"Chapter 1 - The Op Amp's Place in the World" - HTL Wien 10

Packages
17.7 Packages
17-24
N1
IN–
IN+
V CC –
1
2
3
4
are causing the problem are not allowed to enter the circuit. This means that the shield
must have no holes or slots larger that 1/20 the wavelength of the offending frequency.
This can be a demanding requirement. It is a good idea to design a PCB from the beginning
to have enough room to add a metal shield if it becomes necessary. If a shield is used,
frequently the problem will be severe enough that ferrite beads will also be required on
all connections to the circuit.
Op amps are commonly supplied one, two, or four per package. Single op amps often contain
additional inputs for features such as offset nulling. Op amps supplied two and four
per package only offer inverting and noninverting inputs, and the output. If the additional
features are important, the only package choice is single. Be aware, though, that the offset-nulling
pins on a single op amp package can act as secondary inputs, and must be
treated carefully. Consult the data sheet on the particular device being used.
SINGLE DUAL QUAD
8
7
6
5
N1, N2 = OFFSET
SHDN
V CC +
OUT
N2
1OUT
1IN–
1IN+
V CC –
Figure 17–17. Common Op Amp Pinouts
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V CC +
2OUT
2IN–
2IN+
1OUT
1IN–
1IN+
V CC +
2IN+
2IN–
2OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
4OUT
4IN–
4IN+
V CC –
3IN+
3IN–
3OUT
The single op amp package places the output on the opposite side from the inputs. This
can be a disadvantage at high speeds, because it forces longer PCB traces. One way to
overcome this difficulty is to use a surface-mount package, and mount the feedback components
on the rear of the board. This, however, adds at least two vias to the design, and
places a hole in the ground plane for a 2-layer design. It may make more sense to use
a dual op amp package, even if the second op amp is unused (remember to terminate it
properly — see paragraph 17.7.3). Figure 17–18 is an illustration of trace length for an
inverting op amp stage.