Texas Instruments 5962-0051201QPA
- Part No.:
- 5962-0051201QPA
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Instrumentation, Op Amps, Buffer Amps
- Package:
- 8-CDIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
- Datasheet:
-
5962-0051201QPA.pdf
- Description:
- IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT 8CDIP
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Product details
Overview
5962-0051201QPA from Texas Instruments is a military-grade, single-channel rail-to-rail input/output operational amplifier with 6.4 MHz gain-bandwidth product, ±80 mA output drive capability, and 1.6 V/µs slew rate. It operates from 2.7 V to 6 V supply, draws only 500 µA per channel, and features micropower shutdown (0.3 µA/channel). Designed for high-reliability analog signal conditioning in aerospace and defense systems, it buffers ADCs and drives capacitive loads in harsh-environment data acquisition.
For engineers reviewing the 5962-0051201QPA datasheet, 5962-0051201QPA pinout, 5962-0051201QPA application, or 5962-0051201QPA equivalent, this device delivers verified rail-to-rail swing, low 100 µV input offset voltage, 11 nV/√Hz input noise, and operation across −55°C to +125°C - critical for precision instrumentation, avionics sensor interfaces, and radiation-tolerant signal chains where supply headroom and thermal stability are constrained.
Technical Context
The 5962-0051201QPA implements a CMOS input stage enabling rail-to-rail common-mode input range (0 V to VDD) and rail-to-rail output swing, supporting full dynamic range in low-voltage single-supply systems. Its internal architecture includes a dedicated shutdown control path that places the output in high-impedance state while reducing quiescent current to 0.3 µA/channel.
It achieves 6.4 MHz unity-gain bandwidth and 1.6 V/µs slew rate at 5 V supply with only 500 µA supply current per channel, balancing AC performance and power efficiency. The device meets MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q requirements and is qualified for high-reliability applications including flight control electronics and onboard telemetry conditioning.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gain Bandwidth Product | 6.4 MHz - enables stable unity-gain buffer operation up to ~6 MHz with minimal phase margin degradation. |
| Slew Rate | 1.6 V/µs - supports clean 10-bit+ ADC sampling of signals up to ~100 kHz full-scale sine waves. |
| Input Offset Voltage | 100 µV (typ) - ensures ≤0.001% gain error in 10 V full-scale precision gain stages. |
| Supply Current (Active) | 500 µA/channel - allows battery-powered subsystems to operate >1 year on a single CR2032 cell when active. |
| Supply Current (Shutdown) | 0.3 µA/channel - reduces system standby power by >99% without external disconnect circuitry. |
| Output Drive | ±80 mA - directly drives 50 Ω transmission lines or 100 pF capacitive loads without external buffering. |
| Operating Temperature | −55°C to +125°C - validated for use in unheated aircraft bays and engine-mounted sensor nodes. |
Pinout & Package
Ceramic flatpack (U) package, 8-pin, hermetically sealed, leadless, compliant with MIL-STD-883.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | No internal connection - unused pad; must remain floating or grounded per layout guidelines. |
| 2 | NC | No internal connection - electrically isolated; no routing required. |
| 3 | IN− | Inverting input - accepts differential or single-ended feedback networks; high-impedance CMOS node. |
| 4 | IN+ | Non-inverting input - supports rail-to-rail common-mode range (0 V to VDD); matched to IN− for low VIO. |
| 5 | GND | Analog ground reference - must connect to low-noise system ground plane with shortest possible trace. |
| 6 | NC | No internal connection - thermally and electrically isolated; may be used for mechanical anchoring. |
| 7 | SHDN | Active-high shutdown control - ≥2 V enables operation; ≤0.7 V enters ultralow-power mode (0.3 µA). |
| 8 | VDD | Positive supply - accepts 2.7 V to 6 V; requires local 100 nF ceramic decoupling within 2 mm. |
| 9 | OUTPUT | Amplifier output - rail-to-rail swing (within 10 mV of rails); capable of sourcing/sinking ±80 mA. |
| 10 | NC | No internal connection - not bonded; leave unconnected per TI U-package design rules. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Rail-to-rail I/O | Enables full utilization of 3 V or 5 V supply in single-supply data acquisition, eliminating level-shifting ICs. |
| Micropower shutdown | Reduces total system standby current by orders of magnitude - critical for always-on health-monitoring circuits. |
| −55°C to +125°C operation | Qualified per MIL-PRF-38535 Q-level - eliminates derating calculations for space-qualified or jet-engine proximity designs. |
| Low input noise (11 nV/√Hz) | Preserves SNR in front-end amplification of microvolt-level transducer signals (e.g., strain gauges, thermocouples). |
| High output drive (±80 mA) | Drives long traces, multiplexed inputs, or anti-alias filters without gain loss or settling-time penalty. |
| Low input offset (100 µV typ) | Minimizes DC error in closed-loop configurations - essential for precision integrators and zero-drift sensor interfaces. |
Applications
| Aerospace Sensor Signal Conditioning | Avionics Data Acquisition Front-End |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Amplifying low-level outputs from MEMS accelerometers and pressure transducers mounted on airframe structures subject to extreme thermal cycling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Precision DC-coupled gain stage with rail-to-rail output driving SAR ADC reference buffers. Use Value: 100 µV VIO and −55°C to +125°C qualification ensure <0.01% full-scale error drift over mission profile without calibration. |
Use Scenario: Buffering multiplexed analog sensor channels (temperature, vibration, fuel flow) prior to digitization in flight control computers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-drive unity-gain follower isolating ADC input from multiplexer on-resistance and stray capacitance. Use Value: ±80 mA output drive maintains <1 µs settling to 0.01% with 100 pF load - enabling 1 MSPS sampling across 16 channels. |
| Tactical Radio IF Chain Amplification | Military Grade Portable Test Equipment |
