OPA2131: input protection circuit

Amy Luo

Part Number: OPA2131

Hi team,

Is clamp diode or input protection circuit integrated in OPA2131?

OPA2131 datasheet does not explain this. Is there any way to judge whether the amplifier is integrated with clamp diodes?

Best Regards,

Amy Luo

over 3 years ago

0 Clemens Ladisch over 3 years ago

Guru 292670 points

The absolute maximum ratings for the input voltage imply that there are clamping diodes from GND and to V_CC. (See [FAQ] Can the input voltage (Vi) to my logic device be higher than the supply voltage (Vcc)?)

0 Amy Luo over 3 years ago in reply to Clemens Ladisch

TI__Expert 6895 points

In other words, the amplifier OPA2131 ( IN to V+, IN to V- ) is internally integrated with a clamping diode, isn't it?

+1 Michael Hartshorne over 3 years ago in reply to Amy Luo

TI__Genius 12935 points

Hi Amy,

Yes, your highlight above shows that there are diodes to the supply voltages (V- and V+). There are no diodes, however, between the inputs (-IN, +IN). So, the input differential voltage ((+IN) - (-IN)) is not limited by diodes, as is the case for many amplifiers. For this device, the voltage on the inputs is only limited to be between the supply voltages.

Let me know if this answers your question.
Regards,
Mike

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