MIC916 Micrel, Inc.

MIC916
Triple 135MHz Low-Power Op Amp

General Description Features

The MIC916 is a high-speed, unity-gain stable operational • 135MHz gain bandwidth product
amplifier. It provides a gain-bandwidth product of 135MHz • 2.4mA supply current per op amp
with a very low, 2.4mA supply current per op amp. • QSOP-16 package
Supply voltage range is from ±2.5V to ±9V, allowing the • 270V/µs slew rate
MIC916 to be used in low-voltage circuits or applications • drives any capacitive load
requiring large dynamic range.
The MIC916 is stable driving any capacitative load and Applications
achieves excellent PSRR, making it much easier to use than • Video
most conventional high-speed devices. Low supply voltage , • Imaging
low power consumption, and small packing make the MIC916 • Ultrasound
ideal for portable equipment. The ability to drive capacitative • Portable equipment
loads also makes it possible to drive long coaxial cables.

Ordering Information
Part Number Junction
Standard Pb-Free Temp. Range Package
MIC916BQS MIC916YQS –40°C to +85°C QSOP-16

Pin Configuration
INA- 1 16 V–(A)*
V+(A) 2 15 OUTA
INA+ 3 14 V–(B)*

INB- 4 13 OUTB

INB+ 5 12 V+(B)
INC- 6 11 V–(C)*

NC 7 10 OUTC

INC+ 8 9 V+(C)

QSOP-16

* V– pins must be externally shorted together

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Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1 INA– Inverting Input A
2 V+(A) Positive Supply Input (Op Amp A)
3 INA+ Noninverting Input A
4 INB– Inverting Input B
5 INB+ Noninverting Input B
6 INC– Inverting Input C
7 NC Not Connected
8 INC+ Noninverting Input C
9 V+(C) Positive Supply Input (Op Amp C)
10 OUTC Output C
11 V–(C) Negative Supply Input (Op Amp C)
12 V+(B) Positive Supply Input(Op Amp B)
13 OUTB Output B
14 V–(B) Negative Supply Input (Op Amp B)
15 OUTA Output A
16 V–(A) Negative Supply Input (Op Amp A)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Operating Ratings (Note 2)

Supply Voltage (VV+ – VV–) ........................................... 20V Supply Voltage (VS) ....................................... ±2.5V to ±9V
Differentail Input Voltage (VIN+ – VIN–) .......... 8V, Note 4 Junction Temperature (TJ) ......................... –40°C to +85°C
Input Common-Mode Range (VIN+, VIN–) .......... VV+ to VV– Package Thermal Resistance ............................... 260°C/W
Lead Temperature (soldering, 5 sec.) ....................... 260°C
Storage Temperature (TS) ........................................ 150°C
ESD Rating, Note 3 ................................................... 1.5kV

Electrical Characteristics (±5V)

VV+ = +5V, VV– = –5V, VCM = 0V, VOUT = 0V; RL = 10MΩ; TJ = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +85°C; unless noted.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VOS Input Offset Voltage 1 15 mV
VOS Input Offset Voltage 4 µV/°C
Temperature Coefficient
IB Input Bias Current 3.5 5.5 µA
9 µA
IOS Input Offset Current 0.05 3 µA
VCM Input Common-Mode Range CMRR > 60dB –3.25 +3.25 V
CMRR Common-Mode Rejection Ratio –2.5V < VCM < +2.5V 70 90 dB
60 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio ±5V < VS < ±9V 74 81 dB
70 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL = 2k, VOUT = ±2V 60 71 dB
RL = 200Ω, VOUT = ±2V 60 71 dB
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing positive, RL = 2kΩ +3.3 3.5 V
+3.0 V
negative, RL = 2kΩ –3.5 –3.3 V
–3.0 V
positive, RL = 200Ω +3.0 3.2 V
+2.75 V
negative, RL = 200Ω –2.8 –2.45 V
–2.2 V
GBW Gain-Bandwidth Product RL = 1kΩ 125 MHz
BW –3dB Bandwidth AV = 1, RL = 100Ω 192 MHz
SR Slew Rate 230 V/µs
Crosstalk f = 1MHz, between op amp A and B or B and C 56 dB
f = 1 MHz, between op amp A and C 72 dB
IGND Short-Circuit Output Current source 72 mA
sink 25 mA
IGND Supply Current per Op Amp 2.4 3.5 mA
4.1 mA

Electrical Characteristics
VV+ = +9V, VV– = –9V, VCM = 0V, VOUT = 0V; RL = 10MΩ; TJ = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +85°C; unless noted
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VOS Input Offset Voltage 1 15 mV
VOS Input Offset Voltage 4 µV/°C
Temperature Coefficient

