AD510SH - Precision Laser-Trimmed Op Amp, TO-99 | Analog Devices
MPN: AD510SH ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42.50 |
| 10 | $38.2 | $382.00 |
| 100 | $33.95 | $3,395.00 |
| 500 | $30.1 | $15,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $26.75 | $26,750.00 |
AD510SH Overview
An operational amplifier (op amp) is a high-gain DC-coupled differential amplifier that uses external feedback components to define its transfer function. Op amps form the fundamental building block of analog integrated circuits, sitting within the broader signal-conditioning hierarchy: sensor -> transducer -> analog front-end (op amp / instrumentation amp) -> ADC -> digital signal processing. The AD510 belongs to the precision op amp family, which is defined by low input offset voltage, low offset drift, low bias current, and high common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), and trades raw bandwidth for DC accuracy.
Key specifications include a nominal voltage gain of 250000, a CMRR of 100 dB, a maximum input offset voltage of 50 uV, and an operating temperature span of -55 to +125 C. The TO-99 metal can provides hermetic sealing required for military and aerospace programs and supports through-hole PCB mounting. Per the AD510 family datasheet, the device uses laser trimming at wafer level to minimize offset and drift without the cost of external potentiometers, and is internally compensated for unity-gain operation.
Internally, the AD510 uses a bipolar transistor input stage with laser-trimmed thin-film resistors for offset cancellation, followed by a high-gain second stage and an output stage capable of driving typical 2 kohm and 600 ohm analog loads. The precision laser trim of the input stage is what allows the part to achieve 50 uV maximum input offset voltage, enabling direct sensor-bridge amplification without offset nulling in many applications. The relatively modest 0.3 MHz unity-gain bandwidth makes it unsuitable for high-speed video or RF signal processing.
Typical applications include precision instrumentation amplifiers, thermocouple and strain-gauge signal conditioning, military and aerospace analog front-ends (because of the /883B screening and TO-99 package), transducer readout circuits, and high-accuracy DC reference buffers. The -55 to +125 C operating range and hermetic metal-can package also suit it for downhole, aviation, and defense electronics where plastic packages are not acceptable.
When designing with the AD510SH, observe the datasheet's supply-voltage range and required input bias-current return resistor when driving capacitive sources or high-impedance sensors. Because this is a through-hole TO-99 part, allocate adequate PCB real-estate floor area for the metal can, socket, or lead-bend layout, and follow the datasheet's thermal derating curves when driving low-impedance loads.
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AD510SH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices |
| Product Type | Operational Amplifier (Op Amp) |
| Amplifier Type | General Purpose Precision |
| Number of Circuits | 1 |
| Unity-Gain Bandwidth | 0.3 MHz |
| Nominal Voltage Gain | 250000 |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | 100 dB |
| Maximum Input Offset Voltage | 50 uV |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55 C to +125 C |
| Temperature Grade | Military |
| Package / Case | TO-99-8 Metal Can |
| Package Code | MBCY8 (TO-99, hermetic sealed) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Terminal Form | Wire |
| Number of Terminals | 8 |
| Screening Level | MIL-PRF-38535 / 883B (SH suffix) |
AD510SH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OFFSET NULL — Offset null pin (connect to wiper of trim pot or leave open) |
| Pin 2 | IN- — Inverting input |
| Pin 3 | IN+ — Non-inverting input |
| Pin 4 | V- — Negative supply voltage |
| Pin 5 | OFFSET NULL — Offset null pin (pair with pin 1) |
| Pin 6 | OUT — Amplifier output |
| Pin 7 | V+ — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 8 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet standard TO-99 pinout) |
Typical Applications
AD510SH is suitable for 6 applications: Precision Strain-Gauge Signal Conditioning, Thermocouple and RTD Cold-Junction Compensation Front-End, Military and Aerospace Analog Front-Ends, Transducer Readout and Bridge Amplification, Precision DC Reference Buffers, Legacy Avionics and Downhole Instrumentation.
Precision Strain-Gauge Signal Conditioning
The AD510SH is a strong fit for strain-gauge signal conditioning because its 50 uV maximum input offset voltage and 100 dB CMRR allow sub-100 uV bridge to micro-scale resolution without external trim pots. Placed as the first-stage amplifier directly after a 350 ohm Wheatstone bridge, the AD510SH rejects common-mode pickup from motor and 50/60 Hz mains noise; its 0.3 MHz unity-gain bandwidth is more than sufficient for sub-kHz load-cell dynamics. The hermetic TO-99 package and -55 to +125 C operating range also suit it for weighing scales and force sensors deployed in industrial environments where plastic packages are not acceptable.
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Thermocouple and RTD Cold-Junction Compensation Front-End
The AD510SH fits thermocouple and RTD signal-conditioning front-ends because its 50 uV input offset and 100 dB CMRR keep cold-junction-compensation errors below the 100 uV/C thermocouple junction temperature. Configured as a non-inverting buffer or low-gain amplifier around the junction sense diode, the AD510SH drives a downstream 24-bit ADC; its 0.3 MHz bandwidth handles the slow thermocouple time constant comfortably. The military -55 to +125 C operating range plus the TO-99 hermetic can make it especially suitable for furnace, aerospace, and downhole temperature-acquisition systems.
