LT1124/LT1125

Dual/Quad Low Noise,

High Speed Precision Op Amps
Features Description
n 100% Tested Low Voltage Noise: The LT®1124 dual and LT1125 quad are high performance
2.7nV/√Hz Typ op amps that offer higher gain, slew rate and bandwidth
4.2nV/√Hz Max than the industry standard OP-27 and competing OP‑270/
n Slew Rate: 4.5V/µs Typ OP-470 op amps. In addition, the LT1124/LT1125 have
n Gain-Bandwidth Product: 12.5MHz Typ lower IB and IOS than the OP-27; lower VOS and noise
n Offset Voltage, than the OP-270/OP-470.
Prime Grade: 70µV Max In the design, processing and testing of the device, par-
Low Grade: 100µV Max ticular attention has been paid to the optimization of the
n High Voltage Gain: 5 Million Min
entire distribution of several key parameters. Slew rate,
n Supply Current Per Amplifier: 2.75mA Max
gain bandwidth and 1kHz noise are 100% tested for each
n Common Mode Rejection: 112dB Min
individual amplifier. Consequently, the specifications
n Power Supply Rejection: 116dB Min
of even the lowest cost grades (the LT1124C and the
n Available in 8-Pin SO Package
LT1125C) have been spectacularly improved compared
to equivalent grades of competing amplifiers.
Applications Power consumption of the LT1124 is one-half of two
n Two and Three Op Amp Instrumentation Amplifiers OP-27s. Low power and high performance in an 8-pin
n Low Noise Signal Processing SO package make the LT1124 a first choice for surface
n Active Filters mounted systems and where board space is restricted.
n Microvolt Accuracy Threshold Detection For a decompensated version of these devices, with three
n Strain Gauge Amplifiers times higher slew rate and bandwidth, please see the
n Direct Coupled Audio Gain Stages LT1126/LT1127 data sheet.
n Tape Head Preamplifiers L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
n Infrared Detectors Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents including 4775884, 4837496.

Typical Application
Instrumentation Amplifier with Shield Driver
3 Input Offset Voltage Distribution
+
1/4 1 1k 30k (All Packages, LT1124 and LT1125)
LT1125
2
– RF VS = ±15V 758 DUALS
3.4k 15V 200 QUADS
30 TA = 25°C
5 4 2316 UNITS
GUARD + TESTED
RG
1/4 7
PERCENT OF UNITS

100Ω OUTPUT
10 LT1125
+ 6
+ 8 1/4
– 11
20
INPUT RG 30k
– LT1125
9 100Ω
– –15V

10
GUARD GAIN = 30 (1 + RF/RG) ≈ 1000
POWER BW = 170kHz
SMALL-SIGNAL BW = 400kHz
13 RF NOISE = 3.8µV/ √Hz AT OUTPUT
– 3.4k VOS = 35µV
0
1/4 14 –100 –60 –20 20 60 100
LT1125 INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
12 1k
+ 1124/25 TA02

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage.........................................................±22V Operating Temperature Range
Input Voltages.............................Equal to Supply Voltage
Output Short-Circuit Duration........................... Indefinite
Differential Input Current (Note 6)........................±25mA
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................... 300°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
LT1124AC/LT1124C
LT1125AC/LT1125C (Note 10)...............–40°C to 85°C
LT1124AI/LT1124I.................................–40°C to 85°C
LT1124AMP/LT1125MP....................... –55°C to 125°C
LT1124AM/LT1124M
LT1125AM/LT1125M
OBSOLETE.......................................... –55°C to 125°C

Pin Configuration

TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW OUT A 1 8 V+ OUT A 1 V+
8
+IN A 1 8 –IN A –IN A 2 7 OUT B –IN A 2 7 OUT B
A A
V– 2 A 7 OUT A +IN A 3 6 –IN B +IN A 3 6 –IN B
B B
+IN B 3 6 V+ V– 4 5 +IN B V –
4 5 +IN B
B
–IN B 4 5 OUT B S8 PACKAGE N8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO 8-LEAD PDIP
S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 190°C/W TJMAX = 140°C, θJA = 130°C/W
TJMAX = 140°C, θJA = 190°C/W
NOTE: THIS PIN CONFIGURATION DIFFERS FROM THE 8-PIN
PDIP CONFIGURATION. INSTEAD, IT FOLLOWS THE ROTATED J8 PACKAGE
LT1013DS8 SO PACKAGE PIN LOCATIONS 8-LEAD CERAMIC DIP
TJMAX = 160°C, θJA = 100°C/W
OBSOLETE PINOUT
OBSOLETE PACKAGE
Consider the N8 for Alternate Source

