Amplifier is QMLV-qualified for space-level applications.

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Model LMP2012WGLQMLV rail-to-rail output operational amplifier measures and continually corrects input offset error voltage while eliminating unwanted 1/f voltage and current noise. It is radiation tested to 50 K rad (Si) and displays 90 dB PSRR rating over full space temperature range. Operating from 2.7-5 V supply voltage, amplifier offers 60 µV input offset voltage over -55 to 125°C temperature range, 4 V/µsec slew rate, and 3 MHz gain-bandwidth.



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National Semiconductor Introduces QMLV-Qualified Precision Amplifier for Satellite Applications



LMP2012WGLQMLV Eliminates 1/F Noise, Offers Unparalleled Levels of Accuracy and Stability over Time and Temperature

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 27 /- National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) today announced the first dual amplifier in its new family of precision operational amplifiers specifically QMLV-qualified for space-level applications. The LMP2012WGLQMLV dual operational amplifier is ideal for satellite applications such as attitude and orbital controls, sun and inertial sensors, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, static earth sensing, bolometers and earth observation systems.

The LMP2012WGLQMLV is a rail-to-rail output operational amplifier that uses patented techniques to measure and continually correct the input offset error voltage, while eliminating the unwanted 1/f voltage and current noise present in traditional amplifiers. This results in a high-performance amplifier that offers unparalleled levels of accuracy and stability over time and temperature. The device is radiation tested to 50K rad (Si) and displays excellent common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) and power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) ratings of 90 dB over the full space temperature range. Operating from a supply voltage of 2.7V to 5V, the LMP2012WGLQMLV provides superior performance in transducer amplifiers, high-gain configurations, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) buffer amplifiers and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) current-to-voltage conversion applications.

The LMP2012WGLQMLV offers low input offset voltage of 60 microvolts over the extended temperature range of -55 degrees C to 125 degrees C, 4V/microsecond of slew rate and a wide gain-bandwidth of 3 MHz for accurate signal amplification. Other key specifications include input-referred voltage noise of 35 nV/sqrt Hz and open-loop gain greater than 100 dB.

About National's Amplifier Portfolio

Specializing in high-performance amplifiers and comparators, National Semiconductor offers a complete portfolio of op amps addressing the high-speed, precision, low-voltage and low-power markets with products ranging from building-block chips to application-specific standard products (ASSPs). The company has a long history of setting industry standards in amplifiers and continues this trend with product releases on National's advanced VIP10 bipolar and VIP50 BiCMOS processes. National also leads the industry in packaging technology with its revolutionary Silicon Dust(TM) and micro SMD packaging technologies. For more information on National's amplifier products, visit amplifiers.national.com.

Pricing and Availability

The LMP2012WGLQMLV is available now in a 10-pin ceramic SOIC package. It is space-grade qualified to MIL-STD-38535 QML level V and can be purchased as the standard military drawing (SMD) 5962L0620601VZA. For more information about the LMP2012WGLQMLV including pricing, how to order samples or an evaluation board, please contact your local sales office or authorized distributor. For technical information or to download a datasheet or radiation report, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LMP2012.html.

About National Semiconductor

National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key analog markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications. In addition, National has supplied fully qualified space grade material for space applications for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $2.16 billion for fiscal 2006, which ended May 28, 2006. Additional company and product information is available at http://www.national.com/.

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