FEATURES
●
EASY-TO-USE COMPLETE CORE FUNCTION
●HIGH ACCURACY: 0.01% FSO Over 5 Decades
●WIDE INPUT DYNAMIC RANGE:
7.5 Decades, 100pA to 3.5mA
●LOW QUIESCENT CURRENT: 1mA
●WIDE SUPPLY RANGE: ±4.5V to ±18V
Precision
LOGARITHMIC AND LOG RATIO AMPLIFIER
DESCRIPTION
The LOG101 is a versatile integrated circuit that computes
the logarithm or log ratio of an input current relative to a
reference current.
The LOG101 is tested over a wide dynamic range of input
signals. In log ratio applications, a signal current can come
from a photodiode, and a reference current from a resistor in
series with a precision external reference.
The output signal at VOUT is trimmed to 1V per decade of input
current allowing seven decades of input current dynamic
range.
Low DC offset voltage and temperature drift allow accurate
measurement of low-level signals over a wide environmental
temperature range. The LOG101 is specified over the tem-
perature range –5°C to +75°C, with operation over
–40°C to +85°C.
APPLICATIONS
●LOG, LOG RATIO COMPUTATION:
Communication, Analytical, Medical, Industrial,
Test, and General Instrumentation
●PHOTODIODE SIGNAL COMPRESSION AMPS
●ANALOG SIGNAL COMPRESSION IN FRONT
OF ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL (A/D) CONVERTERS
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Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
Note: Protected under US Patent #6,667,650; other patents pending.
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Q
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C
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I
2
I
1
R
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V–
V
OUT
V+
GND
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V
OUT
= (1V) • LOG (I
1
/I
2
)
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SPECIFIED
PACKAGE TEMPERATURE PACKAGE ORDERING TRANSPORT
PRODUCT PACKAGE-LEAD DESIGNATOR RANGE MARKING NUMBER MEDIA, QUANTITY
LOG101AID SO-8 D –5°C to +75°C LOG101 LOG101AID Rails, 100
" """"LOG101AIDR Tape and Reel, 2500
NOTE: (1) For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum located at the end of this data sheet.
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instru-
ments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling
and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degrada-
tion to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits
may be more susceptible to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its
published specifications.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)
Supply Voltage, V+ to V–.................................................................... 36V
Input Voltage .................................................... (V–) – 0.5 to (V+) + 0.5V
Input Current................................................................................... ±10mA
Output Short-Circuit(2) .............................................................. Continuous
Operating Temperature ....................................................–40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature .....................................................–55°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature.................................................................... +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s)............................................... +300°C
NOTES: (1) Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage.
Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods may degrade
device reliability. (2) Short-circuit to ground.
PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
PIN DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TA = –5°C to +75°C.
At TA = +25°C, VS = ±5V, and ROUT = 10kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
Top View SO
I
2
NC
GND
V–
NC = No Internal Connection
LOG101
I
1
NC
V
OUT
V+
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
LOG101AID
PARAMETER CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNITS
CORE LOG FUNCTION
IIN /VOUT Equation VO = (1V) • log (I1/I2)V
LOG CONFORMITY ERROR(1)
Initial 1nA to 100µA (5 decades) 0.01 0.2 %
100pA to 3.5mA (7.5 decades) 0.06 %
over Temperature 1nA to 100µA (5 decades) 0.0001 %/°C
100pA to 3.5mA (7.5 decades)(2) 0.0005 %/°C
GAIN(3)
Initial Value 1nA to 100µA 1 V/decade
Gain Error 1nA to 100µA 0.15 ±1%
vs Temperature TMIN to TMAX 0.003 0.01 %/°C
INPUT, A1 and A2
Offset Voltage ±0.3 ±1.5 mV
vs Temperature TMIN to TMAX ±2µV/°C
vs Power Supply (PSRR) VS = ±4.5V to ±18V 5 50 µV/V
Input Bias Current ±5pA
vs Temperature TMIN to TMAX Doubles Every 10°C
Voltage Noise f = 10Hz to 10kHz 3 µVrms
f = 1kHz 30 nV/√Hz
Current Noise f = 1kHz 4 fA/√Hz
Common-Mode Voltage Range (Positive) (V+) – 2 (V+) – 1.5 V
(Negative) (V–) + 2 (V–) + 1.2 V
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 105 dB
OUTPUT, A2 (VOUT)
Output Offset, VOSO, Initial ±3±15 mV
vs Temperature TMIN to TMAX ±2µV/°C
Full-Scale Output (FSO) VS = ±5V (V–) + 1.2 (V+) – 1.5 V
Short-Circuit Current ±18 mA
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TOTAL ERROR(4)(5) I1 or I2 remains fixed while other varies.