TOP VIEW

OUT A 1 14 OUT D
TOP VIEW
–IN A 2 13 –IN D
OUT A 1 16 OUT D A D
+IN A 3 12 +IN D
–IN A 2 15 –IN D
A D V+ 4 11 V–
+IN A 3 14 +IN D
+IN B 5 10 +IN C
V+ 4 13 V– B C
–IN B 6 9 –IN C
+IN B 5 12 +IN C
B C OUT B 7 8 OUT C
–IN B 6 11 –IN C
N PACKAGE
OUT B 7 10 OUT C
14-LEAD PDIP
NC 8 9 NC TJMAX = 140°C, θJA = 110°C/W (N)

SW PACKAGE J PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC SO WIDE 14-LEAD CERAMIC DIP
TJMAX = 140°C, θJA = 130°C/W TJMAX = 160°C, θJA = 80°C/W

OBSOLETE PACKAGE
Consider the N for Alternate Source

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Order Information
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1124CS8#PBF LT1124CS8#TRPBF 1124 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout 0°C to 70°C
LT1124AIS8#PBF LT1124AIS8#TRPBF 1124AI 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1124IS8#PBF LT1124IS8#TRPBF 1124I 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1124AMPS8#PBF LT1124AMPS8#TRPBF 124AMP 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout –55°C to 125°C
LT1124CS8-1#PBF LT1124CS8-1#TRPBF 11241 8-Lead Plastic SO, Standard Pinout 0°C to 70°C
LT1124AIS8-1#PBF LT1124AIS8-1#TRPBF 11241 8-Lead Plastic SO, Standard Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1124IS8-1#PBF LT1124IS8-1#TRPBF 11241 8-Lead Plastic SO, Standard Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1124AMPS8-1#PBF LT1124AMPS8-1#TRPBF 11241 8-Lead Plastic SO, Standard Pinout –55°C to 125°C
OBSOLETE PINOUT
LT1125CSW#PBF LT1125CSW#TRPBF LT1125CSW 16-Lead Plastic SO Wide 0°C to 70°C
LT1125MPSW LT1125MPSW#TR LT1125MPSW 16-Lead Plastic SO Wide –55°C to 125°C
LT1124ACN8#PBF LT1124ACN8#TRPBF LT1124ACN8 8-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1124CN8#PBF LT1124CN8#TRPBF LT1124CN8 8-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1125ACN#PBF LT1125ACN#TRPBF LT1125ACN 14-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1125CN#PBF LT1125CN#TRPBF LT1125CN 14-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LEAD BASED FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1124CS8 LT1124CS8#TR 1124 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout 0°C to 70°C
LT1124AIS8 LT1124AIS8#TR 1124AI 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1124IS8 LT1124IS8#TR 1124I 8-Lead Plastic SO, Rotated Pinout –40°C to 85°C
LT1125CSW LT1125CSW#TR LT1125CSW 16-Lead Plastic SO Wide 0°C to 70°C
LT1124ACN8 LT1124ACN8#TR LT1124ACN8 8-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1124CN8 LT1124CN8#TR LT1124CN8 8-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1125ACN LT1125ACN#TR LT1125ACN 14-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1125CN LT1125CN#TR LT1125CN 14-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1124CJ8 LT1124CJ8#TR LT1124CJ8 8-Lead CERAMIC DIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1124AMJ8 LT1124AMJ8#TR LT1124AMJ8 8-Lead CERAMIC DIP –55°C to 125°C
LT1124MJ8 LT1124MJ8#TR LT1124MJ8 8-Lead CERAMIC DIP –55°C to 125°C
LT1125CJ LT1125CJ#TR LT1125CJ 14-Lead CERAMIC DIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1125AMJ LT1125AMJ#TR LT1125AMJ 14-Lead CERAMIC DIP –55°C to 125°C
LT1125MJ LT1125MJ#TR LT1125MJ 14-Lead CERAMIC DIP –55°C to 125°C
OBSOLETE PACKAGE
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/

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Electrical
Characteristics TA = 25°C, VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
LT1124AC/AI/AM LT1124C/I/M
LT1125AC/AM LT1125C/M
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS (Note 2) MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage LT1124 20 70 25 100 µV
LT1125 25 90 30 140 µV
∆VOS Long-Term Input Offset 0.3 0.3 µV/Mo
∆Time Voltage Stability
IOS Input Offset Current LT1124 5 15 6 20 nA
LT1125 6 20 7 30 nA
IB Input Bias Current ±7 ±20 ±8 ±30 nA
en Input Noise Voltage 0.1Hz to 10Hz (Notes 8, 9) 70 200 70 nVP-P
Input Noise Voltage Density fO = 10Hz (Note 5) 3.0 5.5 3.0 5.5 nV/√Hz
fO = 1000Hz (Note 3) 2.7 4.2 2.7 4.2 nV/√Hz
in Input Noise Current Density fO = 10Hz 1.3 1.3 pA/√Hz
fO = 1000Hz 0.3 0.3 pA/√Hz
VCM Input Voltage Range ±12 ±12.8 ±12 ±12.8 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCM = ±12V 112 126 106 124 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±4V to ±18V 116 126 110 124 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL ≥ 10k, VOUT = ±10V 5 17 3.0 15 V/µV
RL ≥ 2k, VOUT = ±10V 2 4 1.5 3 V/µV
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing RL ≥ 2k ±13 ±13.8 ±12.5 ±13.8 V
SR Slew Rate RL ≥ 2k (Notes 3, 7) 3 4.5 2.7 4.5 V/µs
GBW Gain-Bandwidth Product fO = 100kHz (Note 3) 9 12.5 8 12.5 MHz
ZO Open-Loop Output Resistance VOUT = 0, IOUT = 0 75 75 Ω
IS Supply Current per Amplifier 2.3 2.75 2.3 2.75 mA
Channel Separation f ≤ 10Hz (Note 9) 134 150 130 150 dB
VOUT = ±10V, RL = 2k

