amplifiers comparators

AD8232

Full part number: AD8232ACPZ-R7

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00 — Overview

What the AD8232 does

The AD8232 is a fully integrated, single-lead ECG front-end designed for biopotential measurement. It supports two or three electrode configurations and operates on a single supply from 2.0 V to 3.5 V. Key parameters include 170 µA typical supply current, 80 dB common-mode rejection ratio, and a high signal gain of 100 with DC blocking. The device features an integrated right leg drive amplifier, adjustable high-pass and low-pass filters, and leads-off detection. It is typically used in fitness heart rate monitors, portable ECG systems, remote health monitors, gaming peripherals, and general biopotential signal acquisition to extract small signals from noisy conditions.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for AD8232
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 170 µA 230 µA TA = 0°C to 70°C; SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ADI datasheet, p. 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
output current 100 µA 150 mA RL = 50 kΩ; RIGHT LEG DRIVE AMPLIFIER (A2) ADI datasheet, p. 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
supply voltage range 2 V 3.5 V ADI datasheet, p. 1
input offset voltage drift 10 µV/°C Instrumentation Amplifier Inputs, Average Offset Drift ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
input offset voltage 1 mV 5 mV ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
gain bandwidth 100 kHz RIGHT LEG DRIVE AMPLIFIER (A2) ADI datasheet, p. 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
cmrr 80 dB 86 dB VCM = 0.35 V to 2.85 V, VDIFF = 0 V; common ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
operating temperature -40 °C 85 °C ADI datasheet, p. 28 — ORDERING GUIDE
input offset current 25 pA 100 pA ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
input bias current 50 pA 200 pA ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
standby current 100 nA TA = 0°C to 70°C; SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ADI datasheet, p. 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
propagation delay 500 ns propagation; DC LEADS OFF COMPARATORS ADI datasheet, p. 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
slew rate 0.02 V/µs ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
psrr 76 dB 90 dB Vs = 2.0 V to 3.5 V ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
input voltage noise density 100 nV/√Hz f = 1 kHz ADI datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1.
channel count 1 ADI datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to AD8232

AD8232 similar cmrr, similar gain bandwidth, similar input bias current
INA180 18.8× lower output current, 10.0× lower input offset voltage, 3.5× higher gain bandwidth
INA293A1 13.0× higher gain bandwidth, 8.8× higher quiescent current, 4.1× higher supply voltage range
AD8221BR 10.0× higher input bias current, 8.3× lower output current, 8.2× higher gain bandwidth
AD620 12.0× higher input offset current, 10.0× higher input bias current, similar operating temperature
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the channel count of the AD8232ACPZ-R7?

The channel count is 1.

What is the CMRR when VCM = 0.35 V to 2.85 V, VDIFF = 0 V?

The CMRR is 86 dB.

What is the gain bandwidth of the AD8232ACPZ-R7 when the RIGHT LEG DRIVE AMPLIFIER (A2) is active?

The gain bandwidth is 100 kHz.

What is the input bias current?

The input bias current is 50 pA.

What is the input offset current?

The input offset current is 25 pA.

What is the input offset voltage?

The input offset voltage is 1 mV.

What is the input offset voltage drift of the AD8232ACPZ-R7?

The input offset voltage drift is 10 µV/°C for the Instrumentation Amplifier Inputs, Average Offset Drift.

What is the input voltage noise density at f = 1 kHz?

The input voltage noise density is 100 nV/√Hz at f = 1 kHz.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the AD8232ACPZ-R7?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output current when RL = 50 kΩ and the RIGHT LEG DRIVE AMPLIFIER (A2) is active?

The output current is 150 mA.

What is the propagation delay when the DC leads are off the comparators?

The propagation delay is 500 ns.

What is the power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) when the supply voltage (Vs) is between 2.0 V and 3.5 V?

The PSRR is 90 dB when Vs = 2.0 V to 3.5 V.

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