Initial Min to Max
I1 or I2 = 3.5mA ±75 mV
I1 or I2 = 1mA ±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 100µA±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 10µA±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 1µA±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 100nA ±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 10nA ±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 1nA ±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 350pA ±20 mV
I1 or I2 = 100pA ±20 mV
vs Temperature I1 or I2 = 3.5mA ±1.2 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 1mA ±0.4 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 100µA±0.1 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 10µA±0.05 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 1µA±0.05 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 100nA ±0.09 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 10nA ±0.2 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 1nA ±0.3 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 350pA ±0.1 mV/°C
I1 or I2 = 100pA ±0.3 mV/°C
vs Supply I1 or I2 = 3.5mA ±3.0 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 1mA ±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 100µA±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 10µA±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 1µA±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 100nA ±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 10nA ±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 1nA ±0.25 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 350pA ±0.1 mV/V
I1 or I2 = 100pA ±0.1 mV/V
FREQUENCY RESPONSE, CORE LOG(6)
BW, 3dB
I2 = 10nA CC = 4500pF 0.1 kHz
I2 = 1µAC
C = 150pF 38 kHz
I2 = 10µAC
C = 150pF 40 kHz
I2 = 1mA CC = 50pF 45 kHz
Step Response
Increasing
I2 = 1µA to 1mA CC = 150pF 11 µs
I2 = 100nA to 1µAC
C = 150pF 7 µs
I2 = 10nA to 100nA CC = 150pF 110 µs
Decreasing
I2 = 1mA to 1µAC
C = 150pF 45 µs
I2 = 1µA to 100nA CC = 150pF 20 µs
I2 = 100nA to 10nA CC = 150pF 550 µs
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range VS±4.5 ±18 V
Quiescent Current IO = 0 ±1±1.5 mA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Range, TMIN to TMAX –575°C
Operating Range –40 85 °C
Storage Range –55 125 °C
Thermal Resistance,
θ
JA SO-8 150 °C/W
NOTES: (1) Log Conformity Error is peak deviation from the best-fit straight line of VOUT versus log (I1/I2) curve expressed as a percent of peak-to-peak full-scale.
(2) May require higher supply for full dynamic range.
(3) Output core log function is trimmed to 1V output per decade change of input current.
(4) Worst-case Total Error for any ratio of I1/I2 is the largest of the two errors, when I1 and I2 are considered separately.
(5) Total I1 + I2 should be kept below 4.5mA on ±5V supply.
(6) Bandwidth (3dB) and transient response are a function of both the compensation capacitor and the level of input current.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TA = –5°C to +75°C.
At TA = +25°C, VS = ±5V, and RL = 10kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
LOG101AID
PARAMETER CONDITION MIN TYP MAX UNITS
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At TA = +25°C, VS = ±5V, and RL = 10kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
0
ONE CYCLE OF NORMALIZED TRANSFER FUNCTION
Normalized Output Voltage (V)
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
261103
Current Ratio, I
1
/I
2
48
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
–1.0
–2.0
–3.0
–4.0
Normalized Output Voltage (V)
NORMALIZED TRANSFER FUNCTION
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1k 10k
Current Ratio, I1/I2
VOUT = 1V LOG (I1/I2)
3dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE
3dB Frequency Response (Hz)
0.1
1M
100k
10k
1k
100
10
1
100µA
100µA
1mA
I
1
= 1mA
1µA
1mA
to 10µA
100nA
10nA
I
1
= 1nA
10nA
C
C
= 1000pF
C
C
= 1µF
10µA to 1µA
C
C
= 10pF
1nA
100µA
100pA 1nA 10nA 100nA 1µA10µA 100µA1mA
I
2
1µA
10µA
100µA
I
1
= 1nA
10nA
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
100pA 1nA 10nA 100nA 1µA10µA 100µA 1mA 10mA
TOTAL ERROR vs INPUT CURRENT
Input Current (I1 or I2)
Total Error (mV)
+75°C
+25°C–5°C
5.8
4.8
3.8
2.8
1.8
0.8
–0.2
100pA 1nA 10nA 100nA 1µA10µA 100µA 1mA 10mA
GAIN ERROR (I
2
= 1µA)
Input Current (I
1
or I
2
)
Gain Error (%)
–5°C to –40°C
+85°C
+75°C
+25°C
MINIMUM VALUE OF COMPENSATION CAPACITOR
100M
10M
1M
100k
10k
1k
100
10
1
CC (pF)
100pA 1nA 10nA 100nA 1µA10µA 100µA 1mA 10mA
I2
I1 = 100pA
I1 = 1nA
I1 = 10nA
I1 = 100nA
1µA
I1 = 10µA
100µA
1mA
Select CC for I1 min.
