AD630 Balanced Modulator/Demodulator

The application flexibility of the AD630 makes it the best choice for applications that require precisely fixed gain, switched gain, multiplexing, integrating-switching functions, and high speed precision amplification. The 100 dB dynamic range of the AD630 exceeds that of any hybrid or IC balanced modulator/demodulator and is comparable to that of costly signal processing instruments. The op amp format of the AD630 ensures easy implementation of high gain or complex switched feedback functions. The application resistors facilitate the implementation of most common applications with no additional parts. The AD630 can be used as a 2-channel multiplexer with gains of 1, 2, 3, or 4. The channel separation of 100 dB at 10 kHz approaches the limit achievable with an empty IC package. Laser trimming of the comparator and amplifying channel offsets eliminate the need for external nulling in most cases.

The AD630 is a high precision balanced modulator/demodulator that combines a flexible commutating architecture with the accuracy and temperature stability afforded by laser wafer trimmed thin film resistors. A network of on-board applications resistors provides precision closed-loop gains of ±1 and ±2 with 0.05% accuracy (AD630B). These resistors may also be used to accurately configure multiplexer gains of 1, 2, 3, or 4. External feedback enables high gain or complex switched feedback topologies.

The AD630 can be thought of as a precision op amp with two independent differential input stages and a precision comparator that is used to select the active front end. The rapid response time of this comparator coupled with the high slew rate and fast settling of the linear amplifiers minimize switching distortion.

The AD630 is used in precision signal processing and instrumentation applications that require wide dynamic range. When used as a synchronous demodulator in a lock-in amplifier configuration, the AD630 can recover a small signal from 100 dB of interfering noise (see the Lock-In Amplifier Applications section). Although optimized for operation up to 1 kHz, the circuit is useful at frequencies up to several hundred kilohertz.

Other features of the AD630 include pin programmable frequency compensation; optional input bias current compensation resistors, common-mode and differential-offset voltage adjustment, and a channel status output that indicates which of the two differential inputs is active.

Product Highlights

Applications

Features and Benefits
  • Recovers signal from 100 dB noise
  • 2 MHz channel bandwidth
  • 45 V/µs slew rate
  • Low crosstalk: −120 dB at 1 kHz, −100 dB at 10 kHz
  • Pin programmable, closed-loop gains of ±1 and ±2
  • 0.05% closed-loop gain accuracy and match
  • 100 µV channel offset voltage (AD630)
  • 350 kHz full power bandwidth
  • Chips available
  • RF & Microwave
    SPICE Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD630: Balanced Modulator/Demodulator Data Sheet (Rev. F)PDF 313 kB
    AD630: Military Data Sheet
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-683: Strain Gage Measurement Using an AC Excitation (Rev. A)PDF 122.15 K
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed CircuitsPDF 356 kB
    AN-924: Digital Quadrature Modulator Gain (Rev. A)PDF 105 kB
    AN-307: Modem-Circuit Techniques Simplify Instrumentation DesignsPDF 890 kB
    AN-306: Synchronous System Measures µsPDF 37 kB
    AN-349: Keys to Longer Life for CMOSPDF 89 kB
    AN-308: Commutating Amp Multiplies PreciselyPDF 40 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    5962-89807012A ProductionLCC:CER LEADLESS CHIP CARROTH 54-55 to 125C119.33107.88N
    5962-8980701RA Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 19-55 to 125C90.4987.77N
    AD630ADZ Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 19-25 to 85C23.7421.48Y
    AD630ARZ Production20 ld SOIC - WideOTH 37-25 to 85C14.9413.5Y
    AD630ARZ-RL Production20 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-25 to 85C013.5Y
    AD630BDZ Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 19-25 to 85C50.9546.06Y
    AD630JNZ Production20 ld PDIPOTH 180 to 70C14.0812.73Y
    AD630KNZ Production20 ld PDIPOTH 180 to 70C22.4520.27Y
    AD630SCHIPS ProductionCHIPS OR DIEREEL 100-55 to 125C032.53Y
    AD630SD Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 19-55 to 125C67.0860.66N
    AD630SD/883B Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 19-55 to 125C82.6775.67N
    AD630SE/883B Production20 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 54-55 to 125C108.1197.72N
    AD630: Balanced Modulator/Demodulator Data Sheet (Rev. F) ad630
    AD630 SPICE Macro Model ad630
    AD630: Military Data Sheet ad630
    AN-683: Strain Gage Measurement Using an AC Excitation (Rev. A) ad630
    AN-214: Ground Rules for High Speed Circuits ad1674
    AN-924: Digital Quadrature Modulator Gain (Rev. A) ad9856
    AN-683: 使用交流激励进行应变计测量 (Rev. 0) ad630
    AN-349: 延长CMOS寿命的关键因素 adg3233
    AN-924: 数字正交调制器增益 (Rev. A) ad9856
    AN-307: Modem-Circuit Techniques Simplify Instrumentation Designs ad630
    AN-306: Synchronous System Measures µs ad630
    AN-349: Keys to Longer Life for CMOS ad7703
    AN-308: Commutating Amp Multiplies Precisely ad630