The l denotes the specifications which apply over the –55°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C temperature range, VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
LT1124AM LT1124M
LT1125AM LT1125M
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS (Note 2) MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage LT1124 l 50 170 60 250 µV
LT1125 l 55 190 70 290 µV
∆VOS Average Input Offset (Note 5) l 0.3 1.0 0.4 1.5 µV/°C
∆Temp Voltage Drift
IOS Input Offset Current LT1124 l 18 45 20 60 nA
LT1125 l 18 55 20 70 nA
IB Input Bias Current l ±18 ±55 ±20 ±70 nA
VCM Input Voltage Range l ±11.3 ±12 ±11.3 ±12 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCM = ±11.3V l 106 122 100 120 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±4V to ±18V l 110 122 104 120 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL ≥ 10k, VOUT = ±10V l 3 10 2.0 10 V/µV
RL ≥ 2k, VOUT = ±10V l 1 3 0.7 2 V/µV
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing RL ≥ 2k l ±12.5 ±13.6 ±12 ±13.6 V
SR Slew Rate RL ≥ 2k (Notes 3, 7) l 2.3 3.8 2 3.8 V/µs
IS Supply Current per Amplifier l 2.5 3.25 2.5 3.25 mA

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Electrical Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C
temperature range, VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted.
LT1124AC LT1124C
LT1125AC LT1125C
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS (Note 2) MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage LT1124 l 35 120 45 170 µV
LT1125 l 40 140 50 210 µV
∆VOS Average Input Offset (Note 5) l 0.3 1 0.4 1.5 µV/°C
∆Temp Voltage Drift
IOS Input Offset Current LT1124 l 6 25 7 35 nA
LT1125 l 7 35 8 45 nA
IB Input Bias Current l ±8 ±35 ±9 ±45 nA
VCM Input Voltage Range l ±11.5 ±12.4 ±11.5 ±12.4 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCM = ±11.5V l 109 125 102 122 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±4V to ±18V l 112 125 107 122 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL ≥ 10k, VOUT = ±10V l 4.0 15 2.5 14 V/µV
RL ≥ 2k, VOUT = ±10V l 1.5 3.5 1.0 2.5 V/µV
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing RL ≥ 2k l ±12.5 ±13.7 ±12 ±13.7 V
SR Slew Rate RL ≥ 2k (Notes 3, 7) l 2.6 4 2.4 4 V/µs
IS Supply Current per Amplifier l 2.4 3 2.4 3 mA

The l denotes the specifications which apply over the –40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C temperature range, VS = ±15V, unless otherwise noted. (Note 10)
LT1124AC/AI LT1124C/I
LT1125AC LT1125C
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS (Note 2) MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage LT1124 l 40 140 50 200 µV
LT1125 l 45 160 55 240 µV
∆VOS Average Input Offset (Note 5) l 0.3 1 0.4 1.5 µV/°C
∆Temp Voltage Drift
IOS Input Offset Current LT1124 l 15 40 17 55 nA
LT1125 l 15 50 17 65 nA
IB Input Bias Current l ±15 ±50 ±17 ±65 nA
VCM Input Voltage Range l ±11.4 ±12.2 ±11.4 ±12.2 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCM = ±11.4V l 107 124 101 121 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VS = ±4V to ±18V l 111 124 106 121 dB
AVOL Large-Signal Voltage Gain RL ≥ 10k, VOUT = ±10V l 3.5 12 2.2 12 V/µV
RL ≥ 2k, VOUT = ±10V l 1.2 3.2 0.8 2.3 V/µV
VOUT Maximum Output Voltage Swing RL ≥ 2k l ±12.5 ±13.6 ±12 ±13.6 V
SR Slew Rate RL ≥ 2k (Notes 3, 7) l 2.4 3.9 2.1 3.9 V/µs
IS Supply Current per Amplifier l 2.4 3.25 2.4 3.25 mA

