Datasheet
AD8556
Rev. A | Page 2 of 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
General Description ......................................................................... 3
Specifications..................................................................................... 4
Electrical Specifications............................................................... 4
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 6
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 7
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................8
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 16
Gain Values ................................................................................. 17
Open Wire Fault Detection....................................................... 18
Shorted Wire Fault Detection................................................... 18
Floating VPOS, VNEG, or VCLAMP Fault Detection ......... 18
Device Programming................................................................. 18
EMI/RFI Performance ................................................................... 24
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 26
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 26
REVISION HISTORY
12/07—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features.......................................................................... 1
Changes to General Description .................................................... 3
Updated Outline Dimensions....................................................... 26
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 26
5/05—Revision 0: Initial Version