ROHM BA3121F/BA3123F Ground Isolation Amplifier Datasheet

This document is about the product information of BA3121F and BA3123F ground isolation amplifiers. These two amplifiers are applied in automotive audio systems and can effectively eliminate problems caused by wiring resistance and remove noise generated by automotive electronic devices. At the same time, the capacitance values of external capacitors are small, which can achieve compact and reliable design.


ROHM BA3121F/BA3123F Ground Isolation Amplifier Datasheet - cover page
Brand
ROHM
Category
Audio Power Amplifier
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
332 KB
Published
04 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The BA3121F/BA3123F are ground‑isolation amplifiers developed for car audio systems. They eliminate wiring‑resistance problems and suppress noise from vehicle electronics, allowing a compact and reliable circuit design.

Key specifications include a wide supply voltage range, low quiescent current, very low output noise, high common‑mode rejection, and low total harmonic distortion. Typical applications are tape decks, tuners, and power amplifiers in automotive audio.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Absolute maximum ratings
  • Recommended operating conditions
  • Electrical characteristics
  • Measurement circuits
  • Block Diagram
  • Circuit operation
  • Cautions on use

Specifications

Power supply voltage (Vcc)4 V – 12 V – 18 V
Quiescent current5.6 mA – 9.0 mA – 14.0 mA
Output noise voltage3.5 µVrms – 8.0 µVrms
Voltage gain-1.5 dB – 1.5 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.002 % typical
Common‑mode rejection ratio (CMRR)57 dB typical at 1 kHz
Operating temperature range-30 °C to +85 °C (BA3121F), -40 °C to +85 °C (BA3123F)
Maximum power dissipation450 mW (reduced 4.5 mW/°C above 25 °C)

Frequently asked questions

What supply voltage range should be used for the BA3121F/BA3123F?

The recommended supply voltage is 4 V to 18 V, with 12 V typical for normal operation.

What is the typical output noise voltage of these amplifiers?

Typical output noise voltage is 3.5 µVrms.

What is the common‑mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of the BA3121F/BA3123F?

The devices provide a typical CMRR of 57 dB at 1 kHz.

What are the operating temperature limits for each model?

BA3121F operates from –30 °C to +85 °C, while BA3123F operates from –40 °C to +85 °C.

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