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PGA204AU

TIPGA204AU

Texas Instruments
Instrumentation Amplifier 1 Circuit 16-SOIC
NRND1,872 in stock

Overview

The PGA204AU is a precision digitally programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGIA) that allows gain selection of 1, 10, 100, or 1000 V/V using two TTL-compatible CMOS inputs. It features a low input offset voltage of 25 uV and a very low input bias current of 500 pA, making it ideal for high-impedance sensor interfaces. The device integrates laser-trimmed resistors on a single monolithic chip, eliminating the need for external gain-setting components and ensuring excellent gain accuracy and common-mode rejection.

Why Choose This Part

The PGA204AU eliminates the need for external precision resistors, reducing board space and improving reliability by providing integrated gain switching. It operates over a wide supply range up to +/-40V and requires no separate logic supply, simplifying the power architecture in industrial environments. With a 1 MHz bandwidth and a 0.7V/us slew rate, it maintains signal integrity across its programmable gain settings.

Applications

Data Acquisition Systems
Used as a programmable front-end to match diverse sensor signal levels to the input range of an Analog-to-Digital Converter.
Strain Gauge Amplifiers
Provides high-precision amplification for bridge-based sensors in weighing scales and structural health monitoring.
Thermocouple Interfaces
The low offset voltage and high gain options (up to 1000) allow for accurate measurement of small voltage changes in temperature sensors.
Medical Instrumentation
Ideal for physiological signal conditioning where high input impedance and low bias current are required to minimize electrode loading.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 0.7V/us
Mounting Type Surface Mount
-3db Bandwidth 1 MHz
Amplifier Type Instrumentation
Package / Case 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
Current - Supply 5.2mA
Number of Circuits 1
Current - Input Bias 500 pA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Voltage - Input Offset 25 uV
Supplier Device Package 16-SOIC
Current - Output / Channel 23 mA
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 36 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 9 V

Getting Started

When designing with the PGA204AU, ensure that the digital logic pins (A0, A1) are tied to a stable ground or logic high level as they determine the gain setting; these pins are TTL/CMOS compatible and do not require a separate VCC pin. Proper decoupling of the dual power supplies with 0.1uF ceramic capacitors close to the device pins is essential for maintaining the 25 uV offset performance. For evaluation, this SOIC-16 component can be mounted on a standard 1.27mm pitch breakout board for breadboard prototyping.