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LM7171 Very High Speed, High Output Current, Voltage Feedback Amplifier
1 Features 3 Description
•
1 (Typical Unless Otherwise Noted) The LM7171 is a high speed voltage feedback
amplifier that has the slewing characteristic of a
• Easy-to-Use Voltage Feedback Topology current feedback amplifier, yet it can be used in all
• Very High Slew Rate: 4100 V/μs traditional voltage feedback amplifier configurations.
• Wide Unity-Gain Bandwidth: 200 MHz The LM7171 is stable for gains as low as +2 or −1. It
• −3 dB Frequency @ AV = +2: 220 MHz provides a very high slew rate at 4100V/μs and a
wide unity-gain bandwidth of 200 MHz while
• Low Supply Current: 6.5 mA consuming only 6.5 mA of supply current. It is ideal
• High Open Loop Gain: 85 dB for video and high speed signal processing
• High Output Current: 100 mA applications such as HDSL and pulse amplifiers. With
100 mA output current, the LM7171 can be used for
• Differential Gain and Phase: 0.01%, 0.02° video distribution, as a transformer driver or as a
• Specified for ±15V and ±5V Operation laser diode driver.
Operation on ±15 V power supplies allows for large
2 Applications signal swings and provides greater dynamic range
• HDSL and ADSL Drivers and signal-to-noise ratio. The LM7171 offers low
• Multimedia Broadcast Systems SFDR and THD, ideal for ADC/DAC systems. In
addition, the LM7171 is specified for ±5 V operation
• Professional Video Cameras for portable applications.
• Video Amplifiers
The LM7171 is built on TI's advanced VIP™ III
• Copiers/Scanners/Fax (Vertically integrated PNP) complementary bipolar
• HDTV Amplifiers process.
• Pulse Amplifiers and Peak Detectors
Device Information(1)
• CATV/Fiber Optics Signal Processing
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
LM7171 SOIC (8) 4.90 mm × 3.91 mm
LM7171 PDIP (8) 9.81 mm × 6.35 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.

Simplified Schematic Diagram Large Signal Pulse Response

AV = +2, VS = ±15V

Note: M1 and M2 are current mirrors.

An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 7.2 Circuit Operation ..................................................... 18
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 7.3 Slew Rate Characteristic......................................... 18
3 Description ............................................................. 1 7.4 Slew Rate Limitation ............................................... 18
7.5 Compensation For Input Capacitance .................... 19
4 Revision History..................................................... 2
7.6 Application Circuit ................................................... 19
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3
8 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 21
6 Specifications......................................................... 4
8.1 Power Supply Bypassing ........................................ 21
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 4
8.2 Termination ............................................................. 22
6.2 Handling Ratings....................................................... 4
8.3 Driving Capacitive Loads ........................................ 23
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4
8.4 Power Dissipation ................................................... 24
6.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 4
6.5 ±15V DC Electrical Characteristics .......................... 5 9 Layout ................................................................... 25
9.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................... 25
6.6 ±15V AC Electrical Characteristics .......................... 6
6.7 ±5V DC Electrical Characteristics ............................ 7 10 Device and Documentation Support ................. 26
6.8 ±5V AC Electrical Characteristics ............................ 8 10.1 Trademarks ........................................................... 26
6.9 Typical Performance Characteristics ........................ 9 10.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 26
10.3 Glossary ................................................................ 26
7 Application and Implementation ........................ 18
7.1 Application Information............................................ 18 11 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 26

4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.

