The functional block diagram shows an
overview of the internal structure of the BUF802. The internal
schematic of the BUF802 is divided into the following three
parts:
- Input Stage: consists of a
low-noise JFET with biasing circuitry. The input stage is configurable in two
modes: BF Mode and CL Mode. Choosing one of the two modes affects
the circuit operation of the input stage. The clamp and output stage operation
are unaffected by the mode selection. Section 7.4 describes the two modes
in greater detail.
- Clamp Stage: provides the
following functions:
- Protects the input of the
BUF802 against large input signal transients
through diode clamps to VS- and CLH respectively.
- Prevents the output
voltage of the BUF802 from exceeding the voltage at
the CLH and CLL.
- Output Stage: tracks the
JFET source voltage and is optimized to drive 50-Ω and 100-Ω loads while
maintaining signal fidelity.