 M
Supply Current T
A
=25˚C V
S
=±20V 1.8 3.0 mA
V
S
=±15V 1.8 3.0 mA
Large Signal Voltage Gain T
A
=25˚C, V
S
=±15V 50 160 25 160 V/mV
V
OUT
=±10V, R
L
2k
Input Offset Voltage R
S
50 k3.0 10 mV
Average Temperature Coefficient R
S
50 k3.0 15 6.0 30 µV/˚C
of Input Offset Voltage
Input Offset Current 20 70 nA
Average Temperature Coefficient 25˚C T
A
T
MAX
0.01 0.1 0.01 0.3 nA/˚C
of Input Offset Current T
MIN
T
A
25˚C 0.02 0.2 0.02 0.6 nA/˚C
Input Bias Current 0.1 0.3 µA
Supply Current T
A
=T
MAX
,V
S
=±
20V 1.2 2.5 mA
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Electrical Characteristics (Note 5) (Continued)
T
A
=T
J
Parameter Conditions LM101A/LM201A LM301A Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Large Signal Voltage Gain V
S
=±15V, V
OUT
=±10V 25 15 V/mV
R
L
2k
Output Voltage Swing V
S
=±15V R
L
=10 k±12 ±14 ±12 ±14 V
R
L
=2k±
10 ±13 ±10 ±13 V
Input Voltage Range V
S
=±20V ±15 V
V
S
=±15V +15,
−13 ±12 +15,
−13 V
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio R
S
50 k80 96 70 90 dB
Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio R
S
50 k80 96 70 96 dB
Note 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.Operating ratings indicate for which the device is functional, but
do no guarantee specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC andAC electrical specifications under particular test conditions which guarantee spe-
cific limits. This assumes that the device is within the Operating Ratings. Specifications are not guaranteed for parameters where no limit is given, however, the typical
value is a good indication of device performance.
Note 3: For supply voltages less than ±15V, the absolute maximum input voltage is equal to the supply voltage.
Note 4: Continuous short circuit is allowed for case temperatures to 125˚C and ambient temperatures to 75˚C for LM101A/LM201A, and 70˚C and 55˚C respectively
for LM301A.
Note 5: Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply for C1 =30 pF, ±5V VS±20V and −55˚C TA+125˚C (LM101A), ±5V VS±20V and −25˚C
TA+85˚C (LM201A), ±5V VS±15V and 0˚C TA+70˚C (LM301A).
Note 6: Refer to RETS101AX for LM101A military specifications and RETS101X for LM101 military specifications.
Note 7: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through 1.5 k.
Guaranteed Performance Characteristics LM101A/LM201A
Guaranteed Performance Characteristics LM301A
Input Voltage Range
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Output Swing
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Voltage Gain
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Input Voltage Range
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Output Swing
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Voltage Gain
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Supply Current
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Voltage Gain
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Maximum Power Dissipation
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Input Current,
LM101A/LM201A/LM301A
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Current Limiting
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Input Noise Voltage
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Input Noise Current
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Common Mode Rejection
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Power Supply Rejection
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Typical Performance Characteristics for Various Compensation Circuits
(Note 9)
Closed Loop Output
Impedance
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Single Pole Compensation
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CS=30pF
Two Pole Compensation
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CS=30pF
C2=10C1
Feedforward Compensation
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fo=3 MHz
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Typical Performance Characteristics for Various Compensation Circuits
(Note 9) (Continued)
Open Loop Frequency
Response
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Open Loop Frequency
Response
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Open Loop Frequency
Response
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Large Signal Frequency
Response
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Large Signal Frequency
Response
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Large Signal Frequency
Response
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Voltage Follower Pulse
Response
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Voltage Follower Pulse
Response
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Inverter Pulse Response
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Typical Applications (Note 9)
Variable Capacitance Multiplier
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Simulated Inductor
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LR1 R2 C1
RS=R2
RP=R1
Fast Inverting Amplifier
with High Input Impedance
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Inverting Amplifier
with Balancing Circuit
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May be zero or equal to parallel combination of R1 and R2 for minimum
offset.
Sine Wave Oscillator
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fo=10 kHz
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Typical Applications (Note 9) (Continued)
Application Hints (Note 9)
Although the LM101A is designed for trouble free operation,
experience has indicated that it is wise to observe certain
precautions given below to protect the devices from abnor-
mal operating conditions. It might be pointed out that the ad-
vice given here is applicable to practically any IC op amp, al-
though the exact reason why may differ with different
devices.
