LT1395/LT1396/LT1397

Single/Dual/Quad 400MHz
Current Feedback Amplifier
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
n 400MHz Bandwidth on ± 5V (AV = 1) The LT ®1395/LT1396/LT1397 are single/dual/quad 400MHz
n 350MHz Bandwidth on ±5V (AV = 2, –1) current feedback amplifiers with an 800V/μs slew rate and
n 0.1dB Gain Flatness: 100MHz (AV = 1, 2 and –1) the ability to drive up to 80mA of output current.
n High Slew Rate: 800V/μs
n
The LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 operate on all supplies from a
Wide Supply Range: ±2V(4V) to ±6V(12V)
n
single 4V to ±6V. At ±5V, they draw 4.6mA of supply cur-
80mA Output Current
rent per amplifier. The LT1395CS6 also adds a shutdown
n Low Supply Current: 4.6mA/Amplifier pin. When disabled, the LT1395CS6 draws virtually zero
n LT1395: SO-8, TSOT23-5 and TSOT23-6 Packages supply current and its output becomes high impedance.
LT1396: SO-8, MSOP and Tiny 3mm × 3mm × The LT1395CS6 will turn on in only 30ns and turn off in
0.75mm DFN-8 Packages 40ns, making it ideal in spread spectrum and portable
LT1397: SO-14, SSOP-16 and Tiny 4mm × 3mm × equipment applications.
0.75mm DFN-14 Packages
n Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT™ Package For space limited applications, the LT1395 is available in
TSOT-23 packages, the LT1396 is available in a tiny 3mm ×
APPLICATIONS 3mm × 0.75mm dual fine pitch leadless DFN package, and
the LT1397 is available in a tiny 4mm × 3mm × 0.75mm
n Cable Drivers DFN package.
n Video Amplifiers
n MUX Amplifiers The LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 are manufactured on Linear
n High Speed Portable Equipment Technology’s proprietary complementary bipolar process.
n
They have standard single/dual/quad pinouts and they are
IF Amplifiers
optimized for use on supply voltages of ±5V.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

TYPICAL APPLICATION
Loop-Through Amplifier
Unity-Gain Video Loop-Through Amplifier Frequency Response
RG1 RF1 RG2 RF2 10
1.02k 255Ω 63.4Ω 255Ω
0
NORMAL SIGNAL
–10

– –
GAIN (dB)

–20
1/2 1/2
VOUT
3.01k VIN– LT1396 3.01k VIN+ LT1396
–30
+ + 1% RESISTORS
FOR A GAIN OF G: –40
0.67pF 12.1k 0.67pF 12.1k VOUT = G (VIN+ – VIN– ) COMMON MODE SIGNAL
RF1 = RF2 –50
RG1 = (5G – 1) RF2
RF2 –60
HIGH INPUT RESISTANCE RG2 = 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 1G
DOES NOT LOAD CABLE (5G – 1)
EVEN WHEN POWER IS OFF BNC INPUTS TRIM CMRR WITH RG1 FREQUENCY (Hz)
1395/6/7 TA01 1395/6/7 TA02

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)

Total Supply Voltage (V + to V –) .............................12.6V Specified Temperature Range (Note 5)

Input Current (Note 2)......................................... ±10mA LT1395C/LT1396C/LT1397C .................... 0°C to 70°C
Output Current .................................................. ±100mA LT1397H ........................................... –40°C to 125°C
Differential Input Voltage (Note 2).............................±5V Storage Temperature Range.................. –65°C to 150°C
Output Short-Circuit Duration (Note 3) ........ Continuous Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range (Note 4) (DD Package) .................................... –65°C to 125°C
LT1395C/LT1396C/LT1397C ................ –40°C to 85°C Junction Temperature (Note 6) 150°C
LT1397H ........................................... –40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature (DD Package) (Note 6)..... 125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ................. 300°C

PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW

OUT A 1 16 OUT D
TOP VIEW
–IN A 2 – – 15 –IN D
TOP VIEW OUT A 1 14 OUT D + +
+IN A 3 14 +IN D
–IN A 2 13 –IN D
V+ 4 13 V–
OUT A 1 8 V+ +IN A 3 12 +IN D
+IN B 5 + + 12 +IN C
V+ 4 11 V–
–IN A 2 7 OUT B – –
+IN B 5 10 +IN C –IN B 6 11 –IN C
+IN A 3 6 –IN B
– –IN B 6 9 –IN C OUT B 7 10 OUT C
V 4 5 +IN B
OUT B 7 8 OUT C NC 8 9 NC

DD PACKAGE DE14 PACKAGE GN PACKAGE

8-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN 14-LEAD (4mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN 16-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 160°C/W (NOTE 3) TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 43°C/W, θJC = 4.3°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 135°C/W
UNDERSIDE METAL CONNECTED TO V– EXPOSED PAD (PIN 15) IS V–
(PCB CONNECTION OPTIONAL) MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB

TOP VIEW

OUT A 1 14 OUT D
–IN A 2 – – 13 –IN D
+ +
+IN A 3 12 +IN D
V+ 4 11 V– TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
+IN B 5 + + 10 +IN C OUT 1 5 V+
OUT A 1 8 V+
– –
–IN A 2 – 7 OUT B –IN B 6 9 –IN C V– 2 + –
+
+IN A 3 – 6 –IN B
+ OUT B 7 8 OUT C +IN 3 4 –IN
V– 4 5 +IN B
MS8 PACKAGE S PACKAGE S5 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP 14-LEAD PLASTIC SO 5-LEAD PLASTIC TSOT-23
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 250°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 100°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 250°C/W

