A good PCB layout for the THS4011MJG involves keeping the input and output traces short and away from each other, using a solid ground plane, and placing decoupling capacitors close to the power pins. TI provides a recommended layout in the datasheet and in application notes such as SLVAE03.
The choice of gain resistors depends on the desired gain, bandwidth, and noise requirements. TI provides a gain resistor calculator tool on their website, and the datasheet provides guidance on selecting resistors for different gain configurations.
The maximum power dissipation of the THS4011MJG is dependent on the ambient temperature and the package type. The datasheet provides a power dissipation calculation formula, and TI recommends using their PowerPAD thermally enhanced package to minimize thermal resistance.
Yes, the THS4011MJG can be used as a comparator, but it's not recommended due to its op-amp architecture. If you need a comparator, TI recommends using a dedicated comparator device such as the TLV7031. However, if you still want to use the THS4011MJG as a comparator, you can configure it by connecting the output to the inverting input and using a pull-up resistor to VCC.
To ensure stability, follow the datasheet's recommended compensation capacitor values, keep the feedback loop impedance low, and avoid capacitive loads. Additionally, use a low-ESR decoupling capacitor and a solid ground plane to minimize noise and oscillations.