CA3080, CA3080A

S E M I C O N D U C T O R

2MHz, Operational
Transconductance Amplifier (OTA)

November 1996

Features

Description

Slew Rate (Unity Gain, Compensated). . . . . . . . 50V/s

The CA3080 and CA3080A types are Gatable-Gain Blocks

which utilize the unique operational-transconductanceamplifier (OTA) concept described in Application Note
AN6668, Applications of the CA3080 and CA3080A HighPerformance Operational Transconductance Amplifiers.

Adjustable Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . 10W to 30W

Flexible Supply Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . 2V to 15V
Fully Adjustable Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to gMRL Limit
Tight gM Spread:
- CA3080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
- CA3080A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6:1
Extended gM Linearity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Decades

Applications
Sample and Hold
Multiplexer
Voltage Follower

The CA3080 and CA3080A types are notable for their excellent
slew rate (50V/s), which makes them especially useful for
multiplexer and fast unity-gain voltage followers. These types
are especially applicable for multiplexer applications because
power is consumed only when the devices are in the ON
channel state.

Multiplier
Comparator

Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(BRAND)

TEMP.
RANGE (oC)

CA3080
CA3080A

PACKAGE

The CA3080 and CA3080A types have differential input and a

single-ended, push-pull, class A output. In addition, these types
have an amplifier bias input which may be used either for gating
or for linear gain control. These types also have a high output
impedance and their transconductance (gM) is directly
proportional to the amplifier bias current (IABC).

PKG.
NO.

0 to 70

8 Pin Metal Can

T8.C

-55 to 125

8 Pin Metal Can

T8.C

CA3080AE

-55 to 125

8 Ld PDIP

E8.3

CA3080AM
(3080A)

-55 to 125

8 Ld SOIC

M8.15

CA3080AM96
(3080A)

-55 to 125

8 Ld SOIC Tape
and Reel

M8.15

CA3080E

0 to 70

8 Ld PDIP

E8.3

CA3080M
(3080)

0 to 70

8 Ld SOIC

M8.15

CA3080M96
(3080)

0 to 70

8 Ld SOIC Tape
and Reel

M8.15

The CA3080As characteristics are specifically controlled for

applications such as sample-hold, gain-control, multiplexing, etc.

Pinouts
CA3080
(PDIP, SOIC)
TOP VIEW

CA3080
(METAL CAN)
TOP VIEW
TAB

NC

NC

INV.
INPUT

V+

NON-INV.
INPUT

V-

OUTPUT

AMPLIFIER
BIAS INPUT

8
7 V+

INV.
INPUT 2
NON-INV.
INPUT

6 OUTPUT

+
3
4

5 BIAS

V-

NOTE: Pin 4 is connected to case.

CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Users should follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
Copyright

Harris Corporation 1996

3-45

File Number

475.3

CA3080, CA3080A
Absolute Maximum Ratings

Thermal Information

Supply Voltage (Between V+ and V- Terminal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36V

Differential Input Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V
Input Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V+ to VInput Signal Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1mA
Amplifier Bias Current (IABC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2mA
Output Short Circuit Duration (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . No Limitation

Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 2)

JA (oC/W) JC (oC/W)
PDIP Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130
N/A
SOIC Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
170
N/A
Metal Can Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200
120
Maximum Junction Temperature (Metal Can) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175oC
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . 150oC
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . -65oC to 150oC
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300oC
(SOIC - Lead Tips Only)

Operating Conditions
Temperature Range
CA3080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 70oC
CA3080A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -55oC to 125oC

CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation
of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.

NOTES:
1. Short circuit may be applied to ground or to either supply.
2. JA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.

Electrical Specifications

For Equipment Design, VSUPPLY = 15V, Unless Otherwise Specified

CA3080

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITIONS

Input Offset Voltage

CA3080A

TEMP

MIN

TYP

MAX

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

IABC = 5A

25

0.3

0.3

mV

IABC = 500A

25

0.4

0.4

mV

Full

mV

Input Offset Voltage Change

IABC = 500A to 5A

25

0.2

0.1

mV

Input Offset Voltage Temp. Drift

IABC = 100A

Full

3.0

V/oC

Input Offset Voltage

Sensitivity

IABC = 500A

25

150

150

V/V

25

150

150

V/V

Positive
Negative

Input Offset Current

IABC = 500A

25

0.12

0.6

0.12

0.6

Input Bias Current

IABC = 500A

25

Full

15

Differential Input Current

IABC = 0, VDIFF = 4V

25

0.008

0.008

nA

Amplifier Bias Voltage

IABC = 500A

25

0.71

0.71

Input Resistance

IABC = 500A

25

10

26

10

26

Input Capacitance

IABC = 500A, f = 1MHz

25

3.6

3.6

pF

Input-to-Output Capacitance

IABC = 500A, f = 1MHz

25

0.024

0.024

pF

Common-Mode Input-Voltage
Range

IABC = 500A

25

12 to
-12

13.6 to
-14.6

12 to
-12

13.6 to
-14.6

Forward Transconductance
(Large Signal)