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PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW NC 1 8 NC OUT A 1 8 V+

OUT 1 6 V+ –IN 2 – 7 V+ –IN A 2 – 7 OUT B

+ +
V– 2 + –
5 EN +IN 3 6 OUT +IN A 3 – 6 –IN B
+
+IN 3 4 –IN V– 4 5 NC V– 4 5 +IN B

S6 PACKAGE S8 PACKAGE (1395) S8 PACKAGE (1396)

6-LEAD PLASTIC TSOT-23 8-LEAD PLASTIC SO 8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 230°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 150°C/W TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 150°C/W

ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1396CDD#PBF LT1396CDD#TRPBF LABD 8-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LT1397CDE#PBF LT1397CDE#TRPBF 1397 14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LT1397HDE#PBF LT1397HDE#TRPBF 1397 14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT1397CGN#PBF LT1397CGN#TRPBF 1397 16-Lead Plastic SSOP 0°C to 70°C
LT1396CMS8#PBF LT1396CMS8#TRPBF LTDY 8-Lead Plastic MSOP 0°C to 70°C
LT1397CS#PBF LT1397CS#TRPBF 1397CS 14-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS5#PBF LT1395CS5#TRPBF LTMA 5-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS6#PBF LT1395CS6#TRPBF LTMF 6-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS8#PBF LT1395CS8#T RPBF 1395 8-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
LT1396CS8#PBF LT1396CS8#TRPBF 1396 8-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
LEAD BASED FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1396CDD LT1396CDD#TR LABD 8-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LT1397CDE LT1397CDE#TR 1397 14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN 0°C to 70°C
LT1397HDE LT1397HDE#TR 1397 14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT1397CGN LT1397CGN#TR 1397 16-Lead Plastic SSOP 0°C to 70°C
LT1396CMS8 LT1396CMS8#TR LTDY 8-Lead Plastic MSOP 0°C to 70°C
LT1397CS LT1397CS#TR 1397CS 14-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS5 LT1395CS5#TR LTMA 5-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS6 LT1395CS6#TR LTMF 6-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 0°C to 70°C
LT1395CS8 LT1395CS8#TR 1395 8-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
LT1396CS8 LT1396CS8#TR 1396 8-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts.
*Temperature grades are identified by a label on the shipping container.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the specified operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
For each amplifier: VCM = 0V, VS = ±5V, EN = 0.5V, pulse tested, unless otherwise noted. (Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage 1 ± 10 mV
● ± 12 mV
ΔVOS/ΔT Input Offset Voltage Drift ● 15 μV/°C
IIN + Noninverting Input Current 10 ±25 μA
● ±30 μA
IIN– Inverting Input Current 10 ±50 μA
● ±60 μA
en Input Noise Voltage Density f = 1kHz, RF = 1k, RG = 10Ω, RS = 0Ω 4.5 nV/√Hz
+in Noninverting Input Noise Current Density f = 1kHz 6 pA/√Hz
– in Inverting Input Noise Current Density f = 1kHz 25 pA/√Hz
RIN Input Resistance VIN = ± 3.5V ● 0.3 1 MΩ
CIN Input Capacitance 2.0 pF
VINH Input Voltage Range, High VS = ±5V ● 3.5 4.0 V
VS = 5V, 0V 4.0 V
VINL Input Voltage Range, Low VS = ± 5V ● –4.0 – 3.5 V
VS = 5V, 0V 1.0 V
VOUTH Output Voltage Swing, High VS = ± 5V 3.9 4.2 V
VS = ± 5V ● 3.7 V
VS = 5V, 0V 4.2 V
VOUTL Output Voltage Swing, Low VS = ± 5V –4.2 –3.9 V
VS = ± 5V ● –3.7 V
VS = 5V, 0V 0.8 V
VOUTH Output Voltage Swing, High VS = ±5V, RL = 150Ω 3.4 3.6 V
VS = ±5V, RL = 150Ω ● 3.2 V
VS = 5V, 0V; RL = 150Ω 3.6 V
VOUTL Output Voltage Swing, Low VS = ±5V, RL = 150Ω –3.6 –3.4 V
VS = ±5V, RL = 150Ω ● –3.2 V
VS = 5V, 0V; RL = 150Ω 0.6 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCM = ±3.5V ● 42 52 dB
–ICMRR Inverting Input Current VCM = ±3.5V 10 16 μA/V
Common Mode Rejection VCM = ±3.5V ● 22 μA/V
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ± 2V to ±5V ● 56 70 dB
+IPSRR Noninverting Input Current VS = ±2V to ±5V 1 2 μA/V
Power Supply Rejection ● 3 μA/V
– IPSRR Inverting Input Current VS = ±2V to ±5V ● 2 7 μA/V
Power Supply Rejection
AV Large-Signal Voltage Gain VOUT = ± 2V, RL = 150Ω 50 65 dB
ROL Transimpedance, ΔVOUT/ΔIIN – VOUT = ±2V, RL = 150Ω 40 100 kΩ
IOUT Maximum Output Current RL = 0Ω ● 80 mA
IS Supply Current per Amplifier VOUT = 0V ● 4.6 6.5 mA
Disable Supply Current EN Pin Voltage = 4.5V, RL = 150Ω ● 0.1 100 μA
(LT1395CS6 only)
IEN Enable Pin Current (LT1395CS6 only) 30 110 μA
● 200 μA
SR Slew Rate (Note 7) AV = – 1, RL = 150Ω 500 800 V/μs

