TLE2161, TLE2161A, TLE2161B

EXCALIBUR JFET-INPUT HIGH-OUTPUT-DRIVE

µPOWER OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

SLOS049D – NOVEMBER 1989 – REVISED MAY 1996

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POST OFFICE BOX 655303

APPLICATION INFORMATION

input characteristics

The TLE2161, TLE2161A and TLE2161B are specified with a minimum and a maximum input voltage that if

exceeded at either input could cause the device to malfunction.

Because of the extremely high input impedance and resulting low bias-current requirements, the TLE2161,

TLE2161A, and TLE2161B are well suited for low-level signal processing; however, leakage currents on printed

circuit boards and sockets can easily exceed bias-current requirements and cause degradation in system

performance. It is a good practice to include guard rings around inputs (see Figure 38). These guards should

be driven from a low-impedance source at the same voltage level as the common-mode input.

VI

R2

R1

VI

R4

+

–

VO

R3

VO

+

–

R3

R4

+ R2

R1

Where

Figure 38. Use of Guard Rings

input offset voltage nulling

The TLE2161 series offers external null pins that can further reduce the input offset voltage. The circuit in

Figure 39 can be connected as shown if the feature is desired. When external nulling is not needed, the null

pins may be left disconnected.

+

–

VCC –

N2

N1

100 k

Ω

5 k

Ω

IN –

OUT

IN +

Figure 39. Input Offset Voltage Nulling