OTA Integrators: Choosing the Right One for You

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When choosing an OTA integrator, it's essential to understand the specific integration needs, such as the type of signal and the application, like a dual slope ADC. Traditional solutions, like the Miller Integrator, are often recommended due to their effectiveness in handling varying input levels. OTAs are generally not available as standalone components and are more commonly found as internal parts of integrated circuits. While OTAs can theoretically simplify integrator designs, they struggle with driving resistive loads, making operational amplifiers a more practical choice. Ultimately, selecting the right integrator depends on the application requirements and the limitations of the components.
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What kinds of OTA integrators are available and how should i decide which to use?
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Salil
 
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What are you trying to integrate?
Why do you need to use an OTA?
How will you trigger a reset?
 
I am integrating the Analog signal for a dual slope ADC. But since the input is a large signal won't the gm vary with the input level?
Thanks
Salil
 
I'm not sure you can buy OTAs off-the-shelf... I think they are only useful as internal components in an IC. The problem with an OTA is while you can implement simpler integrators with them in theory, they can't drive resistive loads and are therefore less interesting in practice.
 
salil87 said:
I am integrating the Analog signal for a dual slope ADC. But since the input is a large signal won't the gm vary with the input level?
Thanks
Salil

Yes. That's way people usually use op amps for this type of thing. See Baluncore's post. You want to use a Miller Integrator.
 
analogdesign said:
I'm not sure you can buy OTAs off-the-shelf ...
Look at
LM13600, LM13700, CA3080, CA3280, LM3080, CA3094, LT3469,
OPA460, OPA461, OPA660, OPA661, OPA860, OPA861, OPA2662
NE5517, MAX435, MAX436, NT996,
 
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Well I certainly stand corrected!
 

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