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CXAR41327 low-power rail-to-rail dual operational amplifiers: A comprehensive analysis and engineering application
Introduction
In modern portable devices, medical instruments and industrial sensor systems, low-power, high-precision operational amplifiers are the core components. As a rail-to-rail input and output dual operational amplifier with single power supply (2.5V-5.5V) and ultra-low quiescent current (430 μA/channel), CXAR41327 is an ideal choice for battery-powered and high-impedance signal chain design due to its 6MHz bandwidth and 1pA input bias current. This paper will analyze its technical characteristics, typical applications and design points in depth.
1. core characteristics and electrical parameters
1. Power Consumption and Power Supply Design
1.1) Single power supply range 2.5V-5.5V, compatible with lithium battery/button battery system
1.2) Each channel only 430μA quiescent current, the whole chip 860 μA (typical value)
1.3) Supports industrial temperature range of -40 ℃ to 125 ℃
2. Accuracy and dynamic performance
| Parameters | Typical value | Key advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Input Bias Current | 1pA | Suitable for high impedance sources such as photoelectric sensors |
| gain-bandwidth product | 6MHz | Supports medium and high speed signal processing |
| Swing Rate | 3.7V/μs | Fast response step signal |
| Input offset voltage | ±4mV (max) | Reduced need for calibration |
3. Robust design
3.1) Rail-to-rail input/output: make full use of the power supply voltage dynamic range
3.2) Anti-interference ability: 80dB common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) & power supply rejection ratio (PSRR)
3.3) Short circuit protection: 50mA continuous output current capability
Analysis of 2. Typical Application Circuit
Application 1:60Hz notch filter (anti power frequency interference)
1. Double T topology(Figure 8.1a):
1.1) Advantages: Single operational amplifier implementation, simple structure (single channel in CXAR41327 is required)
1.2) Challenge: Requires strict matching of resistance/capacitance (tolerance ≤ 1%)
1.3) Design points: by increasing the R2/R1 ratio to reduce the Q value, relax the component accuracy requirements.
2.FDNR Topology(Figure 8.1c):
2.1) Advantage: Only 2 capacitors of the same value are required, reducing BOM cost and matching difficulty.
2.2) Additional buffer: use the second op amp channel (U2A) to reduce the output impedance
Application 2: Photodiode Amplifier(Figure 8.3)

VCC
│
┌───10MΩ───┐
│ │
PD阴极─┤IN- OUT├─→Vo
│ │
└──100pF───┘
│
VREF(2.5V)
2. Key Design:
2.1) nA photoelectric current detection using 1pA input bias current
2.2) Feedback resistance ≤ 10MΩ to avoid offset voltage amplification
2.3)PCB layout requirements: input pin guard ring, board surface cleaning, analog/digital power separation
Application 3: High-Speed Comparators(Figure 8.2)

1. Power domain signal comparison using rail-to-rail characteristics
2. Hysteresis design: external resistor R2 to suppress oscillation
3. Performance: 5V power supply when the transmission delay is only 1μs
3. Design Practice Guide
1. Power supply decoupling: Place ≥ 1μF ceramic capacitor (<2mm from chip) between VCC/GND pins
2. Temperature stability optimization
2.1) Input offset drift is only 2.5 μV/℃(-40 ℃ ~ 125 ℃)
2.2) High temperature scenario: limit the feedback resistance ≤ 1MΩ to reduce the influence of bias current
3. Noise suppression skills
3.1) Voltage Noise Density: 13nV/& radic;Hz @ 1kHz
3.2) Recommended measures:
3.2.1) Star type grounding is adopted for sensitive circuit
3.2.2) The feedback path is connected in parallel with a small capacitor (e. g. 10pF) to limit the bandwidth.
4. Packaging and wiring
4.1)SOP8 package size: 4.0 × 4.9mm (RoHS compliant)
4.2) Key wiring rules:
4.2.1) Analog input away from digital signal line
4.2.2)IN-pin is surrounded with GND protection
4. Industry Application Scenarios
| Field | Typical equipment | CXAR41327 Value Point |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Medical | Oximeter/ECG monitoring | Low power consumption extends battery life |
| Industrial sensing | piezoelectric vibration sensor | Wide temperature stability of high impedance interface |
| Consumer Electronics | TWS Headset Charging Warehouse Management | Micro-packaged 5V single supply support |
| Communication System | ASIC Buffer Amplifier | Rail-to-Rail Output Drive ADC |
Conclusion
CXAR41327 provides engineers with a flexible sensor signal chain solution by balancing power consumption, accuracy, and cost. Its excellent performance in photoelectric detection, active filtering and low-voltage comparator scenarios, combined with the space efficiency of the SOP8 package, makes it ideal for portable device upgrades. The design needs to focus on high impedance layout and temperature drift control to realize its full performance potential.
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