The CA3080 and CA3080A types are Gatable-Gain Blocks which utilize the unique operational-transconductance amplifier (OTA) concept described in Application Note AN6668, “Applications of the CA3080 and CA3080A High Performance Operational Transconductance Amplifiers”. The CA3080 and CA3080A types have differential input and a single-ended, push-pull, class A output. In addition, these types have an amplifier bias input which may be used either for gating or for linear gain control. These types also have a high output impedance and their transconductance (gM) is directly proportional to the amplifier bias current (IABC).

Features
• Slew Rate (Unity Gain, Compensated) . . . . . . . . . 50V/µs
• Adjustable Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . .10µW to 30µW
• Flexible Supply Voltage Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . ±2V to ±15V
• Fully Adjustable Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 to gMRL Limit
• Tight gM Spread:
- CA3080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
- CA3080A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6:1
• Extended gM Linearity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Decades

Applications
• Sample and Hold
• Multiplier
• Multiplexer
• Comparator
• Voltage Follower