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the specified operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
For each amplifier: VCM = 0V, VS = ±5V, pulse tested, unless otherwise noted. (Note 5)
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
tON Turn-On Delay Time (Note 9) RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω, (LT1395CS6 only) 30 75 ns
tOFF Turn-Off Delay Time (Note 9) RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω, (LT1395CS6 only) 40 100 ns
–3dB BW –3dB Bandwidth A V = 1, RF = 374Ω, RL = 100Ω 400 MHz
A V = 2, RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω 350 MHz
0.1dB BW 0.1dB Bandwidth A V = 1, RF = 374Ω, RL = 100Ω 100 MHz
A V = 2, RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω 100 MHz
tr, tf Small-Signal Rise and Fall Time RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω, VOUT = 1VP-P 1.3 ns
tPD Propagation Delay RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω, VOUT = 1VP-P 2.5 ns
os Small-Signal Overshoot RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 100Ω, VOUT = 1VP-P 10 %
tS Settling Time 0.1%, AV = –1, RF = RG = 280Ω, RL = 150Ω 25 ns
dG Differential Gain (Note 8) RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 150Ω 0.02 %
dP Differential Phase (Note 8) RF = RG = 255Ω, RL = 150Ω 0.04 DEG

Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 6: TJ is calculated from the ambient temperature TA and the power
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute dissipation PD according to the following formula:
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device LT1395CS5: TJ = TA + (PD • 250°C/W)
reliability and lifetime. LT1396CS6: TJ = TA + (PD • 230°C/W)
Note 2: This parameter is guaranteed to meet specified performance LT1395CS8: TJ = TA + (PD • 150°C/W)
through design and characterization. It has not been tested.
LT1396CS8: TJ = TA + (PD • 150°C/W)
Note 3: A heat sink may be required depending on the power supply
LT1396CMS8: TJ = TA + (PD • 250°C/W)
voltage and how many amplifiers have their outputs short circuited.
The θJA specified for the DD package is with minimal PCB heat spreading LT1396CDD: TJ = TA + (PD • 160°C/W)
metal. Using expanded metal area on all layers of a board reduces LT1397CS14: TJ = TA + (PD • 100°C/W)
this value. LT1397CGN16: TJ = TA + (PD • 135°C/W)
Note 4: The LT1395C/LT1396C/LT1397C are guaranteed functional over the LT1397CDE: TJ = TA + (PD • 43°C/W)
operating temperature range of –40°C to 85°C. The LT1397H is guaranteed LT1397HDE: TJ = TA + (PD • 43°C/W)
functional over the operating temperature range of –40°C to 125°C.
Note 7: Slew rate is measured at ±2V on a ±3V output signal.
Note 5: The LT1395C/LT1396C/LT1397C are guaranteed to meet specified
Note 8: Differential gain and phase are measured using a Tektronix
performance from 0°C to 70°C. The LT1395C/LT1396C/LT1397C are
TSG120YC/NTSC signal generator and a Tektronix 1780R Video
designed, characterized and expected to meet specified performance from
Measurement Set. The resolution of this equipment is 0.1% and 0.1°.
–40°C and 85°C but are not tested or QA sampled at these temperatures.
Ten identical amplifier stages were cascaded giving an effective resolution
The LT1397H is guaranteed to meet specified performance from –40°C to
of 0.01% and 0.01°.
125°C. For guaranteed I-grade parts, consult the factory.
Note 9: For LT1395CS6, turn-on delay time (tON) is measured from control
input to appearance of 1V(50%) at the output, for VIN = 1V and A V = 2.
Likewise, turn-off delay time (tOFF) is measured from control input to
appearance of 1V(50%) on the output for VIN = 1V and A V = 2.
This specification is guaranteed by design and characterization.

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TYPICAL AC PERFORMANCE
SMALL SIGNAL SMALL SIGNAL SMALL SIGNAL
VS (V) AV RL (Ω) RF (Ω) RG (Ω) – 3dB BW (MHz) 0.1dB BW (MHz) PEAKING (dB)
±5 1 100 374 – 400 100 0.1
±5 2 100 255 255 350 100 0.1
±5 –1 100 280 280 350 100 0.1
±5 3 500 221 110 300 100 0.1
±5 5 500 100 24.9 210 50 0.0
±5 10 500 90.9 10 65 10 0.0
±5 10 500 90.9 10Ω||100pF 100 50 0.1

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Closed-Loop Gain vs Frequency Closed-Loop Gain vs Frequency Closed-Loop Gain vs Frequency
(A V = 1) (A V = 2) (A V = – 1)

0 6 0
GAIN (dB)

–2
GAIN (dB)

