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FEATURES
True rms-to-dc conversion
Laser trimmed to high accuracy
0.2% maximum error (AD536AK)
0.5% maximum error (AD536AJ)
Wide response capability
Computes rms of ac and dc signals
450 kHz bandwidth: V rms > 100 mV
2 MHz bandwidth: V rms > 1 V
Signal crest factor of 7 for 1% error
dB output with 60 dB range
Low power: 1.2 mA quiescent current
Single- or dual-supply operation
Monolithic integrated circuit
55C to +125C operation (AD536AS)
AD536A
+VS
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
COM
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
dB
+
CAV
CURRENT
MIRROR
25k
RL
IOUT
+VS
BUFFER IN
25k
BUFFER
OUT
80k
VS
00504-001
BUF
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rev. F
VIN
Figure 1.
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AD536A
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
REVISION HISTORY
11/14Rev. E to Rev. F
Change to Figure 1 ........................................................................... 1
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................ 3
Change to Figure 16 ....................................................................... 12
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 15
7/12Rev. D to Rev. E
Reorganized Layout ............................................................ Universal
Changes to Figure 1 .......................................................................... 1
Changes to Figure 6 .......................................................................... 8
Changes to Figure 7 .......................................................................... 9
Changes to Figure 13, Figure 14, and Figure 15 ......................... 11
Changes to Figure 16, Figure 17, and Single-Supply Operation
Section .............................................................................................. 12
Changes to Figure 21 ...................................................................... 13
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 14
3/06Rev. B to Rev. C
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changed Product Description to General Description ................1
Changes to General Description .....................................................1
Changes to Table 1.............................................................................3
Changes to Table 2.............................................................................5
Added Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ...............6
Changed Standard Connection to Typical Connections .............8
Changed Single Supply Connection to Single Supply
Operation............................................................................................9
Changes to Connections for dB Operation................................. 11
Changes to Figure 17...................................................................... 12
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 14
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 15
8/08Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to Features Section............................................................ 1
Changes to General Description Section ...................................... 1
Changes to Figure 1 .......................................................................... 1
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 5
Change to Figure 2 ........................................................................... 5
Changes to Figure 15 ...................................................................... 10
6/99Rev. A to Rev. B
1/76Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. F | Page 2 of 15
Data Sheet
AD536A
SPECIFICATIONS
TA = +25C and 15 V dc, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
TRANSFER FUNCTION
CONVERSION ACCURACY
Total Error, Internal Trim1
(See Figure 13)
vs. Temperature
TMIN to +70C
AD536AJ
Typ
Max
VOUT = Avg(VIN)2
Min
Min
AD536AK
Typ
Max
VOUT = Avg(VIN)2
Min
AD536AS
Typ
Max
VOUT = Avg(VIN)2
5 0.5
2 0.2
5 0.5
mV % of rdg
0.1 0.01
0.05
0.005
0.1
0.005
0.3
