TL441AM

LOGARITHMIC AMPLIFIER

SLFS038 – JUNE 1976 – REVISED FEBRUARY 1989

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POST OFFICE BOX 655303

• DALLAS, TEXAS 75265

APPLICATION INFORMATION

output levels

Differential-output-voltage levels are low, generally less than 0.6 V. As demonstrated in Figure 12, the output

swing and the slope of the output response can be adjusted by varying the gain by means of the slope control.

The coordinate origin may also be adjusted by positioning the offset of the output buffer.

circuits

Figures 12 through 19 show typical circuits using this logarithmic amplifier. Operational amplifiers not otherwise

designated are TLC271. For operation at higher frequencies, the TL592 is recommended instead of the

TLC271.

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

– 0.2

10 – 4

10 –3

10 –2

10 –1

101

1

TYPICAL TRANSFER

CHARACTERISTICS

Adjusted for Increased

Slope and Offset

Adjusted For Minimum

Slope With Zero Offset

Input Voltage – V

Input

A1

A2

Y

Y

1/2

TL441

Origin

Slope

Output

GND

+

–

+

–

Figure 12. Output Slope and Origin Adjustment