Microchip Technology MCP3421DM-WS Data Sheet
© 2008 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS22093B-page 31
MCP6V06/7/8
5.0
DESIGN AIDS
Microchip provides the basic design aids needed for
the MCP6V06/7/8 family of op amps.
the MCP6V06/7/8 family of op amps.
5.1
SPICE Macro Model
The latest SPICE macro model for the MCP6V06/7/8
op amps is available on the Microchip web site at
www.microchip.com. This model is intended to be an
initial design tool that works well in the op amp’s linear
region of operation over the temperature range. See
the model file for information on its capabilities.
Bench testing is a very important part of any design and
cannot be replaced with simulations. Also, simulation
results using this macro model need to be validated by
comparing them to the data sheet specifications and
characteristic curves.
op amps is available on the Microchip web site at
www.microchip.com. This model is intended to be an
initial design tool that works well in the op amp’s linear
region of operation over the temperature range. See
the model file for information on its capabilities.
Bench testing is a very important part of any design and
cannot be replaced with simulations. Also, simulation
results using this macro model need to be validated by
comparing them to the data sheet specifications and
characteristic curves.
5.2
FilterLab
®
Software
Microchip’s FilterLab
®
software is an innovative
software tool that simplifies analog active filter (using
op amps) design. Available at no cost from the Micro-
chip web site at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the Fil-
ter-Lab design tool provides full schematic diagrams of
the filter circuit with component values. It also outputs
the filter circuit in SPICE format, which can be used
with the macro model to simulate actual filter perfor-
mance.
op amps) design. Available at no cost from the Micro-
chip web site at www.microchip.com/filterlab, the Fil-
ter-Lab design tool provides full schematic diagrams of
the filter circuit with component values. It also outputs
the filter circuit in SPICE format, which can be used
with the macro model to simulate actual filter perfor-
mance.
5.3
Mindi™ Circuit Designer &
Simulator
Simulator
Microchip’s Mindi™ Circuit Designer & Simulator aids
in the design of various circuits useful for active filter,
amplifier and power management applications. It is a
free online circuit designer & simulator available from
the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/mindi.
This interactive circuit designer & simulator enables
designers to quickly generate circuit diagrams, and
simulate circuits. Circuits developed using the Mindi
Circuit Designer & Simulator can be downloaded to a
personal computer or workstation.
in the design of various circuits useful for active filter,
amplifier and power management applications. It is a
free online circuit designer & simulator available from
the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/mindi.
This interactive circuit designer & simulator enables
designers to quickly generate circuit diagrams, and
simulate circuits. Circuits developed using the Mindi
Circuit Designer & Simulator can be downloaded to a
personal computer or workstation.
5.4
Microchip Advanced Part Selector
(MAPS)
(MAPS)
MAPS is a software tool that helps efficiently identify
Microchip devices that fit a particular design require-
ment. Available at no cost from the Microchip website
at www.microchip.com/maps, the MAPS is an overall
selection tool for Microchip’s product portfolio that
includes Analog, Memory, MCUs and DSCs. Using this
tool, a customer can define a filter to sort features for a
parametric search of devices and export side-by-side
technical comparison reports. Helpful links are also
provided for Data sheets, Purchase and Sampling of
Microchip parts.
Microchip devices that fit a particular design require-
ment. Available at no cost from the Microchip website
at www.microchip.com/maps, the MAPS is an overall
selection tool for Microchip’s product portfolio that
includes Analog, Memory, MCUs and DSCs. Using this
tool, a customer can define a filter to sort features for a
parametric search of devices and export side-by-side
technical comparison reports. Helpful links are also
provided for Data sheets, Purchase and Sampling of
Microchip parts.
5.5
Analog Demonstration and
Evaluation Boards
Evaluation Boards
Microchip offers a broad spectrum of Analog Demon-
stration and Evaluation Boards that are designed to
help customers achieve faster time to market. For a
complete listing of these boards and their correspond-
ing user’s guides and technical information, visit the
Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/analog
tools.
Some boards that are especially useful are:
• MCP6V01 Thermocouple Auto-Zeroed Reference
stration and Evaluation Boards that are designed to
help customers achieve faster time to market. For a
complete listing of these boards and their correspond-
ing user’s guides and technical information, visit the
Microchip web site at www.microchip.com/analog
tools.
Some boards that are especially useful are:
• MCP6V01 Thermocouple Auto-Zeroed Reference
Design
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 1
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 2
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 3
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 4
• Active Filter Demo Board Kit
• P/N SOIC8EV: 8-Pin SOIC/MSOP/TSSOP/DIP
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 2
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 3
• MCP6XXX Amplifier Evaluation Board 4
• Active Filter Demo Board Kit
• P/N SOIC8EV: 8-Pin SOIC/MSOP/TSSOP/DIP
Evaluation Board
• P/N SOIC14EV: 14-Pin SOIC/TSSOP/DIP
Evaluation Board
5.6
Application Notes
The following Microchip Application Notes are
available on the Microchip web site at www.microchip.
com/appnotes and are recommended as supplemental
reference resources.
ADN003: “Select the Right Operational Amplifier for
your Filtering Circuits”
available on the Microchip web site at www.microchip.
com/appnotes and are recommended as supplemental
reference resources.
ADN003: “Select the Right Operational Amplifier for
your Filtering Circuits”
, DS21821
AN722: “Operational Amplifier Topologies and DC
Specifications”
Specifications”
, DS00722
AN723: “Operational Amplifier AC Specifications and
Applications”
Applications”
, DS00723
AN884: “Driving Capacitive Loads With Op Amps”,
DS00884
AN990: “Analog Sensor Conditioning Circuits – An
Overview”
DS00884
AN990: “Analog Sensor Conditioning Circuits – An
Overview”
, DS00990
These application notes and others are listed in the
design guide:
“Signal Chain Design Guide”, DS21825
design guide:
“Signal Chain Design Guide”, DS21825