GAIN (dB)
4 –2

–4 2 –4

–6 0 –6

1M 10M 100M 1G 1M 10M 100M 1G 1M 10M 100M 1G

1395/6/7 G01
VS = ±5V FREQUENCY (Hz) VS = ±5V FREQUENCY (Hz) 1395/6/7 G02
VS = ±5V FREQUENCY (Hz) 1395/6/7 G03

VIN = –10dBm VIN = –10dBm VIN = –10dBm

RF = 374Ω RF = RG = 255Ω RF = RG = 280Ω
RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω

Large-Signal Transient Response Large-Signal Transient Response Large-Signal Transient Response

(A V = 1) (A V = 2) (A V = – 1)
OUTPUT (1V/DIV)

OUTPUT (1V/DIV)

OUTPUT (1V/DIV)

1395/6/7 G04 1395/6/7 G05 1395/6/7 G06

VS = ±5V TIME (10ns/DIV) VS = ±5V TIME (10ns/DIV) VS = ±5V TIME (10ns/DIV)
VIN = ±2.5V VIN = ±1.25V VIN = ±2.5V
RF = 374Ω RF = RG = 255Ω RF = RG = 280Ω
RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
2nd and 3rd Harmonic Distortion Maximum Undistorted Output
vs Frequency Voltage vs Frequency PSRR vs Frequency
30 8 80
TA = 25°C
40 RF = RG = 255W 70
RL = 100Ω 7
50 VS = ±5V AV = +1 AV = +2

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VP-P)

60
VOUT = 2VPP +PSRR
DISTORTION (dB)

6 –PSRR
60 50

PSRR (dB)
70 5 40
HD3 HD2
80 30
4
TA = 25°C
90 RF = 374Ω (AV = 1) 20 TA = 25°C
3 RF = RG = 255Ω (AV = 2) RF = RG = 255Ω
100 RL = 100Ω 10 RL = 100Ω
VS = ±5V AV = +2
110 2 0
1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 1M 10M 100M 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)
1395/6/7 G07 1395/6/7 G08 1395/6/7 G09

Input Voltage Noise and Current LT1395CS6 Output Impedance

Noise vs Frequency Output Impedance vs Frequency (Disabled) vs Frequency
1000 100 100k
RF = RG = 255Ω RF = 374Ω

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (DISABLED) (Ω)

RL = 50Ω AV = +1
INPUT NOISE (nV/√Hz OR pA/√Hz)

AV = +2 VS = ±5V
VS = ±5V
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)

10
100 10k

–In 1

+In
10 1k
en 0.1

1 0.01 100
10 30 100 300 1k 3k 10k 30k 100k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 100k 1M 10M 100M
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)
1395/6/7 G10 1395/6/7 G11 1395/6/7 G12

Maximum Capacitive Load Capacitive Load

vs Feedback Resistor vs Output Series Resistor Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
1000 40 6
RF = RG = 255Ω
VS = ±5V
OUTPUT SERIES RESISTANCE (Ω)

OVERSHOOT < 2% 5
EN = V–
30
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)

100 4

EN = 0V,
20 3 ALL NON-DISABLE DEVICES

10 2
10
RF = RG
AV = +2 1
VS = ±5V
PEAKING ≤ 5dB
1 0 0
300 900 1500 2100 2700 3300 10 100 1000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FEEDBACK RESISTANCE (Ω) CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
1395/6/7 G13 1395/6/7 G14 1395/6/7 G15

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Swing LT1395CS6 Enable Pin Current Positive Supply Current per
vs Temperature vs Temperature Amplifier vs Temperature

POSITIVE SUPPLY CURRENT PER AMPLIFIER (mA)

5 –10 5.00
VS = ±5V VS = ±5V EN = –5V
4
–20 4.75
RL = 100k RL = 150Ω
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING (V)

3 EN = 0V

ENABLE PIN CURRENT (μA)

4.50 EN = 0V,
2 –30 ALL NON-DISABLE DEVICES
1 4.25
–40
0 VS = ±5V EN = –5V 4.00
–50
–1 3.75
–2 –60
3.50
–3 RL = 100k RL = 150Ω
–70 3.25
–4
–5 –80 3.00
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
1395/6/7 G16 1395/6/7 G17

Input Offset Voltage Input Bias Currents

vs Temperature vs Temperature
3.0 15
VS = ±5V VS = ±5V
2.5
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)

12
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (μA)

2.0
IB+
IB–
1.5 9
1.0
6
0.5

0
3
–0.5

–1.0 0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
1395/6/7 G19 1395/6/7 G20

Square Wave Response Propagation Delay Rise Time and Overshoot

OUTPUT (200mV/DIV)

INPUT (100mV/DIV)

OS = 10%
VOUT (200mV/DIV)
OUTPUT (200mV/DIV)

1395/6/7 G21
RL = 100Ω TIME (10ns/DIV)
RF = RG = 255Ω
f = 10MHz tPD = 2.5ns 1395/6/7 G22 tr = 1.3ns 1395/6/7 G23

AV = +2 TIME (500ps/DIV) AV = +2 TIME (500ps/DIV)

