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LMH6629: Power Down Function - Timing and is it reliable to use frequently?

Part Number: LMH6629

Hi, 

I am curious how quickly the power down function of the LMH6629 operates (how fast off and how fast on).   I was hoping to use the power down function to save the amp from going into unnecessary saturation/ power waste.  There is a very small AC signal of interest that the amp needs to amplify with very high gain, but the issue is that it only comes after a much larger AC signal that is NOT of interest and will certainly saturate the amp if left on.  I am using a microcontroller to perform the timing.  It basically goes: 100ms of a much larger signal to 400ms of very small signal of interest and this cycle repeats hundreds of times.   I am not sure if the power down function was meant to be cycled/used like that. 

I realize I could also use some combo of transistors controlled by the microcontroller to block the larger AC signal from the amp's inputs as well but I thought it might be easiest to use this power down function.  Any advise is appreciated!     

  • Ah found one answer to my own question. Pg 10 of the datasheet actually has the shutdown off and on times at 80 and 75ns respectively. With times that quick I suppose it probably can be cycled off and on as quickly as I desire with my microcontroller timing. Well if anyone can still confirm it is ok to be repetitively cycling the amp like that it would be appreciated.
  • Hi Greg,

    It should be ok to repetitively cycle the amplifier as you are having to for the application.

    Best Regards,
    Rohit