0.005
mV % of rdg/C
+70C to +125C
vs. Supply Voltage
DC Reversal Error
Total Error, External Trim1
(See Figure 16)
ERROR VS. CREST FACTOR2
Crest Factor 1 to Crest Factor 2
Crest Factor = 3
Crest Factor = 7
FREQUENCY RESPONSE3
Bandwidth for 1% Additional
Error (0.09 dB)
VIN = 10 mV
VIN = 100 mV
VIN = 1 V
3 dB Bandwidth
VIN = 10 mV
VIN = 100 mV
VIN = 1 V
AVERAGING TIME CONSTANT
(See Figure 19)
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Signal Range, 15 V Supplies
Continuous RMS Level
Peak Transient Input
Continuous RMS Level,
VS = 5 V
Peak Transient Input,
VS = 5 V
Maximum Continuous
Nondestructive Input Level
(All Supply Voltages)
Input Resistance
Input Offset Voltage
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage, VIN = COM
(See Figure 13)
vs. Temperature
vs. Supply Voltage
Voltage Swing, 15 V Supplies
5 V Supply
dB OUTPUT, 0 dB = 1 V rms
(See Figure 7)
Error, 7 mV < VIN < 7 V rms
Scale Factor
Scale Factor Temperature
Coefficient
Uncompensated
IREF for 0 dB = 1 V rms
IREF Range
0.1 0.01
0.2
3 0.3
0.1 0.01
0.1
2 0.1
Specified accuracy
0.1
1.0
mV % of rdg/V
mV % of rdg
mV % of rdg
Specified accuracy
0.1
1.0
% of rdg
% of rdg
5
45
120
5
45
120
kHz
kHz
kHz
90
450
2.3
25
90
450
2.3
25
90
450
2.3
25
kHz
kHz
MHz
ms/F
0 to 7
0 to 2
V rms
V peak
V rms
0 to 2
7
V peak
25
25
25
V peak
20
2
k
mV
mV
0.2
mV/C
mV/V
V
V
0.6
dB
mV/dB
dB/C
20
2
0.1
0.1
+12.5
+0.33
20
20
16.67
0.8
0.4
3
0.033
0 to 7
20
0 to 2
5
1
mV % of rdg/C
5
45
120
20
0 to +11
0 to +2
0.1 0.01
0.2
3 0.3
Specified accuracy
0.1
1.0
0 to 7
13.33
Unit
13.33
0 to +11
0 to +2
0.6
80
100
16.67
0.5
20
1
0.5
0.1
0.1
+12.5
0.2
3
0.033
5
1
+0.33
20
Rev. F | Page 3 of 15
13.33
0 to +11
0 to +2
0.3
80
100
16.67
0.8
0.2
+12.5
0.5
3
0.033
5
1
+0.33
20
80
100
% of rdg/C
A
A
AD536A
Parameter
IOUT TERMINAL
IOUT Scale Factor
IOUT Scale Factor Tolerance
Output Resistance
Voltage Compliance
BUFFER AMPLIFIER
Input and Output Voltage
Range
Input Offset Voltage, RS = 25 k
Input Bias Current
Input Resistance
Output Current
Short-Circuit Current
Output Resistance
Small-Signal Bandwidth
Slew Rate4
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage Rated Performance
Dual Supply
Single Supply
Quiescent Current
Total VS, 5 V to 36 V, TMIN to TMAX
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Rated Performance
Storage
NUMBER OF TRANSISTORS
Data Sheet
Min
20
AD536AJ
Typ
40
10
25
VS to
(+VS 2.5 V)
Max
20
30
VS to
(+VS 2.5V)
Min
AD536AK
Typ
40
10
25
VS to
(+VS 2.5 V)
20
Max
20
30
VS to
(+VS 2.5V)
0.5
20
108
4
60
(+5 mA,
130 A)
4
60
(+5 mA,
130 A)
1.2
0
55
1
5
15
3.0
+5
2
+70
+150
65
0.5
1
5
15
4
60
20
0.5
1
5
20
30
Unit
A/V rms
%
k
V
V
0.5
20
108
20
18
+36
40
10
25
VS to
(+VS 2.5 V)
Max
mV
nA
(+5 mA,
130 A)
0.5
3.0
+5
20
AD536AS
Typ
VS to
(+VS 2.5V)
0.5
20
108
20
Min
15
18
+36
1.2
0
55
2
+70
+150
65
3.0
+5
1.2
55
55
65
Accuracy is specified for 0 V to 7 V rms, dc or 1 kHz sine wave input with the AD536A connected as in the figure referenced.
Error vs. crest factor is specified as an additional error for 1 V rms rectangular pulse input, pulse width = 200 s.
Input voltages are expressed in volts rms, and error is expressed as a percentage of the reading.
4
With 2 k external pull-down resistor.
1
2
3
Rev. F | Page 4 of 15
mA
MHz
V/s
18
+36
V
V
V
mA
+125
+150
C
C
Data Sheet
AD536A
Table 2.
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Dual Supply
Single Supply
Internal Power Dissipation
Maximum Input Voltage
Buffer Maximum Input Voltage
Maximum Input Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
AD536AJ/AD536AK
AD536AS
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec)
ESD Rating
Thermal Resistance JA1
10-Pin Header (H-10 Package)
20-Terminal LCC (E-20 Package)
14-Lead SBDIP (D-14 Package)
14-Lead CERDIP (Q-14 Package)
18 V
+36 V
500 mW
25 V peak
VS
25 V peak
55C to +150C
ESD CAUTION
0C to +70C
55C to +125C
300C
1000 V
150C/W
95C/W
95C/W
95C/W
0.1315 (3.340)
COM
10
+VS
14
RL
9
IOUT
8
0.0807
(2.050)
VIN
1A1
VIN
1B1
BUF IN
7
VS
CAV dB
BUF OUT
3
4 5
6
PAD NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO PIN NUMBERS FOR THE
TO-100 14-LEAD CERAMIC DIP PACKAGE.
