AD8244 Single-Supply, Low Power, Precision FET Input Quad Buffer

The AD8244 is a precision, low power, FET input, quad unity-gain buffer that is designed to isolate very large source impedances from the rest of the signal chain. The 2 pA maximum bias current, near zero current noise, and 10 TΩ input impedance introduce almost no error, even with source impedance well into the megaohms.

Many traditional operational amplifier pinouts have a supply pin that is next to the noninverting input. A guard trace must be routed between these pins to avoid leakage currents much larger than the bias current of a FET input op amp. Guard traces can be routed between pins for large packages, such as DIP or even SOIC; however, the board area consumed by these packages is prohibitive for many modern applications. The AD8244 solves this problem with a unique pinout that physically separates the high impedance inputs from the low impedance supplies and outputs of the other buffers. This configuration simplifies guarding while reducing board space, allowing high performance and high density in the same design.

The AD8244 design is focused on solving problems specific to buffers. This includes close channel-to-channel matching which allows channels of the AD8244 to be used in differential signal chains with minimal error. With its low voltage noise, wide supply range, and high precision, the AD8244 is also flexible enough to provide high performance anywhere a unity-gain buffer is needed, even with low source resistance.

The AD8244 is specified over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. It is available in a 10-lead MSOP package.

APPLICATIONS
  • Biopotential electrodes
  • Medical instrumentation
  • High impedance sensor conditioning
  • Filters
  • Photodiode amplifiers
Features and Benefits
  • Low power
    250 μA maximum supply current per amplifier
  • FET input
    2 pA maximum input bias current at 25°C
    Extremely high input impedance
  • Low noise
    13 nV/√Hz voltage noise at 1 kHz
    0.4 μV p-p voltage noise
    (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz)
    0.8 fA/√Hz current noise at 1 kHz
  • High dc precision
    3 μV/°C maximum offset drift
    (B grade)
  • 3 MHz bandwidth
  • Unique pinout
    No leakage from inputs to supply pins
    Provides guarding capability
  • Rail-to-rail output
  • Single-supply operation
    Input range extends to ground
  • Wide supply range
    Single-supply: 3 V to 36 V
    Dual-supply: ±1.5 V to ±18 V 
  • Available in a compact 10-lead MSOP
  • Amplifiers
    SPICE Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8244: Single-Supply, Low Power, Precision FET Input Quad Buffer Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 434 kB
    User Guides
    Documentnote
    UG-650: Evaluating the AD8244 Quad FET Input BufferPDF 176 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD8244ARMZ Production10 ld MSOPOTH 50-40 to 85C2.261.81Y
    AD8244ARMZ-R7 Production10 ld MSOPREEL 1000-40 to 85C01.81Y
    AD8244BRMZ Production10 ld MSOPOTH 50-40 to 85C3.062.45Y
    AD8244BRMZ-R7 Production10 ld MSOPREEL 1000-40 to 85C02.45Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8244-EVALZAD8244 Eval board for 10 -Lead MSOP49Y
    AD8244: Single-Supply, Low Power, Precision FET Input Quad Buffer Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad8244
    AD8244:单电源、低功耗、精密FET输入四通道缓冲器 (Rev. 0) ad8244
    AD8244 SPICE Macro Model ad8244
    UG-650: Evaluating the AD8244 Quad FET Input Buffer ad8244