Common Photodiode Op-Amp Circuit Problems

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

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionOutput TypeAvailable Quantity
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD202JNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 11DIPAD203SNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 11DIP-0View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD204JNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIPAD204JYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP-0View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD204KNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-19 - ImmediateView Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIPAD204KYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP-4 - ImmediateView Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIPAD208AYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIP-0View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIPAD208BYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIP-0View Details

Evaluation Boards - Op Amps

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionChannels per ICAmplifier TypeOutput TypeAvailable Quantity
BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD8222AD8222-EVALZBOARD EVALUATION FOR AD82222 - DualInstrumentation-21 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVAL FOR AD8231AD8231-EVALZBOARD EVAL FOR AD82312 - DualInstrumentationSingle-Ended10 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVALUATION AD8224AD8224-EVALZBOARD EVALUATION AD82242 - DualInstrumentationSingle-Ended, Rail-to-Rail11 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD603AD603-EVALZBOARD EVALUATION FOR AD6031 - SingleVariable GainSingle-Ended6 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVAL FOR AD8331AD8331-EVALZBOARD EVAL FOR AD83311 - SingleVariable GainDifferential5 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVALUATION AD8250AD8250-EVALZBOARD EVALUATION AD82501 - SingleInstrumentationSingle-Ended0View Details
BOARD EVAL FOR AD8332AD8332-EVALZBOARD EVAL FOR AD83321 - SingleVariable GainDifferential0View Details
BOARD EVALUATION FOR AD8337AD8337-EVALZBOARD EVALUATION FOR AD83371 - SingleVoltage FeedbackSingle-Ended1 - ImmediateView Details
BOARD EVAL FOR AD8330AD8330-EVALZBOARD EVAL FOR AD83301 - SingleVariable GainDifferential, Rail-to-Rail7 - ImmediateView Details
PTM Published on: 2013-06-11

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