Changes from Revision B (March 2013) to Revision C Page

• Changed data sheet flow and layout to conform with new TI standards. Added the following sections: Device
Information Table, Application and Implementation; Layout; Device and Documentation Support; Mechanical,
Packaging, and Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................... 1
• Changed "Junction Temperature Range" to " Operating Temperature Range" and deleted TJ ............................................ 4
• Deleted TJ = 25°C for Electrical Characteristics tables .......................................................................................................... 5

Changes from Revision A (March 2013) to Revision B Page

• Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ........................................................................................................... 20

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5 Pin Configuration and Functions

8-Pin
Package D
(Top View)

Pin Functions
PIN
I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
N/C 1 – No Connection
-IN 2 I Inverting Power Supply
+IN 3 I Non-inverting Power Supply
V- 4 I Supply Voltage
N/C 5 – No Connection
OUTPUT 6 O Output
V+ 7 I Supply Voltage
N/C 8 – No Connection

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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
Supply Voltage (V+–V−) 36 V
(2)
Differential Input Voltage ±10 V
(3)
Output Short Circuit to Ground Continuous
(4)
Maximum Junction Temperature 150 °C

(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) Input differential voltage is applied at VS = ±15V.
(3) Applies to both single-supply and split-supply operation. Continuous short circuit operation at elevated ambient temperature can result in
exceeding the maximum allowed junction temperature of 150°C.
(4) The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), RθJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient
temperature is PD = (TJ(MAX)–TA)/RθJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly into a PC board.

6.2 Handling Ratings

MIN MAX UNIT
Tstg Storage temperature range −65 +150 °C
(1) Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all 2500
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge V
pins (2)

(1) Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF.

(2) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 2500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions (1)

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Supply Voltage 5.5V ≤ VS ≤ 36 V
Operating Temperature Range: LM7171AI, LM7171BI −40 +85 °C

(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not specified. For ensured specifications and the test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.

6.4 Thermal Information

P (PDIP) D (SOIC)
THERMAL METRIC (1) UNIT
8 PINS 8 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 108° 172° °C/W

(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.

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6.5 ±15V DC Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted, all limits are specified for V+ = +15 V, V− = –15 V, VCM = 0V, and RL = 1 kΩ. Boldface limits apply at
the temperature extremes
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TYP LM7171AI LM7171BI UNIT
(1)
LIMIT (2) LIMIT (2)
VOS Input Offset Voltage 0.2 1 3 mV
4 7 max
TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Average
35 μV/°C
Drift
IB Input Bias Current 2.7 10 10 μA
12 12 max
IOS Input Offset Current 0.1 4 4 μA
6 6 max
RIN Input Resistance Common Mode 40 MΩ
Differential Mode 3.3
RO Open Loop Output
15 Ω
Resistance
CMRR Common Mode Rejection VCM = ±10V 105 85 75 dB
Ratio
80 70 min
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±15V to ±5V 90 85 75 dB
80 70 min
VCM Input Common-Mode Voltage CMRR > 60 dB
±13.35 V
Range
(3)
AV Large Signal Voltage Gain RL = 1 kΩ 85 80 75 dB
75 70 min
RL = 100Ω 81 75 70 dB
70 66 min
VO Output Swing RL = 1 kΩ 13.3 13 13 V
12.7 12.7 min
−13.2 −13 −13 V
−12.7 −12.7 max
RL = 100Ω 11.8 10.5 10.5 V
9.5 9.5 min
−10.5 −9.5 −9.5 V
−9 −9 max
Output Current (Open Loop) Sourcing, RL = 100Ω 118 105 105 mA
(4)
95 95 min
Sinking, RL = 100Ω 105 95 95 mA
90 90 max
Output Current (in Linear Sourcing, RL = 100Ω 100 mA
Region)
Sinking, RL = 100Ω 100
ISC Output Short Circuit Current Sourcing 140 mA
Sinking 135
IS Supply Current 6.5 8.5 8.5 mA
9.5 9.5 max

(1) Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm.

(2) All limits are specified by testing or statistical analysis.
(3) Large signal voltage gain is the total output swing divided by the input signal required to produce that swing. For VS = ±15V, VOUT =
±5V. For VS = ±5V, VOUT = ±1V.
(4) The open loop output current is specified, by the measurement of the open loop output voltage swing, using 100Ω output load.

