Precision Micropower

a Single Supply
Operational Amplifier
OP777
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Low Offset Voltage: 100 V Max 8-Lead MSOP
Low Input Bias Current: 10 nA Max (RM Suffix)
Single-Supply Operation: 2.7 V to 30 V
NC 1 8 NC
Dual-Supply Operation: 1.35 V to 15 V
IN V+
Low Supply Current: 270 A/Amp IN OP777 OUT
V
4 5 NC
Unity Gain Stable
NC = NO CONNECT
No Phase Reversal
8-Lead SOIC
APPLICATIONS (R Suffix)
Precision Current Measurement
Line or Battery-Powered Instrumentation NC 1 8 NC
Remote Sensors
IN 2 7 V+
Precision Filters OP777
+IN 3 6 OUT
V
4 5 NC

NC = NO CONNECT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OP777 is a precision single supply amplifier featuring Applications for these amplifiers include both line powered and
micropower operation and rail-to-rail output ranges. This ampli- portable instrumentation, remote sensor signal conditioning, and
fier provides improved performance over the industry-standard precision filters.
OP07 with ± 15 V supplies and offers the further advantage of The OP777 is specified over the extended industrial (–40°C to
true single supply operation down to 2.7 V, and smaller package +85°C) temperature range and is available in 8-lead MSOP and
footprint than any other high-voltage precision bipolar amplifier. 8-lead SOIC packages. The OP777 uses a standard operational
Outputs are stable with capacitive loads of over 1000 pF. Supply amplifier pinout, allowing for easy drop-in replacement of lower
current is less than 300 µA per amplifier at 5 V. 500 Ω series resis- performance amplifiers in most circuits. Surface mount devices
tors protect the inputs, allowing input signal levels to exceed either in MSOP packages are available in tape and reel only.
power supply rail by up to 3 V without causing phase reversal of the
output signal or causing damage to the amplifier. The proprietary
fabrication process yields a very low-voltage noise corner frequency
under 10 Hz, greatly improving the low-frequency noise perfor-
mance of the OP07 and similar amplifiers. The specially fabricated
input PNP transistors operate with very low input bias currents while
allowing operation with large differential voltages, eliminating a
common limitation of many precision amplifiers and enabling
application of the OP777 in precision comparator and rectifier
circuits. This large differential voltage capability also further reduces
the need for external protection devices such as clamping diodes.

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OP777–SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V = 5.0 V, V S CM = 2.5 V, TA = 25C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage VOS 100 µV
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 200 µV
Input Bias Current IB –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 11 nA
Input Offset Current IOS –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 2 nA
Input Voltage Range 0 4 V
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR VCM = 0 V to 4 V 104 110 dB
Large Signal Voltage Gain AVO RL = 10 kΩ , VO = 0.5 V to 4.5 V 300 500 V/mV
Offset Voltage Drift ∆VOS /∆T –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 0.3 1.3 µV/°C
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage High VOH IL = 1 mA, –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.88 V
Output Voltage Low VOL IL = 1 mA, –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 140 mV
Short Circuit Limit IOUT VDROPOUT < 1 V ± 10 mA
POWER SUPPLY
Power Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR VS = 3 V to 30 V 120 130 dB
Supply Current/Amplifier ISY VO = 0 V 270 µA
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 270 320 µA
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Slew Rate SR RL = 2 kΩ 0.2 V/µs
Gain Bandwidth Product GBP 0.7 MHz
NOISE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Noise enp-p 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz 0.4 µVp-p
Voltage Noise Density en f = 1 kHz 15 nV/√Hz
Current Noise Density in f = 1 kHz 0.13 pA/√Hz
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V = 15.0 V, V S CM = 0 V, TA = 25C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage VOS 100 µV
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 200 µV
Input Bias Current IB –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 10 nA
Input Offset Current IOS –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 2 nA
Input Voltage Range –15 +14 V
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR VCM = –15 V to +14 V 110 120 dB
Large Signal Voltage Gain AVO RL = 10 kΩ , VO = –14.5 V to +14.5 V 1,000 2,500 V/mV
Offset Voltage Drift ∆VOS /∆T –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 0.3 1.3 µV/°C
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage High VOH IL = 1 mA, –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 14.9 V
Output Voltage Low VOL IL = 1 mA, –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C –14.9 V
Short Circuit Limit IOUT ± 30 mA
POWER SUPPLY
Power Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR VS = ± 1.5 V to ± 15 V 120 130 dB
Supply Current/Amplifier ISY VO = 0 V 350 µA
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 350 400 µA
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Slew Rate SR RL = 2 kΩ 0.2 V/µs
Gain Bandwidth Product GBP 0.7 MHz
NOISE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Noise enp-p 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz 0.4 µVp-p
Voltage Noise Density en f = 1 kHz 15 nV/√Hz
Current Noise Density in f = 1 kHz 0.13 pA/√Hz
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS* Package Type JA1 JC Unit
Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 V
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VS– – 3 V to VS+ + 3 V 8-Lead MSOP (RM) 190 44 °C/W
Differential Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± Supply Voltage 8-Lead SOIC (R) 158 43 °C/W
Output Short-Circuit Duration to GND . . . . . . . . . Indefinite NOTE
Storage Temperature Range 1
θJA is specified for worst-case conditions, i.e., θJA is specified for device soldered
R, RM Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C in circuit board for surface-mount packages.
Operating Temperature Range
OP777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range
R, RM Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering, 60 sec) . . . . . . . . 300°C
ESD (HBM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 kV
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating condi-
tions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ORDERING GUIDE

