Low Cost, High Speed
Differential Driver
AD8131
FEATURES
High speed
400 MHz, −3 dB full power bandwidth
2000 V/μs slew rate
Fixed gain of 2 with no external components
Internal common-mode feedback to improve gain and phase
balance: −60 dB @ 10 MHz
Separate input to set the common-mode output voltage
Low distortion: 68 dB SFDR @ 5 MHz 200 Ω load
Power supply range +2.7 V to ±5 V
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
–D
IN
1
V
OCM
2
V+ 3
+OUT 4
1.5kΩ
1.5kΩ
750Ω
750Ω
8 +D
IN
7 NC
6 V–
5 –OUT
01072-001
AD8131
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
Video line driver
Digital line driver
Low power differential ADC driver
Differential in/out level shifting
Single-ended input to differential output driver
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8131 is a differential or single-ended input to
differential output driver requiring no external components for
a fixed gain of 2. The AD8131 is a major advancement over op
amps for driving signals over long lines or for driving
differential input ADCs. The AD8131 has a unique internal
feedback feature that provides output gain and phase matching
that are balanced to −60 dB at 10 MHz, reducing radiated EMI
and suppressing harmonics. Manufactured on the Analog
Devices, Inc. next generation XFCB bipolar process, the
AD8131 has a −3 dB bandwidth of 400 MHz and delivers a
differential signal with very low harmonic distortion.
The AD8131 is a differential driver for the transmission of
high-speed signals over low-cost twisted pair or coax cables.
The AD8131 can be used for either analog or digital video
signals or for other high-speed data transmission. The AD8131
driver is capable of driving either Cat3 or Cat5 twisted pair or
coax with minimal line attenuation. The AD8131 has
considerable cost and performance improvements over discrete
line driver solutions.
The AD8131 can replace transformers in a variety of applications,
preserving low frequency and dc information. The AD8131 does
not have the susceptibility to magnetic interference and hysteresis
of transformers. It is smaller, easier to work with, and has the high
reliability associated with ICs.
–20
ΔV
OUT, dm
= 2V p-p
ΔV
OUT, cm
/ΔV
OUT, dm
–30
BALANCE ERROR (dB)
–40
–50
V
S
= +5V
–60
–70
–80
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1000
Figure 2. Output Balance Error vs. Frequency
The AD8131’s differential output also helps balance the input
for differential ADCs, optimizing the distortion performance of
the ADCs. The common-mode level of the differential output is
adjustable by a voltage on the V
OCM
pin, easily level-shifting the
input signals for driving single-supply ADCs with dual supply
signals. Fast overload recovery preserves sampling accuracy.
The AD8131 is available in both SOIC and MSOP packages for
operation over −40°C to +125°C.
Rev. B
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01072-002
V
S
=
±5V
AD8131
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
±D
IN
to ±OUT Specifications...................................................... 3
V
OCM
to ±OUT Specifications ..................................................... 4
±D
IN
to ±OUT Specifications...................................................... 5
V
OCM
to ±OUT Specifications ..................................................... 6
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 7
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 7
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 8
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9
Operational Description................................................................ 15
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 16
Analyzing an Application Circuit............................................. 16
Closed-Loop Gain ...................................................................... 16
Estimating the Output Noise Voltage ...................................... 16
Calculating the Input Impedance of an
Application Circuit..................................................................... 16
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range in
Single-Supply Applications ....................................................... 17
Setting the Output Common-Mode Voltage .......................... 17
Driving a Capacitive Load......................................................... 17
Applications..................................................................................... 18
Twisted-Pair Line Driver........................................................... 18
3 V Supply Differential A-to-D Driver.................................... 18
Unity-Gain, Single-Ended-to-Differential Driver ................. 19
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 20
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 20
REVISION HISTORY
6/05—Rev. A to Rev. B
Updated Format..................................................................Universal
Changed Upper Operating Limit .....................................Universal
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 20
