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INA121UA/2K5

TIINA121UA/2K5

Texas Instruments
Instrumentation Amplifier 1 Circuit 8-SOIC
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Overview

The INA121UA/2K5 is a low-power FET-input instrumentation amplifier designed for high-impedance applications. It features extremely low input bias current of 4 pA and operates over a wide supply range from +/-2.25V to +/-18V. This device is optimized for accuracy in portable and battery-operated instrumentation where power consumption is a critical constraint.

Why Choose This Part

The FET-input stage provides a nearly negligible 4 pA input bias current, preventing voltage errors in high-impedance circuits. It also includes robust internal input protection up to +/-40V beyond the supply rails, ensuring reliability in harsh industrial or experimental setups.

Applications

High Impedance Transducers
Ideal for pH probes, photodetectors, and capacitive sensors that require minimal loading from the amplifier input.
Physiological Monitoring
Used in medical instrumentation such as ECG and EEG monitors where high input impedance is necessary to interface with human skin electrodes.
Battery-Operated Data Acquisition
Suitable for remote sensing applications where the low 450uA supply current extends the life of portable equipment.
Low-Level Signal Conditioning
Amplifies millivolt-scale signals from strain gauges and pressure sensors in industrial environments.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 0.7V/us
Mounting Type Surface Mount
-3db Bandwidth 5 kHz
Amplifier Type Instrumentation
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Current - Supply 450uA
Number of Circuits 1
Current - Input Bias 4 pA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Voltage - Input Offset 300 uV
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Current - Output / Channel 14 mA
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 36 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 4.5 V

Getting Started

To set the gain, connect a single external resistor between pins 1 and 8 following the formula provided in the datasheet. Ensure the 8-SOIC package is decoupled with 0.1uF capacitors placed close to the supply pins to maintain stability and noise performance. For prototyping, use an SOIC-8 to DIP adapter board to interface with standard breadboards.

Also Consider

INA128UA TITexas Instruments - Offers much higher bandwidth and better precision for applications where ultra-low input bias current is less critical than speed.