Temperature Package Package Branding

Model Range Description Option Information
OP777ARM –40°C to +85°C 8-Lead MSOP RM-8 A1A
OP777AR –40°C to +85°C 8-Lead SOIC SO-8

CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although WARNING!
the OP777 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices
subjected to high-energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recom- ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
mended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.

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 Typical Performance Characteristics–OP777
30
220 220
VSY = 15V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
200 VCM = 0V 200 VCM = 2.5V VCM = 0V
25 TA =
40C TO +85C
180 TA = 25C 180 TA = 25C

NUMBER OF AMPLIFIERS
NUMBER OF AMPLIFIERS

NUMBER OF AMPLIFIERS
160 160
20
140 140
120 120 15
100 100
80 80 10
60 60
40 40 5

20 20
0
0 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2

100
80
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100
100
80
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100
OFFSET VOLTAGE – V OFFSET VOLTAGE – V INPUT OFFSET DRIFT – V/C

Figure 1. Input Offset Voltage Figure 2. Input Offset Voltage Figure 3. Input Offset Voltage Drift
Distribution Distribution Distribution

30 10k 10k
VS = 5V VS = 15V
VSY = 15V
TA = 25C TA = 25C
VCM = 0V
25 1k 1k
TA = 25C

OUTPUT VOLTAGE – mV
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – mV
NUMBER OF AMPLIFIERS

20 100 SINK 100

SOURCE
15 10 10 SINK

10 1.0 1.0
SOURCE

5 0.1 0.1

0 0 0
3 4 5 6 7 8 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
INPUT BIAS CURRENT – nA LOAD CURRENT – mA LOAD CURRENT – mA

Figure 4. Input Bias Current Figure 5. Output Voltage to Supply Figure 6. Output Voltage to Supply
Distribution Rail vs. Load Current Rail vs. Load Current

10 500 350
VSY = 15V TA = 25C
400 ISY+ (VSY = 15V)
5 300
INPUT BIAS CURRENT – nA

200
SUPPLY CURRENT – A
SUPPLY CURRENT – A

0
100 ISY+ (VSY = 5V) 250

5 0
200

10
100
150

15
200
ISY
(VSY = 5V) 100

20
300

50

25
400 ISY
(VSY = 15V)

30
500 0

60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
TEMPERATURE – C TEMPERATURE – C SUPPLY VOLTAGE – V

Figure 7. Input Bias Current vs. Figure 8. Supply Current vs. Figure 9. Supply Current vs.
Temperature Temperature Supply Voltage