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Electrical Characteristics
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings voltage exceeds ±1.4V, the input current should be limited to 25mA.
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Note 7: Slew rate is measured in AV = –1; input signal is ±7.5V, output
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device measured at ± 2.5V.
reliability and lifetime. Note 8: 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise can be inferred from the 10Hz noise voltage
Note 2: Typical parameters are defined as the 60% yield of parameter density test. See the test circuit and frequency response curve for 0.1Hz
distributions of individual amplifiers; i.e., out of 100 LT1125s (or 100 to 10Hz tester in the Applications Information section of the LT1007 or
LT1124s) typically 240 op amps (or 120) will be better than the indicated LT1028 data sheets.
specification. Note 9: This parameter is guaranteed but not tested.
Note 3: This parameter is 100% tested for each individual amplifier. Note 10: The LT1124C/LT1125C and LT1124AC/LT1125AC are guaranteed
Note 4: This parameter is sample tested only. to meet specified performance from 0°C to 70°C and are designed,
Note 5: This parameter is not 100% tested. characterized and expected to meet these extended temperature limits,
Note 6: The inputs are protected by back-to-back diodes. Current limiting but are not tested at –40°C and 85°C. The LT1124AI and LT1124I are
resistors are not used in order to achieve low noise. If differential input guaranteed to meet the extended temperature limits.

Typical Performance Characteristics

0.1Hz to 10Hz Voltage Noise 0.01Hz to 1Hz Voltage Noise Voltage Noise vs Frequency
100
VS = ±15V

RMS VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY (nV/√Hz)

TA = 25°C
30
VOLTAGE NOISE (40nV/DIV)

VOLTAGE NOISE (40nV/DIV)

10

MAXIMUM

3
TYPICAL
1/f CORNER
2.3Hz
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 0.1 1.0 10 100 1000
TIME (SECONDS) TIME (SECONDS) FREQUENCY (Hz)
1124/25 G01 1124/25 G02 1124/25 G03

Input Bias or Offset Current

Current Noise vs Frequency vs Temperature
10.0 30
VS = ±15V VS = ±15V
RMS CURRENT NOISE DENSITY (pA/√Hz)

TA = 25°C
INPUT BIAS OR OFFSET CURRENT (nA)

3.0
20

1.0

MAXIMUM
10
LT1124M/LT1125M
0.3
1/f CORNER TYPICAL
100Hz LT1124AM/LT1125AM

0.1 0
10 100 1k 10k –75 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREQUENCY (Hz) TEMPERATURE (°C)
1124 G04 1124/25 G05

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Output Short-Circuit Current Input Bias Current Over the Common Mode Rejection Ratio
vs Time Common Mode Range vs Frequency
50 20 160
VS = ±15V VS = ±15V TA = 25°C

COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO (dB)

40 15 TA = 25°C VS = ±15V
SOURCING

25°C 140
VCM = ±10V
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)

30 –55°C

INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)

10 120
20 DEVICE WITH POSITIVE
125°C 5 INPUT CURRENT 100
10
0 0 80
–10 –5 60
125°C
–20 DEVICE WITH NEGATIVE
SINKING

25°C –10 INPUT CURRENT 40

–30
–55°C –15 20
–40
–50 –20 0
0 1 2 3 4 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
TIME FROM OUTPUT SHORT TO GND (MINUTES) COMMON MODE INPUT VOLTAGE (V) FREQUENCY (Hz)
1124/25 G07 1124/25 G08
LT1124 G06

Power Supply Rejection Ratio

vs Frequency Voltage Gain vs Frequency Voltage Gain vs Temperature
160 180 20
TA = 25°C VS = ±15V
18
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO (dB)

140 TA = 25°C LT1124AM/LT1125AM

140 16
120 RL = 10k
14

VOLTAGE GAIN (V/µV)

VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)

100 LT1124M/LT1125M
100 12
80 10 VS = ±15V
–PSRR VOUT = ± 10V
60 60 8
+PSRR 6 RL = 2k LT1124AM/LT1125AM
40
20 4
20 2 LT1124M/LT1125M
0 –20 0
1 10 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 0.01 1 100 10k 1M 100M –75 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) TEMPERATURE (°C)
1124/25 G09 1124/25 G10 1124/25 G11

Input Offset Voltage Drift

Gain, Phase Shift vs Frequency Distribution
50 80 40
VS = ±15V VS = ±15V 200 N8
TA = 25°C 100 S8
40 CL = 10pF 100
Ø 96 J8
396 UNITS TESTED
PHASE SHIFT (DEGREES)

30
VOLTAEG GAIN (dB)

120
PERCENT OF UNITS

30

20 140 20

GAIN
10 160
10
0 180

–10 200 0
0.1 1 10 100 –0.8 –0.4 0 0.4 0.8
FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE DRIFT (µV/°C)
1124/25 G12
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Offset Voltage Drift with
Temperature of Representative
Units Supply Current vs Supply Voltage Small-Signal Transient Response
50 3
VS = ±15V
40

SUPPLY CURRENT PER AMPLIFIER (mA)

125°C 50mV
30
25°C
OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)

