1
®
FN3403.5
ICL7621
Dual, Low Power CMOS Operational
Amplifiers
The ICL761X/762X series is a family of monolithic CMOS
operational amplifiers. These devices provide the designer
with high performance operation at low supply voltages and
selectable quiescent currents. They are an ideal design tool
when ultra low input current and low power dissipation are
desired.
The basic amplifier will operate at supply voltages ranging
from ±1V to ±8V, and may be operated from a single Lithium
cell. The output swing ranges to within a few millivolts of the
supply voltages.
The quiescent supply current of these amplifiers is set to
100µA at the factory. This results in power consumption as
low as 200µW per amplifier.
Of particular significance is the extremely low (1pA) input
current, input noise current of 0.01pA/Hz, and 1012Ω input
impedance. These features optimize performance in very
high source impedance applications.
The inputs are internally protected. Outputs are fully
protected against short circuits to ground or to either supply.
Because of the low power dissipation, junction temperature
rise and drift are quite low. Applications utilizing these
features may include stable instruments, extended life
designs, or high density packages.
Ordering Information
PART
NUMBER
PART
MARKING
TEMP.
RANGE
(°C) PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
ICL7621DCPA 7621 DCPA 0 to +70 8 Ld PDIP -
D Grade - IQ = 100µA
E8.3
ICL7621DCPAZ*
(Note 2)
7621 DCPAZ 0 to +70 8 Ld PDIP -
D Grade - IQ = 100µA
E8.3
ICL7621DCBA
(Note 1)
7621 DCBA 0 to +70 8 Ld SOIC -
D Grade - IQ = 100µA
M8.15
ICL7621DCBAZ
(Notes 1, 2)
7621 DCBAZ 0 to +70 8 Ld SOIC -
D Grade - IQ = 100µA
M8.15
*Pb-free PDIPs can be used for through hole wave solder processing only.
They are not intended for use in Reflow solder processing applications.
NOTES:
Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel
specifications.
1.
2. These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-
free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100%
matte tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS
compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering
operations). Intersil Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free
peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free
requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
Features
Wide Operating Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . ±1V to ±8V
High Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1012Ω
Input Current Lower Than BIFETs . . . . . . . . . . . 1pA (Typ)
Output Voltage Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V+ and V-
Available as Duals (Refer to ICL7611 for Singles)
Low Power Replacement for Many Standard Op Amps
Applications
Portable Instruments
Telephone Headsets
Hearing Aid/Microphone Amplifiers
Meter Amplifiers
Medical Instruments
High Impedance Buffers
Pinouts ICL7621
(8 LD PDIP, SOIC)
TOP VIEW
OUTA
-INA
+INA
V-
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V+
OUTB
-INB
+INB
+
-
+
-
Data Sheet March 4, 2010
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings Thermal Information
Supply Voltage V+ to V- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18V
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V- -0.3 to V+ +0.3V
Differential Input Voltage (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . [(V+ +0.3) - (V- -0.3)]V
Duration of Output Short Circuit (Note 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlimited
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 5) θJA (°C/W) θJC (°C/W)
PDIP Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 N/A
SOIC Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N/A
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . .. -65°C to +150°C
Pb-Free Reflow Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
*Pb-free PDIPs can be used for through hole wave solder
processing only. They are not intended for use in Reflow solder
processing applications.
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
3. Long term offset voltage stability will be degraded if large input differential voltages are applied for long periods of time.
4. The outputs may be shorted to ground or to either supply, for VSUPPLY 10V. Care must be taken to insure that the dissipation rating is not
exceeded.
5. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
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Electrical Specifications VSUPPLY = ±5V, Unless Otherwise Specified.
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
TEMP.
