SLOSEE6 July   2026 OPA955

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Input and ESD Protection
      2. 8.3.2 Feedback Pin
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Split-Supply and Single-Supply Operation
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Power Supply Recommendations
    2. 9.2 Layout
      1. 9.2.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.2.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Development Support
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.3.1 Input and ESD Protection

The OPA955 is fabricated on a low-voltage, high-speed, BiCMOS process. The internal, junction breakdown voltages are low for these small geometry devices, and as a result, all device pins are protected with internal ESD protection diodes to the power supplies as Figure 8-3 shows. There are two anti-parallel diodes between the inputs of the amplifier that clamp the inputs during an over-range or fault condition.

OPA955 Internal ESD StructureFigure 8-3 Internal ESD Structure