20
2
10 0
–55°C
0
–10
1 –50mV
–20
–30
1124/25 G16
AVCL = +1
–40 VS = ±15V OR ±5V
–50 0 CL = 15pF
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 ±5 ±10 ±15 ±20
TEMPERATURE (°C) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1124/25 G14 1124/25 G15

Output Voltage Swing vs Load Common Mode Limit vs

Large-Signal Transient Response Current Temperature
V+ –0.8 V+ –0.5
VS = ±3V TO ±18V
–1.0 –1.0
10mV 125°C
–1.5

REFERRED TO POWER SUPPLY

–1.2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING (V)

V+ = 3V TO 18V
COMMON MODE LIMIT (V)
–1.4 25°C –2.0

0 –1.6 –55°C –2.5

1.2 2.5
–10mV –55°C V– = –3V TO –18V
1.0 2.0
25°C
0.8 1.5
AVCL = –1
1124/25 G17
125°C
VS = ±15V 0.6 1.0
V– 0.4 V– 0.5
–10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 –60 –20 20 60 100 140
ISINK ISOURCE TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) 1124/25 G19
1124/25 G18

Channel Separation vs Frequency Warm-Up Drift

180 10
VS = ±15V
160 LIMITED BY TA = 25°C
THERMAL INTERACTION
CHANGE IN OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)

140 8
CHANNEL SEPARATION (dB)

SO PACKAGE
120
VS = ±15V 6
100 RL = 2k
VOUT = 7VP-P
80 TA = 25°C
4 N, J PACKAGES
60 LIMITED BY PIN
TO PIN CAPACITANCE
40 2
20

0 0
0 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 0 1 2 3 4 5
FREQUENCY (Hz) TIME AFTER POWER ON (MINUTES)
1124/25 G20 1124/25 G21

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion
and Noise vs Frequency for and Noise vs Frequency for and Noise vs Frequency for
Noninverting Gain Inverting Gain Competitive Devices
0.1 0.1 0.1
ZL = 2k/15pF ZL = 2k/15pF ZL = 2k/15pF
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE (%)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE (%)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE (%)

VO = 20VP-P VO = 20Vp-p VO = 20Vp-p
AV = +1, +10, +100 AV = –1, –10, –100 AV = –10
MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH
= 10Hz TO 80kHz = 10Hz TO 80kHz = 10Hz TO 80kHz
0.010 0.010 0.010
AV = +100
AV = –100 OP270
AV = +10
AV = –10 OP27
0.001 0.001 0.001
AV = +1 LT1124
AV = –1

0.0001 0.0001 0.0001

20 100 1k 10k 20k 20 100 1k 10k 20k 20 100 1k 10k 20k
FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)
1124/25 G22 1124/25 G23 1124/25 G24

Total Harmonic Distortion and Total Harmonic Distortion and Intermodulation Distortion
Noise vs Output Amplitude for Noise vs Output Amplitude for (CCIF Method)* vs Frequency
Noninverting Gain Inverting Gain LT1124 and OP270
1 1 0.010
ZL = 2k/15pF ZL = 2k/15pF ZL = 2k/15pF
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE (%)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE (%)

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (IMD)(%)

fO = 1kHz fO = 1kHz f (IM) = 1kHz
AV = +1, +10, +100 AV = –1, –10, –100 fO = 13.5kHz
0.1 MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH 0.1 MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH VO = 20Vp-p
= 10Hz TO 22kHz = 10Hz TO 22kHz AV = –10
MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH
AV = +100 = 10Hz TO 80kHz
OP270
0.010 0.010 AV = –100 0.001
AV = +10
AV = –10

0.001 0.001
AV = +1 AV = –1 LT1124

0.0001 0.0001 0.0001

0.3 1 10 30 0.3 1 10 30 3k 10k 20k
OUTPUT SWING (VP-P) OUTPUT SWING (Vp-p) FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Applications Information
The LT1124 may be inserted directly into OP-270 sock-
ets. The LT1125 plugs into OP-470 sockets. Of course,
all standard dual and quad bipolar op amps can also be
replaced by these devices.
(5µV/V). However, Table 1 can be used to estimate the
expected matching performance between the two sides of
the LT1124, and between amplifiers A and D, and between
amplifiers B and C of the LT1125.

Matching Specifications Offset Voltage and Drift

In many applications the performance of a system depends
on the matching between two op amps, rather than the
individual characteristics of the two devices. The three op
amp instrumentation amplifier configuration shown in this
data sheet is an example. Matching characteristics are not
100% tested on the LT1124/LT1125.
Some specifications are guaranteed by definition. For
example, 70µV maximum offset voltage implies that mis-
match cannot be more than 140µV. 112dB (= 2.5µV/V)
CMRR means that worst-case CMRR match is 106dB
Thermocouple effects, caused by temperature gradients
across dissimilar metals at the contacts to the input termi-
nals, can exceed the inherent drift of the amplifier unless
proper care is exercised. Air currents should be minimized,
package leads should be short, the two input leads should
be close together and maintained at the same temperature.
The circuit shown in Figure 1 to measure offset voltage
is also used as the burn-in configuration for the LT1124/
LT1125, with the supply voltages increased to ±16V.

