LT1124/LT1125
Typical Application
Strain Gauge Signal Conditioner with Bridge Excitation
15V
5k
3+
2.5V
1/4
1
LT1009
2
LT1125
–
–15V
350Ω
BRIDGE
15V
13 –
1/4
14
12
LT1125
+
1k
THE LT1124/LT1125 IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EXCITATION CURRENT DIRECTLY
TO BIAS THE 350Ω BRIDGE AT 5V WITH ONLY 5V ACROSS THE BRIDGE (AS OPPOSED
TO THE USUAL 10V) TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION AND BRIDGE WARM-UP DRIFT IS
REDUCED. THE BRIDGE OUTPUT SIGNAL IS HALVED, BUT THE LT1124/LT1125 CAN
AMPLIFY THE REDUCED SIGNAL ACCURATELY.
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
15V
5+
4
1/4
7
301k*
10k
ZERO
6
LT1125
–
13
1µF
TRIM
–15V
0V TO 10V
OUTPUT
301k*
50k
GAIN
TRIM
1k
*RN60C FILM RESISTORS
499Ω*
–15V
1124/25 TA05
Related Parts
PART NUMBER
LT1007
LT1028/LT1128
LT1112/LT1114
LT1113
LT1126/LT1127
LT1169
LT1792
LT1793
DESCRIPTION
Single Low Noise, Precision Op Amp
Single Low Noise, Precision Op Amps
Dual/Quad Precision Picoamp Input
Dual Low Noise JFET Op Amp
Decompensated LT1124/LT1125
Dual Low Noise JFET Op Amp
Single LT1113
Single LT1169
COMMENTS
2.5nV/√Hz 1kHz Voltage Noise
0.85nV/√Hz Voltage Noise
250pA Max IB
4.5nV/√Hz Voltage Noise, 10fA/√Hz Current Noise
11V/µs Slew Rate
6nV/√Hz Voltage Noise, 1fA/√Hz Current Noise, 10pA Max IB
4.2nV/√Hz Voltage Noise, 10fA/√Hz Current Noise
6nV/√Hz Voltage Noise, 1fA/√Hz Current Noise, 10pA Max IB
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LT 0114 REV F • PRINTED IN USA
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1992