and I2 max. Values
below 2pF may be ignored.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
At TA = +25°C, VS = ±5V, and RL = 10kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
–1
Input Current (I1 or I2)
Log Conformity (mV)
LOG CONFORMITY vs INPUT CURRENT
+85°C
+75°C
–40°C to +25°C
100pA 1nA 10nA 100nA 1µA10µA 100µA1mA
LOG CONFORMITY vs TEMPERATURE
Log Conformity (m%)
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0–40 –30 –20 –100 102030405060708090
Temperature (°C)
7 Decades
(100pA to 1mA)
6 Decades
(1nA to 1mA)
5 Decades
(1nA to 100µA)
8
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4
5
V–
V+
10µF
LOG101
1000pF
10µF 1000pF
I1I2
VOUT
CC
FIGURE 1. Basic Connections of the LOG101.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The LOG101 is a true logarithmic amplifier that uses the
base-emitter voltage relationship of bipolar transistors to
compute the logarithm, or logarithmic ratio of a current ratio.
Figure 1 shows the basic connections required for operation
of the LOG101. In order to reduce the influence of lead
inductance of power-supply lines, it is recommended that
each supply be bypassed with a 10µF tantalum capacitor in
parallel with a 1000pF ceramic capacitor, as shown in
Figure 1. Connecting the capacitors as close to the LOG101
as possible will contribute to noise reduction as well.
INPUT CURRENT RANGE
To maintain specified accuracy, the input current range of the
LOG101 should be limited from 100pA to 3.5mA. Input currents
outside of this range may compromise LOG101 performance.
Input currents larger than 3.5mA result in increased
nonlinearity. An absolute maximum input current rating of
10mA is included to prevent excessive power dissipation that
may damage the logging transistor.
On ±5V supplies, the total input current (I1 + I2) is limited to
4.5mA. Due to compliance issues internal to the LOG101, to
accommodate larger total input currents, supplies should be
increased.
Currents smaller than 100pA will result in increased errors due
to the input bias currents of op amps A1 and A2 (typically 5pA).
The input bias currents may be compensated for, as shown in
Figure 2. The input stages of the amplifiers have FET inputs,
with input bias current doubling every 10°C, which makes the
nulling technique shown practical only where the temperature
is fairly stable.
FIGURE 2. Bias Current Nulling.
V–
R1'
> 1MΩ
I2
I1
R2'
10kΩ
R1
1MΩ
R2
10kΩ
V+
8
1
4
6
3
VOUT
5
V–
V+
CC
LOG101
GND
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FIGURE 6. Current Inverter/Current Source.
10MΩ
+25mV
100kΩ
–2.5V
+2.5V
OPA335
100Ω
I1 = 2.5nA to 1mA
I2 = 2.5nA
VOUT
CC
1GΩ to 2.5kΩ
REF3025
8
3
1
56
V–
LOG101
43
2.5V
V+ V+
Chopper Op Amp
GND
FIGURE 5. Current Source with Offset Compensation.
Figure 5 shows a low-level current source using a series
resistor. The low offset op-amp reduces the effect of the
LOG101’s input offset voltage.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
The frequency response curve seen in the Typical Charac-
teristic Curves is shown for constant DC I1 and I2 with a small
signal AC current on one input.
The 3dB frequency response of the LOG101 is a function of
the magnitude of the input current levels and of the value of the
frequency compensation capacitor. See Typical Characteristic
Curve “3dB Frequency Response” for details.
