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a
Software Programmable
Gain Amplifier
AD526
FEATURES
Digitally Programmable Binary Gains from 1 to 16
Two-Chip Cascade Mode Achieves Binary Gain from
1 to 256
Gain Error:
0.01% Max, Gain = 1, 2, 4 (C Grade)
0.02% Max, Gain = 8, 16 (C Grade)
0.5 ppm/ⴗC Drift Over Temperature
Fast Settling Time
10 V Signal Change:
0.01% in 4.5 s (Gain = 16)
Gain Change:
0.01% in 5.6 s (Gain = 16)
Low Nonlinearity: ⴞ0.005% FSR Max (J Grade)
Excellent DC Accuracy:
Offset Voltage: 0.5 mV Max (C Grade)
Offset Voltage Drift: 3 V/ⴗC (C Grade)
TTL-Compatible Digital Inputs
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD526 is a single-ended, monolithic software program-
mable gain amplifier (SPGA) that provides gains of 1, 2, 4, 8
and 16. It is complete, including amplifier, resistor network
and TTL-compatible latched inputs, and requires no external
components.
Low gain error and low nonlinearity make the AD526 ideal for
precision instrumentation applications requiring programmable
gain. The small signal bandwidth is 350 kHz at a gain of 16. In
addition, the AD526 provides excellent dc precision. The FET-
input stage results in a low bias current of 50 pA. A guaranteed
maximum input offset voltage of 0.5 mV max (C grade) and low
gain error (0.01%, G = 1, 2, 4, C grade) are accomplished using
Analog Devices’ laser trimming technology.
To provide flexibility to the system designer, the AD526 can be
operated in either latched or transparent mode. The force/sense
configuration preserves accuracy when the output is connected
to remote or low impedance loads.
The AD526 is offered in one commercial (0°C to +70°C) grade,
J, and three industrial grades, A, B and C, which are specified
from –40°C to +85°C. The S grade is specified from –55°C to
+125°C. The military version is available processed to MIL-
STD 883B, Rev C. The J grade is supplied in a 16-lead plastic
DIP, and the other grades are offered in a 16-lead hermetic
side-brazed ceramic DIP.
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIG GND A1
AD526
NULL A0
V
IN
CS
NULL
CLK
ANALOG GND 2 A2
ANALOG GND 1 B
–V
S
+V
S
V
OUT
SENSE V
OUT
FORCE
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Fax: 781/326-8703 © Analog Devices, Inc., 1999
ORDERING GUIDE
Temperature Package Package
Model Range Descriptions Options
AD526JN Commercial 16-Lead Plastic DIP N-16
AD526AD Industrial 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
AD526BD Industrial 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
AD526CD Industrial 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
AD526SD Military 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
AD526SD/883B Military 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
5962-9089401MEA* Military 16-Lead Cerdip D-16
*Refer to official DESC drawing for tested specifications.
APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
1. Dynamic Range Extension for ADC Systems: A single
AD526 in conjunction with a 12-bit ADC can provide
96 dB of dynamic range for ADC systems.
2. Gain Ranging Preamps: The AD526 offers complete digital
gain control with precise gains in binary steps from 1 to 16.
Additional gains of 32, 64, 128 and 256 are possible by cas-
cading two AD526s.