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70 70 60
VSY = 15V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
60 CLOAD = 0 60 CLOAD = 0 50 CLOAD = 0
RLOAD = RLOAD = RLOAD = 2k
0 50 0 40

CLOSED-LOOP GAIN – dB
50

PHASE SHIFT – Degrees

AV =
100

PHASE SHIFT – Degrees

OPEN-LOOP GAIN – dB
OPEN-LOOP GAIN – dB

40 45 40 45 30

30 90 30 90 20
AV =
10
20 135 20 135 10

10 180 10 180 0
AV = +1
0 225 0 225
10

10 270
10 270
20

20
20
30

30
30
40

10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz

Figure 10. Open Loop Gain and Figure 11. Open Loop Gain and Figure 12. Closed Loop Gain vs.
Phase Shift vs. Frequency Phase Shift vs. Frequency Frequency

60 300 300
VSY = 5V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
50 CLOAD = 0 270 AV = 1 270
RLOAD = 2k
40 240 240
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN – dB

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE – 

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE – 
AV =
100
30 210 210
AV = 1
20 180 180
AV =
10
10 150 150

0 120 120
AV = +1

10 90 90
AV = 100

20 60 AV = 10 60 AV = 100 AV = 10

30 30 30

40 0 0
1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz

Figure 13. Closed Loop Gain vs. Figure 14. Output Impedance vs. Figure 15. Output Impedance vs.
Frequency Frequency Frequency

VSY = 2.5V VSY = 15V VSY = 2.5V

RL = 2k RL = 2k CL = 300pF
CL = 300pF CL = 300pF RL = 2k
VIN = 100mV
VOLTAGE – 50mV/DIV
VOLTAGE – 1V/DIV
VOLTAGE – 1V/DIV

TIME – 100s/DIV TIME – 100s/DIV TIME – 10s/DIV

Figure 16. Large Signal Transient Figure 17. Large Signal Transient Figure 18. Small Signal Transient
Response Response Response

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40 35
VSY = 15V VSY = 2.5V VSY = 15V
CL = 300pF 35 RL = 2k RL = 2k

SMALL SIGNAL OVERSHOOT – %

SMALL SIGNAL OVERSHOOT – %

30
RL = 2k VIN = 100mV VIN = 100mV
VIN = 100mV 30
VOLTAGE – 50mV/DIV

25
25 +OS
20
20
OS
15
15
10
10

5 5

0 0
1 10 100 1k 1 10 100 1k 10k
TIME – 10s/DIV CAPACITANCE – pF CAPACITANCE – pF

Figure 19. Small Signal Transient Figure 20. Small Signal Overshoot Figure 21. Small Signal Overshoot
Response vs. Load Capacitance vs. Load Capacitance

INPUT VS = 15V
INPUT
+200mV AV = 1
INPUT
0V 0V

VOLTAGE – 5V/DIV
OUTPUT
VSY = 15V VSY = 2.5V

200mV
RL = 10k RL = 10k
AV =
100 AV =
100
VIN = 200mV VIN = 200mV

0V +2V

2V 0V
OUTPUT OUTPUT

TIME – 40s/DIV TIME – 40s/DIV TIME – 400s/DIV

Figure 22. Positive Overvoltage Figure 23. Negative Overvoltage Figure 24. No Phase Reversal
Recovery Recovery

140 140 140

VSY = 2.5V VSY = 15V VSY = 2.5V
120 120 120
+PSRR
100 100 100

PSRR
CMRR – dB

CMRR – dB

PSRR – dB

80 80 80

60 60 60

40 40 40

20 20 20

0 0 0
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz

Figure 25. CMRR vs. Frequency Figure 26. CMRR vs. Frequency Figure 27. PSRR vs. Frequency

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140
VSY = 15V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
120 GAIN = 10M GAIN = 10M

100

VOLTAGE – 1V/DIV

VOLTAGE – 1V/DIV
+PSRR
PSRR – dB

80

PSRR
60

40

20

0
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
TIME – 1s/DIV TIME – 1s/DIV
FREQUENCY – Hz

