CXA3541N
2-channel Read/Write Amplifier for GMR-Ind Head Hard Disk Drive
Description
The CXA3541N is a read/write amplifier for GMR-Ind
(Giant Magneto Resistive-Inductive) heads used in
hard disk drives, and is capable of supporting up to
two channels.
Features
•
+5V and –3V power supply
•
Current bias voltage sense type
•
Low power 180mW at read
•
Differential read amplifier gain;
×100/135
(R
MR
= 50Ω)
•
Input noise of 0.77nV/√ Hz (typ.), R
MR
= 50Ω,
I
B
= 5.9mA
•
Recovery time write to read; 300ns (typ.)
•
Write data is triggered by differential P-ECL signal
•
Servo bank write
•
Write unsafe detection circuit
•
Serial port
Head selection
MR bias
Write current
Applications
Hard disk drives with GMR-Ind heads
Structure
Bipolar silicon monolithic IC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Ta = 25°C)
–0.3 to +5.8
•
Supply voltage
V
CC
•
Supply voltage
V
EE
–3.7 to +0.3
•
Digital input voltage
Vdi
•
Operating temperature Topr
•
Storage temperature
Tstg
•
Allowable power dissipation
P
D
0 to +70
–55 to +150
24 pin SSOP (Plastic)
V
V
°C
°C
–0.3 to V
CC
+ 0.3 V
800
mW
(on board)
Operating Conditions
•
Supply voltage
•
MR bias voltage
•
Bias current
•
Write current
V
CC
V
EE
V
MR
I
B
I
W
4.4 to 5.5
V
–3.5 to –2.6
V
–300 to +300 mV
3 to 8
mA
19.5 to 49.5 mA
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