50k*

15V

–
100Ω* VOUT
+
50k*
–15V

VOUT = 1000VOS
*RESISTORS MUST HAVE LOW
THERMOELECTRIC POTENTIAL 1124/25 F01

Figure 1. Test Circuit for Offset Voltage and

Offset Voltage Drift with Temperature

Table 1. Expected Match

LT1124AC/AM LT1124C/M
LT1125AC/AM LT1125C/M
PARAMETER 50% YIELD 98% YIELD 50% YIELD 98% YIELD UNITS
VOS Match, ∆VOS LT1124 20 110 30 130 µV
LT1125 30 150 50 180 µV
Temperature Coefficient Match 0.35 1.0 0.5 1.5 µV/°C
Average Noninverting IB 6 18 7 25 nA
Match of Noninverting IB 7 22 8 30 nA
CMRR Match 126 115 123 112 dB
PSRR Match 127 118 127 114 dB

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Applications Information
High Speed Operation
When the feedback around the op amp is resistive (RF),
a pole will be created with RF, the source resistance and
capacitance (RS, CS), and the amplifier input capacitance
(CIN ≈ 2pF). In low closed loop gain configurations and with
RS and RF in the kilohm range, this pole can create excess
phase shift and even oscillation. A small capacitor (CF)
in parallel with RF eliminates this problem (see Figure 2).
With RS (CS + CIN) = RFCF, the effect of the feedback pole
is completely removed.
CF
RF
LT1124/LT1125
During the fast feedthrough-like portion of the output, the
input protection diodes effectively short the output to the
input and a current, limited only by the output short circuit
protection, will be drawn by the signal generator. With
RF ≥500Ω, the output is capable of handling the current
requirements (IL ≤ 20mA at 10V) and the amplifier stays
in its active mode and a smooth transition will occur.
Noise Testing
Each individual amplifier is tested to 4.2nV/√Hz voltage
noise; i.e., for the LT1124 two tests, for the LT1125 four
tests are performed. Noise testing for competing multiple
op amps, if done at all, may be sample tested or tested
using the circuit shown in Figure 4.

–
en OUT = √(enA)2 + (enB)2 + (enC)2 + (enD)2
CIN OUTPUT If the LT1125 were tested this way, the noise limit would
RS CS
+ be √4 • (4.2nV/√Hz)2 = 8.4nV/√Hz. But is this an effective
screen? What if three of the four amplifiers are at a typical
1124/25 F02
2.7nV/√Hz, and the fourth one was contaminated and has
Figure 2. High Speed Operation 6.9nV/√Hz noise?
RMS Sum = √(2.7)2 + (2.7)2 + (2.7)2 + (6.9)2 = 8.33nV/√Hz
Unity Gain Buffer Applications
This passes an 8.4nV/√Hz spec, yet one of the ampli-
When RF ≤ 100Ω and the input is driven with a fast, large fiers is 64% over the LT1125 spec limit. Clearly, for
signal pulse (>1V), the output waveform will look as proper noise measurement, the op amps have to be tested
shown in Figure 3. individually.

RF
–
– D OUT
– C +
– – B +
OUTPUT 4.5V/µs +
A
+ +
1124/25 F03
1124/25 F04

Figure 3. Unity-Gain Buffer Applications Figure 4. Competing Quad Op Amp Noise Test Method

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Performance Comparison
Table 2 summarizes the performance of the LT1124/LT1125 performance is degraded when compared to singles, for
compared to the low cost grades of alternate approaches. the LT1124/LT1125 this is not the case.
The comparison shows how the specs of the LT1124/
LT1125 not only stand up to the industry standard OP-27,
but in most cases are superior. Normally dual and quad

Table 2. Guaranteed Performance, VS = ±15V, TA = 25°C, Low Cost Devices

LT1124CN8
PARAMETER/UNITS LT1125CN OP-27 GP OP-270 GP OP-470 GP UNITS
Voltage Noise, 1kHz 4.2 4.5 – 5.0 nV/√Hz
100% Tested Sample Tested No Limit Sample Tested
Slew Rate 2.7 1.7 1.7 1.4 V/µs
100% Tested Not Tested
Gain-Bandwidth Product 8.0 5.0 – – MHz
100% Tested Not Tested No Limit No Limit
Offset Voltage LT1124 100 100 250 – µV
LT1125 140 – – 1000 µV
Offset Current LT1124 20 75 20 – nA
LT1125 30 – – 30 nA
Bias Current 30 80 60 60 nA
Supply Current/Amp 2.75 5.67 3.25 2.75 mA
Voltage Gain, RL = 2k 1.5 0.7 0.35 0.4 V/µV
Common Mode Rejection Ratio 106 100 90 100 dB
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 110 94 104 105 dB
SO-8 Package Yes – LT1124 Yes No –

