Description
The CA3060 monolithic integrated circuit consists of an array of
three independent Operational Transconductance Amplifiers.
This type of amplifier has the generic characteris-
tics of an operational voltage amplifier with the exception that
the forward gain characteristic is best described by transcon-
ductance rather than voltage gain (open-loop voltage gain is the
product of the transconductance and the load resistance,
gMR). When operated into a suitable load resistor and with
provisions for feedback, these amplifiers are well suited for a
wide variety of operational-amplifier and related applications. In
addition, the extremely high output impedance makes these
types particularly well suited for service in active filters.
The three amplifiers in the CA3060 are identical push-pull
Class A types which can be independently biased to achieve a
wide range of characteristics for specific application.
Features
Low Power Consumption as Low as 100mW Per Amplifier
Independent Biasing for Each Amplifier
High Forward Transconductance
Programmable Range of Input Characteristics
Low Input Bias and Input Offset Current
High Input and Output Impedance
No Effect on Device Under Output Short-Circuit Conditions
Zener Diode Bias Regulator