(°C)
MIN
(Note 6) TYP
MAX
(Note 6) UNITS
Input Offset Voltage VOS RS 100kΩ+25 - - 15 mV
Full - - 20 mV
Temperature Coefficient of VOS ΔVOS/ΔT RS 100kΩ- - 25 -µV/oC
Input Offset Current IOS +25 -0.5 30 pA
0 to +70 - - 300 pA
-55 to +125 -800 pA
Input Bias Current IBIAS +25 -1.0 50 pA
0 to +70 - - 400 pA
-55 to +125 - - 4000 pA
Common Mode Voltage Range VCMR IQ = 100µA +25 ±4.2 - - V
Output Voltage Swing VOUT IQ = 100µA, RL = 100kΩ +25 ±4.9 - - V
0 to +70 ±4.8 - - V
-55 to +125 ±4.5 - - V
Large Signal Voltage Gain AVOL VO = ±4.0V, RL = 100kΩ, IQ = 100µA +25 80 102 -dB
0 to +70 75 - - dB
-55 to +125 68 - - dB
Unity Gain Bandwidth GBW IQ = 100µA +25 -0.48 -MHz
Input Resistance RIN +25 -1012 -Ω
Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR RS 100kΩ , IQ = 100µA +25 70 91 -dB
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
(VSUPPLY = ±8V to ±2V)
PSRR RS 100kΩ , IQ = 100µA +25 80 86 -dB
Input Referred Noise Voltage eNRS = 100Ω, f = 1kHz +25 -100 -nV/Hz
Input Referred Noise Current iNRS = 100Ω, f = 1kHz +25 -0.01 -pA/Hz
Supply Current (Per Amplifier) ISUPPLY No Signal, No Load, IQ = 100µA +25 -0.1 0.25 mA
Channel Separation VO1/VO2 AV = 100 +25 -120 -dB
ICL7621
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Schematic Diagram
INPUT STAGE SETTING STAGE
IQ
OUTPUT STAGE
V+
OUTPUT
V-
QN11
QN10
QN9
CFF = 9pF
CC = 33pF
QP9
QP8
QP7
QP6
6.3V
QN7
QN6
QN5
QN4
QN8
QN3
QN1 QN2
QP1 QP2
3k3k
100k
900k
QP5
QP4
QP3
+INPUT
-INPUT
V-
V-
V+
V+
A
C
V-
G
E
V+
TABLE OF JUMPERS IQ
ICL7621 C, E 100µA
6.3V
Slew Rate SR AV = 1, CL = 100pF, VIN = 8VP-P
,
IQ = 100µA, RL = 100kΩ
+25 -0.16 -V/µs
Rise Time tRVIN = 50mV, CL = 100pF,
IQ = 100µA, RL = 100kΩ
+25 - 2 - µs
Overshoot Factor OS VIN = 50mV, CL = 100pF,
IQ = 100µA, RL = 100kΩ
+25 -10 - %
NOTE:
6. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C, unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by
characterization and are not production tested.
Electrical Specifications VSUPPLY = ±5V, Unless Otherwise Specified. (Continued)
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
TEMP.
(°C)
MIN
(Note 6) TYP
MAX
(Note 6) UNITS
ICL7621
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Application Information
Static Protection
All devices are static protected by the use of input diodes.
However, strong static fields should be avoided, as it is
possible for the strong fields to cause degraded diode
junction characteristics, which may result in increased input
leakage currents.
Latchup Avoidance
Junction-isolated CMOS circuits employ configurations
which produce a parasitic 4-layer (PNPN) structure. The
4-layer structure has characteristics similar to an SCR, and
under certain circumstances may be triggered into a low
impedance state resulting in excessive supply current. To
avoid this condition, no voltage greater than 0.3V beyond the
supply rails may be applied to any pin. In general, the op
amp supplies must be established simultaneously with, or
before any input signals are applied. If this is not possible,
the drive circuits must limit input current flow to 2mA to
prevent latchup.
Choosing the Proper IQ
Each device in the ICL76XX family has a similar IQ setup
scheme, which allows the amplifier to be set to nominal
quiescent currents of 10µA, 100µA or 1mA. These current
settings change only very slightly over the entire supply voltage
range. The ICL7611/12 have an external IQ control terminal,
permitting user selection of each amplifiers’ quiescent current.
The ICL7621 has a fixed IQ setting of 100µA.
Output Stage and Load Driving Considerations
Each amplifiers’ quiescent current flows primarily in the
output stage. This is approximately 70% of the IQ settings.
This allows output swings to almost the supply rails for
output loads of 1MΩ, 100kΩ, and 10kΩ, using the output
stage in a highly linear class A mode. In this mode,
crossover distortion is avoided and the voltage gain is
maximized. However, the output stage can also be operated
in Class AB for higher output currents (see graphs in “Typical
Performance Curves” beginning on page 6). During the
transition from Class A to Class B operation, the output
transfer characteristic is nonlinear and the voltage gain
decreases.
Frequency Compensation
The ICL76XX are internally compensated, and are stable
for closed loop gains as low as unity with capacitive loads
up to 100pF.
