Q.
How do I power op-amps (or ADCs) with Dual Supplies?
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A.
Powering op-amps (or ADCs) with dual supplies is a common requirement. There are multiple ways of solving this problem depending on what voltages are already available to you.
For example, if you have a positive voltage and need to generate a negative one a Cuk topology (like the one you found with the ADP1621) is an option. The same can be implemented with a ADP1613 requiring less components, although a cuk topology typically needs more components it is the least noisy option unless you want to follow it with a negative LDO.
Another handy topology is the inverting buck boost. This can be implemented with a buck regulator such as the ADP2300 (or many other more integrated parts). Here is AN-1083 describing how to do it.
Powering op-amps often leads to the need of a positive and a negative rail that are equal in voltage but of reversed polarity. In this case a coupled Sepic-Cuk could be handy, especially because the op-amp current requirements are balanced between the positive and negative rail.
This topology is covered as part of the ADIsimPower tool set by downloading one of the SEPIC_Cuk tool.
Here is the link for the ADP1613 tool.
https://download.analog.com/PMP/ADP161x_SEPIC_Cuk_Designer.zip
Another option is to start with an inverting charge pump such as the ADM8860 or ADP3506 followed by either a negative LDO or a LC filter.
In power the options are many and often are dictated by what's already available on the board or what else you are trying to power.
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This FAQ was generated from the following discussion: low negative voltage PSU for precision ADC