ROHM Develops the Industry's Smallest* CMOS Op Amp Optimized for Smartphones and Compact IoT Devices

Low input offset voltage and noise contribute to higher accuracy in sensor circuits

Willich-Münchheide, Germany, August 01, 2024 – ROHM has developed an ultra-compact 1.8V - 5V, rail-to-rail CMOS operational amplifier (op amp) - the TLR377GYZ. It is optimized for amplifying signals from sensors such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, used in smartphones, small IoT devices, and similar applications. (Fig. 1) The size of smartphones and IoT devices continues to decrease - requiring smaller components. To accurately amplify small signals as needed in high precision sensing, op amps must improve low input offset voltage and noise performance while continuing to shrink the form factor. The TLR377GYZ succeeds in balancing miniaturization with high accuracy (which has been difficult to achieve with conventional op amps) by further evolving proprietary circuit design, process, and packaging technologies cultivated over many years. Op amps’ input offset voltage and noise generation degrade amplification accuracy and can be suppressed by increasing the size of the built-in transistors - but at the expense of miniaturization. In response, ROHM developed proprietary circuits which achieve a maximum offset voltage as low as 1mV without increasing the size of the transistors. In addition, proprietary process technology greatly reduces flicker noise, while ultra-low noise is achieved with an input equivalent noise voltage density of 12nV/√Hz by optimizing the resistive components at the element level. Furthermore, the new product adopts a WLCSP (Wafer Level Chip Scale Package) with a ball pitch of just 0.3mm utilizing original packaging technology. This reduces size by approximately 69% compared to conventional products and 46% over existing compact products. The IC-mounted conversion board that can replace SSOP6 packages is also offered to support replacement considerations and initial evaluation. Both the new product and conversion board are available for purchase through online distributors. In addition, the high accuracy SPICE model – called ROHM Real Model – is available on ROHM’s website for verification simulations. Going forward, in addition to greater miniaturization and accuracy, ROHM will continue to improve op amp performance by reducing power consumption further utilizing proprietary ultra-low current consumption technology. (Fig. 2) Key Product Feature A shut down function required by mobile devices is built in, reducing power consumption during standby mode. (Fig. 3) Application Examples • Smartphones, compact IoT devices equipped with measurement sensor amps, etc. Online Sales Information Availability: now Online Distributors: DigiKey, Mouser and Farnell The products will be offered at other online distributors as they become available. • Applicable Part No: TLR377GYZ • IC-Mounted Conversion Board: TLR377GYZ-EVK-001 Online Distributors: DigiKey, Mouser and Farnell (Fig. 4) High Accuracy Simulation Models: ROHM Real Models ROHM Real Models are new high accuracy SPICE models that utilizes original model-based technology to faithfully reproduce the electrical and temperature characteristics of the actual IC, resulting in a perfect match between the IC and simulation values. This ensures reliable verification, contributing to more efficient application development - for example by preventing rework after prototyping. ROHM Real Models are now available on ROHM’s website. (Fig. 5) Visit ROHM’s Website for More Information https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2024-08-01_news_opamp&defaultGroupId=false *ROHM August 1, 2024 study

About ROHM Semiconductor ROHM Semiconductor is a global company of 467.7 billion yen (3.2 billion US dollars) per March 31st, 2024, with over 23,300 employees. The company develops and manufactures a very large product range from SiC Diodes and MOSFETs, Analog ICs such as Gate Drivers and Power Management ICs to Power Transistors and Diodes to Passive Components. The production of ROHM’s high performing products is taking place in state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Japan, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and China. ROHM Semiconductor Europe has its Head Office near Dusseldorf serving the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). For further information: www.rohm.com