We have the following problems with the LMP7721, and we do not know if it is caused by our mistaken design, if some people already have the same experience, please help us.
The following is the condition we are using:
- We are using a Transimpedance Amplifier made by LMP7721(using a LMP7715 to guard the input) with a T-net(to increase the gain), to convert the current signal produced by the Photon Diode. The schematic is as following:
- We layout the PCB just as the TI Evaluation Board:
Just as (http://www.ti.com.cn/cn/lit/ug/snou004/snou004.pdf)
- We using the PLC Sampling Module (differential input, the 0V is not directly connected the PLC power ) to get the signal after amplified, in normally working condition it is about 4.5V,which means we need a very large gain.
- The power of PLC system is support by a separate switch power.
- Due to some reason the 0V of our Transimpedance Amplifier can not connected to the GND of the power net.
- The Power of the Transimpedance Amplifier is support by a battery OR a separate isolated linear power module.
- The test is in a normal office without other larger electricity devices.
- During the test, only the dark current of the Photon Diode is used, there is no light on the Photon Diode.
The following is the problem we meet:
Condition 1: When we:
- Using the battery as the power of the Transimpedance Amplifier(5V,0V)
- With or Without the metal Shield ①.
The output of the Transimpedance Amplifier(Vo+,Vo-, read from the PLC) is about 0.1V and with a very low noise (about 5mV, and even lower with the metal Shield ①)
Condition 2: When we:
- Using the the separate isolated linear power module as the power of the Transimpedance Amplifier(5V and 0V), then linear power module 0V is not connected to the GND of the power net
- Without the metal Shield ①.
The output of the Transimpedance Amplifier(Vo+,Vo-, read from the PLC) is about 0.1V and with a very high noise about 1V, much larger than the signal of the dark current.
Condition 3: When we:
- Using the the separate isolated linear power module as the power of the Transimpedance Amplifier(5V and 0V), then linear power module 0V is not connected to the GND of the power net
- With the metal Shield ① connected to the 0V of the linear power module.
The output of the Transimpedance Amplifier(Vo+,Vo-, read from the PLC) is about 0.1V and with a very low noise (about 5mV) of the same lever in condition 1.
We are wondering what causes the noise in condition 2 and is there any different with using the battery or using an linear power module to power the circuit?