IABC = 500A

25

6700

9600

13000

7700

9600

12000

Full

5400

4000

Output Capacitance

IABC = 500A, f = 1MHz

25

5.6

5.6

pF

Output Resistance

IABC = 500A

25

15

15

Peak Output Current

IABC = 5A, RL = 0

25

IABC = 500A, RL = 0

25

350

500

650

350

500

650

Full

300

300

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CA3080, CA3080A
For Equipment Design, VSUPPLY = 15V, Unless Otherwise Specified (Continued)

Electrical Specifications

CA3080
PARAMETER

TEST CONDITIONS

Peak Output
Voltage

TEMP

MIN

TYP

MAX

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

25

13.8

12

13.8

25

-14.5

-12

-14.5

IABC = 5A, RL =

Positive
Negative

IABC = 500A, RL =

Positive

CA3080A

Negative

25

12

13.5

12

13.5

25

-12

-14.4

-12

-14.4

Amplifier Supply Current

IABC = 500A

25

0.8

1.2

0.8

1.2

mA

Device Dissipation

IABC = 500A

25

24

30

36

24

30

36

mW

IABC = 0, VTP = 0

25

0.08

0.08

nA

IABC = 0, VTP = 36V

25

0.3

0.3

nA

Propagation Delay

IABC = 500A

25

45

45

ns

Common-Mode Rejection Ratio

IABC = 500A

25

80

110

80

110

dB

Open-Loop Bandwidth

IABC = 500A

25

MHz

Slew Rate

Uncompensated

25

75

75

V/s

Compensated

25

50

50

V/s

Magnitude of Leakage Current

Schematic Diagram
7
D3

D3

Q4
D2

Q6

V+

Q7

Q5

D4
Q9

INVERTING
2
INPUT
NONINVERTING 3
INPUT
AMPLIFIER 5
BIAS INPUT

Q8
Q1

OUTPUT

Q2

6
Q10

Q3

Q11

D1

D6

V4

Typical Applications
V+ = 15V

VS = 15V

0.01F
62k
7
10k
3
51

390pF
300
2

CA3080, A

LOAD
(SCOPE PROBE)
OUTPUT
1V/DIV.

6
5pF

1M
4

0.01F

10k V- = -15V

INPUT
5V/DIV.
TIME -0.1s/DIV.

0.001F

FIGURE 1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE CA3080 AND CA3080A IN A UNITY-GAIN VOLTAGE FOLLOWER CONFIGURATION
AND ASSOCIATED WAVEFORM

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Typical Applications

(Continued)

20pF
8.2k

VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED
CURRENT SOURCE
7
3

0.9 - 7pF
C1

1k
1k

+7.5V

3
10 - 80pF
C2

0.1F

430pF

-7.5V

100k

4.7k

4
-7.5V

MIN FREQ. SET

+7.5V

C4
4 - 60

-7.5V
6.2k

0.1
F

EXTERNAL
SWEEPING INPUT
-7.5V

MAX FREQ. SET

CA3080

SYMMETRY

10k

10k

4 - 60pF CA3160
C3
2

+7.5V

+7.5V

30k

6.8M

2M

7.5V

-7.5V

6.2k

CA3080A
2

HIGHFREQ.
SHAPE

THRESHOLD
DETECTOR

CENTERING
100k

BUFFER VOLTAGE
FOLLOWER
+7.5V

+7.5V

500
500
FREQ.
ADJUST

2k

10k
50k

2-1N914

C5
15 - 115

HIGH-FREQ.
LEVEL
ADJUST

FIGURE 2. 1,000,000/1 SINGLE-CONTROL FUNCTION GENERATOR - 1MHz TO 1Hz

NOTE: A Square-Wave Signal Modulates The External Sweeping

Input to Produce 1Hz and 1MHz, showing the 1,000,000/1 frequency
range of the function generator.

NOTE: The bottom trace is the sweeping signal and the top trace is
the actual generator output. The center trace displays the 1MHz signal
via delayed oscilloscope triggering of the upper swept output signal.