1BOTH PADS SHOWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO V .
IN
Rev. F | Page 5 of 15
00504-002
Rating
AD536A
Data Sheet
14
+VS
NC 2
13
NC
12
NC
VS 3
AD536A
TOP VIEW 11 NC
(Not to Scale)
10 COM
dB 5
BUF OUT 6
RL
BUF IN 7
IOUT
NC = NO CONNECT
00504-003
CAV 4
Mnemonic
VIN
NC
VS
CAV
dB
BUF OUT
BUF IN
IOUT
RL
COM
NC
NC
NC
+VS
Description
Input Voltage
No Connection
Negative Supply Voltage
Averaging Capacitor
Log (dB) Value of the RMS Output Voltage
Buffer Output
Buffer Input
RMS Output Current
Load Resistor
Common
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
Positive Supply Voltage
IOUT
BUF IN
10
1
COM 2
AD536A
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
+VS 3
BUF OUT
dB
VIN
CAV
VS
00504-004
RL
Mnemonic
RL
COM
+VS
VIN
VS
CAV
dB
BUF OUT
BUF IN
IOUT
Description
Load Resistor
Common
Positive Supply Voltage
Input Voltage
Negative Supply Voltage
Averaging Capacitor
Log (dB) Value of the RMS Output Voltage
Buffer Output
Buffer Input
RMS Output Current
Rev. F | Page 6 of 15
20
19
VS 4
18
NC
NC 5
AD536A
17
NC
CAV 6
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
16
NC
NC 7
12
13
RL
BUF IN
11
NC
10
IOUT
BUF OUT
dB 8
15
NC
14
COM
NC = NO CONNECT
00504-005
NC
NC
+VS
NC
AD536A
VIN
Data Sheet
Mnemonic
NC
VIN
NC
VS
NC
CAV
NC
dB
BUF OUT
BUF IN
NC
IOUT
RL
COM
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
+VS
Description
No Connection
Input Voltage
No Connection
Negative Supply Voltage
No Connection
Averaging Capacitor
No Connection
Log (dB) Value of the RMS Output Voltage
Buffer Output
Buffer Input
No Connection
RMS Output Current
Load Resistor
Common
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
Positive Supply Voltage
Rev. F | Page 7 of 15
AD536A
Data Sheet
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD536A embodies an implicit solution of the rms equation
that overcomes the dynamic range as well as other limitations
inherent in a straightforward computation of rms. The actual
computation performed by the AD536A follows the equation
V 2
V rms = Avg IN
V rms
+VS
10
COM
I3
4
A3
I2
I1
VIN
Q3
Q2
A1
12k
Q4
R2
25k
RL
25k
ONE-QUADRANT
SQUARER/DIVIDER
NOTES
1. PINOUTS ARE FOR 14-LEAD DIP.
80k
For dB calibration,
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q5
A2
12k
IOUT
BUF
IN BUFFER dB
OUT
7
A4
Q1
|VIN|R1
R3
25k
R1
0.4mA
25k FS
BUF
OUT
3
VS
00504-106
0.2mA
FS
ABSOLUTE VALUE;
VOLTAGE-CURRENT
CONVERTER
I4 = Avg[II2/I4] = II rms
R4
50k
The current mirror also produces the output current, IOUT, which
equals 2I4. IOUT can be used directly or can be converted to a
voltage with R2 and buffered by A4 to provide a low impedance
voltage output. The transfer function of the AD536A results in
the following:
Rev. F | Page 8 of 15
Data Sheet
AD536A
VIN
NC 2
VS
VS
C1, CAV
+VS
C2
CAV
dB
0.1F
BUF OUT
dB OUT
3mV/dB
BUF IN
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
14
AD536A
12 NC
11 NC
4
CURRENT
MIRROR
10
9
COM
RL
25k
8
BUF
+VS
4.6V TO 18V
+E
13 NC
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
+VS
IOUT
EOUT
AD580J
2.5V
E
R1
500k
0dB
REF
ADJUST
R4
33.2k
dB SCALE
FACTOR ADJUST
+VS
R6
24.9k
LINEAR
rms
OUTPUT
R5
5k
R3
60.4
OP77
3
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATED
dB OUTPUT
+100mV/dB
R21
1k
00504-107
VS
1SPECIAL TC COMPENSATION RESISTOR, +3300ppm/C,
Figure 7. dB Connection
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
The AD536A utilizes a logarithmic circuit in performing the
implicit rms computation. As with any log circuit, bandwidth
is proportional to signal level. The solid lines in the graph of
Figure 8 represent the frequency response of the AD536A at
input levels from 10 mV rms to 7 V rms. The dashed lines indicate
the upper frequency limits for 1%, 10%, and 3 dB of reading
additional error. For example, note that a 1 V rms signal produces
less than 1% of reading additional error up to 120 kHz. A 10 mV
signal can be measured with 1% of reading additional error
(100 V) up to only 5 kHz.