Typical Applications
Gain 1000 Amplifier with 0.01% Accuracy, DC to 1Hz Gain Error vs Frequency Closed-Loop Gain = 1000
340k 15k 20k 1.0
1% 5% TRIM
TYPICAL
PRECISION
OP AMP
15V
GAIN ERROR (PERCENT)

365Ω
1% 0.1
–
1/2 LT1124 OUTPUT
+ LT1124/LT1125
0.01
RN60C FILM RESISTORS
INPUT –15V
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN
GAIN ERROR =
THE HIGH GAIN AND WIDE BANDWIDTH OF THE LT1124/LT1125, IS USEFUL IN LOW OPEN-LOOP GAIN
FREQUENCY HIGH CLOSED-LOOP GAIN AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS. A TYPICAL 0.001
PRECISION OP AMP MAY HAVE AN OPEN-LOOP GAIN OF ONE MILLION WITH 500kHz 0.1 1 10 100
BANDWIDTH. AS THE GAIN ERROR PLOT SHOWS, THIS DEVICE IS CAPABLE OF 0.1% FREQUENCY (Hz)
AMPLIFYING ACCURACY UP TO 0.3Hz ONLY. EVEN INSTRUMENTATION RANGE 1124/25 TA04

SIGNALS CAN VARY AT A FASTER RATE. THE LT1124/LT1125 “GAIN PRECISION —

BANDWIDTH PRODUCT” IS 75 TIMES HIGHER, AS SHOWN.
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Schematic Diagram (1/2 LT1124, 1/4 LT1125)

V+

360µA 570µA 100µA

Q7
Q28
21k 200pF 21k 3.6k 3.6k 35pF
Q27
Q18
Q9 Q13 Q8 Q25 20Ω
OUTPUT
Q10 Q17 Q26

Q19 Q20 900Ω

20Ω
V–
NONINVERTING
INPUT (+) Q1A Q1B Q2A 400Ω
Q30
Q2B
67pF
20pF
Q3 V+
INVERTING Q29
INPUT (–)
V+
Q22
Q11
Q12 Q15 Q16 Q23

Q24
200µA
200µA 100µA 200Ω 6k 200Ω 6k 50Ω
V–

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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.

J8Package
J8 Package
8-Lead CERDIP (Narrow
8-Lead CERDIP (Narrow.300
.300Inch,
Inch,Hermetic)
Hermetic)
(ReferenceLTC
(Reference LTCDWG
DWG##05-08-1110)
05-08-1110)

CORNER LEADS OPTION .405

(4 PLCS) (10.287)
.005 MAX
(0.127)
MIN
8 7 6 5
.023 – .045
(0.584 – 1.143)
HALF LEAD
OPTION .025 .220 – .310
.045 – .068 (0.635) (5.588 – 7.874)
(1.143 – 1.650) RAD TYP
FULL LEAD
OPTION
1 2 3 4 .200
.300 BSC
(5.080)
(7.62 BSC) MAX

.015 – .060
(0.381 – 1.524)

.008 – .018
0° – 15°
(0.203 – 0.457)

.045 – .065
.125
NOTE: LEAD DIMENSIONS APPLY TO SOLDER DIP/PLATE (1.143 – 1.651)
OR TIN PLATE LEADS 3.175
.014 – .026 MIN
.100
(0.360 – 0.660) (2.54)
BSC J8 0801

OBSOLETE PACKAGE

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Package Description
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N8 Package
8-LeadN PDIP
Package
(Narrow .300 Inch)
8-Lead PDIPLTC
(Reference (Narrow
DWG #.300 Inch) Rev I)
05-08-1510
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1510 Rev I)

.300 – .325 .045 – .065 .130 ±.005 .400*

(7.620 – 8.255) (1.143 – 1.651) (3.302 ±0.127) (10.160)
MAX

8 7 6 5
.065
(1.651)
.008 – .015 TYP .255 ±.015*
(0.203 – 0.381) .120
(6.477 ±0.381)
(3.048) .020
+.035 MIN (0.508)
.325 –.015
.100 .018 ±.003 MIN

( 8.255
+0.889
–0.381 ) (2.54)
BSC
(0.457 ±0.076) N8 REV I 0711 1 2 3 4

NOTE:
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS ARE
MILLIMETERS
*THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .010 INCH (0.254mm)

S8 Package
S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610 Rev G)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610 Rev G)

.189 – .197
.045 ±.005 (4.801 – 5.004)
.050 BSC NOTE 3
8 7 6 5

.245
MIN .160 ±.005
.150 – .157
.228 – .244
(3.810 – 3.988)
(5.791 – 6.197)
NOTE 3

.030 ±.005
TYP
1 2 3 4
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

.010 – .020
× 45° .053 – .069
(0.254 – 0.508)
(1.346 – 1.752)
.004 – .010
.008 – .010
0°– 8° TYP (0.101 – 0.254)
(0.203 – 0.254)