Figure 28. PSRR vs. Frequency Figure 29. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Input Figure 30. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Input
Voltage Noise Voltage Noise

90 90 90
VSY = 15V VSY = 2.5V VSY = 15V
VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/ Hz

VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/ Hz

VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/ Hz

80 80 80

70 70 70

60 60 60

50 50 50

40 40 40

30 30 30

20 20 20

10 10 10
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 0 100 200 300 400 500
50 100 150 200 250
FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz FREQUENCY – Hz

Figure 31. Voltage Noise Density Figure 32. Voltage Noise Density Figure 33. Voltage Noise Density

40 50 50
VSY = 2.5V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
40 40
VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY – nV/ Hz

35
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT – mA

SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT – mA

30 30
30
20 20 ISC

ISC

25
10 10
20 0 0

10
10
15

20
20
10 ISC+

30
30
ISC+
5

40
40
0
50
50
0 500 1k 1.5k 2.0k 2.5k
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
FREQUENCY – Hz TEMPERATURE – C TEMPERATURE – C

Figure 34. Voltage Noise Density Figure 35. Short Circuit Current vs. Figure 36. Short Circuit Current vs.
Temperature Temperature

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4.95 160 14.964
VSY = 5V VSY = 5V VSY = 15V
IL = 1mA 150 IL = 1mA 14.962 IL = 1mA
4.94

OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW – mV

OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH – V

OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH – V

140 14.960

4.93 130 14.958

14.956
120
4.92 14.954
110
14.952
4.91 100
14.950
90
4.90 14.948
80
14.946
4.89 70 14.944

60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE – C TEMPERATURE – C TEMPERATURE – C

Figure 37. Output Voltage High vs. Figure 38. Output Voltage Low vs. Figure 39. Output Voltage High vs.
Temperature Temperature Temperature

14.930 1.5
VSY = 15V
VSY = 15V
IL = 1mA
VCM = 0V

14.935 1.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW – V

TA = 25C

14.940 0.5
VOS – V

14.945 0

14.950
0.5

14.955
1.0

14.960
1.5

60
40
20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
TEMPERATURE – C TIME – Minutes

Figure 40. Output Voltage Low vs. Figure 41. Warm-Up Drift
Temperature

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BASIC OPERATION 100k
The OP777 amplifier uses a precision Bipolar PNP input stage
100k +3V
coupled with a high-voltage CMOS output stage. This enables
this amplifier to feature an input voltage range which includes the
0.27V
negative supply voltage (often ground-in single-supply applications) 100k
and also swing to within 1 mV of the output rails. Additionally, the
OP777
input voltage range extends to within 1 V of the positive supply rail. 100k
The epitaxial PNP input structure provides high breakdown voltage,

0.1V
high gain, and input bias current figure comparable to that obtained
with “Darlington” input stage amplifier but without the drawbacks VIN = 1kHz at 400mV p-p
(i.e., severe penalties for input voltage range, offset, drift and noise).
PNP input structure also greatly lowers the noise and reduces the dc Figure 43. OP777 Configured as a Difference Amplifier
input error terms. Operating at VCM < 0 V
Supply Voltage Input Over Voltage Protection
The amplifiers are fully specified with a single 5 V supply and, due When the input of an amplifier is more than a diode drop below
to design and process innovations, can also operate with a supply VEE, large currents will flow from the substrate (V– pin) to the
voltage from 2.7 V up to 30 V. This allows operation from most input pins which can destroy the device. In the case of OP777,
split supplies used in current industry practice, with the advantage differential voltage equal to the supply voltage will not cause any
of substantially increased input and output voltage ranges over problem (see Figure 44). OP777 has built in 500 Ω internal current
conventional split-supply amplifiers. The OP777 series is specified limiting resistors, in series with the inputs, to minimize the chances
with (VSY = 5 V, V– = 0 V and VCM = 2.5 V which is most suitable of damage. It is a good practice to keep the current flowing into the
for single supply application. With PSRR of 130 dB (0.3 µV/V) and inputs below 5 mA. In this context it should also be noted that the
CMRR of 110 dB (3 µV/V) offset is minimally affected by power high breakdown of the input transistors removes the necessity for
supply or common-mode voltages. Dual supply, ±15 V operation clamp diodes between the inputs of the amplifier; a feature that is
is also fully specified. mandatory on many precision op amps. Unfortunately, such
clamp diodes greatly interfere with many application circuits such
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range as precision rectifiers and comparators. The OP777 series is free
The OP777 is rated with an input common-mode voltage which from such limitations.
extends from minus supply to 1 V of the Positive supply. However,
the amplifier can still operate with input voltages slightly below
VEE. In Figure 43, OP777 is configured as a difference amplifier 30V
with a single supply of 2.7 V and negative dc common-mode volt-
ages applied at the inputs terminals. A 400 mV p-p input is then
applied to the noninverting input. It can be seen from the graph
below that the output does not show any distortion. Micropower V p-p = 32 V
OP777
operation is maintained by using large input and feedback resistors.

