The TLV2221x is a true rail-to-rail input operational amplifier with an input common-mode range that extends 100mV beyond either supply rail. This wide range is achieved with paralleled complementary N-channel and P-channel differential input pairs, as shown in Figure 6-1. The N-channel pair is active for input voltages close to the positive rail, typically (V+) – 1V to 100mV above the positive supply. The P-channel pair is active for inputs from 100mV below the negative supply to approximately (V+) – 2V. There is a small transition region, typically (V+) –2V to (V+) – 1V in which both input pairs are on. This transition region can vary modestly with process variation, and within this region PSRR, CMRR, offset voltage, offset drift, noise, and THD performance can be degraded compared to operation outside this region. To achieve best performance with the TLV2221x family, avoid this transition region when possible.

Figure 6-1 Rail-to-Rail Input Stage