SLVSL42C January   2026  – July 2026 OPA2486 , OPA486

PRODMIX  

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information for OPA486
    5. 5.5 Thermal Information for OPA2486
    6. 5.6 Thermal Information for OPA4486
    7. 5.7 Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Input Common-Mode Range
      2. 6.3.2 Phase-Reversal Protection
      3. 6.3.3 Chopping Transients
      4. 6.3.4 EMI Rejection
      5. 6.3.5 Electrical Overstress
      6. 6.3.6 MUX-Friendly Inputs
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Basic Noise Calculations
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Instrumentation Amplifier
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 7.2.2 Low Power Instrumentation Amplifier
      3. 7.2.3 Difference Amplifier
      4. 7.2.4 Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 PSpice® for TI
        2. 8.1.1.2 TINA-TI™ Simulation Software (Free Download)
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Chopping Transients

Zero-drift amplifiers such as the OPAx486 use a switching architecture on the inputs to correct for the intrinsic offset and drift of the amplifier. Charge injection from the integrated switches on the inputs can introduce short transients in the input bias current of the amplifier. The extremely short duration of these pulses prevents the pulses from amplifying; however, the pulses can be coupled to the output of the amplifier through the feedback network. Use low value resistors to minimize the input transient effects at the output of the amplifier. Use a low-pass filter, such as an RC network, to minimize any additional noise attributed to the transients. The chopping frequency of the OPAx486 is typically 200kHz. Include a simple low pass, RC filter at the output of the amplifier to attenuate any chopping noise.