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MAX4208, MAX4209

Ultra-Low Offset/Drift, Precision Instrumentation Amplifiers with REF Buffer

Instrumentation Amplifiers Use Autozero to Achieve 20µV (max) Offset

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Description

The MAX4208/MAX4209 ultra-low offset and drift instrumentation amplifiers feature exceptional precision specifications, low power consumption, rail-to-rail output, excellent gain-bandwidth product, and buffered REFIN/MODE input in a very small µMAX® package. These devices use a spread-spectrum, autozeroing technique that constantly measures and corrects the input offset, eliminating drift over time and temperature and the effect of 1/f noise. This technique achieves less than 20µV offset voltage, allows ground-sensing capability, provides ultra-low CMOS input bias current and increased common-mode rejection performance.

The MAX4208/MAX4209 provide high-impedance inputs optimized for small-signal differential voltages (±100mV). All devices provide a gain-bandwidth product of 750kHz.

The MAX4208 provides an adjustable gain with two external resistors or unity gain with FB connected to OUT. The MAX4209 is available with a fixed gain of 100V/V with ±0.03% (typ) accuracy. Both devices include a reference input (REF) to level-shift the output, allowing for bipolar signals in single-supply applications. In both devices, REFIN/MODE is an input to a precision unity-gain buffer, which sets the REF voltage to level-shift the output. The internal REF buffer allows the reference to be set by a simple resistive divider or an ADC reference without any loading error.

The MAX4208/MAX4209 operate with a 2.85V to 5.5V single-supply voltage and consume only 750µA of quiescent current (when the internal buffer is off) and only 1.4µA in shutdown mode. These amplifiers also operate with ±2.5V dual supplies with REF connected to ground and REFIN/MODE to VSS. The MAX4208/MAX4209 are available in space-saving 8-pin µMAX packages and are specified over the automotive operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).


MAX4208/MAX4209
2008 Product of the Year Award Winner from the EN-Genius Network
Most Innovative Instrumentation Amplifier
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Ultra-Low Input Offset Voltage
    • ±20µV (max) at +25°C
  • ±0.25% (max) Gain Error
  • Low 0.2µV/°C Offset Voltage Drift
  • 1pA CMOS Input Bias Current
  • True Ground Sensing with Rail-to-Rail Output
  • Buffered REF Input for High Accuracy and Bipolar Operation
  • 2.85V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation (or ±1.425V to ±2.75V Dual Supplies)
  • 750µA Supply Current
  • 1.4µA Shutdown Mode
  • 750kHz Gain-Bandwidth Product
  • Operate Over the -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
  • Tiny 8-Pin µMAX Package
 

Applications/Uses

  • Automotive Transducer Applications
  • Battery-Powered Medical Equipment
  • Differential Voltage Amplification
  • Industrial Process Control
  • Notebook Computers
  • Precision Low-Side Current Sense
  • Strain-Gauge Amplifiers
   

Key Specifications:

Instrumentation/Difference Amplifiers
Part Number Architecture Amps. VCMVR Rail to Rail AV
(V/V)
VSUPPLY (Total)
(V)
VSUPPLY (Total)
(V)
ICC per Amp.
(mA)
ICC per Amp.
(mA)
VOS
(µV)
CMRR @DC
(dB)
PSRR @DC
(dB)
Input IBIAS
(nA)
Unity Gain BW
(MHz)
Slew Rate
(V/µs)
VCMVR
(V)
en
(nV/√Hz)
Noise Spec'd @ Low Pwr. Shutdn Industry Qualified Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
to Neg. Rail min max typ max max typ typ max typ typ max w/pins See Notes
MAX4208  Indirect Current-Feedback 1 Yes Output Only Adj. 2.85 5.5 0.75 1.3 20 135 125 0.01 0.75 0.08 VSS-0.1 to VDD-1.3 140 1kHz Yes Automotive - General -40 to +125
µMAX/8
16.2 $1.50 @1k
MAX4209 
10
100
1000
µMAX/8
$1.50 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX4208, MAX4209: Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Tutorial 4034   Three is a Crowd for Instrumentation Amplifiers
Application Note 4050   Current Sensing on a Negative Voltage Supply Rail, using a Precision Instrumentation Amplifier
Application Note 4179   Autozero Noise Filtering Improves Instrumentation Amplifier Output
Reference Design 4321   Precision Instrumentation Amplifiers with Rejustors Solve High-Gain Applications
Application Note 4437   Zero-Drift Instrumentation Amplifier (IA) Takes the Strain out of Sensor Measurements
Tutorial 4686   Important Design Considerations for Heart-Rate and Fitness Monitors
Tutorial 4692   Introduction to Ventilators and Ventilation Rate Measurements
Tutorial 4693   Introduction to Electrocardiographs
Tutorial 4993   Reduce the Chances of Human Error: Part 2, Super Amps and Filters for Analog Interface

Product Guides

Amplifiers and Comparators (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX4208.pdf MAX4209.pdf
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Ordering Information

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Materials Analysis
MAX4208AUA+  
Active µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX4208AUA+T    
Active µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX4209HAUA+  
Active µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX4209HAUA+T    
Active µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis

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Evaluation Kits

MAX4208EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX4208
MAX4209EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX4209

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Document Ref.: 19-0924 Rev 1; 2010-01-12
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