Texas Instruments TLV6003DBVR
- Part No.:
- TLV6003DBVR
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Instrumentation, Op Amps, Buffer Amps
- Package:
- SC-74A, SOT-753
- Datasheet:
-
TLV6003DBVR.pdf
- Description:
- IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT SOT23-5
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Product details
Overview
TLV6003 from Texas Instruments is a nanopower rail-to-rail input/output operational amplifier designed for ultra-low-power sensor signal conditioning in battery-powered industrial and medical systems. It delivers 980 nA supply current, 550 µV max input offset voltage, 5.5 kHz gain bandwidth, and reverse-battery protection up to 18 V - enabling reliable operation in flow transmitters, gas detectors, and PIR motion sensors.
For engineers reviewing the TLV6003 datasheet, TLV6003 pinout, TLV6003 application, or TLV6003 equivalent, this page provides verified technical context, real-world design meaning of key specs, validated SOT-23 pin functions, application-specific implementation insights, and two confirmed alternative op-amps with documented functional trade-offs.
Technical Context
The TLV6003 employs a bipolar-based rail-to-rail input stage combining PNP and NPN differential pairs to achieve –0.1 V to VCC + 5 V common-mode range. Its internal compensation ensures stable unity-gain operation with ≥60° phase margin into ≤50 pF loads.
It operates from 2.5 V to 16 V single supply (±1.25 V to ±8 V split), supports –55°C to +125°C ambient operation, and features Schottky-diode-based reverse-battery protection limiting supply current to 50 nA at –18 V reverse bias.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supply Current | 980 nA typical per channel - enables multi-year battery life in CO sensors and PIR detectors powered by coin cells or Li-ion. |
| Input Offset Voltage | ±550 µV max at 25°C - ensures <0.1% measurement error in 3.3-V blood glucose monitors without trimming. |
| Gain Bandwidth Product | 5.5 kHz - sufficient for DC–100 Hz sensor signals (e.g., pressure transducers, motion detectors) with stable unity-gain buffering. |
| Common-Mode Input Range | –0.1 V to VCC + 5 V - allows direct interfacing to overvoltage-tolerant electrodes in potentiostat circuits without external clamping. |
| Rail-to-Rail I/O | Output swings within 20 mV of rails at 2 µA load - maximizes dynamic range when driving low-power ADCs like MSP430's 10-bit SAR. |
| ESD Rating | ±450 V HBM - meets industrial handling requirements for field-deployable gas detector modules. |
Pinout & Package
SOT-23 (DBV) package: 2.90 mm × 1.60 mm body size, 5-pin surface-mount outline with gull-wing leads.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - OUT | Amplifier output | Drives transimpedance feedback node or ADC input; requires RISO ≥30 kΩ for >50 pF capacitive loads. |
| 2 - GND | Negative supply reference | Must connect directly to low-impedance PCB ground plane; serves as return path for bias and output currents. |
| 3 - +IN | Noninverting input | High-impedance node (300 MΩ) for reference voltage routing; keep away from noisy traces to avoid 800 nV/√Hz noise coupling. |
| 4 - –IN | Inverting input | Connects to feedback network (e.g., RF in TIA); input bias current ≤250 pA avoids significant error in high-Z sensor interfaces. |
| 5 - VCC | Positive supply | Accepts 2.5–16 V; bypass with 100 nF capacitor placed adjacent to pin to suppress >1 kHz switching noise. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Reverse-battery protection | Withstands –18 V supply without damage; draws only 50 nA leakage - eliminates need for external series diode in battery-powered field instruments. |
| Extended common-mode range | Inputs tolerate –0.1 V to VCC + 5 V - enables direct connection to electrochemical cell electrodes exceeding supply rail, critical for unbiased CO sensor bias loops. |
| Nanopower precision | 980 nA ICC + 550 µV VIO max - achieves sub-µW signal conditioning while maintaining DC accuracy required for ppm-level gas concentration measurements. |
| Rail-to-rail output swing | VOH ≥ 0.09 V, VOL ≤ VCC – 0.05 V at 2 µA - preserves full ADC input range in 2.5-V microcontroller systems without level-shifting circuitry. |
Applications
| Flow Transmitter | Pressure Transmitter |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Amplifying low-level mV-output signals from differential pressure sensors in HVAC duct monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Precision DC-coupled buffer and gain stage before 12-bit sigma-delta ADC. Use Value: 980 nA quiescent current extends battery life to >10 years in wireless mesh nodes; rail-to-rail output fully utilizes 2.5-V ADC reference. |
Use Scenario: Conditioning piezoresistive bridge outputs in industrial process control manifolds. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-drift instrumentation amplifier front-end with matched input bias for bridge excitation stability. Use Value: 2 µV/°C offset drift minimizes temperature-induced zero-error drift across –40°C to +85°C operating range. |
| PIR Motion Detector | Blood Glucose Monitor |
|