The transient response of the LOG101 is different for in-
creasing and decreasing signals. This is due to the fact that
a log amp is a nonlinear gain element and has different gains
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LM394
I
IN
I
OUT
D
1
OPA703
D
2
Q
A
2N2905
I
REF
R
REF
2N2905
+15V –15V
I
REF
= 6V
R
REF
3.6kΩ
6V
IN834
FIGURE 3. Temperature Compensated Current Source.
SETTING THE REFERENCE CURRENT
When the LOG101 is used to compute logarithms, either I1 or
I2 can be held constant and becomes the reference current to
which the other is compared.
VOUT is expressed as:
VOUT = (1V) • log (I1/I2)(1)
IREF can be derived from an external current source (such as
shown in Figure 3), or it may be derived from a voltage
source with one or more resistors. When a single resistor is
used, the value may be large depending on IREF. If IREF is
10nA and +2.5V is used:
RREF = 2.5V/10nA = 250MΩ
A
1
+
R
2
R
1
+5V R
3
V
REF
= 100mV
R
3
>> R
2
I
REF
–
V
OS
1
FIGURE 4. T Network for Reference Current.
A voltage divider may be used to reduce the value of the
resistor, as shown in Figure 4. When using this method, one
must consider the possible errors caused by the amplifier’s
input offset voltage. The input offset voltage of amplifier A1
has a maximum value of 1.5mV, making VREF a suggested
value of 100mV.
at different levels of input signals. Smaller input currents
require greater gains to maintain full dynamic range, and will
slow the frequency response of the LOG101.
FREQUENCY COMPENSATION
Frequency compensation for the LOG101 is obtained by
connecting a capacitor between pins 3 and 8. The size of the
capacitor is a function of the input currents, as shown in the
Typical Characteristic Curves (Minimum Value of Compen-
sation Capacitor). For any given application, the smallest
value of the capacitor which may be used is determined by
the maximum value of I2 and the minimum value of I1. Larger
values of CC will make the LOG101 more stable, but will
reduce the frequency response.
In an application, highest overall bandwidth can be achieved
by detecting the signal level at VOUT, then switching in
appropriate values of compensation capacitors.
NEGATIVE INPUT CURRENTS
The LOG101 will function only with positive input currents
(conventional current flows into pins 1 and 8). In situations
where negative input currents are needed, the circuits in
Figures 6, 7, and 8 may be used.
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FIGURE 7. Precision Current Inverter/Current Source.
1.5kΩ
Photodiode
10nA to 1mA
10nA to 1mA
+5V
+5V
1.5kΩ
+3.3V
+3.3V
1/2 OPA2335
1/2 OPA2335
OPA2335
1
2
BSH203
TLV271 or
Back Bias
LOG101
Pin 1 or Pin 8
FIGURE 8. Precision Current Inverter/Current Source.
1.5kΩ
+5V
+5V 1.5kΩ
1.5kΩ
100kΩ
10nA to 1mA
LOG101
10nA to 1mA
100kΩ
100kΩ
+3.3V
+3.3V
1/2
OPA2335
1/2
OPA2335
Photodiode
Back Bias
Pin 1 or Pin 8
100kΩ
VOLTAGE INPUTS
The LOG101 gives the best performance with current inputs.
Voltage inputs may be handled directly with series resistors,
but the dynamic input range is limited to approximately three
decades of input voltage by voltage noise and offsets. The
transfer function of Equation (13) applies to this configuration.
APPLICATION CIRCUITS
LOG RATIO
One of the more common uses of log ratio amplifiers is
to measure absorbance. A typical application is shown in
Figure 9.
Absorbance of the sample is A = logλ1´/λ1(3)
If D1 and D2 are matched A ∝ (1V) logI1/I2(4)
DATA COMPRESSION
In many applications the compressive effects of the logarith-
mic transfer function are useful. For example, a LOG101
preceding a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converter can
produce the dynamic range equivalent to a 20-bit converter.
FIGURE 9. Absorbance Measurement.
I
2
I
1
8
1
5
6
3V
OUT
4
V+
V–
C
C
LOG101
D
2
D
1
Sample
λ
1
λ
1
´
λ
1
Light
Source
OPERATION ON SINGLE SUPPLY
Many applications do not have the dual supplies required to
operate the LOG101. Figure 10 shows the LOG101 config-
ured for operation with a single +5V supply.