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Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units

IB Input Bias Current 3.5 5.5 µA
9 µA
IOS Input Offset Current 0.05 3 µA
VCM Input Common-Mode Range CMRR > 60dB –7.25 +7.25 V
CMRR Common-Mode Rejection Ratio –6.5V < VCM < 6.5V 70 98 dB
60 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL = 2kΩ, VOUT = ±6V 60 73 dB
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing positive, RL = 2kΩ +7.2 +7.4 V
+6.8 V
negative, RL = 2kΩ –7.4 –7.2 V
–6.8 V
GBW Gain-Bandwidth Product RL = 1kΩ 135 MHz
SR Slew Rate 270 V/µs
Crosstalk f = 1MHz, between op amp A and B or B and C 56 dB
f = 1 MHz, between op amp A and C 72 dB
IGND Short-Circuit Output Current source 90 mA
sink 32 mA
IGND Supply Current per Op Amp 2.5 3.7 mA
4.3 mA

Note 1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
Note 2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
Note 4. Exceeding the maximum differential input voltage will damage the input stage and degrade performance (in particular, input bias current is
likely to increase.

Test Circuits VCC

R2
VCC
5k 10µF
10µF

BNC R1 5k
Input 0.1µF
50Ω 0.1µF BNC
BNC
R7c 2k Output
Input
R7b 200Ω
0.1µF 0.1µF
R7a 100Ω
2k R6
10k
5k
BNC R3 R5 10µF
Output 200k 5k
10k VEE
10k All resistors 1%
R4
50Ω 250Ω

BNC 0.1µF
Input  R2 R2 + R 5 + R4 
VOUT = VERROR 1 + + 
 R1 R7 
50Ω 0.1µF
CMRR vs. Frequency

All resistors:
1% metal film 10µF
VEE

PSRR vs. Frequency

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100pF VCC

R2 4k 10µF
10pF

R1
20Ω R3 27k 0.1µF
BNC To
S1
S2 Dynamic
Analyzer
R5 R4 27k 0.1µF
20Ω

10pF
10µF
VEE

Noise Measurement

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Electrical Characteristics

Supply Current Supply Current Offset Voltage

vs. Supply Voltage vs. Temperature vs. Temperature
3.5 4.0 2.5

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)

+85°C VSUPPLY = ±5V
3.5
3.0 VSUPPLY = ±9V 2.0
+25°C
3.0
VSUPPLY = ±5V
VSUPPLY = ±9V
2.5 -40°C 1.5
2.5

2.0 2.0 1.0

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

Bias Current Offset Voltage Offset Voltage

vs. Temperature vs. Common-Mode Voltage vs. Common-Mode Voltage
5 6 5
VSUPPLY = ±9V VSUPPLY = ±5V
5
OFFSET VOLTGE (mV)

OFFSET VOLTGE (mV)

4
BIAS CURRENT (µA)

4
4
3 +85°C
VSUPPLY = ±5V +85°C
3 3
-40°C 2
2 -40°C
2 VSUPPLY = ±9V
1
1 +25°C
+25°C
1 0 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
TEMPERATURE (°C) COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V) COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)

Short-Circuit Current Short-Circuit Current Short-Circuit Current

vs. Temperature vs. Temperature vs. Supply Voltage
95 -20 100
90
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

VSUPPLY = ±9V
85 -25 VSUPPLY = ±5V 80 -40°C
80 +25°C
SOURCING
75 CURRENT -30 60
SINKING +85°C
70 CURRENT
65 VSUPPLY = ±5V -35 40
60 SOURCING
VSUPPLY = ±9V CURRENT
55 -40 20
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)

Short-Circuit Current Output Voltage Output Voltage

vs. Supply Voltage vs. Output Current vs. Output Current
-15 10 0
9 VSUPPLY = ±9V -1 SINKING
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

CURRENT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

-20 8 -2 -40°C
7 -3 +85°C
-25 -40°C 6 -4 +25°C
5 +25°C -5
+85°C
-30 4 -6
3 -40°C -7
-35 +25°C 2 +85°C -8
SINKING SOURCING
1 -9 VSUPPLY = ±9V
CURRENT CURRENT
-40 0 -10
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V) OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

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Output Voltage Output Voltage Gain Bandwidth and

vs. Output Current vs. Output Current Phase Margin vs. Load
4.5 0.0 150 46
VSUPPLY = ±5V SINKING
4.0 -0.5

GAIN BANDWIDTH (MHz)

CURRENT 125 44

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 -1.0

PHASE MARGIN (°)

