
Re: fet op amps, max differential input
On Dec 28, 3:55=A0am, Chris <cfoley1...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Dec 27, 7:35=A0pm, gearhead <nos...@billburg.com> wrote:
>
> > Looking at datasheets for op amps that can take a large differential
> > input.
> > TLC271 says +/-Vdd
> > TL071 says +/- 30volts
> > does this mean Tl071 input can go beyond the rail but TLC271 can't?
>
> OK -- here's the story. =A0Absolute maximum ratings are like Yul Brynner
> in "The Ten Commandments" saying, "Exceed these and you shall surely
> die". =A0Very important, which is why they usually put 'em first, but
> not exactly what you want. =A0You're looking for the working electrical
> characteristics, which are usually below in the fine print.
>
> You want to look at the input common mode voltage range, listed inside
> the data sheet.
>
> The TL071 definitely isn't what you're looking for -- it lists V(ICR)
> (min) as +/-11V for a +/-15V supply, meaning that to be absolutely
> sure, you can't let the input signal get within 4V of the power supply
> rails.
>
> The TLC271 is a bit of an odd beast, because it has a bias select pin
> which basically makes it three different user-selectable op amps (with
> three similar data sheets). =A0But looking at all three (high, meduim
> and low bias), the input characteristic in question is the same. =A0At
> 25C, you can actually go 0.2V below the negative rail, and must stay
> within 0.8V of the positive rail. =A0For any and all conditions, you
> have to stay within 1.5V of the positive rail.
>
> You may have experienced a little irritation from other posts about
> your question. =A0You've more than likely got the data sheets in front
> of you in another window or tab. =A0Why not copy & paste a link, like
> this?
>
>
http://focus.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tl07 ... it/ds/sym=link/tlc271.pdf
>
> Cheers
> Chris
Yeah, I was in a hurry to click send and get out the door.
Thanks for the response.