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. 

Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionSlew RateAvailable QuantityPrice
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD202JNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11SIPAD202JYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11SIP-0 - Immediate$96.88View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD202KNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0 - Immediate$101.51View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11SIPAD202KYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11SIP-0 - Immediate$100.82View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 11DIPAD203SNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 11DIP0.5V/µs0 - Immediate$248.84View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD204JNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIPAD204JYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP-0 - Immediate$88.65View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIPAD204KNIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 11DIP-0 - Immediate$104.72View Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIPAD204KYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 2 CIRC 10SIP-0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIPAD208AYIC OPAMP ISOLATION 1 CIRC 10SIP0.1V/µs0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

Evaluation Boards - Op Amps

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAmplifier TypeOutput TypeSlew RateAvailable QuantityPrice
EVAL BOARD FOR ADUM3190EVAL-ADUM3190EBZEVAL BOARD FOR ADUM3190IsolationSingle-Ended-6 - Immediate$52.94View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8222AD8222-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8222InstrumentationDifferential, Single-Ended2.5V/µs5 - Immediate$59.70View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8231AD8231-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8231InstrumentationDifferential, Single-Ended, Rail-to-Rail1.1V/µs1 - Immediate$50.02View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8224AD8224-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8224InstrumentationDifferential, Single-Ended, Rail-to-Rail2V/µs7 - Immediate$69.16View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD603AD603-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD603Variable GainSingle-Ended275V/µs1 - Immediate$100.56View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8331AD8331-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8331Variable GainDifferential1200V/µs16 - Immediate$88.23View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8250AD8250-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8250InstrumentationSingle-Ended25V/µs13 - Immediate$102.65View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8332AD8332-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8332Variable GainDifferential1100V/µs1 - Immediate$137.30View Details
BARE BOARD 8-SOICEVAL-PRAOPAMP-1RZBARE BOARD 8-SOICStandard (General Purpose)Single-Ended-26 - Immediate$19.70View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR AD8337AD8337-EVALZEVAL BOARD FOR AD8337Voltage FeedbackSingle-Ended625V/µs1 - Immediate$80.41View Details
PTM Published on: 2013-06-11

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