Rev. B | Page 2 of 20
AD8131
SPECIFICATIONS
±D
IN
TO ±OUT SPECIFICATIONS
25°C, V
S
= ±5 V, V
OCM
= 0 V, G = 2, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 39 for test setup and label
descriptions. All specifications refer to single-ended input and differential outputs, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Large Signal Bandwidth
−3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB Flatness
Slew Rate
Settling Time
Overdrive Recovery Time
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Second Harmonic
Conditions
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 0.2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 0.2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 10% to 90%
0.1%, V
OUT
= 2 V p-p
V
IN
= 5 V to 0 V Step
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
f = 20 MHz
NTSC, R
L, dm
= 150 Ω
NTSC, R
L, dm
= 150 Ω
Single-ended input
Differential input
Min
Typ
400
320
85
2000
14
5
−68
−63
−95
−79
−94
−70
−101
−77
−54
30
25
0.01
0.06
1.125
1.5
1
−7.0 to +5.0
−70
±2
±8
±4
±10
−3.6 to +3.6
60
2
−70
±7
Max
Unit
MHz
MHz
MHz
V/μs
ns
ns
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
nV/√Hz
%
degrees
kΩ
kΩ
pF
V
dB
mV
μV/°C
mV
μV/°C
V
mA
V/V
dB
Third Harmonic
IMD
IP3
Voltage Noise (RTO)
Differential Gain Error
Differential Phase Error
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
Input Common-Mode Voltage
CMRR
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage (RTO)
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
IN, cm
; ΔV
IN, cm
= ±0.5 V
V
OS, dm
= V
OUT, dm
; V
DIN+
= V
DIN−
= V
OCM
= 0 V
T
MIN
to T
MAX
variation
V
OCM
= float
T
MIN
to T
MAX
variation
Maximum ΔV
OUT
; single-ended output
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
IN, dm
; ΔV
IN, dm
= ±0.5 V
ΔV
OUT, cm
/ΔV
OUT, dm
; ΔV
OUT, dm
= 1 V
1.97
Output Voltage Swing
Linear Output Current
Gain
Output Balance Error
2.03
Rev. B | Page 3 of 20
AD8131
V
OCM
TO ±OUT SPECIFICATIONS
25°C, V
S
= ±5 V, V
OCM
= 0 V, G = 2, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 39 for test setup and label
descriptions. All specifications refer to single-ended input and differential outputs, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
DC PERFORMANCE
Input Voltage Range
Input Resistance
Input Offset Voltage
Input Bias Current
VOCM CMRR
Gain
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range
Quiescent Current
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Conditions
ΔV
OCM
= 600 mV
V
OCM
= −1 V to +1 V
Min
Typ
210
500
±3.6
120
±1.5
±2.5
0.5
−60
1
Max
Unit
MHz
V/μs
V
kΩ
mV
mV
μA
dB
V/V
V
mA
μA/°C
dB
°C
V
OS, cm
= V
OUT, cm
; V
DIN+
= V
DIN−
= V
OCM
= 0 V
V
OCM
= float
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
OCM
; ΔV
OCM
= ±0.5 V
ΔV
OUT, cm
/ΔV
OCM
; ΔV
OCM
= ±1 V
±7
0.988
±1.4
10.5
1.012
± 5.5
12.5
−56
+125
V
DIN+
= V
DIN−
= V
OCM
= 0 V
T
MIN
to T
MAX
variation
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
S
; ΔV
S
= ±1 V
11.5
25
−70
−40
Rev. B | Page 4 of 20
AD8131
±D
IN
TO ±OUT SPECIFICATIONS
25°C, V
S
= 5 V, V
OCM
= 2.5 V, G = 2, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 39 for test setup and label
descriptions. All specifications refer to single-ended input and differential outputs, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Large Signal Bandwidth
−3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
Bandwidth for 0.1 dB Flatness
Slew Rate
Settling Time
Overdrive Recovery Time
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Second Harmonic
Conditions
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 0.2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 0.2 V p-p
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 10% to 90%
0.1%, V
OUT
= 2 V p-p
V
IN
= 5 V to 0 V Step
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 200 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 5 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
V
OUT
= 2 V p-p, 20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
20 MHz, R
L, dm
= 800 Ω
f = 20 MHz
NTSC, R
L, dm
= 150 Ω
NTSC, R
L, dm
= 150 Ω
Single-ended input
Differential input
Min
Typ
385
285
65
1600
18
5
−67
−56
−94
−77
−74
−67
−95
−74
−51
29
25
0.02
0.08
1.125
1.5
1
−1.0 to +4.0
−70
±3
±8
±4
±10
1.0 to 3.7
45
2
−62
±7
Max
Unit
MHz
MHz
MHz
V/μs
ns
ns
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
nV/√Hz
%
degrees
kΩ
kΩ
pF
V
dB
mV
μV/°C
mV
μV/°C
V
mA
V/V
dB
Third Harmonic
IMD
IP3
Voltage Noise (RTO)
Differential Gain Error
Differential Phase Error
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
Input Common-Mode Voltage
CMRR
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage (RTO)
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
IN, cm
; ΔV
IN, cm
= ±0.5 V
V
OS, dm
= V
OUT, dm
; V
DIN+
= V
DIN−
= V
OCM
= 2.5 V
T
MIN
to T
MAX
variation
V
OCM
= float
T
MIN
to T
MAX
variation
Maximum ΔV
OUT
; single-ended output
ΔV
OUT, dm
/ΔV
IN, dm
; ΔV
IN, dm
= ±0.5 V
ΔV
OUT, cm
/ΔV
OUT, dm
; ΔV
OUT, dm
= 1 V
1.96
Output Voltage Swing
Linear Output Current
Gain
Output Balance Error
2.04
Rev. B | Page 5 of 20
