The AD820ARMZ from Analog Devices Inc. is a precision operational amplifier that combines the best of both worlds: FET inputs and rail-to-rail output swing. This single-supply amplifier is designed to deliver high performance while consuming minimal power, making it an ideal choice for battery-powered applications and portable devices.
Key Features
- Low Power Consumption: The AD820ARMZ operates with a supply current of just 800 µA max, which is excellent for power-sensitive applications.
- FET Input: The FET input provides low input bias currents (100 pA max), making it suitable for high impedance sensor amplification and precision integrators.
- Rail-to-Rail Output: The amplifier can swing to within millivolts of each rail, providing the maximum output dynamic range which is especially beneficial in single-supply operations.
- Wide Supply Voltage Range: It can operate from a single supply of 3 V to 36 V or dual supplies of ±3 V to ±18 V, offering flexibility in various circuit configurations.
- Low Offset Voltage: The offset voltage is only 1 mV max, which is ideal for precision applications.
- Unity-Gain Stable: The device is stable with capacitive loads of up to 10 pF, ensuring reliable performance in a feedback loop.
Applications
The AD820ARMZ is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Portable and battery-powered equipment
- Medical instrumentation
- Sensor signal conditioning
- Data acquisition systems
- Active filters
- Audio electronics
Product Specifications
Parameter
Value
Number of Channels
1
Input Offset Voltage
1 mV max
Input Bias Current
100 pA max
Supply Current
800 µA max
Supply Voltage Range (Single)
3 V to 36 V
Supply Voltage Range (Dual)
±3 V to ±18 V
The AD820ARMZ is available in a compact MSOP-8 package, offering high integration density for space-constrained applications. With its exceptional combination of low power consumption and high precision, the AD820ARMZ operational amplifier is an excellent choice for designers seeking to enhance their analog circuit designs.