-40°C
3.0 -1.5 100 42
+25°C
VSUPPLY = ±5V
2.5 -2.0
75 40
2.0 -2.5
+25°C
1.5 +85°C -3.0 50 38
-40°C
1.0 -3.5
SOURCING 25 36
0.5 -4.0 VSUPPLY = ±5V +85°C
CURRENT
0 -4.5 0 34
0 20 40 60 80 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF)

Gain Bandwidth and Gain Bandwidth and Common-Mode

Phase Margin vs. Load Phase Margin vs. Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio
150 46 150 54 120
GAIN BANDWIDTH (MHz)

GAIN BANDWIDTH (MHz)

125 44 125 52 100

PHASE MARGIN (°)

PHASE MARGIN (°)

100 42 100 50 80

CMRR (dB)
VSUPPLY = ±9V
75 40 75 48 60

50 38 50 46 40
VSUPPLY = ±9V
25 36 25 44 20

0 34 0 42 0

1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107
0 200 400 600 800 1000 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CAPACITIVE LOAD (pF) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (±V)
FREQUENCY (Hz)

Common-Mode Positive Power Supply Negative Power Supply

Rejection Ratio Rejection Ratio Rejection Ratio
120 100 100

100 80
80
80
–PSRR (dB)
CMRR (dB)

+PSRR (dB)

60 60
60
40
40 40
VSUPPLY = ±9V
VSUPPLY = ±5V VSUPPLY = ±9V
20
20 20

0 0
1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107

1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107
0
1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107

FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)

FREQUENCY (Hz)

Distant Channel
Positive Power Supply Negative Power Supply Cross Talk
Rejection Ratio Rejection Ratio 0
100 100
-10
80 -20
CROSS TALK (dB)

80
-30
+PSRR (dB)

–PSRR (dB)

60 -40
60
-50
40 -60
40
VSUPPLY = ±5V -70
VSUPPLY = ±5V
20 -80
20
-90
0 -100
1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107

0
1x105

1x106

1x107

1x108
1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

1x106

1x107

FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)

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Closed-Loop
Frequency Response
Test Circuit Adjacent Channel
VCC Cross Talk Closed-Loop
0 Frequency Response
10µF 50
-10 40

1000pF
-20 30

500pF
200pF
100pF
CROSS TALK (dB)

50pF
0.1µF -30 20

0p
GAIN (dB)
-40 10
0
FET probe -50
MIC916 -10
-60
RF CL -20
-70 -30
-80 -40 VCC = ±2.5V
50Ω
-90 -50
1 10 100 200

1x105

1x106

1x107

1x108
10µF FREQUENCY (MHz)
VEE
FREQUENCY (Hz)

Open-Loop Closed-Loop Open-Loop

Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response
50 225 50 50 225
40 RL=100Ω 180 40 40 RL=100Ω 180

1000pF
30 135 30 30 135

500pF
200pF
100pF
50pF
20 90 20 20 90

0p
PHASE (°)

PHASE (°)
GAIN (dB)

GAIN (dB)

GAIN (dB)
10 45 10 10 45
0 No Load 0 0 0 No Load 0
-10 -45 -10 -10 -45
-20 -90 -20 -20 -90
-30 -135 -30 -30 -135
-40 VCC = ±5V -180 -40 VCC = ±5V -40 VCC = ±9V -180
-50 -225 -50 -50 -225
1 10 100 200 1 10 100 200 1 10 100 200
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

Voltage Positive Negative

Noise Slew Rate Slew Rate
120 250 250

Hz 

100 200 VCC = ±5V 200 VCC = ±5V

SLEW RATE (V/µs)

SLEW RATE (V/µs)

 nV

80


150 150
NOISE VOLTAGE

60
100 100
40
50 50
20

0 0 0
1x101

1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 800 1000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
FREQUENCY (Hz)

Current Positive Negative

Noise Slew Rate Slew Rate
5 300 300

Hz 

4 250 VCC = ±9V 250 VCC = ±9V

SLEW RATE (V/µs)

SLEW RATE (V/µs)

NOISE CURRENT pA

200 200



3
150 150
2
100 100
1
50 50

0 0 0
1x101

1x102

1x103

1x104

1x105

0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 800 1000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
FREQUENCY (Hz)

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Small-Signal Small-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response
INPUT

INPUT
VCC = ±9V
AV = 1 VCC = ±5V
CL = 1.7pF AV = 1
RL = 10MΩ CL = 1.7pF
RL = 10MΩ
OUTPUT

OUTPUT
Small-Signal Small-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response
INPUT

INPUT
VCC = ±9V
VCC = ±5V
AV = 1
AV = 1
CL = 100pF
CL = 100pF
RL = 10MΩ
RL = 10MΩ
OUTPUT

OUTPUT

Small-Signal Small-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response
INPUT