Typical Applications
The user is cautioned that, due to extremely high input
impedances, care must be exercised in layout, construction,
board cleanliness, and supply filtering to avoid hum and
noise pickup.
FIGURE 1. SIMPLE FOLLOWER
ICL76XX
+
-
VIN
VOUT
RL 10kΩ
FIGURE 2. LEVEL DETECTOR
ICL76XX
+
-
VIN
VOUT
100kΩ
+5 +5
1MΩ
TO CMOS OR
LPTTL LOGIC
FIGURE 3.
VOUT
1µF
ICL76XX
+
-
+
λ
NOTE: Low leakage currents allow integration times up to
several hours.
PHOTOCURRENT INTEGRATOR FIGURE 4.
1MΩ
+
-
1MΩ
DUTY CYCLE
V- V+
680kΩ
1MΩ
WAVEFORM GENERATOR
+
-
1/2
ICL7621 1/2
ICL7621
NOTE: Since the output range swings exactly from rail to rail,
frequency and duty cycle are virtually independent of power supply
variations.
TRIANGLE/SQUARE WAVE GENERATOR
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FIGURE 5.
10µF
1/2
+
-
20kΩ
VIN
20kΩ
VOH
VOL
1MΩ
2.2MΩ
COMMON
10kΩ
0.5µF
1.8k = 5%
SCALE
ADJUST
TO
SUCCEEDING
INPUT
STAGE
+
-
ICL7621
1/2
ICL7621
AVERAGING AC TO DC CONVERTER FOR A/D
CONVERTERS SUCH AS ICL7106, ICL7107,
ICL7109, ICL7116, ICL7117
FIGURE 6.
+
-V-
OUT
V+
V+
-8V
+8V
TA = +125°C
BURN-IN AND LIFE TEST CIRCUIT
FIGURE 7.
+
-
+
-
INPUT
30kΩ160kΩ
0.2µF 0.2µF
0.2µF
0.2µF 0.1µF0.1µF
51kΩ100kΩ680kΩ
360kΩ
360kΩ
1MΩ
1MΩ
OUTPUT
1/2
ICL7621 1/2
ICL7621
NOTE 7 NOTE 7
NOTES:
7. Small capacitors (25pF to 50pF) may be needed for stability in some cases.
8. The low bias currents permit high resistance and low capacitance values to be used to achieve low frequency cutoff. fC = 10Hz, AVCL = 4,
Passband ripple = 0.1dB.
FIFTH ORDER CHEBYCHEV MULTIPLE FEEDBACK LOW PASS FILTER
ICL7621
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Typical Performance Curves
FIGURE 8.
10k
1k
100
10
1
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
0 2 4 6 810121416
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +25°C
NO LOAD
NO SIGNAL
IQ = 100µA
SUPPLY CURRENT PER AMPLIFIER vs SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
FIGURE 9.
104
103
102
10
1
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE (°C)
V+ - V- = 10V
NO LOAD
NO SIGNAL
IQ = 100µA
SUPPLY CURRENT PER AMPLIFIER vs FREE-AIR
TEMPERATURE
FIGURE 10.
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE (°C)
1000
100
10
1.0
0.1
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (pA)
VS = ±5V
INPUT BIAS CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE FIGURE 11.
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE (°C)
-75
1000
100
10
1
DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE GAIN (kV/V)
VSUPPLY = 10V
VOUT = 8V
RL = 100kΩ
IQ = 100µA
LARGE SIGNAL DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE GAIN
vs FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE
FIGURE 12.
107
106
104
103
102
10
1
105
DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE GAIN (V/V)
0.1 1.0 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TA = +25°C
VSUPPLY = 15V
IQ = 100µA
LARGE SIGNAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 13.
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE (°C)
-75
105
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO (dB)
VSUPPLY = 10V
IQ = 100µA
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO vs FREE-AIR
TEMPERATURE
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FIGURE 14.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
SUPPLY VOLTAGE REJECTION RATIO (dB)
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125-75
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE (°C)
IQ = 100µA
VSUPPLY = 10V
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO vs FREE-AIR
TEMPERATURE
FIGURE 15.
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE VOLTAGE (nV/Hz)
10 100 1k 10k 100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TA = +25°C
3V VSUPPLY 16V
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE VOLTAGE vs
FREQUENCY
FIGURE 16.
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
MAXIMUM PEAK-TO-PEAK
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P)
100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
VSUPPLY
= ±8V
VSUPPLY
= ±5V
VSUPPLY
= ±2V
IQ = 100µA
TA = +25°C
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs FREQUENCY FIGURE 17.
