SBOU327 December   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
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  7. 1Overview
    1. 1.1 Getting Started
      1. 1.1.1 Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
    2. 1.2 High-Voltage Warning and Safe Use
    3. 1.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Jumper Blocks, Jacks, and Test Points
    2. 2.2 Inputs
    3. 2.3 Outputs
    4. 2.4 Enable or Disable
    5. 2.5 Status Flags
      1. 2.5.1 Circuit Protection
  9. 3Application Circuits
    1. 3.1 Setting Dual-Supply or Single-Supply Operation
      1. 3.1.1 Dual-Supply Operation Configuration
      2. 3.1.2 Single-Supply Operation Configuration
    2. 3.2 Common Op-Amp Configurations
      1. 3.2.1 Inverting Gain of –10 V/V
        1. 3.2.1.1 External Connections for –10 V/V Inverting Gain Configuration
        2. 3.2.1.2 Inverting Gain of –10 V/V Configuration Electrical Performance
      2. 3.2.2 Noninverting Gain of +11 V/V
        1. 3.2.2.1 External Connections for Noninverting Gain Configuration
        2. 3.2.2.2 Noninverting Gain Configuration Electrical Performance
      3. 3.2.3 Gain of +10 V/V Difference Amplifier
        1. 3.2.3.1 Jumper Shunt Locations for Difference-Amplifier Configuration
        2. 3.2.3.2 Gain of 10 V/V Difference Amplifier Configuration Electrical Performance
      4. 3.2.4 Improved Howland Current Pump
        1. 3.2.4.1 OPA598EVM Jumper Shunt Locations for an Improved Howland Current Pump
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 EVM Schematic
      1. 4.1.1 EVM Default Configuration
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 5Reference
    1.     Trademarks

1.2 High-Voltage Warning and Safe Use

As previously mentioned, the OPA598 op amp can use a power-supply voltage as high as 85 V in a single-supply connection, or ±42.5 V in a dual-supply connection. Both supply conditions represent a potential difference of 85 V. Voltage potential differences of 50 V or greater are potentially lethal to humans and must be treated with a higher level of caution and awareness than when working with low voltages. Consult your company’s established high-voltage best practices and follow them when using this EVM. Do not leave the EVM unattended when high-voltage is present.

Additionally, keep in mind that the OPA598 is a power op amp. The OPA598 and the output load can generate enough heat to become hot to the touch under some operating conditions. Exercise caution when working with the EVM to avoid physical contact with the OPA598 and the load that the device may be driving in case either become hot.