FIGURE 3A. TWO-TONE OUTPUT SIGNAL FROM THE

FUNCTION GENERATOR

FIGURE 3B. TRIPLE-TRACE OF THE FUNCTION GENERATOR

SWEEPING TO 1MHz

FIGURE 3. FUNCTION GENERATOR DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS WAVEFORMS

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CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Applications

(Continued)

V+ = +15V

2.0k

0.01F
3N138

CA3080A

INPUT
3

OUTPUT

220

2.0k

0.01F

300pF

3k

5
SLEW RATE (IN SAMPLE MODE) = 1.3V/s
ACQUISITION TIME = 3s (NOTE)

30k
STORAGE AND PHASE
COMPENSATION NETWORK
SAMPLE 0V
HOLD -15V
V- = -15V

NOTE: Time required for output to settle within 3mV of a 4V step.

FIGURE 4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE CA3080A IN A SAMPLE-HOLD CONFIGURATION

30k
STROBE
1N914
0

SAMPLE
+15V

-15

HOLD

0.1F

1N914

+15V

5
2k
INPUT

0.1F
7

2k

CA3080A

3.6k

+
6

CA3140
4

2k

0.1
F

0.1F

5
100k

-15V

2k
200pF

-15V
2k

200pF
400
0.1F
SIMULATED LOAD
NOT REQUIRED

FIGURE 5. SAMPLE AND HOLD CIRCUIT

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30pF

CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Applications

(Continued)
Top Trace:

Output Signal
5V/Div., 2s/Div.
Input Signal
5V/Div., 2s/Div.
Difference of Input and Output Signals Through
Tektronix Amplifier 7A13
5mV/Div., 2s/Div.

Bottom Trace:
Center Trace:

FIGURE 6. LARGE SIGNAL RESPONSE AND SETTLING TIME FOR CIRCUIT SHOWN IN FIGURE 23

Top Trace:
Bottom Trace:

System Output; 100mV/Div., 500ns/Div.

Sampling Signal; 20V/Div., 500ns/Div.

Top Trace:
Bottom Trace:

FIGURE 7. SAMPLING RESPONSE FOR CIRCUIT SHOWN IN

FIGURE 23

THERMOCOUPLE
6.2K
8

5
6

13

CA3079

1N914

RF
8

10

120V AC
MT1 60Hz

20K

MT2

CA3080A

2K

LOAD
5K
4W

7
2

150K
6.2K

FIGURE 8. INPUT AND OUTPUT RESPONSE FOR CIRCUIT

SHOWN IN FIGURE 23

+
100F

50K

2K

Output; 50mV/Div., 200ns/Div.

Input; 50mV/Div., 200ns/Div.

11

1N914

NOTE: All resistors 1/2 watt,

unless otherwise specified.
FIGURE 9. THERMOCOUPLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH CA3079 ZERO VOLTAGE SWITCH AS THE OUTPUT AMPLIFIER

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CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Applications

(Continued)
SAMPLE
CONTROL
AMPLIFIER

+7.5V
SAMPLE
READ-OUT
AMPLIFIER

R1
+

3
INPUT

+7.5V

2K

CA3080A
(OTA)

0.1F

2K

C3
7

R4

CA3130

8
1

-7.5V
5

C2
0.1F
R2

SAMPLE 0V
HOLD

-7.5

STROBE

15K

R6
100K
C1
200pF
R3
400

OUTPUT

5
R2
2K

C5
156
pF

R5
2K

NULLING
STORAGE
AND PHASE
COMPENSATION

R7
2K

C4
0.1
F

CL

e.g. 30pF (TYP)

C6
0.1F

-7.5V

FIGURE 10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE CA3080A IN A SAMPLE-HOLD CIRCUIT WITH BIMOS OUTPUT AMPLIFIER

0
0
0

Top Trace:
Center Trace:
Bottom Trace:

Output; 5V/Div., 2s/Div.

Differential Comparison of Input and Output
2mV/Div., 2s/Div.
Input; 5V/Div., 2s/Div.

FIGURE 11. LARGE-SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR CIRCUIT

SHOWN IN FIGURE 28

Top Trace:
Bottom Trace:

Output
20mV/Div., 100ns/Div.
Input
200mV/Div., 100ns/Div.