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6.6 ±15V AC Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted, all limits are specified for V+ = +15V, V− = −15V, VCM = 0V, and RL = 1 kΩ.
PARAMETER CONDITIONS LM7171AI LM7171BI UNIT
TYP (1)
LIMIT (2) LIMIT (2)
(3)
SR Slew Rate AV = +2, VIN = 13 VPP 4100 V/μs
AV = +2, VIN = 10 VPP 3100
Unity-Gain Bandwidth 200 MHz
−3 dB Frequency AV = +2 220 MHz
φm Phase Margin 50 Deg
ts Settling Time (0.1%) AV = −1, VO = ±5V
42 ns
RL = 500Ω
tp Propagation Delay AV = −2, VIN = ±5V,
5 ns
RL = 500Ω
(4)
AD Differential Gain 0.01%
(4)
φD Differential Phase 0.02 Deg
Second Harmonic Distortion (5) fIN = 10 kHz −110 dBc
fIN = 5 MHz −75 dBc
(5)
Third Harmonic Distortion fIN = 10 kHz −115 dBc
fIN = 5 MHz −55 dBc
en Input-Referred Voltage Noise f = 10 kHz 14 nV/√Hz
in Input-Referred Current Noise f = 10 kHz 1.5 pA/√Hz

(1) Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm.

(2) All limits are specified by testing or statistical analysis.
(3) Slew Rate is the average of the raising and falling slew rates.
(4) Differential gain and phase are measured with AV = +2, VIN = 1 VPP at 3.58 MHz and both input and output 75Ω terminated.
(5) Harmonics are measured with VIN = 1 VPP, AV = +2 and RL = 100Ω.

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6.7 ±5V DC Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted, all limits are specified for V+ = +5V, V− = −5V, VCM = 0V, and RL = 1 kΩ. Boldface limits apply at the
temperature extremes
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS LM7171AI LM7171BI UNIT
TYP (1)
LIMIT (2) LIMIT (2)
VOS Input Offset Voltage 0.3 1.5 3.5 mV
4 7 max
TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Average
35 μV/°C
Drift
IB Input Bias Current 3.3 10 10 μA
12 12 max
IOS Input Offset Current 0.1 4 4 μA
6 6 max
RIN Input Resistance Common Mode 40 MΩ
Differential Mode 3.3
RO Output Resistance 15 Ω
CMRR Common Mode Rejection VCM = ±2.5V 104 80 70 dB
Ratio
75 65 min
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±15V to ±5V 90 85 75 dB
80 70 min
VCM Input Common-Mode Voltage CMRR > 60 dB
±3.2 V
Range
(3)
AV Large Signal Voltage Gain RL = 1 kΩ 78 75 70 dB
70 65 min
RL = 100Ω 76 72 68 dB
67 63 min
VO Output Swing RL = 1 kΩ 3.4 3.2 3.2 V
3 3 min
−3.4 −3.2 −3.2 V
−3 −3 max
RL = 100Ω 3.1 2.9 2.9 V
2.8 2.8 min
−3.0 −2.9 −2.9 V
−2.8 −2.8 max
Output Current (Open Loop) Sourcing, RL = 100Ω 31 29 29 mA
(4)
28 28 min
Sinking, RL = 100Ω 30 29 29 mA
28 28 max
ISC Output Short Circuit Current Sourcing 135 mA
Sinking 100
IS Supply Current 6.2 8 8 mA
9 9 max

(1) Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm.

(2) All limits are specified by testing or statistical analysis.
(3) Large signal voltage gain is the total output swing divided by the input signal required to produce that swing. For VS = ±15V, VOUT =
±5V. For VS = ±5V, VOUT = ±1V.
(4) The open loop output current is specified, by the measurement of the open loop output voltage swing, using 100Ω output load.

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6.8 ±5V AC Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted, all limits are specified for V+ = +5V, V− = −5V, VCM = 0V, and RL = 1 kΩ.
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS LM7171AI LM7171BI UNIT
TYP (1)
LIMIT (2) LIMIT (2)
(3)
SR Slew Rate AV = +2, VIN = 3.5 VPP 950 V/μs
Unity-Gain Bandwidth 125 MHz
−3 dB Frequency AV = +2 140 MHz
φm Phase Margin 57 Deg
ts Settling Time (0.1%) AV = −1, VO = ±1V,
56 ns
RL = 500Ω
tp Propagation Delay AV = −2, VIN = ±1V,
6 ns
RL = 500Ω
(4)
AD Differential Gain 0.02%
(5)
φD Differential Phase 0.03 Deg
(6)
Second Harmonic Distortion fIN = 10 kHz −102 dBc
fIN = 5 MHz −70 dBc
Third Harmonic Distortion (6) fIN = 10 kHz −110 dBc
fIN = 5 MHz −51 dBc
en Input-Referred Voltage Noise f = 10 kHz 14 nV/√Hz
in Input-Referred Current Noise f = 10 kHz 1.8 pA/√Hz

(1) Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm.