Integrator with Bias Current Compensation
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*Adjust for zero integrator drift. Current drift typically 0.1 nA/˚C over −55˚C to +125˚C temperature range.
Protecting Against Gross
Fault Conditions
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*Protects input
Protects output
Protects output not needed when R4 is used.
Compensating for Stray Input Capacitances
or Large Feedback Resistor
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Isolating Large Capacitive Loads
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Application Hints (Note 9) (Continued)
When driving either input from a low-impedance source, a
limiting resistor should be placed in series with the input lead
to limit the peak instantaneous output current of the source
to something less than 100 mA. This is especially important
when the inputs go outside a piece of equipment where they
could accidentally be connected to high voltage sources.
Large capacitors on the input (greater than 0.1 µF) should be
treated as a low source impedance and isolated with a resis-
tor. Low impedance sources do not cause a problem unless
their output voltage exceeds the supply voltage. However,
the supplies go to zero when they are turned off, so the iso-
lation is usually needed.
The output circuitry is protected against damage from shorts
to ground. However, when the amplifier output is connected
to a test point, it should be isolated by a limiting resistor, as
test points frequently get shorted to bad places. Further,
when the amplifer drives a load external to the equipment, it
is also advisable to use some sort of limiting resistance to
preclude mishaps.
Precautions should be taken to insure that the power sup-
plies for the integrated circuit never become
reversedeven under transient conditions. With reverse
voltages greater than 1V, the IC will conduct excessive cur-
rent, fusing internal aluminum interconnects. If there is a
possibility of this happening, clamp diodes with a high peak
current rating should be installed on the supply lines. Rever-
sal of the voltage between V
+
and V
will always cause a
problem, although reversals with respect to ground may also
give difficulties in many circuits.
The minimum values given for the frequency compensation
capacitor are stable only for source resistances less than
10 k, stray capacitances on the summing junction less than
5 pF and capacitive loads smaller than 100 pF. If any of
these conditions are not met, it becomes necessary to over-
compensate the amplifier with a larger compensation capaci-
tor. Alternately, lead capacitors can be used in the feedback
network to negate the effect of stray capacitance and large
feedback resistors or an RC network can be added to isolate
capacitive loads.
Although the LM101A is relatively unaffected by supply by-
passing, this cannot be ignored altogether. Generally it is
necessary to bypass the supplies to ground at least once on
every circuit card, and more bypass points may be required
if more than five amplifiers are used. When feed-forward
compensation is employed, however, it is advisable to by-
pass the supply leads of each amplifier with low inductance
capacitors because of the higher frequencies involved.
Typical Applications (Note 9)
Standard Compensation and
Offset Balancing Circuit
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Fast Voltage Follower
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Power Bandwidth: 15 kHz
Slew Rate: 1V/µs
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Typical Applications (Note 9) (Continued)
Fast Summing Amplifier
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Power Bandwidth: 250 kHz
Small Signal Bandwiidth: 3.5 MHz
Slew Rate: 10V/µs
Bilateral Current Source
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R3 =R4+R5
R1 =R2
Fast AC/DC Converter (Note 8)
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Note 8: Feedforward compensation can be used to make a fast full wave rectifier without a filter.
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Typical Applications (Note 9) (Continued)
Instrumentation Amplifier
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R1 =R4; R2 =R3
*,Matching determines CMRR.
Integrator with Bias Current Compensation
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*Adjust for zero integrator drift. Current drift typically 0.1 nA/˚C over 0˚C to
+70˚C temperature range.
Voltage Comparator for Driving RTL Logic or High
Current Driver
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Typical Applications (Note 9) (Continued)
Low Frequency Square Wave Generator
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Low Drift Sample and Hold
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*Polycarbonate-dielectric capacitor
Voltage Comparator for Driving
DTL or TTL Integrated Circuits
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Schematic (Note 9)
Note 9: Pin connections shown are for 8-pin packages.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Metal Can Package (H)
Order Number LM101AH, LM101AH/883
LM201AH or LM301AH
NS Package Number H08C
Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number LM101J/883 or LM101AJ
NS Package Number J08A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number LM101AJ-14/883
NS Package Number J14A
Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N)
Order Number LM201AN or LM301AN
NS Package Number N08E
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
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NS Package Number W10A
LM101A/LM201A/LM301A Operational Amplifiers
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