
Data Sheet
OP249
Rev. H | Page 13 of 20
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
+IN
V+
VOUT
V–
–IN
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+3V
+18V
+3V
5k
1/2
OP249
1/2
OP249
2
1
3
6
5
4
8
7
–18V
00296-
040
Figure 40. Burn-In Circuit
Th
e OP249 represents a reliable JFET amplifier design,
featuring an excellent combination of dc precision and high
speed. A rugged output stage provides the ability to drive a
600 Ω load and still maintain a clean ac response. Th
e OP249features a large signal response that is more linear and symmetric
than previously available JFET input amplifiers.
Figure 41compares the large signal response of th
e OP249 to other
industry-standard dual JFET amplifiers.
Typically, the slewing performance of the JFET amplifier is
specified as a number of V/s. There is no discussion on the
quality, that is, linearity and symmetry of the slewing response.
10
0%
100
90
A) OP249
10
0%
100
90
B) LT1057
1s
5V
1s
5V
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041
Figure 41. Large-Signal Transient Response,
AV = 1, VIN = 20 V p-p, ZL = 2 k//200 pF, VS = ±15 V
The
OP249 was carefully designed to provide symmetrically
matched slew characteristics in both the negative and positive
directions, even when driving a large output load.
The slewing limitation of the amplifier determines the maximum
frequency at which a sinusoidal output can be obtained without
significant distortion. However, it is important to note that the
nonsymmetric slewing typical of previously available JFET
amplifiers adds a higher series of harmonic energy content to
the resulting response—and an additional dc output component.
Examples of potential problems of nonsymmetric slewing behavior
can be in audio amplifier applications, where a natural low dis-
tortion sound quality is desired and in servo or signal processing
systems where a net dc offset cannot be tolerated. The linear
and symmetric slewing feature of th
e OP249 makes it an ideal
choice for applications that exceed the full power bandwidth
range of the amplifier.