8
13
6
4
5
1
235
4
–5V
1µF
LOG101
1µF
I
1
I
2
V
OUT
C
C
1µF
TPS
(1)
Single Supply +5V
NOTE: (1) TPS60402DBV negative charge pump.
FIGURE 10. Single +5V Power-Supply Operation.
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A2
A1
I1
Q1Q2
V
OUT
= (1V) • LOG
I1
I2
I2
I1
I2
++
––
R2
VOUT
VL
R1
VBE1VBE2
also
VV
RR
R
VRR
RnV I
I
OUT L
OUT T
=+
=+
12
1
12
1
1
2
log
VV
I
I
OUT =()•log1 1
2
Using the base-emitter voltage relationship of matched
bipolar transistors, the LOG101 establishes a logarith-
mic function of input current ratios. Beginning with the
base-emitter voltage defined as:
VV
I
Iwhere V kT
q
BE T C
ST
==ln :
k = Boltzman’s constant = 1.381 • 10–23
T = Absolute temperature in degrees Kelvin
q = Electron charge = 1.602 • 10–19 Coulombs
IC = Collector current
IS = Reverse saturation current
From the circuit in Figure 11, we see that:
VV V
LBE BE
=
12
–
Substituting (1) into (2) yields:
VV I
IVI
I
LTSTS
=11
122
2
ln –ln
If the transistors are matched and isothermal and
VTI = VT2, then (3) becomes:
VV I
II
I
VV I
Iand ce
xx
VnV I
I
LT SS
LT
LT
=
=
=
=
112
1
2
10
1
2
23
ln –ln
ln sin
ln . log
log
where n = 2.3
INSIDE THE LOG101
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(11)
FIGURE 11. Simplified Model of a Log Amplifier.
(8)
or
It should be noted that the temperature dependance
associated with VT = kT/q is internally compensated on
the LOG101 by making R1 a temperature sensitive resis-
tor with the required positive temperature coefficient.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
TRANSFER FUNCTION
The ideal transfer function is:
VOUT = 1V • log (I1/I2)
Figure 12 shows the graphical representation of the transfer
over valid operating range for the LOG101.
ACCURACY
Accuracy considerations for a log ratio amplifier are some-
what more complicated than for other amplifiers. This is
because the transfer function is nonlinear and has two
inputs, each of which can vary over a wide dynamic range.
The accuracy for any combination of inputs is determined
from the total error specification.
FIGURE 12. Transfer Function with Varying I
2
and I
1
.
(5)
3.0
3.5
2.0
2.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.0
–3.0
–3.5
–2.0
–2.5
–1.0
–0.5
–1.5
1nA 10nA 100nA
1µA10µA100µA1mA 10mA
100pA
V
OUT
(V)
I
2
= 100pA
I
2
= 1nA
I
2
= 10nA
I
2
= 100nA
I
2
= 1µA
I
2
= 10µA
I
2
= 100µA
I
2
= 1mA
I
1
V
OUT
= (1V) • LOG (I
1
/I
2
)
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TOTAL ERROR
The total error is the deviation (expressed in mV) of the
actual output from the ideal output of VOUT = 1V • log (I1/I2).
Thus,
VOUT(ACTUAL) = VOUT(IDEAL) ± Total Error.
It represents the sum of all the individual components of error
normally associated with the log amp when operated in the
current input mode. The worst-case error for any given ratio
of I1/I2 is the largest of the two errors when I1 and I2 are
considered separately. Temperature can affect total error.
ERRORS RTO AND RTI
As with any transfer function, errors generated by the func-
tion itself may be Referred-to-Output (RTO) or Referred-to-
Input (RTI). In this respect, log amps have a unique property:
Given some error voltage at the log amp’s output, that error
corresponds to a constant percent of the input regardless of
the actual input level.