RL = 100Ω RL = 100Ω
RF = RG = 255Ω RF = RG = 255Ω

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PIN FUNCTIONS
LT1395CS5 LT1397CS, LT1397CDE, LT1397HDE
OUT (Pin 1): Output. OUT A (Pin 1): A Channel Output.
V – (Pin 2): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V. – IN A (Pin 2): Inverting Input of A Channel Amplifier.
+IN (Pin 3): Noninverting Input. + IN A (Pin 3): Noninverting Input of A Channel Amplifier.
– IN (Pin 4): Inverting Input. V + (Pin 4): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V.
V + (Pin 5): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V. + IN B (Pin 5): Noninverting Input of B Channel Amplifier.
– IN B (Pin 6): Inverting Input of B Channel Amplifier.
LT1395CS6
OUT B (Pin 7): B Channel Output.
OUT (Pin 1): Output.
OUT C (Pin 8): C Channel Output.
V – (Pin 2): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V.
– IN C (Pin 9): Inverting Input of C Channel Amplifier.
+ IN (Pin 3): Noninverting Input.
+IN C (Pin 10): Noninverting Input of C Channel Amplifier.
– IN (Pin 4): Inverting Input.
V – (Pin 11): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V.
EN (Pin 5): Enable Pin. Logic low to enable.
+IN D (Pin 12): Noninverting Input of D Channel Amplifier.
V + (Pin 6): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V.
– IN D (Pin 13): Inverting Input of D Channel Amplifier.

LT1395CS8 OUT D (Pin 14): D Channel Output.

NC (Pin 1): No Connection.

LT1397CGN
– IN (Pin 2): Inverting Input.
OUT A (Pin 1): A Channel Output.
+ IN (Pin 3): Noninverting Input.
– IN A (Pin 2): Inverting Input of A Channel Amplifier.
V – (Pin 4): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V.
+ IN A (Pin 3): Noninverting Input of A Channel Amplifier.
NC (Pin 5): No Connection.
V + (Pin 4): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V.
OUT (Pin 6): Output.
+ IN B (Pin 5): Noninverting Input of B Channel Amplifier.
V+ (Pin 7): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V.
– IN B (Pin 6): Inverting Input of B Channel Amplifier.
NC (Pin 8): No Connection.
OUT B (Pin 7): B Channel Output.
LT1396CMS8, LT1396CS8, LT1396CDD NC (Pin 8): No Connection.
OUT A (Pin 1): A Channel Output. NC (Pin 9): No Connection.
– IN A (Pin 2): Inverting Input of A Channel Amplifier. OUT C (Pin 10): C Channel Output.
+ IN A (Pin 3): Noninverting Input of A Channel Amplifier. – IN C (Pin 11): Inverting Input of C Channel Amplifier.
V – (Pin 4): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V. +IN C (Pin 12): Noninverting Input of C Channel Amplifier.

+ IN B (Pin 5): Noninverting Input of B Channel Amplifier. V – (Pin 13): Negative Supply Voltage, Usually –5V.

– IN B (Pin 6): Inverting Input of B Channel Amplifier. +IN D (Pin 14): Noninverting Input of D Channel Amplifier.
OUT B (Pin 7): B Channel Output. – IN D (Pin 15): Inverting Input of D Channel Amplifier.
V + (Pin 8): Positive Supply Voltage, Usually 5V. OUT D (Pin 16): D Channel Output.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Feedback Resistor Selection Slew Rate
The small-signal bandwidth of the LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 Unlike a traditional voltage feedback op amp, the slew rate
is set by the external feedback resistors and the inter- of a current feedback amplifier is not independent of the
nal junction capacitors. As a result, the bandwidth is a amplifier gain configuration. In a current feedback ampli-
function of the supply voltage, the value of the feedback fier, both the input stage and the output stage have slew
resistor, the closed-loop gain and the load resistor. The rate limitations. In the inverting mode, and for gains of 2
LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 have been optimized for ± 5V or more in the noninverting mode, the signal amplitude
supply operation and have a –3dB bandwidth of 400MHz between the input pins is small and the overall slew rate
at a gain of 1 and 350MHz at a gain of 2. Please refer to is that of the output stage. For gains less than 2 in the
the resistor selection guide in the Typical AC Perfor- noninverting mode, the overall slew rate is limited by the
mance table. input stage.
The input slew rate of the LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 is ap-
Capacitance on the Inverting Input
proximately 600V/μs and is set by internal currents and
Current feedback amplifiers require resistive feedback from capacitances. The output slew rate is set by the value of
the output to the inverting input for stable operation. Take the feedback resistor and internal capacitance. At a gain
care to minimize the stray capacitance between the output of 2 with 255Ω feedback and gain resistors and ± 5V
and the inverting input. Capacitance on the inverting input supplies, the output slew rate is typically 800V/μs. Larger
to ground will cause peaking in the frequency response feedback resistors will reduce the slew rate as will lower
(and overshoot in the transient response). supply voltages.

Capacitive Loads Enable/Disable

The LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 can drive many capacitive The LT1395CS6 has a unique high impedance, zero sup-
loads directly when the proper value of feedback resistor ply current mode which is controlled by the EN pin. The
is used. The required value for the feedback resistor will LT1395CS6 is designed to operate with CMOS logic; it
increase as load capacitance increases and as closed- draws virtually zero current when the EN pin is high. To
loop gain decreases. Alternatively, a small resistor (5Ω activate the amplifier, its EN pin is normally pulled to a
to 35Ω) can be put in series with the output to isolate the logic low. However, supply current will vary as the volt-
capacitive load from the amplifier output. This has the age between the V + supply and EN is varied. As seen
advantage that the amplifier bandwidth is only reduced in Figure 1, +IS does vary with (V+ – VEN), particularly
when the capacitive load is present. The disadvantage is when the voltage difference is less than 3V. For normal
that the gain is a function of the load resistance. See the 5.0
Typical Performance Characteristics curves. 4.5
TA = 25°C
V+ = 5V
4.0 V– = 0V
Power Supplies 3.5

