MP39 • MP39A

Power Operational Amplifier RoHS

COMPLIANT

FEATURES
• High Internal Dissipation — 125 Watts
• High Voltage, High Current — 100V, 10A
• Slew Rate — 10V/µs
• 4 Wire Current Limit Sensing
• Optional Boost Voltage Inputs

APPLICATIONS
• Linear And Rotary Motor Drives
• Yoke/Magnetic Field Excitation
• Programmable Power Supplies to ±45V
• Industrial Audio

DESCRIPTION
The MP39 is a cost-effective high voltage MOSFET power operational amplifier constructed with surface
mount components on a thermally conductive but electrically isolated substrate.
While the cost is low the MP39 offers many of the same features and performance specifications found in
much more expensive hybrid power amplifiers.
The metal substrate allows the MP39 to dissipate power up to 125 watts and its power supply voltages
can range up to +/- 50 Volts (100V total). Optional boost voltage inputs allow the small signal portion of the
amplifier to operate at higher supply voltages than the high current output stage. The amplifier is then biased
to achieve close linear swings to the supply rails at high current for extra efficient operation. External com-
pensation tailors performance to the user needs. A four-wire sense technique allows current limiting without
the need to consider internal or external mili-ohm parasitic resistance in the output line. An Iq pin is available
which can be used to shut off the quiescent current in the output stage. The output stage then operates class
C and lowers quiescent power dissipation. This is useful in applications where output crossover distortion is
not important.

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Figure 1: Equivalent Schematic

+Vb 1 12 +Vs
R1 R2 13 +Vs
C1 R3 C2
Q1A Q1B 14 +Vs
GND 2
Q5 Q3
D1 R4 Q4
Cc2 4
Cc1 6 Q9 24 +Ilim
Q6 Q7 23 -Ilim

R5 R8 Q8 15 OUT
Q10B
-IN 30 16 OUT
Q10A R9
R6 R7
17 OUT
R10
+IN 29
Q11
Iq 25 R11
GND 28 Q12
Q13 Q14 18 -Vs
C3 19 -Vs
R12 R13
-Vb 26 20 -Vs

TYPICAL CONNECTION
Figure 2: Typical Connection
RF

+VS +VB

10μF 1μF 1μF

RI +VS
+VB

-CL VOUT
-IN RCL
+CL
MP39 RC
OUT
+IN CC RL
IQ
-VB
-VS CC
RC
NC

10μF 1μF 1μF

-VS -VB

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PINOUT AND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Figure 3: External Connections

Pin Number Name Description

1 +VB The positive boost supply rail. Short to +Vs if unused. See applicable section.
Ground. Pins 2 and 28 are not connected on the unit. Connect both pins to system
2, 28 GND
signal ground.
Compensation capacitor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
4 CC
See applicable section.
Compensation resistor connection. Select value based on Phase Compensation.
6 RC
See applicable section.
12, 13, 14 +Vs The positive supply rail.
15, 16, 17 OUT The output. Connect these pins to load and to the feedback resistor.
18, 19, 20 -Vs The negative supply rail.
Connect to the load side of the current limit resistor. Current limit will activate as
23 -CL
the voltage across RCL increases.
Connect to the OUT side of the current limit resistor. Current limit will activate as
24 +CL
the voltage across RCL increases.
Quiescent current reduction pin. Connect to pin 6 to disable the AB bias. See appli-
25 IQ cable
section.
26 -VB The negative boost supply rail. Short to -Vs if unused. See applicable section.
29 +IN The non-inverting input.
30 -IN The inverting input.
All Others NC No connection.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, RC = 100 Ω, CC = 470pF. DC input specifications are ± value given. Power
supply voltage is typical rating. ±VB = ±VS.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter Symbol Min Max Units
Supply Voltage, +Vs To -Vs +Vs to -Vs 100 V
Boost Voltage ±VS ±20 V
Output Current, within SOA IO 25 A
Power Dissipation, internal PD 125 W
Input Voltage, differential VIN (Diff) -20 +20 V
Input Voltage, common mode Vcm -VB +VB V
Temperature, pin solder, -10s 200 °C
Temperature, junction 1 TJ 175 °C
Temperature, storage -40 +105 °C
Operating Temperature Range, case TC -40 +85 °C
1. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate internal power dis-
sipation to achieve high MTTF. For guidance, refer to the heatsink data sheet.

The MP39 is constructed from MOSFET transistors. ESD handling procedures must be
CAUTION observed.

INPUT

Test MP39 MP39A

Parameter
Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Offset Voltage, initial 5 10 * 3 mV
Offset Voltage vs. temperature Full temp range 50 * µV/°C
Offset Voltage vs. supply 15 * µV/V
Offset Voltage vs. power Full temp range 30 * µV/W
Bias Current, initial 10 200 * 100 pA
Bias Current vs. Supply 0.01 * pA/V
Offset Current, initial 10 50 * 30 pA
Input Impedance, DC 1010 * Ω
Input Capacitance 20 * pF
Common Mode Voltage Range Full temp range ±VB∓15 ±VB∓12 * * V
Full temp range,
Common Mode Rejection, DC 86 98 * * dB
VCM= ±20V
100 kHz BW, RS =
Input Noise 10 * µV RMS
1 kΩ

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GAIN

Test MP39 MP39A

Parameter
Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Full temp range,
Open Loop, @ 15Hz 94 113 * * dB
CC = 100pF
Gain Bandwidth Product IO = 10A 2 * MHz
RL=10 Ω, VO =
Power Bandwidth 90VP-P CC = 40 * kHz
100pF
Phase Margin Full temp range 60 * °