USING A LARGER REFERENCE VOLTAGE
REDUCES OFFSET ERRORS
Using a larger reference voltage to create the reference
current minimizes errors due to the LOG101’s input offset
voltage. Maintaining an increasing output voltage as a func-
tion of increasing photodiode current is also important in
many optical sensing applications. All zeros from the
A/D converter output represent zero or low-scale photodiode
current. Inputting the reference current into I1, and designing
IREF such that it is as large or larger than the expected
maximum photodiode current is accomplished using this
requirement. The LOG101 configured with the reference
current connecting I1 and the photodiode current connecting
A1
A2
LOG101
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R3
R2
6
R3
CCVOUT
VREF
IREF
IREF =
IMIN to IMAX
VREF
R1VOUT = VREF – • (1V)LOG
( )
R2
R3
IREF
IPHOTO
I1
I2
8
1
IPHOTO
A/D
Converter
R1
VMIN to VMAX
3
FIGURE 13. Technique for Using Full-Scale Reference Current Such that V
OUT
Increases with Increasing Photodiode Current.
to I2 is shown in Figure 13. The OPA703 is configured as a
level shifter with inverting gain and is used to scale the
photodiode current directly into the A/D converter input
voltage range.
The wide dynamic range of the LOG101 is also useful for
measuring avalanche photodiode current (APD) (see Figure 14).
LOG CONFORMITY
For the LOG101, log conformity is calculated the same as
linearity and is plotted I1/I2 on a semi-log scale. In many
applications, log conformity is the most important specifica-
tion. This is because bias current errors are negligible
(5pA compared to input currents of 100pA and above) and
the scale factor and offset errors may be trimmed to zero or
removed by system calibration. This leaves log conformity as
the major source of error.
Log conformity is defined as the peak deviation from the best
fit straight line of the VOUT versus log (I1/I2) curve. This is
expressed as a percent of ideal full-scale output. Thus, the
nonlinearity error expressed in volts over m decades is:
VOUT(NONLIN) = 1V/dec • 2NmV
where N is the log conformity error, in percent.
INDIVIDUAL ERROR COMPONENTS
The ideal transfer function with current input is:
VVI
I
OUT
=
(
)
•1
1
2
log
The actual transfer function with the major components of
error is:
VVK
II
II Nm V
OUT B
BOSO
=
(
)
±
(
)
±±11 2
11
22
∆log –
–
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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10 SBOS242B
(10)
FIGURE 14. High Side Shunt for Avalanche Photodiode (APD) Measures 3-Decades of APD Current.
A
1
–5V
SO-8
5
LOG101
Q
1
2
Q
2
I
OUT
I
OUT
= 0.1 • I
SHUNT
6
1.2kΩ
Receiver
Irx = 1µA to 1mA
I to V
Converter
APD
10Gbits/sec
1kΩ
C
C
A
2
OPA703 V
OUT
= 2.5V to 0V
I
SHUNT
100µA
500Ω
5kΩ5kΩ
+15V to +60V
+5V
25kΩ
INA168
SOT23-5
REF3025
2.5V
+5V
1
1
8
43
The individual component of error is:
∆K = gain accuracy (0.15%, typ), as specified in the
specification table.
IB1 = bias current of A1 (5pA, typ)
IB2 = bias current of A2 (5pA, typ)
N = log conformity error (0.01%, 0.06%, typ)
0.01% for n = 5, 0.06% for n = 7
VOSO = output offset voltage (3mV, typ)
n = number of decades over which N is specified:
Example: what is the error when
I1 = 1µA and I2 = 100nA
VmV
OUT =±
(
)
−
−±
(
)
(
)
±
−−
−−
1 0 0015 10 5 10
10 5 10 2 0 00015 3 0
612
712
.log •
•..
= 1.005055V (11)
(12)
(13)
Since the ideal output is 1.000V, the error as a percent of
reading is
%.%.%error =•=
0 005055
1100 0 5
For the case of voltage inputs, the actual transfer function is
VVK
V
RIER
V
RIER
Nn V
OUT
BOS
BOS OSO
=
(
)
±
(
)
±
±±±11 2
1
111
1
2
222
2
∆log –
–
Where
ERandER
OS OS1
1
2
2
are considered to be zero for large
values of resistance from external input current sources.
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status (1) Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan (2) Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp (3)
LOG101AID ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
LOG101AIDE4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 75 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
LOG101AIDR ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
LOG101AIDRE4 ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-3-260C-168 HR
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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Addendum-Page 1
TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LOG101AIDR SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.4 5.2 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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Pack Materials-Page 1
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LOG101AIDR SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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