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CIRCUIT060044

Improved howland current pump circuit

CIRCUIT060044

Overview

The “improved” Howland current pump is a circuit that uses a difference amplifier to impose a voltage across a shunt resistor (Rs), creating a voltage-controlled bipolar (source or sink) current source capable of driving a wide range of load resistance. See the AN-1515 a comprehensive study of the Howland current pump application report for more information on the functionality of the “improved” Howland current pump.
Features
  • Input: -5 V to 5 V
  • Output: -25 mA to 25 mA
  • Supply:
    • Vs+ = 15 V
    • Vs- = -15 V
    • Vref = 0 V
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* Circuit design “Improved” Howland current pump circuit PDF | HTML Aug 7, 2020
Application note Analysis of Improved Howland Current Pump Configurations (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Feb 9, 2023
EVM User's guide OPA547EVM, OPA548EVM User's Guide Nov 10, 2015
Application note AN-1515 A Comprehensive Study of the Howland Current Pump (Rev. A) Apr 26, 2013

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