(2) All limits are specified by testing or statistical analysis.
(3) Slew Rate is the average of the raising and falling slew rates.
(4) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not specified. For ensured specifications and the test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
(5) Differential gain and phase are measured with AV = +2, VIN = 1 VPP at 3.58 MHz and both input and output 75Ω terminated.
(6) Harmonics are measured with VIN = 1 VPP, AV = +2 and RL = 100Ω.

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6.9 Typical Performance Characteristics

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 1. Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage Figure 2. Supply Current vs. Temperature

Figure 3. Input Offset Voltage vs. Temperature Figure 4. Input Bias Current vs. Temperature

Figure 5. Short Circuit Current vs. Temperature (Sourcing) Figure 6. Short Circuit Current vs. Temperature (Sinking)

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 7. Output Voltage vs. Output Current Figure 8. Output Voltage vs. Output Current

Figure 9. CMRR vs. Frequency Figure 10. PSRR vs. Frequency

Figure 11. PSRR vs. Frequency Figure 12. Open Loop Frequency Response

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 13. Open Loop Frequency Response Figure 14. Gain-Bandwidth Product vs. Supply Voltage

Figure 15. Gain-Bandwidth Product vs. Load Capacitance Figure 16. Large Signal Voltage Gain vs. Load

Figure 17. Large Signal Voltage Gain vs. Load Figure 18. Input Voltage Noise vs. Frequency

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 19. Input Voltage Noise vs. Frequency Figure 20. Input Current Noise vs. Frequency

Figure 21. Input Current Noise vs. Frequency Figure 22. Slew Rate vs. Supply Voltage

Figure 23. Slew Rate vs. Input Voltage Figure 24. Slew Rate vs. Load Capacitance

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 25. Open Loop Output Impedance vs. Frequency Figure 26. Open Loop Output Impedance vs Frequency

Figure 27. Large Signal Pulse Response AV = −1, VS = ±15V Figure 28. Large Signal Pulse Response AV = −1, VS = ±5V

Figure 29. Large Signal Pulse Response AV = +2, VS = ±15V Figure 30. Large Signal Pulse Response AV = +2, VS = ±5V

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 31. Small Signal Pulse Response AV = −1, VS = ±15V Figure 32. Small Signal Pulse Response AV = −1, VS = ±5V

Figure 33. Small Signal Pulse Response AV = +2, VS = ±15V Figure 34. Small Signal Pulse Response AV = +2, VS = ±5V

Figure 36. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Capacitive

Figure 35. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Supply
Load (AV = +2)
Voltage (AV = +2)

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 37. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Capacitive Figure 38. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input
Load (AV = +2) Signal Level (AV = +2)

Figure 39. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input Figure 40. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input
Signal Level (AV = +2) Signal Level (AV = +2)

Figure 42. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input

Figure 41. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input Signal Level (AV = +4)
Signal Level (AV = +2)

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 43. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input Figure 44. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input
Signal Level (AV = +4) Signal Level (AV = +4)

(1)
Figure 45. Closed Loop Frequency Response vs. Input Figure 46. Total Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency
Signal Level (AV = +4)

(1) Figure 48. Undistorted Output Swing vs. Frequency

Figure 47. Total Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency

(1) The THD measurement at low frequency is limited by the test instrument.
(1) The THD measurement at low frequency is limited by the test instrument.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)

unless otherwise noted, TA= 25°C

Figure 49. Undistorted Output Swing vs. Frequency Figure 50. Undistorted Output Swing vs. Frequency

(1) (1)
Figure 51. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency Figure 52. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency

Figure 53. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature

(1) The THD measurement at low frequency is limited by the test instrument.
(1) The THD measurement at low frequency is limited by the test instrument.