Use Scenario: Gain control and filtering in intermediate frequency (IF) stages of software-defined radios operating in contested electromagnetic environments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-noise, rail-to-rail op-amp in active bandpass filter and AGC loop integrator. Use Value: 11 nV/√Hz input noise and 6.4 MHz GBW preserve dynamic range and adjacent-channel rejection in 1–10 MHz IF bands. |
Use Scenario: Input protection, scaling, and drive circuitry in handheld multimeters and portable oscilloscope front-ends deployed in field maintenance. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Overvoltage-tolerant buffer with shutdown for automatic power management during idle periods. Use Value: Micropower shutdown (0.3 µA) extends battery life to >200 hours between charges without compromising turn-on latency (<8 µs). |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar operational amplifier applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPA277UA | Higher precision (25 µV VIO), lower noise (3.5 nV/√Hz), but no shutdown and only ±15 V supply range. | Best for lab-grade instrumentation; unsuitable for low-voltage or battery-operated military field gear. | Select only if ultra-low offset/noise outweighs supply flexibility and power management needs. |
| LMH6612MMX | Higher speed (75 MHz GBW), higher supply current (2.3 mA), no rail-to-rail input, no shutdown. | Optimized for video and wideband communications; lacks temperature range and DC precision for sensor conditioning. | Choose only for high-frequency signal paths where 5962-0051201QPA's DC accuracy and thermal robustness are not required. |
Compared with OPA277UA and LMH6612MMX, the 5962-0051201QPA uniquely combines military temperature range, rail-to-rail I/O, micropower shutdown, and sub-100 µV offset - making it irreplaceable in compact, battery-aware, high-reliability analog signal chains where all four attributes are simultaneously mandatory.
Availability
5962-0051201QPA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for aerospace sensor interfaces, avionics data acquisition, tactical radio IF stages, and military portable test equipment requiring stable component supply under extended lifecycle and obsolescence mitigation programs.
Supply support for 5962-0051201QPA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader delivering analog and embedded processing solutions, with deep heritage in high-reliability op-amps and military-qualified components since the 1960s.
The TLV246x family - including 5962-0051201QPA - was designed specifically for low-power, rail-to-rail signal conditioning in portable and harsh-environment systems, extending precision analog performance into space-constrained, thermally aggressive applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating temperature range for the 5962-0051201QPA?
The 5962-0051201QPA is qualified for continuous operation from −55°C to +125°C per MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q requirements. This full military temperature range is verified through burn-in, thermal cycling, and parametric testing - ensuring reliability in unheated aircraft bays, engine compartments, and space-based platforms where ambient extremes exceed commercial or industrial limits. The 5962-0051201QPA maintains specified gain-bandwidth, offset, and drive performance across this entire range.
Does the 5962-0051201QPA support true rail-to-rail input and output operation?
Yes, the 5962-0051201QPA provides true rail-to-rail input common-mode range (0 V to VDD) and rail-to-rail output swing (within 10 mV of either rail at ±80 mA load). This is achieved via complementary CMOS input pairs and an optimized output stage, enabling full dynamic range utilization in single-supply 3 V or 5 V systems - a key differentiator from older generation op-amps that clip near supply rails. Verified in both 3 V and 5 V operation per SLOS220J datasheet Figures 1–2 and 5–8.
What is the shutdown behavior of the 5962-0051201QPA?
When the SHDN pin is driven ≤0.7 V, the 5962-0051201QPA enters micropower shutdown mode, reducing supply current to 0.3 µA per channel and placing the output in high-impedance state. Turnoff time is 328 ns (typ), and turnon time is 7.65 µs (typ) - enabling rapid wake-up for duty-cycled sensor monitoring. The 5962-0051201QPA's shutdown interface is compatible with standard TTL logic levels and requires no external pull-ups or debouncing circuitry.
How does the 5962-0051201QPA compare to commercial TLV2460 variants in terms of reliability?
The 5962-0051201QPA is the QML-qualified, Class Q military version of the TLV2460, manufactured under MIL-PRF-38535 with 100% lot acceptance testing, extended burn-in, and rigorous screening for radiation hardness, hermeticity, and thermal shock. Unlike commercial TLV2460 variants (e.g., TLV2460CD), the 5962-0051201QPA guarantees parameter stability over lifetime in mission-critical systems and includes configuration control, lot traceability, and failure analysis support - essential for DoD and NASA programs.
Can the 5962-0051201QPA drive a 100 pF capacitive load without instability?
Yes, the 5962-0051201QPA is stable driving ≥100 pF capacitive loads when configured as a unity-gain buffer, as confirmed by phase margin >44° (typ) at 160 pF load per SLOS220J Figure 36. Its internal compensation and high output drive (±80 mA) prevent peaking or ringing in typical PCB trace and ADC input capacitance scenarios. For loads >150 pF, a small series resistor (10–22 Ω) at the output is recommended to maintain optimal settling behavior - a practice documented in TI Application Report SBAA222.
5962-0051201QPA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 8-CDIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Amplifier Type:
- General Purpose
- Number of Circuits:
- 1
- Output Type:
- Rail-to-Rail
- Slew Rate:
- 1.6V/µs
- Gain Bandwidth Product:
- 6.4 MHz
- -3db Bandwidth:
- -
- Current - Input Bias:
- 1.3 nA
- Voltage - Input Offset:
- 500 µV
- Current - Supply:
- 550µA
- Current - Output / Channel:
- 80 mA
- Voltage - Supply Span (Min):
- 2.7 V
- Voltage - Supply Span (Max):
- 6 V
- Operating Temperature:
- -55°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q100
- Mounting Type:
- Through Hole
- Supplier Device Package:
- 8-CDIP
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