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Military and Aerospace Analog Front-Ends
The AD510SH fits military and aerospace designs because the /883B screening plus the TO-99 hermetic metal can package satisfy MIL-PRF-38535 reliability requirements for defense and avionics programs. Per the Rochester Electronics AD510SH/883B datasheet excerpt, the part is qualified for long-lifecycle aerospace programs requiring traceable wafer-lot and burn-in records. Designers use the AD510SH as the first-stage buffer or gain stage for cockpit instruments, flight-control sensor conditioning, and legacy radar analog boards where modern surface-mount precision amps are not MIL-qualified.
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Transducer Readout and Bridge Amplification
The AD510SH is a natural fit for transducer readout and bridge amplification because its 50 uV offset and 100 dB CMRR allow direct Wheatstone-bridge and LVDT interface without null pots. Placed between a 5 V or 10 V bridge-excitation rail and a downstream instrumentation amp, the AD510SH provides low-noise gain with negligible contribution to bridge-linearity error. Its -55 to +125 C operating range and hermetic TO-99 package suit pressure transducer and load-cell readouts in industrial process-control cabinets.
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Precision DC Reference Buffers
The AD510SH fits precision DC reference buffer applications because its 50 uV offset and 100 dB CMRR preserve reference-voltage accuracy through long PCB traces and ADC reference pins. Configured as a unity-gain follower between a buried Zener reference and a 16-/24-bit ADC, the AD510SH provides low-impedance drive without measurable drift contribution; the 0.3 MHz unity-gain bandwidth comfortably handles reference-pin transients in successive-approximation ADC SAR conversions. Its hermetic TO-99 package suits long-lifecycle bench-instrument designs.
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Legacy Avionics and Downhole Instrumentation
The AD510SH fits legacy avionics and downhole instrumentation because the TO-99 hermetic metal can withstands the 150 C+ junction and high-vibration environments typical of aerospace and oil-well-logging programs. Per the Rochester Electronics AD510SH/883B listing, the part remains in production for long-lifecycle programs that require traceable /883B screening records. Designers use the AD510SH as the first-stage buffer for downhole pressure, vibration, and temperature sensors where surface-mount precision amps would compromise the screened BOM.
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Engineering reference data for AD510SH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | AD510SH/883B | AD510 | OP27AJ8 | OP07AJ8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TO-99-8 Metal Can | TO-99-8 Metal Can - same | TO-99-8 Metal Can - same | TO-99-8 Metal Can - same | TO-99-8 Metal Can - same |
| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Maximum Input Offset Voltage | 50 uV | 50 uV | 50 uV | 25 uV | 25 uV |
| Unity-Gain Bandwidth | 0.3 MHz | 0.3 MHz | 0.3 MHz | 8 MHz | 0.6 MHz |
| CMRR | 100 dB | 100 dB | 100 dB | 126 dB | 120 dB |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55 C to +125 C | -55 C to +125 C | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | -55 C to +125 C | -55 C to +125 C |
| Screening Level | /883B (MIL-PRF-38535) | /883B | Commercial | Industrial | Industrial |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole (TO-99 metal can) | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole |
| Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-cost /883B precision op amp in TO-99 from Analog Devices (vs OP27AJ8)
- Higher CMRR than the legacy AD510 base part (vs AD510 (non-SH))
- Wide operating temperature range for harsh-environment designs (vs AD510 (non-SH, 0 to +70 C))
Design Notes
The AD510SH ships in a TO-99 hermetic metal can with standard single-op-amp pinout (offset null, IN-, IN+, V-, offset null, OUT, V+, NC). Pin-numbering on TO-99 is counter-clockwise when viewed from above, so do not assume the same numbering direction as a DIP-8. Always cross-check pin assignments against the AD510 family datasheet before PCB layout. If the design previously used a plastic DIP-8 (e.g., OP-07), the PCB land pattern may also need adjustment because the TO-99 lead diameter and lead circle differ from a DIP-8 row spacing.
The AD510SH is a single-supply or dual-supply precision op amp; consult the AD510 family datasheet for the absolute-maximum supply voltage before applying power. Estimated: with dual +/-15 V supplies and a 2 kohm load, the AD510SH dissipates roughly 60-90 mW internally, well within the TO-99 metal-can thermal rating at 25 C. For high-temperature +125 C operation, derate the load current to stay within the package's thermal-derating curve and consider adding a small clip-on heatsink if the application drives low-impedance 600 ohm lines continuously.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as physically possible to the V+ and V- pins on the TO-99 metal can; a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor should sit near the supply entry point. Keep input traces short and guarded where the AD510SH drives high-impedance sensors, because the input bias current can otherwise develop offset across leakage paths. For thermocouple and strain-gauge front-ends, use a star-ground topology with the AD510SH ground pin tied directly to the analog ground plane to preserve the 100 dB CMRR.
Compliance Information
TO-99 hermetic metal-can with /883B screening per MIL-PRF-38535; RoHS and lead-free status not explicitly stated in the verified web data - see _validation_note. AEC-Q100 not applicable (this is a hermetic military-grade op amp, not an automotive-qualified plastic part).