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7 Application and Implementation

7.1 Application Information
The LM7171 is a very high speed, voltage feedback amplifier. It consumes only 6.5 mA supply current while
providing a unity-gain bandwidth of 200 MHz and a slew rate of 4100V/μs. It also has other great features such
as low differential gain and phase and high output current.
The LM7171 is a true voltage feedback amplifier. Unlike current feedback amplifiers (CFAs) with a low inverting
input impedance and a high non-inverting input impedance, both inputs of voltage feedback amplifiers (VFAs)
have high impedance nodes. The low impedance inverting input in CFAs and a feedback capacitor create an
additional pole that will lead to instability. As a result, CFAs cannot be used in traditional op amp circuits such as
photodiode amplifiers, I-to-V converters and integrators where a feedback capacitor is required.

7.2 Circuit Operation

The class AB input stage in LM7171 is fully symmetrical and has a similar slewing characteristic to the current
feedback amplifiers. In the LM7171 Simplified Schematic, Q1 through Q4 form the equivalent of the current
feedback input buffer, RE the equivalent of the feedback resistor, and stage A buffers the inverting input. The
triple-buffered output stage isolates the gain stage from the load to provide low output impedance.

7.3 Slew Rate Characteristic

The slew rate of LM7171 is determined by the current available to charge and discharge an internal high
impedance node capacitor. This current is the differential input voltage divided by the total degeneration resistor
RE. Therefore, the slew rate is proportional to the input voltage level, and the higher slew rates are achievable in
the lower gain configurations. A curve of slew rate versus input voltage level is provided in Typical Performance
Characteristics
When a very fast large signal pulse is applied to the input of an amplifier, some overshoot or undershoot occurs.
By placing an external resistor such as 1 kΩ in series with the input of LM7171, the bandwidth is reduced to help
lower the overshoot.

7.4 Slew Rate Limitation

If the amplifier's input signal has too large of an amplitude at too high of a frequency, the amplifier is said to be
slew rate limited; this can cause ringing in time domain and peaking in frequency domain at the output of the
amplifier.
In Typical Performance Characteristics, there are several curves of AV = +2 and AV = +4 versus input signal
levels. For the AV = +4 curves, no peaking is present and the LM7171 responds identically to the different input
signal levels of 30 mV, 100 mV and 300 mV.
For the AV = +2 curves, with slight peaking occurs. This peaking at high frequency (>100 MHz) is caused by a
large input signal at high enough frequency that exceeds the amplifier's slew rate. The peaking in frequency
response does not limit the pulse response in time domain, and the LM7171 is stable with noise gain of ≥+2.

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7.5 Compensation For Input Capacitance

The combination of an amplifier's input capacitance with the gain setting resistors adds a pole that can cause
peaking or oscillation. To solve this problem, a feedback capacitor with a value
CF > (RG × CIN)/RF (1)
can be used to cancel that pole. For LM7171, a feedback capacitor of 2 pF is recommended. Figure 54 illustrates
the compensation circuit.

Figure 54. Compensating for Input Capacitance

7.6 Application Circuit

Figure 55. Fast Instrumentation Amplifier

Figure 56. Multivibrator

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Application Circuit (continued)

Figure 57. Pulse Width Modulator

Figure 58. Video Line Driver

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8 Power Supply Recommendations

8.1 Power Supply Bypassing

Bypassing the power supply is necessary to maintain low power supply impedance across frequency. Both
positive and negative power supplies should be bypassed individually by placing 0.01 μF ceramic capacitors
directly to power supply pins and 2.2 μF tantalum capacitors close to the power supply pins.

Figure 59. Power Supply Bypassing

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8.2 Termination
In high frequency applications, reflections occur if signals are not properly terminated. Figure 60 shows a
properly terminated signal while Figure 61 shows an improperly terminated signal.

