OPA698: About the OPA698ID EOL Plan

Hello Gary,

  The team did not receive a previous question on this topic on the forums. 

   I will look into any specific EOL plan for this device, but we try not to obsolete our high-speed amplifier parts. 

   For an alternative solution, does the amplifier need to have the integrated clamps? 

Thank you,

Sima

Dear Sima,

We use its clamp function. Please recommend the alternative solution with NO EOL plan. Thanks

BR, Gary

Hello Gary,

   I will confirm with our team that the OPA698 has no EOL plan. Another alternative device is the LMH6658/9, I will also ask about this device. 

Thank you,

Sima 

Hey Gary, little surprising the OPA698 might be EOL - kind of a unique function and not easy to replace, The original output clamp amps were the CLC502 and CLC501 but those were current feedback based. I think there were LMH equiailents done later, but have not found those yet. One option that is voltage feedback based output clamps was the ADI effort to match the OPA698, the AD8036