The LT1395/LT1396/LT1397 will operate from single or split 3.0

+IS (mA)

V– = –5V
supplies from ± 2V (4V total) to ±6V (12V total). It is not 2.5
2.0
necessary to use equal value split supplies, however the
1.5
offset voltage and inverting input bias current will change.
1.0
The offset voltage changes about 2.5mV per volt of supply
0.5
mismatch. The inverting bias current will typically change
0
about 10μA per volt of supply mismatch. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
V+ – VEN (V)
1395/6/7 F01

Figure 1. + IS vs (V+ – VEN)

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Differential Input Signal Swing
OUTPUT
To avoid any breakdown condition on the input transis-
tors, the differential input swing must be limited to ± 5V.
In normal operation, the differential voltage between the
input pins is small, so the ±5V limit is not an issue.

Buffered RGB to Color-Difference Matrix

EN
An LT1397 can be used to create buffered color-difference
VS = ±5V RF = 255Ω RL = 100Ω 1395/6/7 F02
signals from RGB inputs (Figure 4). In this application,
VIN = 1V RG = 255Ω the R input arrives via 75Ω coax. It is routed to the non-
Figure 2. Amplifier Enable Time, AV = 2 inverting input of LT1397 amplifier A1 and to a 845Ω
resistor R8. There is also an 82.5Ω termination resistor
R11, which yields a 75Ω input impedance at the R input
when considered in parallel with R8. R8 connects to
the inverting input of a second LT1397 amplifier (A2),
which also sums the weighted G and B inputs to create a
OUTPUT –0.5 • Y output. LT1397 amplifier A3 then takes the
–0.5 • Y output and amplifies it by a gain of –2, resulting
in the Y output. Amplifier A1 is configured in a noninvert-
ing gain of 2 with the bottom of the gain resistor R2 tied
to the Y output. The output of amplifier A1 thus results
EN
in the color-difference output R-Y.
VS = ±5V RF = 255Ω RL = 100Ω 1395/6/7 F03
The B input is similar to the R input. It arrives via 75Ω
VIN = 1V RG = 255Ω
coax, and is routed to the noninverting input of LT1397
Figure 3. Amplifier Disable Time, AV = 2 amplifier A4, and to a 2320Ω resistor R10. There is also
a 76.8Ω termination resistor R13, which yields a 75Ω

operation, it is important to keep the EN pin at least 3V 75Ω +

below the V+ supply. If a V + of less than 3V is desired, SOURCES R8 A1
845Ω 1/4 LT1397 R-Y
R
– R1
and the amplifier will remain enabled at all times, then R11
82.5Ω
255Ω

the EN pin should be tied to the V – supply. The enable pin R9

432Ω
G R7
current is approximately 30μA when activated. If using R12 255Ω
90.9Ω
CMOS open-drain logic, an external 1k pull-up resistor R10
2320Ω –
B R6 R5 R2
is recommended to ensure that the LT1395CS6 remains R13 A2
127Ω 255Ω 255Ω
76.8Ω 1/4 LT1397
disabled in spite of any CMOS drain leakage currents. +
–
The enable/disable times are very fast when driven from A3
1/4 LT1397 Y
+
standard 5V CMOS logic. The LT1395CS6 enables in about R4
255Ω
30ns (50% point to 50% point) while operating on ±5V
supplies (Figure 2). Likewise, the disable time is approxi- R3
–
mately 40ns (50% point to 50% point) (Figure 3). ALL RESISTORS 1% A4
255Ω

VS = ±5V 1/4 LT1397 B-Y

+ 1395/6/7 F04

Figure 4. Buffered RGB to Color-Difference Matrix

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
input impedance when considered in parallel with R10. R8 and R9 are grounded. This results in a gain of 2.41
R10 also connects to the inverting input of amplifier A2, and a contribution at the output of A2 of 2Y. The R-Y input
adding the B contribution to the Y signal as discussed is amplified by A2 with the gain set by resistors R8 and
above. Amplifier A4 is configured in a noninverting gain R10, giving an amplification of –1.02. This results in a
of 2 configuration with the bottom of the gain resistor contribution at the output of A2 of 1.02Y – 1.02R. The B-Y
R4 tied to the Y output. The output of amplifier A4 thus input is amplified by A2 with the gain set by resistors R9
results in the color-difference output B-Y. and R10, giving an amplification of – 0.37. This results in
a contribution at the output of A2 of 0.37Y – 0.37B.
The G input also arrives via 75Ω coax and adds its con-
tribution to the Y signal via a 432Ω resistor R9, which is If we now sum the three contributions at the output of
tied to the inverting input of amplifier A2. There is also A2, we get:
a 90.9Ω termination resistor R12, which yields a 75Ω A2OUT = 3.40Y – 1.02R – 0.37B
termination when considered in parallel with R9. Using
superposition, it is straightforward to determine the It is important to remember though that Y is a weighted
output of amplifier A2. Although inverted, it sums the sum of R, G and B such that:
R, G and B signals in the standard proportions of 0.3R, Y = 0.3R + 0.59G + 0.11B
0.59G and 0.11B that are used to create the Y signal.
Amplifier A3 then inverts and amplifies the signal by 2, If we substitute for Y at the output of A2 we then get:
resulting in the Y output. A2OUT = (1.02R – 1.02R) + 2G + (0.37B – 0.37B)
= 2G
Buffered Color-Difference to RGB Matrix
The back-termination resistor R11 then halves the output
An LT1395 combined with an LT1396 can be used to cre- of A2 resulting in the G output.
ate buffered RGB outputs from color-difference signals
(Figure 5). The R output is a back-terminated 75Ω signal
created using resistor R5 and amplifier A1 configured for R1
1k
Y
a gain of +4 via resistors R3 and R4. The noninverting R2 + R5
1k 75Ω
input of amplifier A1 is connected via 1k resistors R1 R-Y A1
1/2 LT1396 R

