Common Photodiode Op-Amp Circuit Problems and Solutions

Analog Devices Inc

This presentation will define the photodiode op-amp circuit and discuss the basic requirements for proper operation. The most common problems with photodiode op-amp circuits will be reviewed along with suggestions for possible causes and fixes for the problems. Finally, there will be a review of op-amp selection, and a listing of op-amps offered by ADI.

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Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

Manufacturer Part Number	Description	Number of Circuits	Available Quantity
AD202JN	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10DIP	2	216 - Immediate	View Details
AD202JY	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP	2	228 - Immediate	View Details
AD202KN	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10DIP	2	519 - Immediate	View Details
AD202KY	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP	2	625 - Immediate	View Details
AD203SN	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 11DIP	1	49 - Immediate	View Details
AD204JN	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 4 CIRC 10DIP	4	0	View Details
AD204JY	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 4 CIRC 10SIP	4	35 - Immediate	View Details
AD204KN	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 4 CIRC 10DIP	4	172 - Immediate	View Details
AD204KY	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 4 CIRC 10SIP	4	3 - Immediate	View Details
AD208AY	IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIP	1	0	View Details

Evaluation Boards - Op Amps

Manufacturer Part Number	Description	Channels per IC	Amplifier Type	Output Type	Available Quantity
EVAL-ADUM3190EBZ	BOARD EVAL FOR ADUM3190	1 - Single	Isolation	Single-Ended	13 - Immediate	View Details
AD8222-EVALZ	BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD8222	2 - Dual	Instrumentation	-	6 - Immediate	View Details
AD8231-EVALZ	BOARD EVAL FOR AD8231	2 - Dual	Instrumentation	Single-Ended	4 - Immediate	View Details
AD8224-EVALZ	BOARD EVALUATION AD8224	2 - Dual	Instrumentation	Single-Ended, Rail-to-Rail	17 - Immediate	View Details
AD603-EVALZ	BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD603	1 - Single	Variable Gain	Single-Ended	2 - Immediate	View Details
AD8331-EVALZ	BOARD EVAL FOR AD8331	1 - Single	Variable Gain	Differential	3 - Immediate	View Details
AD8250-EVALZ	BOARD EVALUATION AD8250	1 - Single	Instrumentation	Single-Ended	14 - Immediate	View Details
AD8332-EVALZ	BOARD EVAL FOR AD8332	1 - Single	Variable Gain	Differential	3 - Immediate	View Details
EVAL-PRAOPAMP-1RZ	ADAPTER BOARD SINGLE AMP 8SOIC	1 - Single	General Purpose	-	11 - Immediate	View Details
AD8337-EVALZ	BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD8337	1 - Single	Voltage Feedback	Single-Ended	1 - Immediate	View Details

PTM Published on: 2013-06-11

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