PRELIMINARY
April 1994
DP84600R/DP84605R
Thin-Film/MIG Head Read/Write Preamplifier
General Description
Features
Y
Low input capacitance: 12 pF typical
The DP84600R/DP84605R are 5V, high performance, four
channel, low power, read preamplifiers/write current drivers
designed for two-terminal recording head applications. An
idle mode is available which conserves power to a level of
0.5 mW (typically) when activated. Power supply fault pro-
tection is included to disable the write current generator
whenever the supply voltage is below 4V. Both parts incor-
porate 300X write damping.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Low input noise: 0.49 nV/ Hz typical
0
Low power: 100 mW typical in read mode
Very low idle power: 0.5 mW typical
Programmable write current source (1 mA–40 mA)
Low power supply protection in write mode
Head short to ground protection
Plug compatible to VTC VM7204/7104/7114
Single 5V power supply
The DP84600R has a read gain of 300 versus 200 for the
DP84605R.
Upon request, other options such as other read gains, PECL
inputs, no damping, and different packaging are available.
Block Diagram
TL/F/11990–1
FIGURE 1. Circuit Block Diagram
This Preliminary document contains information on a product under development. Specifications contained within are based
on design targets or a limited amount of data and are subject to change without notice. National Semiconductor reserves the
right to change or discontinue this product without notice.
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1995 National Semiconductor Corporation
TL/F/11990
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