OUTPUT

Test MP39 MP39A

Parameter
Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Voltage Swing I O=10A ±VS∓8.8 ±VS∓6.0 * * V
±VB = ±VS ±10V,
Voltage Swing ±VS∓6.8 ±VS∓1.1 * * V
I O=10A
A V=+1,10V step,
Settling Time to 0.1% 2.5 * µs
R L =4 Ω
A V= –10, CC=
Slew Rate 10 * V/µs
100pF
Full temp range,
Capacitive Load 10 * nF
A V=+1
Resistance 4 * Ω
Current, Continuous 10 11 A

POWER SUPPLY

Test MP39 MP39A

Parameter
Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Voltage Full temp range ±15 ±40 ±50 * * * V
Current, quiescent,
22 * mA
boost supply
Current, quiescent, total 26 * mA

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THERMAL

Test MP39 MP39A

Parameter
Conditions Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Full temp range,
Resistance, AC, junction to case 1 F>60 Hz
0.9 * °C/W

Full temp range, 1.2

Resistance, DC, junction to case * °C/W
F<60 Hz
Resistance, junction to air 2 Full temp range 12 * °C/W
Meets full range
Temperature Range, case -40 +85 * * °C
specs
1. Rating applies if the output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60 Hz.
2. The MP39 must be used with a heat sink or the quiescent power may drive the unit to junction temperatures higher than
175°C.

Note: *The specification of MP39A is identical to the specification for MP39 in applicable column to the left.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

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Case Temperature, TC (°C) Frequency, F (Hz)

Figure 6: Small Signal Response Figure 7: Phase Response

140 0
120
-30
Open Loop Gain, AOL (dB)

100 220pF
-60
80
470pF
Phase (°)

100pF -90
60 220pF
40 -120 100pF
20 470pF -150
0

-20 -180

-40 -210
1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
Frequency, F (Hz) Frequency, F (Hz)

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Figure 8: Power Response Figure 9: Slew Rate vs. Comp.

100 50

40
Output Voltage, VO (VP-P)

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Figure 10: Output Voltage Swing

9
8
7 +V S
From Supply, VS - VO (V)

+V B =
Output Voltage Drop

6 -V B
-V S =
5
4 0V
-1
VS
3 =-
-V B V
+ 10
2 = +V S
+V B
1
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Output Current, IO (A)

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SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA)

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1ms
10ms
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125°C

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GENERAL
Please read Application Note 1 “General Operating Considerations” which covers stability, supplies,
heat sinking, mounting, current limit, SOA interpretation, and specification interpretation. Visit
[Link] for Apex Microtechnology’s complete Application Notes library, Technical Seminar
Workbook, and Evaluation Kits.

CURRENT LIMIT
The two current limit sense lines are to be connected directly across the current limit sense resistor. For
the current limit to work correctly pin 24 must be connected to the amplifier output side and pin 23 con-
nected to the load side of the current limit resistor, RLIM, as shown in Figure 11. This connection will bypass
any parasitic resistances, Rp, formed by sockets and solder joints as well as internal amplifier losses. The cur-
rent limiting resistor may not be placed anywhere in the output circuit except where shown in Figure 11.
The value of the current limit resistor can be calculated as follows:
0.7V
R LIM    = ------------------------
I LIMIT  A 

Figure 11: Current Limit

TYPICAL APPLICATION
Ref: Application Note 25

The high power bandwidth and high voltage output of the MP39 allows driving ultra-sonic transducers via
a resonant circuit including the transducer and a matching transformer. The load circuit appears resistive to
the MP39.

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Figure 12: Typical Application

BOOST OPERATION
With the VB feature the small signal stages of the amplifier are operated at higher supply voltages than
the amplifier's high current output stage. +VS (pins 12-14) and –VS (pins 18-20) are connected to the high cur-
rent output stage. An additional 10V on the VB pins is sufficient to allow the small signal stages to drive the
output transistors into saturation and improve the output voltage swing for extra efficient operation when
required. When close swing to the supply rails is not required the +VB and +VS pins must be strapped together
as well as the –VB and –VS pins. The boost voltage pins must not be at a voltage lower than the VS pins.

BYPASSING
Proper bypassing of the power supply pins is crucial for proper operation. Bypass the ±Vs pins with a alu-
minum electrolytic capacitor with a value of at least 10µF per amp of expected output current. In addition a
0.47µF to 1µF ceramic capacitor should be placed in parallel with each aluminum electrolytic capacitor. Both
of these capacitors have to be placed as close to the power supply pins as physically possible. If not con-
nected to the Vs pins (See BOOST OPERATION) the VB pins should also be bypassed with a .47µF to 1µF
ceramic capacitor.

USING THE IQ PIN FUNCTION

Pin 25 (Iq) can be tied to pin 6 (Cc) to eliminate the class AB biasing current from the output stage. Typi-
cally this would remove 1-4 mA of quiescent current. The resulting decrease in quiescent power dissipation
may be important in some applications. Note that implementing this option will raise the output impedance
of the amplifier and increase crossover distortion as well.

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COMPENSATION
The external compensation components CC and RC are connected to pins 4 and 6. Unity gain stability can
be achieved at any compensation capacitance greater than 470 pF with at least 60 degrees of phase margin.
At higher gains more phase shift can be tolerated in most designs and the compensation capacitance can
accordingly be reduced, resulting in higher bandwidth and slew rate.

Gain CC RC
1 470pF 100Ω
≥3 220pF Short
≥10 100pF Short

APPLICATION REFERENCES
For additional technical information please refer to the following application notes.
AN01 General Operating Considerations
AN11 Thermal Techniques
AN38 Loop Stability with Reactive Loads

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PACKAGE OPTIONS
Part Number Apex Package Style Description
MP39 CL 30-pin Open Frame
MP39A CL 30-pin Open Frame

PACKAGE STYLE CL

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