General Description
The Supertex HV256DB1 is a 32-Channel 295V amplier
array with a nominal gain of 72V/V. The purpose of the
HV256DB1 is to provide a means to easily evaluate the
Supertex HV256FG device. A high voltage supply, V PP
, and
two low voltage supplies, VDD and VNN, are required. These
connections can be made via the J1 header provided on the
board. There are 32 pads on the left side of the board for
the input signals and 32 pads on the right for the outputs.
Be sure to follow the power up/down sequence to avoid
damaging the device.
Board Layout and Connections
High Voltage Amplier Array
Specications
Parameter Value
VPP
, High voltage supply: 300V
VDD, Low voltage positive supply 6.0 to 7.5V
VNN, Low voltage negative supply -4.5 to -6.5V
VIN, Input signal range: 0 to 5.0V
HVOUT
, Output voltage swing 0 to 295V
AV, Closed loop gain 72V/V ±5%
SR, Output slew rate into 100pF load 2.0V/µs
Power Up/Down Sequence
The device can be damaged due to improper power up/down
sequence. To prevent damage, please follow the acceptable
power up/down sequences. Two external diodes, D1 and
D2, are added in the demo board to prevent damage dur-
ing power Up/Down. The rst diode is a high voltage diode
across VPP and VDD. Any low current high voltage diode can
be used. The second diode can be any low voltage schottky
diode across VNN and GND.
Acceptable Power Up Sequences
1) VPP 2) VNN 3) VDD 4) Inputs & Anode
or
1) VNN
2) VDD 3) VPP 4) Inputs & Anode
Acceptable Power Down Sequences
1) Inputs & Anode 2) VPP 3) VDD 4) VNN
or
1) Inputs & Anode 2) VDD 3) VNN 4) VPP
Inputs and Outputs
The output of the HV256FG will swing from 0 to 295V. The
internal closed loop gain is set at 72V/V. An input voltage of
4.096V will give an output of 295V. Input voltages of up to
5.0V can be applied but will cause the amplier to saturate.
The output current source and sink for all 32 channels can
be adjusted using R1 and R2. The limit is approximately
12.5V divided by the resistor value. The demo board uses
24.9kΩ for ±500uA limiting.