Figure 60. Properly Terminated Signal

Figure 61. Improperly Terminated Signal

To minimize reflection, coaxial cable with matching characteristic impedance to the signal source should be
used. The other end of the cable should be terminated with the same value terminator or resistor. For the
commonly used cables, RG59 has 75Ω characteristic impedance, and RG58 has 50Ω characteristic impedance.

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8.3 Driving Capacitive Loads

Amplifiers driving capacitive loads can oscillate or have ringing at the output. To eliminate oscillation or reduce
ringing, an isolation resistor can be placed as shown in Figure 62. The combination of the isolation resistor and
the load capacitor forms a pole to increase stability by adding more phase margin to the overall system. The
desired performance depends on the value of the isolation resistor; the bigger the isolation resistor, the more
damped the pulse response becomes. For LM7171, a 50Ω isolation resistor is recommended for initial
evaluation. Figure 63 shows the LM7171 driving a 150 pF load with the 50Ω isolation resistor.

Figure 62. Isolation Resistor Used

to Drive Capacitive Load

Figure 63. The LM7171 Driving a 150 pF Load

with a 50 Ω Isolation Resistor

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8.4 Power Dissipation

The maximum power allowed to dissipate in a device is defined as:
PD = (TJ(MAX) − TA)/θJA
where
• PD is the power dissipation in a device
• TJ(max) is the maximum junction temperature
• TA is the ambient temperature
• RθJA is the thermal resistance of a particular package
• (2)
For example, for the LM7171 in a SOIC-8 package, the maximum power dissipation at 25°C ambient
temperature is 730 mW.
Thermal resistance, R θJA, depends on parameters such as die size, package size and package material. The
smaller the die size and package, the higher RθJA becomes. The 8-pin DIP package has a lower thermal
resistance (108°C/W) than that of 8-pin SOIC (172°C/W). Therefore, for higher dissipation capability, use an 8-
pin DIP package.
The total power dissipated in a device can be calculated as:
PD = PQ + PL
where
• PQ is the quiescent power dissipated in a device with no load connected at the output. PL is the power
dissipated in the device with a load connected at the output; it is not the power dissipated by the load.
Furthermore,
• PQis the supply current × total supply voltage with no load
• PL is the output current × (voltage difference between supply voltage and output voltage of the same side of
supply voltage) (3)
For example, the total power dissipated by the LM7171 with VS = ±15V and output voltage of 10V into 1 kΩ is
PD= PQ + PL (4)
= (6.5 mA) × (30V) + (10 mA) × (15V − 10V) (5)
= 195 mW + 50 mW (6)
= 245 mW (7)

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9 Layout

9.1 Layout Guidelines

9.1.1 Printed Circuit Board and High Speed Op Amps
There are many things to consider when designing PC boards for high speed op amps. Without proper caution, it
is very easy to have excessive ringing, oscillation and other degraded AC performance in high speed circuits. As
a rule, the signal traces should be short and wide to provide low inductance and low impedance paths. Any
unused board space needs to be grounded to reduce stray signal pickup. Critical components should also be
grounded at a common point to eliminate voltage drop. Sockets add capacitance to the board and can affect high
frequency performance. It is better to solder the amplifier directly into the PC board without using any socket.

9.1.2 Using Probes

Active (FET) probes are ideal for taking high frequency measurements because they have wide bandwidth, high
input impedance and low input capacitance. However, the probe ground leads provide a long ground loop that
will produce errors in measurement. Instead, the probes can be grounded directly by removing the ground leads
and probe jackets and using scope probe jacks.

9.1.3 Component Selection and Feedback Resistor

It is important in high speed applications to keep all component leads short. For discrete components, choose
carbon composition-type resistors and mica-type capacitors. Surface mount components are preferred over
discrete components for minimum inductive effect.
Large values of feedback resistors can couple with parasitic capacitance and cause undesirable effects such as
ringing or oscillation in high speed amplifiers. For LM7171, a feedback resistor of 510Ω gives optimal
performance.

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10 Device and Documentation Support

10.1 Trademarks
VIP is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
10.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

10.3 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.