= DUTY CYCLE =
CF = 1/
IN (rms) = 1 V rms
VP
100s
T
100s
1
VOUT (V)
10%
3dB
1V rms INPUT
0.1
100mV rms INPUT
0.01
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
00504-016
5
6
7
CREST FACTOR
10
Rev. F | Page 9 of 15
INCREASE IN ERROR
(% OF READING)
1V rms CF = 10
0.1
1s
1V rms CF = 3
10s
100s
1000s
11
00504-017
1%
00504-018
7V rms INPUT
10
AD536A
Data Sheet
25
20
VIN
15
10
VOUT
5
20
VIN
15
VOUT
10
10
16
18
10
20
30
Rev. F | Page 10 of 15
00504-022
2.5
00504-019
25
Data Sheet
AD536A
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
NC
CAV
AD536A
1
NC 2
VS
VS
dB 5
BUF OUT
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
CURRENT
MIRROR
6
7
BUF IN
13
NC
12
NC
11
NC
COM
RL
IOUT
BUF IN
25k
AD536A
CURRENT
MIRROR
+VS
BUF
BUF OUT
VOUT
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
+VS
VIN
CAV
VS
NC
2
NC
20
19
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
AD536A
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
6
CURRENT
MIRROR
10
11
NC
BUF IN
VOUT
25k
BUF
dB 8
12
13
RL
IOUT
NC
18
NC
17
NC
16
NC
15
NC
COM
14
The input and output signal ranges are a function of the supply
voltages; these ranges are shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12.
The AD536A can also be used in an unbuffered voltage output
mode by disconnecting the input to the buffer. The output then
appears unbuffered across the 25 k resistor. The buffer amplifier can then be used for other purposes. Further, the AD536A
can be used in a current output mode by disconnecting the
25 k resistor from ground. The output current is available at
Pin 8 (IOUT, Pin 10 on the H-10 package) with a nominal scale of
40 A per V rms input positive output.
2.
CAV
VS
NC 5
CAV
dB
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
00504-020
COM
VS
+VS
10
25k
BUF
+VS
14
CAV
VOUT
+VS
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
00504-006
VIN
BUF OUT
VIN
VIN
CAV
00504-021
TYPICAL CONNECTIONS
3.
Rev. F | Page 11 of 15
AD536A
Data Sheet
CAV
SCALE
FACTOR
ADJUST
VIN
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
R1
500k
NC 2
VS
VS
CAV
AD536A
11 NC
CURRENT
MIRROR
dB 5
BUF OUT
VOUT
BUF IN
10
25k
BUF
+VS
R4
OFFSET
50k ADJUST
12 NC
9
8
VS
COM
R3
750k
RL
R2
365k
IOUT
00504-007
25k
+VS
13 NC
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
14
+VS
DC ERROR = EO EO (IDEAL)
DOUBLE FREQUENCY
RIPPLE
TIME
CAV
VIN
NONPOLARIZED
VIN
NC 2
VS
CAV
dB
VOUT
BUF OUT
RL
BUF IN
10k
TO
1k
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
AD536A
+VS
13 NC
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
12 NC
+VS
0.1F
20k
11 NC
4
5
14
CURRENT
MIRROR
10
9
COM
RL
0.1F
25k
7
BUF
IOUT
10k
00504-008
C2
1F
AVERAGE EO EO
00504-009
SINGLE-SUPPLY OPERATION
Data Sheet
AD536A
%
01
0.
