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PA92
SAFE OPERATING CURVES
The safe operating area curves define the maximum additional internal power dissipation the amplifier can tolerate
when it produces the necessary output to drive an external load.
INPUT PROTECTION
Although the PA92 can withstand differential voltages up to ±20V, ad-
ditional external protection is recommended. Low leakage, low capaci-
tance JFETs connected as diodes are recommended (e.g. 2N4416, Q1-
Q4 in Figure 2). The differential input voltage will be clamped to ±1.4V.
This is sufficient overdrive to produce maximum power bandwidth.
–IN
Q1
+VS
Z1
1
11, 12
Q3
6
PA90
POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION
Q2
+IN
Unidirectional zener diode transient suppressors are recommended as
Q4
2
7, 8
protection on the supply pins. See Figure 2. The zeners clamp transients
to voltages within the power supply rating and also clamp power supply
reversals to ground. Whether the zeners are used or not, the system
FIGURE 2.
OVERVOLTAGE
PROTECTION
Z2
–VS
power supply should be evaluated for transient performance including
power-on overshoot and power-off polarity reversals as well as line regulation.
Conditions which can cause open circuits or polarity reversals on either power supply rail should be avoided or pro-
tected against. Reversals or opens on the negative supply rail is known to induce input stage failure. Unidirectional
transzorbs prevent this, and it is desirable that they be both electrically and physically as close to the amplifier as
possible.
STABILITY
The PA92 is externally compensated and performance can be tailored to the application. Use the graphs of small
signal response and power response as a guide. The compensation capacitor CC must be rated at 500V working
voltage. An NPO capacitor is recommended. The compensation network CCRC must be mounted closely to the am-
plifier pins 4 and 5 to avoid spurious oscillation.
QUIESCENT CURRENT REDUCTION
When pin 3 (IQ) is shorted to pin 5 (CC2) the AB biasing of the output stage is disabled. This lowers quiescent power
but also raises distortion since the output stage is then class C biased. The output stage bias current is nominally
set at 1mA. Pin 3 may be left open if not used.
PA92U
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