AD8304 160 dB Logarithmic Amplifier with Photo-Diode Interface

The AD8304 is a monolithic logarithmic detector optimized for the measurement of low frequency signal power in fiber optic systems. It uses an advanced translinear technique to provide an exceptionally large dynamic range in a versatile and easily used form. Its wide measurement range and accuracy are achieved using proprietary design techniques and precise laser trimming. In most applications only a single positive supply, VP, of 5 V will be required, but 3.0 V to 5.5 V can be used, and certain applications benefit from the added use of a negative supply, VN. When using low supply voltages, the log slope is readily altered to fit the available span. The low quiescent current and chip disable features facilitate use in battery-operated applications.

The AD8304 is available in a 14-lead TSSOP package and specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C.

Features and Benefits
  • Optimized for Fiber Optic Photodiode Interfacing
  • Eight Full Decades of Range
  • Single-Supply Operation
    (3.0 V– 5.5 V)
  • Complete and Temperature Stable
  • 1-, 2-, or 3-Pole Low-Pass Filtering at Output
  • Miniature 14-Lead Package (TSSOP)
  • Accurate Laser-Trimmed Scaling:
    Logarithmic Slope of 10 mV/dB (at VLOG Pin)
    Basic Logarithmic Intercept at 100 pA
    Easy Adjustment of Slope and Intercept
  • Output Bandwidth of 10 MHz, 15 V/µs Slew Rate
  • Low Power: ~4.5 mA Quiescent Current (Enabled)
  • Optical
    Amplifiers
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8304: 160 dB Range (100 pA-10 mA) Logarithmic Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 573 kB
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-643: Closed-Loop Control Circuit Implementation of the ADuC832 MicroConverter®IC and the AD8305 Logarithmic Converter in a Digital Variable Optical Attenuator (Rev. 0)PDF 395 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD8304ARU Production14 ld TSSOPOTH 96-40 to 85C16.0814.62N
    AD8304ARU-REEL7 Production14 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 85C014.62N
    AD8304ARUZ Production14 ld TSSOPOTH 96-40 to 85C13.9212.65Y
    AD8304ARUZ-RL7 Production14 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 85C012.65Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8304-EVALZEvaluation Board100.19Y
    Reference Materials
    AD8304: 160 dB Range (100 pA-10 mA) Logarithmic Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad8304
    AN-643: Closed-Loop Control Circuit Implementation of the ADuC832 MicroConverter®IC and the AD8305 Logarithmic Converter in a Di aduc832
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