Use Scenario: Amplifying µV-level pyroelectric sensor outputs in battery-operated security lights. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-input-impedance AC-coupled preamplifier with integrated EMI filtering. Use Value: 100 pA input bias current prevents signal loss across >100 MΩ source impedances; 5.5 kHz GBW supports fast transient detection. |
Use Scenario: Transimpedance conversion of amperometric current from enzyme-coated test strips. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Ultra-low-noise current-to-voltage converter with stable DC gain for analog front-end. Use Value: 800 nV/√Hz input voltage noise ensures <1 mg/dL measurement resolution at 100 nA strip currents. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar nanopower precision op-amp applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPV821DBVR | Lower supply current (320 nA), higher offset (1.25 mV max), same SOT-23-5 package | Better suited for ultra-long-life coin-cell devices where offset tolerance >1 mV is acceptable | Choose LPV821DBVR when maximizing battery life outweighs DC accuracy requirements |
| OPA316IDBVR | Higher supply current (400 µA), lower offset (100 µV max), 10 MHz GBW, same footprint | Required for higher-speed sensor interfaces (e.g., ultrasonic flow meters) needing >100 kHz bandwidth | Choose OPA316IDBVR when system demands faster settling or tighter DC accuracy at cost of power |
Compared with TLV6003, LPV821DBVR trades 2.3× lower supply current for 2.3× higher offset voltage and reduced CMRR (100 dB vs 120 dB), while OPA316IDBVR sacrifices 400× more current to deliver 5.5× lower offset and 1800× higher bandwidth - making each suitable for distinct low-power precision tiers.
Availability
TLV6003 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, PIR motion detectors, and blood glucose monitors requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for TLV6003 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 specializing in analog and embedded processing technologies, with decades of expertise in precision amplifiers and low-power signal chains.
The TLV6003 belongs to TI's nanopower precision op-amp portfolio, engineered specifically for battery-constrained industrial sensing, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring where µA-level supply current and sub-mV offset must coexist.
FAQ
What is the maximum supply voltage rating for TLV6003?
The TLV6003 has an absolute maximum supply voltage rating of 17 V. Operation beyond this limit risks permanent device damage. The recommended operating range is 2.5 V to 16 V single supply, with electrical characteristics fully specified at 2.7 V, 5 V, and 15 V. Reverse-battery protection allows safe exposure to –18 V on VCC, but the device remains non-operational under reverse bias.
Does TLV6003 support rail-to-rail input beyond the supply rails?
Yes, the TLV6003 supports input voltages from –0.1 V to VCC + 5 V. This extended common-mode range is achieved via dual-input-stage architecture (PNP + NPN differential pairs). When inputs exceed VCC, the NPN followers transition into diode conduction, increasing input bias current but preserving functionality - a key enabler for potentiostat circuits in gas sensors.
Can TLV6003 drive capacitive loads directly?
The TLV6003 is internally compensated for unity-gain stability with ≤50 pF capacitive loads. For heavier loads (>50 pF), a series isolation resistor (RISO = 30–50 kΩ) must be placed between the OUT pin and the load capacitance to maintain ≥60° phase margin and prevent oscillation. Direct connection of >100 pF loads without RISO risks instability and ringing in step response.
What is the input offset voltage drift specification for TLV6003?
The TLV6003 exhibits a maximum input offset voltage drift of 2 µV/°C over the full –55°C to +125°C temperature range. This low drift, combined with ±550 µV max offset at 25°C, ensures minimal thermal-induced error in uncalibrated industrial sensors - for example, contributing <1.1 mV total offset shift across a 550°C span in harsh-environment flow metering.
Is TLV6003 suitable for use with lithium-ion battery-powered systems?
Yes, the TLV6003 is explicitly designed for Li-ion battery systems, with guaranteed operation down to 2.5 V - matching the minimum discharge voltage of standard 3.6-V Li-ion cells. Its 980-nA supply current enables multi-year operation in always-on sensor nodes, and its reverse-battery protection safeguards against accidental polarity reversal during battery replacement in field-deployed equipment.
TLV6003DBVR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- SC-74A, SOT-753
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Amplifier Type:
- General Purpose
- Number of Circuits:
- 1
- Output Type:
- Rail-to-Rail
- Slew Rate:
- 2.5V/µs
- Gain Bandwidth Product:
- 5.5 kHz
- -3db Bandwidth:
- -
- Current - Input Bias:
- 100 pA
- Voltage - Input Offset:
- 390 µV
- Current - Supply:
- 1mA
- Current - Output / Channel:
- 200 µA
- Voltage - Supply Span (Min):
- 2.5 V
- Voltage - Supply Span (Max):
- 16 V
- Operating Temperature:
- -55°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- SOT-23-5
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