Overview
The PGA206UAG4 is a high-speed, digitally programmable gain instrumentation amplifier produced by Texas Instruments. It is part of the PGA206 series, which is ideally suited for data acquisition systems. The amplifier features fast settling times, FET inputs, and internal protection for overloads up to ±40V, making it highly reliable and efficient in various applications. The PGA206UAG4 is available in a 16-pin SOL-16 surface-mount package and operates over a temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gains | 1, 2, 4, 8 | V/V |
| Input Bias Current | 100 pA max | A |
| Offset Voltage | ±1.5 mV max | mV |
| Settling Time (0.01% for 20V step) | 3.5 µs | µs |
| Bandwidth (-3dB) | 5 MHz (G=1), 600 kHz (G=8) | MHz, kHz |
| Slew Rate | 25 V/µs | V/µs |
| Supply Voltage Range | ±4.5V to ±18V | V |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Package Type | 16-pin SOL-16 surface-mount |
Key Features
- Digitally programmable gains (1, 2, 4, 8 V/V)
- Fast settling time: 3.5 µs to 0.01% for a 20V step
- FET inputs with low bias current (IB = 100 pA max)
- Internal protection for overloads up to ±40V
- Low offset voltage and drift (laser-trimmed)
- CMOS/TTL-compatible digital inputs
- Available in 16-pin SOL-16 surface-mount package
Applications
- Multiple-channel data acquisition systems
- Medical and physiological amplifiers
- PC-controlled analog input boards
- Multiplexed-input signal acquisition systems
Q & A
- What are the programmable gain options for the PGA206UAG4?
The PGA206UAG4 has programmable gains of 1, 2, 4, and 8 V/V.
- What is the settling time for the PGA206UAG4?
The settling time is 3.5 µs to 0.01% for a 20V step.
- What type of input does the PGA206UAG4 have?
The PGA206UAG4 has FET inputs with a low bias current of 100 pA max.
- What is the input protection capability of the PGA206UAG4?
The inputs are protected for overloads up to ±40V, even with the power supplies off.
- What is the operating temperature range of the PGA206UAG4?
The operating temperature range is –40°C to +85°C.
- What package type is the PGA206UAG4 available in?
The PGA206UAG4 is available in a 16-pin SOL-16 surface-mount package.
- How are the gains selected in the PGA206UAG4?
Gains are selected by two CMOS/TTL-compatible address lines (A0 and A1).
- What is the slew rate of the PGA206UAG4?
The slew rate is 25 V/µs.
- What is the bandwidth of the PGA206UAG4 at different gains?
The bandwidth is 5 MHz for G=1 and 600 kHz for G=8.
- Can the PGA206UAG4 be used in multiplexed input systems?
Yes, the PGA206UAG4 is ideally suited for multiple-channel data acquisition and multiplexed-input signal acquisition systems.
