Electronic – Using Single Ended Output with Differential Input by Grounding one Input

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I am making a frequency generator using the AD9833 (programmed from the PIC16F876). I wish to use a Programmable Gain Amplifier to adjust the signal level before being sent to a power amplifier (common collector coupled to class AB Push Pull). I have found several PGA's which fit the bill, for what I want, BUT…

The output from the AD9833 is single ended. All the PGA's I have found which fit my requirements use differential input. So my question is:

To use a differential input with a single ended device can I just ground Vin- and put my signal on Vin+ ???

This does stand to reason, but is there anything I have overlooked?

Best Answer

AD8521 single ended input: -

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It is a true instrumentation amplifier so it will work from a single-ended source as shown above. The circuit also shows how to connect to provide a differential output but this is irrelevant to your question.