0.01
0.1
1.0
10
MAXIMUM OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
0246810121416
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
IQ = 100µA
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT vs SUPPLY VOLTAGE
FIGURE 18.
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
020406080100120
TIME (µs)
TA = +25°C, VSUPPLY = 10V
RL = 100kΩ, CL = 100pF
OUTPUT
INPUT
VOLTAGE FOLLOWER LARGE SIGNAL PULSE RESPONSE (IQ = 100µA)
Typical Performance Curves (Continued)
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ICL7621
Dual-In-Line Plastic Packages (PDIP)
C
L
E
eA
C
eB
eC
-B-
E1
INDEX 12 3 N/2
N
AREA
SEATING
BASE
PLANE
PLANE
-C-
D1
B1
B
e
D
D1
A
A2
L
A1
-A-
0.010 (0.25) C AMBS
NOTES:
1. Controlling Dimensions: INCH. In case of conflict between
English and Metric dimensions, the inch dimensions control.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
3. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section
2.2 of Publication No. 95.
4. Dimensions A, A1 and L are measured with the package seated
in JEDEC seating plane gauge GS-3.
5. D, D1, and E1 dimensions do not include mold flash or protru-
sions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch
(0.25mm).
6. E and are measured with the leads constrained to be per-
pendicular to datum .
7. eB and eC are measured at the lead tips with the leads uncon-
strained. eC must be zero or greater.
8. B1 maximum dimensions do not include dambar protrusions.
Dambar protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch (0.25mm).
9. N is the maximum number of terminal positions.
10. Corner leads (1, N, N/2 and N/2 + 1) for E8.3, E16.3, E18.3,
E28.3, E42.6 will have a B1 dimension of 0.030 - 0.045 inch
(0.76 - 1.14mm).
eA
-C-
E8.3 (JEDEC MS-001-BA ISSUE D)
8 LEAD DUAL-IN-LINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
SYMBOL
INCHES MILLIMETERS
NOTESMIN MAX MIN MAX
A - 0.210 - 5.33 4
A1 0.015 - 0.39 - 4
A2 0.115 0.195 2.93 4.95 -
B 0.014 0.022 0.356 0.558 -
B1 0.045 0.070 1.15 1.77 8, 10
C 0.008 0.014 0.204 0.355 -
D 0.355 0.400 9.01 10.16 5
D1 0.005 - 0.13 - 5
E 0.300 0.325 7.62 8.25 6
E1 0.240 0.280 6.10 7.11 5
e 0.100 BSC 2.54 BSC -
eA0.300 BSC 7.62 BSC 6
eB- 0.430 - 10.92 7
L 0.115 0.150 2.93 3.81 4
N8 89
Rev. 0 12/93
9
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FN3403.5
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ICL7621
Small Outline Plastic Packages (SOIC)
INDEX
AREA
E
D
N
123
-B-
0.25(0.010) C AMBS
e
-A-
L
B
M
-C-
A1
A
SEATING PLANE
0.10(0.004)
h x 45°
C
H0.25(0.010) BM M
α
NOTES:
1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2 of
Publication Number 95.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
3. Dimension “D” does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs.
Mold flash, protrusion and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006
inch) per side.
4. Dimension “E” does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Inter-
lead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm (0.010 inch) per
side.
5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index
feature must be located within the crosshatched area.
6. “L” is the length of terminal for soldering to a substrate.
7. “N” is the number of terminal positions.
8. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only.
9. The lead width “B”, as measured 0.36mm (0.014 inch) or greater
above the seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of
0.61mm (0.024 inch).
10. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions
are not necessarily exact.
M8.15 (JEDEC MS-012-AA ISSUE C)
8 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
SYMBOL
INCHES MILLIMETERS
NOTESMIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.0532 0.0688 1.35 1.75 -
A1 0.0040 0.0098 0.10 0.25 -
B 0.013 0.020 0.33 0.51 9
C 0.0075 0.0098 0.19 0.25 -
D 0.1890 0.1968 4.80 5.00 3
E 0.1497 0.1574 3.80 4.00 4
e 0.050 BSC 1.27 BSC -
H 0.2284 0.2440 5.80 6.20 -
h 0.0099 0.0196 0.25 0.50 5
L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27 6
N8 87
α -
Rev. 1 6/05