and R2 to the Y and R-Y inputs respectively, resulting – R3

267Ω
in cancellation of the Y signal at the amplifier input. The
remaining R signal is then amplified by A1. R4
88.7Ω
R6
205Ω
The B output is also a back-terminated 75Ω signal cre- + R11
75Ω
R7 A2
ated using resistor R16 and amplifier A3 configured for 1k LT1395 G
– R10
a gain of +4 via resistors R14 and R15. The noninverting R8
261Ω
267Ω

input of amplifier A3 is connected via 1k resistors R12 R9

and R13 to the Y and B-Y inputs respectively, resulting B-Y
698Ω

in cancellation of the Y signal at the amplifier input. The R12

1k
+ R16
remaining B signal is then amplified by A3. R13 A3 75Ω
1/2 LT1396 B
1k
The G output is the most complicated of the three. It is a – R14
267Ω
ALL RESISTORS 1%
weighted sum of the Y, R-Y and B-Y inputs. The Y input VS = ±5V

is attenuated via resistors R6 and R7 such that amplifier R15

88.7Ω
A2’s noninverting input sees 0.83Y. Using superposition, 1395/6/7 F05

we can calculate the positive gain of A2 by assuming that Figure 5. Buffered Color-Difference to RGB Matrix

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SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC (each amplifier)

V+

+IN –IN OUT

EN
(LT1395CS6 ONLY)
FOR ALL
NON-DISABLE
DEVICES
V–
1395/6/7 SS

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DD Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1698 Rev C)

R = 0.125 0.40 p 0.10

TYP
5 8
0.70 p0.05

3.5 p0.05 1.65 p0.05 3.00 p0.10 1.65 p 0.10

2.10 p0.05 (2 SIDES) (4 SIDES) (2 SIDES)
PIN 1
PACKAGE TOP MARK
OUTLINE (NOTE 6)
(DD8) DFN 0509 REV C

4 1
0.25 p 0.05 0.200 REF 0.75 p0.05 0.25 p 0.05
0.50 0.50 BSC
BSC 2.38 p0.10
2.38 p0.05 0.00 – 0.05 BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-1)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION
ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DE Package
14-Lead Plastic DFN (4mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1708 Rev B)

R = 0.115 0.40 p 0.10

4.00 p0.10
TYP
(2 SIDES)
8 14
R = 0.05
0.70 p0.05
TYP

3.60 p0.05 3.30 p0.05 3.30 p0.10

3.00 p0.10
2.20 p0.05 1.70 p 0.05 (2 SIDES) 1.70 p 0.10 PIN 1 NOTCH
PIN 1 R = 0.20 OR
PACKAGE TOP MARK 0.35 s 45o
OUTLINE (SEE NOTE 6) CHAMFER
(DE14) DFN 0806 REV B

7 1
0.25 p 0.05 0.200 REF 0.75 p0.05 0.25 p 0.05
0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC
3.00 REF 3.00 REF
0.00 – 0.05 BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE VARIATION OF VERSION (WGED-3) IN JEDEC
PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE

GN Package
16-Lead Plastic SSOP (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1641)

.045 ±.005 .189 – .196*

(4.801 – 4.978)
.009
(0.229)
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 REF

.254 MIN .150 – .165

.229 – .244 .150 – .157**

(5.817 – 6.198) (3.810 – 3.988)

.0165 ±.0015 .0250 BSC

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

.015 ± .004
× 45° .0532 – .0688 .004 – .0098
(0.38 ± 0.10)
(1.35 – 1.75) (0.102 – 0.249)
.007 – .0098
0° – 8° TYP
(0.178 – 0.249)

.016 – .050 .008 – .012 .0250 GN16 (SSOP) 0204

(0.406 – 1.270) (0.203 – 0.305) (0.635)
TYP BSC
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCHES *DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
INCHES SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(MILLIMETERS) **DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
MS8 Package
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1660 Rev F)

0.889 p 0.127
(.035 p .005)

5.23
(.206) 3.20 – 3.45
MIN (.126 – .136)

3.00 p 0.102
0.42 p 0.038 0.65 (.118 p .004) 0.52
(.0165 p .0015) (.0256) (NOTE 3) 8 7 6 5 (.0205)
TYP BSC REF
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

