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THS4531A: Building Differential Transimpedance amplifier

Part Number: THS4531A
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: THS4531, , THS4524, THS4541

Hello,

I have a circuit which delivers 20uA p2p sine wave current output in Audio Frequency (<40kHz). I want to convert it to voltage so as to measure it's spectral parameters.

I think THS4531 (THS4531A?) is suitable for this application as it has very low input bias current and input offset current.

However, I will need a larger feedback resistor (~10k) compared to the recommended value i.e. 2k ohms. I understand this will lead to stability issues. For this I plan to use a feedback capacitor in parallel with this feedback resistor.

I see that THS4541 and THS4524 are the FDAs whose datasheet mentions "Differential Transimpedence for DAC output" . However they have relatively large Input Bias current (my peak input current will be +/-10uA). Hence I thought THS4531 should be a better candidate for my application.

My doubt is: I don't see "Differential Transimpedance Amplifier" as one of the target applications for THS4531. Is there anything I am missing which makes this FDA a less desirable candidate for Differential Transimpedance Amplifier.

regards,

Ashish

  • Hello Ashish,

    I see no mention of "Differential Transimpedence" in the datasheet for the THS4524. This seems to be an application that has been added in more recent datasheets. You should be able to use the THS4531 in this way.

    Best,
    Hasan Babiker
  • Hello Hasan,

    Thanks for confirming that I can use THS4531 to build differnential transimpedance amplifier.

    you are right... Even I can't see "Differential Transimpedance" for THS4524....  I must have got confused.
    However this application is mentioned for THS4541.
    regards,
    Ashish