INPUT

VCC = ±9V VCC = ±5V

AV = 1 AV = 1
CL = 1000pF CL = 1000pF
RL = 10MΩ RL = 10MΩ
OUTPUT

OUTPUT

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Large-Signal Large-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response

VCC = ±9V VCC = ±5V

AV = 1 AV = 1
CL = 1.7pF CL = 1.7pF

OUTPUT
OUTPUT

∆V = 5.64V ∆V = 5.68V
∆t = 21ns ∆t = 24.5ns

Large-Signal Large-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response

VCC = ±5V
OUTPUT

AV = 1
∆V = 5.84V CL = 100pF
∆t = 22.5ns
OUTPUT

VCC = ±9V ∆V = 5.84V

AV = 1 ∆t = 26ns
CL = 100pF

Large-Signal Large-Signal
Pulse Response Pulse Response

VCC = ±5V
AV = 1
CL = 1000pF
OUTPUT

∆V = 5.88V
∆t = 70ns
OUTPUT

∆V = 5.48V
VCC = ±9V ∆t = 95ns
AV = 1
CL = 1000pF

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Applications Information
The MIC916 is a high-speed, voltage-feedback operational
amplifier featuring very low supply current and excellent
stability. This device is unity gain stable and capable of
driving high capacitance loads.
Driving High Capacitance
The MIC916 is stable when driving any capacitance (see
“Typical Characteristics: Gain Bandwidth and Phase Margin
vs. Load Capacitance”) making it ideal for driving long coaxial
cables or other high-capacitance loads.
Phase margin remains constant as load capacitance is
increased. Most high-speed op amps are only able to drive
limited capacitance.
Note: increasing load capacitance does reduce the
speed of the device (see “Typical Characteris-
tics: Gain Bandwidth and Phase Margin vs.
Load”). In applications where the load capaci-
tance reduces the speed of the op amp to an
unacceptable level, the effect of the load capaci-
tance can be reduced by adding a small resistor
(<100Ω) in series with the output.
Feedback Resistor Selection
Conventional op amp gain configurations and resistor selec-
tion apply, the MIC916 is NOT a current feedback device.
Resistor values in the range of 1k to 10k are recommended.
Layout Considerations
All high speed devices require careful PCB layout. The high
stability and high PSRR of the MIC916 make this op amp
easier to use than most, but the following guidelines should
be observed: Capacitance, particularly on the two inputs pins
will degrade performance; avoid large copper traces to the
inputs. Keep the output signal away from the inputs and use
a ground plane.
It is important to ensure adequate supply bypassing capaci-
tors are located close to the device.
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Power Supply Bypassing
Regular supply bypassing techniques are recommended. A
10µF capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF capacitor on both the
positive and negative supplies are ideal. For best perfor-
mance all bypassing capacitors should be located as close to
the op amp as possible and all capacitors should be low ESL
(equivalent series inductance), ESR (equivalent series resis-
tance). Surface-mount ceramic capacitors are ideal. All V–
pins must be externally shorted together.
Thermal Considerations
It is important to ensure the IC does not exceed the maximum
operating junction (die) temperature of 85°C. The part can be
operated up to the absolute maximum temperature rating of
125°C, but between 85°C and 125°C performance will de-
grade, in particular CMRR will reduce.
A MIC916 with no load, dissipates power equal to the quies-
cent supply current * supply voltage
( )
PD(no load) = VV + − VV − IS
When a load is added, the additional power is dissipated in
the output stage of the op amp. The power dissipated in the
device is a function of supply voltage, output voltage and
output current.
( )
PD(output stage) = VV + − VOUT IOUT
Total Power Dissipation = PD(no load) + PD(output stage)
Ensure the total power dissipated in the device is no greater
than the thermal capacity of the package. The QSOP-16
package has a thermal resistance of 260°C/W.
TJ (max) − TA(max)
Max . Allowable Power Dissipation = W
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Package Information

PIN 1

0.157 (3.99) DIMENSIONS:

0.150 (3.81) INCHES (MM)

0.009 (0.2286)
REF 0.025 (0.635) 0.012 (0.30)
0.008 (0.20) 45°
0.0098 (0.249) BSC 0.0098 (0.249) 8°
0.0040 (0.102) 0.0075 (0.190) 0°

0.196 (4.98) 0.050 (1.27)

SEATING 0.0688 (1.748) 0.189 (4.80) 0.016 (0.40)
PLANE 0.0532 (1.351) 0.2284 (5.801)
0.2240 (5.690)

QSOP-16

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