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NEW OPA994 ACTIVE Single, 32V, 24MHz RRIO high-output-current (125mA) op amp with unlimited capacitance load drive Wider supply range (2.7-V to 32-V), higher GBW (25 MHz), faster slew rate (18 V/µs), lower offset (1.5 mV), lower noise (12 nV/√Hz), lower bias current (100000 pA)

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Number of channels 1 Total supply voltage (+5 V = 5, ±5 V = 10) (max) (V) 22 Total supply voltage (+5 V = 5, ±5 V = 10) (min) (V) 2.5 Rail-to-rail In, Out GBW (typ) (MHz) 21 Slew rate (typ) (V/µs) 12 Vos (offset voltage at 25°C) (max) (mV) 5 Iq per channel (typ) (mA) 0.97 Vn at 1 kHz (typ) (nV√Hz) 15 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Offset drift (typ) (µV/°C) 2 Features High Cload Drive Input bias current (max) (pA) 2000000 CMRR (typ) (dB) 110 Iout (typ) (A) 0.053 Architecture Bipolar Input common mode headroom (to negative supply) (typ) (V) -0.3 Input common mode headroom (to positive supply) (typ) (V) 0.1 Output swing headroom (to negative supply) (typ) (V) 0.09 Output swing headroom (to positive supply) (typ) (V) -0.17
Number of channels 1 Total supply voltage (+5 V = 5, ±5 V = 10) (max) (V) 22 Total supply voltage (+5 V = 5, ±5 V = 10) (min) (V) 2.5 Rail-to-rail In, Out GBW (typ) (MHz) 21 Slew rate (typ) (V/µs) 12 Vos (offset voltage at 25°C) (max) (mV) 5 Iq per channel (typ) (mA) 0.97 Vn at 1 kHz (typ) (nV√Hz) 15 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Offset drift (typ) (µV/°C) 2 Features High Cload Drive Input bias current (max) (pA) 2000000 CMRR (typ) (dB) 110 Iout (typ) (A) 0.053 Architecture Bipolar Input common mode headroom (to negative supply) (typ) (V) -0.3 Input common mode headroom (to positive supply) (typ) (V) 0.1 Output swing headroom (to negative supply) (typ) (V) 0.09 Output swing headroom (to positive supply) (typ) (V) -0.17
SOT-23 (DBV) 5 8.12 mm² 2.9 x 2.8
  • (VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, Typical Values
    Unless Specified)
  • GBWP 21 MHz
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range 2.5 V to 30 V
  • Slew Rate 12 V/µs
  • Supply Current 0.97 mA
  • Cap Load Limit Unlimited
  • Output Short Circuit Current 53 mA/ −75 mA
  • ±5% Settling Time 400 ns (500 pF, 100 mVPP Step)
  • Input Common Mode Voltage 0.3 V Beyond Rails
  • Input Voltage Noise 15nV/√Hz
  • Input Current Noise 1pA/√Hz
  • THD+N < 0.05%
  • (VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, Typical Values
    Unless Specified)
  • GBWP 21 MHz
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range 2.5 V to 30 V
  • Slew Rate 12 V/µs
  • Supply Current 0.97 mA
  • Cap Load Limit Unlimited
  • Output Short Circuit Current 53 mA/ −75 mA
  • ±5% Settling Time 400 ns (500 pF, 100 mVPP Step)
  • Input Common Mode Voltage 0.3 V Beyond Rails
  • Input Voltage Noise 15nV/√Hz
  • Input Current Noise 1pA/√Hz
  • THD+N < 0.05%

The LM8261 is a Rail-to-Rail input and output Op Amp which can operate with a wide supply voltage range. This device has high output current drive, greater than Rail-to-Rail input common mode voltage range, unlimited capacitive load drive capability, and provides tested and guaranteed high speed and slew rate while requiring only 0.97 mA supply current. It is specifically designed to handle the requirements of flat panel TFT panel VCOM driver applications as well as being suitable for other low power, and medium speed applications which require ease of use and enhanced performance over existing devices.

Greater than Rail-to-Rail input common mode voltage range with 50 dB of Common Mode Rejection allows high side and low side sensing, among many applications, without concern over exceeding the range and with no compromise in accuracy. Exceptionally wide operating supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 30 V alleviates any concerns over functionality under extreme conditions and offers flexibility for use in multitude of applications. In addition, most device parameters are insensitive to power supply variations; this design enhancement is yet another step in simplifying its usage. The output stage has low distortion (0.05% THD+N) and can supply a respectable amount of current (15 mA) with minimal headroom from either rail (300 mV).

The LM8261 is offered in the space-saving SOT-23-5 package.

The LM8261 is a Rail-to-Rail input and output Op Amp which can operate with a wide supply voltage range. This device has high output current drive, greater than Rail-to-Rail input common mode voltage range, unlimited capacitive load drive capability, and provides tested and guaranteed high speed and slew rate while requiring only 0.97 mA supply current. It is specifically designed to handle the requirements of flat panel TFT panel VCOM driver applications as well as being suitable for other low power, and medium speed applications which require ease of use and enhanced performance over existing devices.

Greater than Rail-to-Rail input common mode voltage range with 50 dB of Common Mode Rejection allows high side and low side sensing, among many applications, without concern over exceeding the range and with no compromise in accuracy. Exceptionally wide operating supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 30 V alleviates any concerns over functionality under extreme conditions and offers flexibility for use in multitude of applications. In addition, most device parameters are insensitive to power supply variations; this design enhancement is yet another step in simplifying its usage. The output stage has low distortion (0.05% THD+N) and can supply a respectable amount of current (15 mA) with minimal headroom from either rail (300 mV).

The LM8261 is offered in the space-saving SOT-23-5 package.

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* Data sheet LM8261 Single RRIO High Output Current & Unlimited Cap Load Op Amp datasheet (Rev. J) PDF | HTML 12 Jan 2015
E-book The Signal e-book: A compendium of blog posts on op amp design topics 28 Mar 2017
Application note Generation of a VCOM buffer input using PWM signal 21 Dec 2015
Application note Unlimited Cap Load Drive Op Amp Takes Guess Work Out of Design (Rev. C) 07 May 2013
User guide LMH6321 PSOP & TO-263 Sin Open Loop HS Buffer Eval Brds (Rev. C) 03 May 2013
Application note AN-1515 A Comprehensive Study of the Howland Current Pump (Rev. A) 26 Apr 2013
Application note Unlimited Capacitive Load Drive Op Amp Takes Guesswork Out Of Design 06 Mar 2003

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