3.00 p 0.102
4.90 p 0.152
DETAIL “A” (.118 p .004)
0.254 (.193 p .006)
(NOTE 4)
(.010)
0o – 6o TYP
GAUGE PLANE
1 2 3 4
0.53 p 0.152
(.021 p .006) 1.10 0.86
(.043) (.034)
DETAIL “A” MAX REF
0.18
(.007)
SEATING
PLANE 0.22 – 0.38 0.1016 p 0.0508
(.009 – .015) (.004 p .002)
TYP 0.65 MSOP (MS8) 0307 REV F
(.0256)
NOTE:
BSC
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
S5 Package
5-Lead Plastic TSOT-23
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1633)

0.62 0.95
2.90 BSC
MAX REF
(NOTE 4)

1.22 REF

1.50 – 1.75
3.85 MAX 2.62 REF 1.4 MIN 2.80 BSC
(NOTE 4)

PIN ONE

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.30 – 0.45 TYP

0.95 BSC
PER IPC CALCULATOR 5 PLCS (NOTE 3)

0.80 – 0.90

0.20 BSC 0.01 – 0.10

1.00 MAX
DATUM ‘A’

0.30 – 0.50 REF

0.09 – 0.20 1.90 BSC
NOTE: (NOTE 3) S5 TSOT-23 0302 REV B
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
S6 Package
6-Lead Plastic TSOT-23
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1634)

0.62 0.95 2.90 BSC

MAX REF (NOTE 4)

1.22 REF

2.80 BSC 1.50 – 1.75

3.85 MAX 2.62 REF 1.4 MIN (NOTE 4)

PIN ONE ID

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.30 – 0.45

0.95 BSC
PER IPC CALCULATOR 6 PLCS (NOTE 3)

0.80 – 0.90

0.20 BSC
0.01 – 0.10
1.00 MAX
DATUM ‘A’

0.30 – 0.50 REF

0.09 – 0.20 1.90 BSC
(NOTE 3) S6 TSOT-23 0302 REV B
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193

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LT1395/LT1396/LT1397
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)

.189 – .197
.045 ±.005 (4.801 – 5.004)
.050 BSC NOTE 3
8 7 6 5

.245
MIN .160 ±.005
.150 – .157
.228 – .244
(3.810 – 3.988)
(5.791 – 6.197)
NOTE 3

.030 ±.005
TYP
1 2 3 4
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

.010 – .020
× 45° .053 – .069
(0.254 – 0.508)
(1.346 – 1.752)
.004 – .010
.008 – .010
0°– 8° TYP (0.101 – 0.254)
(0.203 – 0.254)

.016 – .050
.014 – .019 .050
(0.406 – 1.270)
(0.355 – 0.483) (1.270)
NOTE: TYP BSC
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS IN
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm) SO8 0303

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
S Package
14-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)

.337 – .344
.045 ±.005 (8.560 – 8.738)
.050 BSC NOTE 3
14 13 12 11 10 9 8
N

N
.245
MIN .160 ±.005
.228 – .244 .150 – .157
(5.791 – 6.197) (3.810 – 3.988)
NOTE 3
1 2 3 N/2 N/2

.030 ±.005
TYP RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

.010 – .020
s 45° .053 – .069
(0.254 – 0.508)
(1.346 – 1.752)
.008 – .010 .004 – .010
(0.203 – 0.254) 0° – 8° TYP (0.101 – 0.254)

.016 – .050 .014 – .019 .050

(0.406 – 1.270) (0.355 – 0.483) (1.270)
TYP BSC
NOTE: S14 0502
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS IN
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)

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LT1395/LT1396/LT1397
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Single Supply RGB Video Amplifier input. Assuming a 75Ω source impedance for the signal
The LT1395 can be used with a single supply voltage of driving VIN, the Thevenin equivalent signal arriving at A1’s
positive input is 3V + 0.4VIN, with a source impedance
6V or more to drive ground-referenced RGB video. In
of 714Ω. The combination of these two inputs gives an
Figure 6, two 1N4148 diodes D1 and D2 have been placed
output at the cathode of D2 of 2 • VIN with no additional
in series with the output of the LT1395 amplifier A1 but
DC offset. The 75Ω back termination resistor R9 halves
within the feedback loop formed by resistor R8. These
the signal again such that VOUT equals a buffered ver-
diodes effectively level-shift A1’s output downward by 2
sion of VIN.
diodes, allowing the circuit output to swing to ground.
It is important to note that the 4.7μF capacitor C1 has
Amplifier A1 is used in a positive gain configuration.
been added to provide enough current to maintain the
The feedback resistor R8 is 255Ω. The gain resistor
voltage drop across diodes D1 and D2 when the circuit
is created from the parallel combination of R6 and R7,
output drops low enough that the diodes might other-
giving a Thevenin equivalent 63.5Ω connected to 3.75V.
wise turn off. This means that this circuit works fine for
This gives an AC gain of + 5 from the noninverting input
continuous video input, but will require that C1 charge
of amplifier A1 to the cathode of D2. However, the video
up after a period of inactivity at the input.
input is also attenuated before arriving at A1’s positive

5V
C1
VS 4.7μF
R1 R6 6V TO 12V
1000Ω 84.5Ω
D1 D2 R9
+ 1N4148 1N4148 VOUT
A1 75Ω
R2
1300Ω LT1395
R3 – R8
VIN 160Ω 255Ω
1395/6/7 TA03
R4
75Ω R7
R5 255Ω
2.32Ω

Figure 6. Single Supply RGB Video Amplifier (1 of 4 Channels)

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