FIGURE 12. SMALL-SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR CIRCUIT SHOWN

IN FIGURE 28

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CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Applications

(Continued)
V+ = 15V
56k
7

50mV
0
-50mV

IN

IABC = 500A

CA3080,A
51

OUT

1.2M
1N914

4
V- = -15V

INPUT
tPLH

tPHL

OUTPUT

FIGURE 13. PROPAGATION DELAY TEST CIRCUIT AND ASSOCIATED WAVEFORMS

Typical Performance Curves

5

INPUT OFFSET CURRENT (nA)

INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)

3
2

103

125oC

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

90oC
-55oC

70oC

0
-1
-2
-3

-55oC

90oC
25oC

25oC
70oC

-4
-5

125oC

-6

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

102

10
-55oC

1
25oC
0.1

125oC

-7
-8
0.1

10

100

0.01
0.1

1000

AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

FIGURE 14. INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

PEAK OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)

104

103

102
-55oC
25oC
1

0.1
0.1

10

100

1000

FIGURE 15. INPUT OFFSET CURRENT vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

104 SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

10

AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

125oC

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

LOAD RESISTANCE = 0

103

125oC
25oC

-55oC

102

10

0.1
1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

1000

0.1

FIGURE 16. INPUT BIAS CURRENT vs AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT

1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

1000

FIGURE 17. PEAK OUTPUT CURRENT vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

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CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Performance Curves

104

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

TA = 25oC
LOAD RESISTANCE =

14.5
14

V+CMR

13.5
V+OM

13
0
-13
-13.5
-14
V-OM

-14.5
V-CMR

-15
0.1

105

-55oC
102

10
125oC
1
-55oC, 25oC
0.1

FORWARD TRANSCONDUCTANCE (S)

VS = 15V

VS = 6V
VS = 3V

10

1
1

10

100

104
-55oC
25oC

103
125oC
102

10

1000

0.1

+36V

7
1
TEST POINT
(VTP)

2
CA3080, A

100

1000

3
5
4

FIGURE 21. TRANSCONDUCTANCE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

MAGNITUDE OF LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)

FIGURE 20. TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

0V

10

AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

36V

1000

105 SUPPLY VOLTS: V = 15V

S

0.1

1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

FIGURE 19. AMPLIFIER SUPPLY CURRENT vs AMPLIFIER

BIAS CURRENT

104

102

125oC

103

1000

TA = 25oC

103

25oC

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

0.1

1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

FIGURE 18. PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

DEVICE POWER DISSIPATION (W)

AMPLIFIER SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

COMMON MODE INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

15

(Continued)

100

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

10
V2 = V3 = V6 = 36V
1
0V
0.1

0.01
-50

FIGURE 22. LEAKAGE CURRENT TEST CIRCUIT

-25

50
25
75
TEMPERATURE (oC)

100

FIGURE 23. LEAKAGE CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE

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125

CA3080, CA3080A
Typical Performance Curves

(Continued)

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

DIFFERENTIAL INPUT CURRENT (pA)

V+ = 15V

7
1

2
CA3080, A

VDIFF = 4V

3
5
4

104

103
125oC
102

1
0

V- = -15V

FIGURE 24. DIFFERENTIAL INPUT CURRENT TEST CIRCUIT

900
AMPLIFIER BIAS VOLTAGE (mV)

INPUT RESISTANCE (M)

100

10

0.1

0.01
1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

5
CO
CI

800
-55oC

700
600

25oC

500
400

125oC

300
200
100

105

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

f = 1 MHz
TA = 25oC

1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

1000

FIGURE 27. AMPLIFIER BIAS VOLTAGE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

OUTPUT RESISTANCE (M)

INPUT AND OUTPUT CAPACITANCE (pF)

2
3
4
5
INPUT DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE (V)

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

0
0.1

1000

FIGURE 26. INPUT RESISTANCE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT

FIGURE 25. INPUT CURRENT vs INPUT DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

TA = 25oC

0.1

25oC

10

SUPPLY VOLTS: VS = 15V

TA = 25oC

104

103

102

10

1
0
0.1

1
1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

0.1

1000

FIGURE 28. INPUT AND OUTPUT CAPACITANCE vs AMPLIFIER

BIAS CURRENT

1
10
100
AMPLIFIER BIAS CURRENT (A)

FIGURE 29. OUTPUT RESISTANCE vs AMPLIFIER BIAS

CURRENT

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1000

CA3080, CA3080A
(Continued)

INPUT - TO - OUTPUT CAPACITANCE (pF)

Typical Performance Curves

V+

0.01F
7
2
CA3080, A

3
5
4

0.01F

f = 1 MHz
o
0.06 TA = 25 C

0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02

0.01

V-

FIGURE 30. INPUT-TO-OUTPUT CAPACITANCE TEST CIRCUIT

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

18

FIGURE 31. INPUT-TO-OUTPUT CAPACITANCE vs SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

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