EL2020: 50MHz Current Feedback Amplifier

The EL2020 is a fast settling, wide bandwidth amplifier optimized for gains between -10 and +10. Built using the Elantec monolithic Complementary Bipolar process, this amplifier uses current mode feedback to achieve more bandwidth at a given gain then a conventional voltage feedback operational amplifier.

The EL2020 will drive two double terminated 75Ω coax cables to video levels with low distortion. Since it is a closed loop device, the EL2020 provides better gain accuracy and lower distortion than an open loop buffer. The device includes output short circuit protection, and input offset adjust capability.

The bandwidth and slew rate of the EL2020 are relatively independent of the closed loop gain taken. The 50MHz bandwidth at unity gain only reduces to 30MHz at a gain of 10. The EL2020 may be used in most applications where a conventional op amp is used, with a big improvement in speed power product.

Key Features
  • Slew rate 500V/µs
  • ±33mA output current
  • Drives ±2.4V into 75Ω
  • Differential phase < 0.1°
  • Differential gain < 0.1%
  • V supply ±5V to ±18V
  • Output short circuit protected
  • Uses current mode feedback
  • 1% settling time of 50ns for 10V step
  • Low cost
  • 9mA supply current
  • 8-pin mini-dip
Applications
  • Video gain block
  • Residue amplifier
  • Radar systems
  • Current to voltage converter
  • Coax cable driver with gain of 2
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1106: Practical Current Feedback Amplifier Design ConsiderationsPDF13 Nov 2014410 KB
AN1104: Elantec Reliability: Reliability and the Electronic EngineerPDF13 Nov 2014138 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EL2020 DatasheetPDF20 Nov 2014249 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
EL2020CM20 Ld SOIC0.520240
EL2020CM-T1320 Ld SOIC T+R0.520240
EL2020CN8 Ld PDIP0.548N/ANA
EL2020 Datasheet 20 Nov 2014
AN1106: Practical Current Feedback Amplifier Design Considerations 13 Nov 2014
AN1104: Elantec Reliability: Reliability and the Electronic Engineer 13 Nov 2014