Figure 44a. Unity Gain Follower

VSY = 15V
VOLTAGE – 100V/DIV

VOUT
VIN

0V
VOLTAGE – 5V/DIV

VOUT

VIN

TIME – 0.2ms/DIV

Figure 42. Input and Output Signals with VCM < 0 V

TIME – 400s/DIV

Figure 44b. Input Voltage Can Exceed the Supply Voltage

Without Damage

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Phase Reversal
Many amplifiers misbehave when one or both of the inputs are
forced beyond the input common-mode voltage range. Phase
reversal is typified by the transfer function of the amplifier, effectively
reversing its transfer polarity. In some cases this can cause lockup in
servo systems and may cause permanent damage or nonrecoverable
parameter shifts to the amplifier. Many amplifiers feature compensa-
tion circuitry to combat these effects, but some are only effective for
the inverting input. Additionally, many of these schemes only work
for a few hundred millivolts or so beyond the supply rails. OP777
has a protection circuit against phase reversal when one or both
inputs are forced beyond their input common voltage range. It
is not recommended that the parts be continuously driven more
than 3 V beyond the rails.
VSY = 15V
VIN
VOLTAGE – 5V/DIV
OP777
Output Short Circuit
The output of the OP777 series amplifier is protected from damage
against accidental shorts to either supply voltage, provided that the
maximum die temperature is not exceeded on a long-term basis (see
Absolute Maximum Rating section). Current of up to 30 mA does
not cause any damage.
A Low-Side Current Monitor
In the design of power supply control circuits, a great deal of design
effort is focused on ensuring a pass transistor’s long-term reliability
over a wide range of load current conditions. As a result, monitoring
and limiting device power dissipation is of prime importance in
these designs. Figure 48 shows an example of 5 V, single supply
current monitor that can be incorporated into the design of a voltage
regulator with foldback current limiting or a high current power
supply with crowbar protection. The design capitalizes on the
OP777’s common-mode range that extends to ground. Current
is monitored in the power supply return where a 0.1 Ω shunt
resistor, RSENSE, creates a very small voltage drop. The voltage at the
inverting terminal becomes equal to the voltage at the noninverting

VOUT
terminal through the feedback of Q1, which is a 2N2222 or equiva-
lent NPN transistor. This makes the voltage drop across R1 equal to
the voltage drop across RSENSE. Therefore, the current through Q1
becomes directly proportional to the current through RSENSE, and
the output voltage is given by:

 R2 
VOUT = 5 V −  × RSENSE × I L 
 R1 
TIME – 400s/DIV
The voltage drop across R2 increases with IL increasing, so VOUT,
Figure 45. No Phase Reversal decreases with higher supply current being sensed. For the element
Output Stage values shown, the VOUT transfer characteristic is –2.5 V/A, decreas-
The CMOS output stage has excellent (and fairly symmetric) output ing from VEE.
drive and with light loads can actually swing to within 1 mV of both
supply rails. This is considerably better than similar amplifiers 5V

featuring (so-called) rail-to-rail bipolar output stages. OP777 is 2.49k

stable in the voltage follower configuration and responds to signals VOUT
as low as 1 mv above ground in single supply operation. Q1
5V