11 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.

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PACKAGING INFORMATION

Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)

LM7171AIM NRND SOIC D 8 95 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 85 LM71

71AIM
LM7171AIM/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 8 95 Green (RoHS SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 LM71
& no Sb/Br) 71AIM
LM7171AIMX/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 LM71
& no Sb/Br) 71AIM
LM7171BIM NRND SOIC D 8 95 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 85 LM71
71BIM
LM7171BIM/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 8 95 Green (RoHS SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 LM71
& no Sb/Br) 71BIM
LM7171BIMX/NOPB ACTIVE SOIC D 8 2500 Green (RoHS SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 LM71
& no Sb/Br) 71BIM
LM7171BIN/NOPB ACTIVE PDIP P 8 40 Green (RoHS Call TI | SN Level-1-NA-UNLIM -40 to 85 LM7171
& no Sb/Br) BIN

(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.

(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.

(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.

(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.

(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.

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(6)
Lead/Ball Finish - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead/Ball Finish values may wrap to two lines if the finish
value exceeds the maximum column width.

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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION

*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Package Pins SPQ Reel Reel A0 B0 K0 P1 W Pin1
Type Drawing Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant
(mm) W1 (mm)
LM7171AIMX/NOPB SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.5 5.4 2.0 8.0 12.0 Q1
LM7171BIMX/NOPB SOIC D 8 2500 330.0 12.4 6.5 5.4 2.0 8.0 12.0 Q1

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*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LM7171AIMX/NOPB SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
LM7171BIMX/NOPB SOIC D 8 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0

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D0008A SCALE 2.800
SOIC - 1.75 mm max height
SMALL OUTLINE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

SEATING PLANE
.228-.244 TYP
[5.80-6.19]
.004 [0.1] C
A PIN 1 ID AREA
6X .050
[1.27]
8
1

.189-.197 2X
[4.81-5.00] .150
NOTE 3 [3.81]

4X (0 -15 )

4
5
8X .012-.020
B .150-.157 [0.31-0.51]
.069 MAX
[3.81-3.98] .010 [0.25] C A B [1.75]
NOTE 4

.005-.010 TYP
[0.13-0.25]

4X (0 -15 )

SEE DETAIL A
.010
[0.25]

.004-.010
0 -8 [0.11-0.25]
.016-.050
[0.41-1.27] DETAIL A
(.041) TYPICAL
[1.04]

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NOTES:

1. Linear dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. Dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Controlling dimensions are in inches.
Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. This dimension does not include mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs shall not
exceed .006 [0.15] per side.
4. This dimension does not include interlead flash.
5. Reference JEDEC registration MS-012, variation AA.

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D0008A SOIC - 1.75 mm max height
SMALL OUTLINE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

8X (.061 )
[1.55]
SYMM SEE
DETAILS
1
8

8X (.024)
[0.6] SYMM

(R.002 ) TYP
[0.05]
5
4
6X (.050 )
[1.27]
(.213)
[5.4]

LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE

EXPOSED METAL SHOWN
SCALE:8X

SOLDER MASK SOLDER MASK

METAL METAL UNDER
OPENING OPENING SOLDER MASK

EXPOSED
METAL EXPOSED
METAL
.0028 MAX .0028 MIN
[0.07] [0.07]
ALL AROUND ALL AROUND

NON SOLDER MASK SOLDER MASK

DEFINED DEFINED

SOLDER MASK DETAILS

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NOTES: (continued)

6. Publication IPC-7351 may have alternate designs.

7. Solder mask tolerances between and around signal pads can vary based on board fabrication site.

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D0008A SOIC - 1.75 mm max height
SMALL OUTLINE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

8X (.061 )
[1.55] SYMM

1
8

8X (.024)
[0.6] SYMM

(R.002 ) TYP
5 [0.05]
4
6X (.050 )
[1.27]
(.213)
[5.4]

SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE

BASED ON .005 INCH [0.125 MM] THICK STENCIL
SCALE:8X

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NOTES: (continued)

8. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate
design recommendations.
9. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.

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