.016 – .050
.014 – .019 .050
(0.406 – 1.270)
(0.355 – 0.483) (1.270)
NOTE: TYP BSC
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS IN
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm) SO8 REV G 0212

4. PIN 1 CAN BE BEVEL EDGE OR A DIMPLE

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Package Description
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J Package
14-Lead CERDIP (Narrow .300 Inch, Hermetic)
J Package
(Reference
14-Lead CERDIPLTC DWG .300
(Narrow # 05-08-1110)
Inch, Hermetic)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1110)

.785
(19.939)
.005
MAX
(0.127)
MIN 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

.025 .220 – .310

(0.635) (5.588 – 7.874)
RAD TYP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 .200
.300 BSC
(5.080)
(7.62 BSC) MAX

.015 – .060
(0.381 – 1.524)

.008 – .018
0° – 15°
(0.203 – 0.457)

.045 – .065 .100 .125

(1.143 – 1.651) (2.54) (3.175)
.014 – .026 BSC MIN
NOTE: LEAD DIMENSIONS APPLY TO SOLDER DIP/PLATE
OR TIN PLATE LEADS (0.360 – 0.660) J14 0801

OBSOLETE PACKAGE

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Package Description
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N Package
N Package
14-Lead PDIP (Narrow .300 Inch)
14-Lead PDIP
(Reference (Narrow
LTC DWG .300 Inch)
# 05-08-1510 Rev I)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1510 Rev I)

.770*
(19.558)
MAX
14 13 12 11 10 9 8

.255 ±.015*
(6.477 ±0.381)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

.300 – .325 .130 ±.005 .045 – .065

(7.620 – 8.255) (3.302 ±0.127) (1.143 – 1.651)

.020
(0.508)
MIN .065
.008 – .015 (1.651)
(0.203 – 0.381) TYP

+.035
.325 –.015 .005
.120 .018 ±.003

(8.255
+0.889
–0.381 ) (3.048)
MIN
(0.127) .100
MIN (2.54)
BSC
(0.457 ±0.076)
N14 REV I 0711

NOTE:
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS ARE
MILLIMETERS
*THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .010 INCH (0.254mm)

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Package Description
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SWPackage
SW Package
16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Wide
16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Wide .300
.300 Inch)
Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1620)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1620)

.030 ±.005 .050 BSC .045 ±.005 .398 – .413

TYP (10.109 – 10.490)
NOTE 4
N 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

.420 .325 ±.005

MIN
NOTE 3 .394 – .419
(10.007 – 10.643)

1 2 3 N/2 N/2

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

.291 – .299
(7.391 – 7.595)
NOTE 4 .037 – .045
.093 – .104
.010 – .029 × 45° (0.940 – 1.143)
(2.362 – 2.642)
(0.254 – 0.737)
.005
(0.127)
RAD MIN 0° – 8° TYP

.050
.009 – .013 (1.270) .004 – .012
(0.229 – 0.330) NOTE 3 BSC (0.102 – 0.305)
.014 – .019
.016 – .050
(0.356 – 0.482)
(0.406 – 1.270)
TYP
NOTE:
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS IN S16 (WIDE) 0502
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. PIN 1 IDENT, NOTCH ON TOP AND CAVITIES ON THE BOTTOM OF PACKAGES ARE THE MANUFACTURING OPTIONS.
THE PART MAY BE SUPPLIED WITH OR WITHOUT ANY OF THE OPTIONS
4. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)

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Revision History (Revision history begins at Rev D)

REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER

D 09/10 LT1124-1 added. Reflected throughout the data sheet. 1 to 18
E 10/10 Revised part marking for LT1124AMPS8-1 in Order Information section. 3
F 01/14 LT1124-1 removed. 1 to 3

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Typical Application
Strain Gauge Signal Conditioner with Bridge Excitation
15V

5k 1k
3 THE LT1124/LT1125 IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EXCITATION CURRENT DIRECTLY
+ TO BIAS THE 350Ω BRIDGE AT 5V WITH ONLY 5V ACROSS THE BRIDGE (AS OPPOSED
2.5V
1/4 1
TO THE USUAL 10V) TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION AND BRIDGE WARM-UP DRIFT IS
LT1125 REDUCED. THE BRIDGE OUTPUT SIGNAL IS HALVED, BUT THE LT1124/LT1125 CAN
LT1009 2
– AMPLIFY THE REDUCED SIGNAL ACCURATELY.

–15V
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
350Ω
BRIDGE 15V
5 4
+
1/4 7 0V TO 10V
301k* LT1125 OUTPUT
6
10k – 13
15V ZERO 1µF 301k*
TRIM –15V
13
– 50k
1/4 14 499Ω*
GAIN
12 LT1125
TRIM
+ 1k
*RN60C FILM RESISTORS

1124/25 TA05
–15V

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