10
O
R
ER
R
O
R
ER
0.1
0.01
10
100
1k
INPUT FREQUENCY (Hz)
10k
VIN
VIN
VS
NC
VS
CAV
2
3
dB
BUF OUT
BUF IN
Figure 19. Error/Settling Time Graph for Use with the Standard RMS
Connection (See Figure 13 Through Figure 15)
+
ABSOLUTE
VALUE
AD536A
+VS
12 NC
11 NC
CURRENT
MIRROR
6
7
+VS
14
13 NC
SQUARER/
DIVIDER
CAV
25k
9
8
BUF
Rx
24k
C2
10
COM
RL
IOUT
C31
10.0
Vrms OUT
1FOR SINGLE POLE, SHORT Rx, REMOVE C3.
5.0
2.5
1m
10m
100m
10
00504-011
1.0
Rev. F | Page 13 of 15
7.5
10
PEAK-TO-PEAK RIPPLE
CAV = 1F
PEAK-TO-PEAK
RIPPLE (ONE POLE)
CAV = 1F, C2 = 2.2F
1
Rx = 0
DC ERROR
CAV = 1F
(ALL FILTERS)
PEAK-TO-PEAK RIPPLE
CAV = 1F
C2 = C3 = 2.2F (TWO-POLE)
0.1
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
00504-013
0.01
100k
00504-010
O
R
ER
1%
%
10
O
R
ER
1%
0.
10
100
00504-012
100
AD536A
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.005 (0.13) MIN
14
1
PIN 1
0.310 (7.87)
0.220 (5.59)
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.765 (19.43) MAX
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36)
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.150
(3.81)
MIN
SEATING
PLANE
0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
0.200 (5.08)
REF
0.100 (2.54) REF
0.015 (0.38)
MIN
0.075 (1.91)
REF
0.095 (2.41)
0.075 (1.90)
19
18
0.358 (9.09)
0.342 (8.69)
SQ
0.358
(9.09)
MAX
SQ
0.011 (0.28)
0.007 (0.18)
R TYP
0.075 (1.91)
REF
0.088 (2.24)
0.054 (1.37)
3
20
0.028 (0.71)
0.022 (0.56)
BOTTOM
VIEW
0.050 (1.27)
BSC
14
13
45 TYP
0.055 (1.40)
0.045 (1.14)
0.150 (3.81)
BSC
PIN 1
0.310 (7.87)
0.220 (5.59)
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36)
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.150
(3.81)
MIN
SEATING
0.070 (1.78) PLANE
0.030 (0.76)
15
0
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
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022106-A
0.100 (2.54)
0.064 (1.63)
Data Sheet
AD536A
REFERENCE PLANE
0.500 (12.70)
MIN
0.185 (4.70)
0.165 (4.19)
0.160 (4.06)
0.110 (2.79)
PIN 5 IS INTEGRAL
CONNECTION TO
HEADER
0.370 (9.40)
0.335 (8.51)
0.021 (0.53)
0.016 (0.40)
0.335 (8.51)
0.305 (7.75)
0.115
(2.92)
BSC
8
4
9
3
2
0.230 (5.84)
BSC
10
1
0.045 (1.14)
0.025 (0.65)
0.034 (0.86)
0.025 (0.64)
BOTTOM VIEW
36 BSC
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ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
AD536AJD
AD536AJDZ
AD536AKD
AD536AKDZ
AD536AJH
AD536AJHZ
AD536AKH
AD536AKHZ
AD536AJQ
AD536ASD
AD536ASD/883B
AD536ASE/883B
AD536ASH
AD536ASH/883B
AD536ASCHIPS
5962-89805012A
5962-8980501CA
5962-8980501IA
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Temperature Range
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
0C to +70C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
55C to +125C
Package Description
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
14-Lead Ceramic Dual In Line Package [CERDIP]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
20-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
Die
20-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
14-Lead Side-Brazed Ceramic Dual In-Line Package [SBDIP]
10-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-100]
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Package Option
D-14
D-14
D-14
D-14
H-10
H-10
H-10
H-10
Q-14
D-14
D-14
E-20-1
H-10
H-10
E-20-1
D-14
H-10