The 3650 is an optically coupled, differential input, isolation amplifier having programmable gain. Noise for the 3650 is specified to 4mVrms (typ) on the input stage of the isolation barrier and 65mVrms (typ) on the output stage. The gain of the 3650 is controlled using external resistors on the input stage. In low gains, the noise performance of the 3650 is dominated by the output stage noise figure. The noise performance in high gains is dominated by the input stage noise. By using two OPA627s as a pre-amp to the 3650 isolation amplifier, the noise performance of the isolation circuit is greatly enhanced.