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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1

 

Applications....................................................................................... 1

 

Connection Diagram ....................................................................... 1

 

General Description ......................................................................... 1

 

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

 

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

 

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 7

 

Maximum Power Dissipation ..................................................... 7

 

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 7

 

Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 8

 

Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9

 

Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 14

 

Basic Operation .......................................................................... 14

 

Gain Selection ............................................................................. 14

 

Layout .......................................................................................... 15

 

Reference Terminal .................................................................... 15

 

Power Supply Regulation and Bypassing ................................ 15

 

Input Bias Current Return Path ............................................... 16

 

Input Protection ......................................................................... 16

 

RF Interference ........................................................................... 16

 

Common-Mode Input Voltage Range ..................................... 17

 

Applications Information .............................................................. 18

 

AC-Coupled Instrumentation Amplifier ................................ 18

 

Low Power Heart Rate Monitor ............................................... 19

 

Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 20

 

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 20

 

REVISION HISTORY

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