2.7V TO 30V

100 OP777
VOUT = 1mV 0.1
VIN = 1mV RETURN TO
OP777 RSENSE GROUND

Figure 46. Follower Circuit Figure 48. A Low-Side Load Current Monitor
VOLTAGE – 25mV/DIV

1.0mV

TIME – 10s/DIV

Figure 47. Rail-to-Rail Operation

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The OP777 can be very useful in many single supply bridge applica- A single supply current source is shown in Figure 51. Large resistors
tions. Figure 49 shows a single supply bridge circuit in which are used to maintain micropower operation. Output current can be
its output is linearly proportional to the fractional deviation (
) adjusted by changing the R2B resistor. Compliance voltage is:
of the bridge. Note that
= ∆R/R.
VL ≤ VSAT − VS
= 300
AR1VREF
15V VO = + 2.5V
2R2
10pF

C3865–2.5–4/00 (rev. 0) 01536

2
= R1
2.7V TO 30V
R1
OP777 REF 6 RG = 10k 100k
2 192
1M 10.1k 100k
2.5V OP777
4 3 1M
REF R1 = 100k
0.1F
192 R2B
15V 2.7k
15V 10pF
4 3 IO
R1 R1(1+ ) 10.1k
V1 R2 = R2A + R2B R2A +
VO
OP777 R2 97.3k VL RLOAD
IO = V
R1(1+ ) R1 OP777 R1  R2B S
R2

= 1mA
11mA

V2
Figure 51. Single Supply Current Source
Figure 49. Linear Response Bridge, Single Supply
A single supply instrumentation amplifier using two OP777 ampli-
In systems, where dual supplies are available, circuit of Figure 50 fiers is shown in Figure 52.
could be used to detect bridge outputs that are linearly related to
fractional deviation of the bridge.
15V 10.1k R2 = 1M

2.7V TO 30V
2.7V TO 30V
1k 1M
REF 2N2222 R1 = 10.1k
192
OP777
VO
12k R2 OP777
4 3 V1 OP777
20k R1 R1 +15V
V2
VO = 100 (V2
V1)
VO 0.02mV V1
V2 290mV
+15V R(1+ ) R OP777 2mV VOUT 29V
USE MATCHED RESISTORS

15V
R2
VO = V
R1 REF Figure 52. Single Supply Micropower Instrumentation
OP777 R
= Amplifier

15V R

Figure 50. Linear Response Bridge

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).

8-Lead SOIC 8-Lead SOIC

(RM Suffix) (R Suffix)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.
0.122 (3.10) 0.1968 (5.00)
0.114 (2.90) 0.1890 (4.80)

8 5
8 5 0.1574 (4.00) 0.2440 (6.20)
0.122 (3.10) 0.199 (5.05) 0.1497 (3.80) 1 4 0.2284 (5.80)
0.114 (2.90) 0.187 (4.75)
1 4
PIN 1 0.0688 (1.75) 0.0196 (0.50)
x 45°
PIN 1 0.0098 (0.25) 0.0532 (1.35) 0.0099 (0.25)
0.0256 (0.65) BSC 0.0040 (0.10)
0.120 (3.05) 0.120 (3.05)
0.112 (2.84) 0.112 (2.84) 8°
0.0500 0.0192 (0.49) 0° 0.0500 (1.27)
0.043 (1.09) SEATING (1.27) 0.0098 (0.25)
0.006 (0.15) PLANE BSC 0.0138 (0.35) 0.0075 (0.19)
0.037 (0.94) 0.0160 (0.41)
0.002 (0.05) 33
0.018 (0.46) 27
SEATING 0.008 (0.20) 0.011 (0.28) 0.028 (0.71)
PLANE 0.003 (0.08) 0.016 (0.41)

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