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47 kW

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Microphone,

Hydrophone,

and So Forth

Thermocouple

TI Device

Center tap provides

bias current return.

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8.2 Input Bias Current Return Path

The input impedance of the INA828 is extremely high—approximately 100 G

Ω. However, a path must be

provided for the input bias current of both inputs. This input bias current is typically 150 pA. High input

impedance means that this input bias current changes very little with varying input voltage.

Input circuitry must provide a path for this input bias current for proper operation. Figure 64 shows various

provisions for an input bias current path. Without a bias current path, the inputs float to a potential that exceeds

the common-mode range of the INA828, and the input amplifiers saturate. If the differential source resistance is

low, the bias current return path can be connected to one input (as shown in the thermocouple example in

Figure 64). With a higher source impedance, using two equal resistors provides a balanced input with possible

advantages of a lower input offset voltage as a result of bias current and better high-frequency common-mode

rejection.

Figure 64. Providing an Input Common-Mode Current Path