AD8231 Zero Drift, Digitally Programmable Instrumentation Amplifier

The AD8231 is a low drift, rail-to-rail, instrumentation amplifier with software-programmable gains of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128. The gains are programmed via digital logic or pin strapping.

The AD8231 is ideal for applications that require precision performance over a wide temperature range, such as industrial temperature sensing and data logging. Because the gain setting resistors are internal, maximum gain drift is only 10 ppm/°C for gains of 1 to 32. Because of the auto-zero input stage, maximum input offset is 15 μV and maximum input offset drift is just 50 nV/°C. CMRR is 80 dB for G = 1, increasing to 110 dB at higher gains.

The AD8231 also includes an uncommitted op amp that can be used for additional gain, differential signal driving, or filtering. Like the in-amp, the op amp has an auto-zero architecture, rail-to-rail input, and rail-to-rail output.

The AD8231 includes a shutdown feature that reduces current to a maximum of 1 μA. In shutdown, both amplifiers also have a high output impedance, which allows easy multiplexing of multiple amplifiers without additional switches.

The AD8231 is specified over the extended industrial tempera-ture range of −40°C to +125°C. It is available in a 4 mm × 4 mm 16-lead LFCSP.

Applications
  • Pressure and strain transducers
  • Thermocouples and RTDs
  • Programmable instrumentation
  • Industrial controls
  • Weigh scales
  • Automotive controls
Features and Benefits
  • Digitally/pin-programmable gain
    G = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128
  • Specified from −40°C to +125°C
    50 nV/°C maximum input offset drift
    10 ppm/°C maximum gain drift
  • Excellent dc performance
    80 dB minimum CMR, G = 1
    15 μV maximum input offset voltage
    500 pA maximum bias current
    0.7 μV p-p noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz)
  • Good ac performance
    2.7 MHz bandwidth, G = 1
    1.1 V/μs slew rate
  • Rail-to-rail output
  • Shutdown/multiplex
  • See data sheet for additional features
  • Download AD8231-EP Data Sheet (pdf)
  • Military temperature range
    (−55°C to +125°C)
  • Controlled manufacturing baseline
  • One assembly/test site
  • One fabrication site
  • Enhanced product change notification
  • Qualification data available on request
  • V62/12646 DSCC Drawing Number
  • Amplifiers
    Power Management
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8231: Zero Drift, Digitally Programmable Instrumentation Amplifier Data Sheet (Rev. C)PDF 679 kB
    AD8231-EP: Enhanced Product Data Sheet (Rev. 0)PDF 484.99 K
    AD8231-DSCC: Military Data Sheet
    Technical Books
    Documentnote
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD8231ACPZ-R7 Production16 ld LFCSP (4x4mm, 2.1mm exposed pad) REEL 1500-40 to 125C01.71Y
    AD8231ACPZ-RL Production16 ld LFCSP (4x4mm, 2.1mm exposed pad) REEL 5000-40 to 125C01.71Y
    AD8231ACPZ-WP Production16 ld LFCSP (4x4mm, 2.1mm exposed pad) REEL 64-40 to 125C2.141.71Y
    AD8231TCPZ-EP-R7 Production16 ld LFCSP (4x4x.85mm, 2.10mm exposed pad)REEL 1500-55 to 125C6.214.96Y
    AD8231WACPZ-RL Production16 ld LFCSP (4x4x.85mm, 2.10mm exposed pad)REEL 5000-40 to 125C02.14Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8231-EVALZEvaluation Board70.79Y
    Reference Materials
    AD8231: Zero Drift, Digitally Programmable Instrumentation Amplifier Data Sheet (Rev. C) ad8231
    AD8231-EP: Enhanced Product Data Sheet (Rev. 0) ad8231
    AD8231-DSCC: Military Data Sheet ad8231
    Auto-Zero Amplifiers ad693