Hi
I have built an amplifier for small and short current pulses. The second stage is CR-RC²-shaper. It works quite well but i have noticed some (for me) weird behavior
The Problem:
As soon as i connect T1 ( 1.5m RG59/U 75?), i get a -2V offset at the output. The other end of the cable is open! Terminating it with 75? doesn't change anything
I can fix it by connecting a scope probe at TP1 and the offset disappears, even if the probe is not connected to the scope.
The other weird thing is that the inverting input of U1 is also slightly negative (should be 0V right?)
All op amps are LMH6682 (datasheet
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/51551.pdf)
D1 and D2: BAV99
What I've tried:
First i thought it is a bad solder joint, and the force of probe helps to make good contact.
Then i replaced the probe with a 1M? and a few pF. Didn't work. I tried different values and either get no effect or oscillations.
The supply rails are stable. Checked each solder joint a million times.
When connecting an "antenna" i would have expected noise or 50Hz at the output, but a DC offset?
I have no idea what the else i could do, would be very grateful for every advice.
Thank you!