+7.5 dB to +55.5 dB
Low output-referred noise: 48 nV/√Hz typical
Active input impedance matching
Optimized for 10-bit/12-bit ADCs
Selectable output clamping level
Single 5 V supply operation
AD8332 and AD8334 available in lead frame chip scale package
APPLICATIONS
Ultrasound and sonar time-gain controls
High performance AGC systems
I/Q signal processing
High speed, dual ADC drivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8331/AD8332/AD8334 are single-, dual-, and quadchannel ultralow noise, linear-in-dB, variable gain amplifiers
(VGAs). Optimized for ultrasound systems, they are usable as a
low noise variable gain element at frequencies up to 120 MHz.
Included in each channel are an ultralow noise preamplifier
(LNA), an X-AMP® VGA with 48 dB of gain range, and a
selectable gain postamplifier with adjustable output limiting.
The LNA gain is 19 dB with a single-ended input and
differential outputs. Using a single resistor, the LNA input
impedance can be adjusted to match a signal source without
compromising noise performance.
The 48 dB gain range of the VGA makes these devices suitable
for a variety of applications. Excellent bandwidth uniformity is
maintained across the entire range. The gain control interface
provides precise linear-in-dB scaling of 50 dB/V for control
voltages between 40 mV and 1 V. Factory trim ensures excellent
part-to-part and channel-to-channel gain matching.
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AD8331/AD8332/AD8334
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
IPLOPLON
LNA
INH
LMD
+
19dB
–
LNA VCM
BIAS
AD8331/AD8332/AD8334
–
48dB
ATTENUATOR
+
VGA BIAS AND
INTERPOL ATOR
Figure 1. Signal Path Block Diagram
60
50
40
30
20
GAIN (dB)
10
0
–10
100k1M10M100M1G
V
GAIN
V
GAIN
V
GAIN
V
GAIN
V
GAIN
V
GAIN
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 2. Frequency Response vs. Gain
Differential signal paths result in superb second- and thirdorder distortion performance and low crosstalk.
The VGA’s low output-referred noise is advantageous in driving
high speed differential ADCs. The gain of the postamplifier can
be pin selected to 3.5 dB or 15.5 dB to optimize gain range and
output noise for 12-bit or 10-bit converter applications. The
output can be limited to a user-selected clamping level,
preventing input overload to a subsequent ADC. An external
resistor adjusts the clamping level.
The operating temperature range is −40°C to +85°C. The
AD8331 is available in a 20-lead QSOP package, the AD8332 is
available in 28-lead TSSOP and 32-lead LFCSP packages, and
the AD8334 is available in a 64-lead LFCSP package.
Power-Up Response Time V
V
HILO GAIN RANGE INTERFACE (PIN HILO)
Logic Level to Select HI Gain Range 2.25 5 V
Logic Level to Select LO Gain Range 0 1.0 V
Input Resistance 50 kΩ
OUTPUT CLAMP INTERFACE
(PIN RCLMP; HI OR LO GAIN)
Accuracy
HILO = LO R
HILO = HI R
MODE INTERFACE (PIN MODE)
Logic Level for Positive Gain Slope 0 1.0 V
Logic Level for Negative Gain Slope 2.25 5 V
Input Resistance 200 kΩ
POWER SUPPLY (PIN VPS1, PIN VPS2,
PIN VPSV, PIN VPSL, PIN VPOS)
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Quiescent Current per Channel
AD8331 20 25 mA
AD8332, AD8334 20 29 mA
Power Dissipation per channel No signal
AD8331 125 mW
AD8332, AD8334 145 mW
Power-Down Current
AD8332 (VGA and LNA Disabled) 50 300 600 μA
AD8331 (VGA and LNA Disabled) 50 240 400 μA
LNA Current
AD8331 (ENBL) Each channel 7.5 11 15 mA
AD8332, AD8334 (ENBL) Each channel 7.5 12 15 mA
VGA Current
AD8331 (ENBV) 7.5 14 20 mA
AD8332, AD8334 (ENBV) 7.5 17 20 mA
PSRR V
1
All dBm values are referred to 50 Ω.
2
The absolute gain refers to the theoretical gain expression in Equation 1.
3
Best-fit to linear-in-dB curve.
4
The current is limited to ±1 mA typical.
= 30 mV p-p 300 μs
INH
= 150 mV p-p 4 ms
INH
= 2.74 kΩ, V
CLMP
= 2.21 kΩ, V
CLMP
= 1 V p-p (clamped) ±50 mV
OUT
= 1 V p-p (clamped) ±75 mV
OUT
= 0 V, f = 100 kHz −68 dB
GAIN
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AD8331/AD8332/AD8334
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Voltage
Supply Voltage (VPSn, VPSV, VPSL, VPOS) 5.5 V
Input Voltage (INHn) VS + 200 mV
ENB, ENBL, ENBV, HILO Voltage VS + 200 mV
GAIN Voltage 2.5 V
Power Dissipation
AR Package
1
0.96 W
CP-20 Package (AD8331) 1.63 W
CP-32 Package (AD8332) 1.97 W
RQ Package
1
0.78 W
CP-64 Package (AD8334) 0.91 W
Temperature
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec) 300°C
θ
JA
AR Package
CP-20 Package
CP-32 Package
RQ Package
CP-64 Package
1
Four-layer JEDEC board (2S2P).
2
Exposed pad soldered to board, nine thermal vias in pad—JEDEC, 4-layer
board J-STD-51-9.
3
Exposed pad soldered to board, 25 thermal vias in pad—JEDEC, 4-layer
board J-STD-51-9.
1
2
2
1
3
68°C/W
40°C/W
33°C/W
83°C/W
24.2°C/W
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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AD8331/AD8332/AD8334
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
LMD
INH
VPSL
LON
LOP
COML
VIP
VIN
MODE
GAIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
(Not to Scale)
7
8
9
10
PIN 1
INDICAT OR
AD8331
TOP VIEW
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
COMM
ENBL
ENBV
COMM
VOL
VOH
VPOS
HILO
RCLMP
VCM
03199-003
Figure 3. 20-Lead QSOP Pin Configuration (AD8331)
Table 3. 20-Lead QSOP Pin Function Description (AD8331)
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 LMD LNA Signal Ground
2 INH LNA Input
3 VPSL LNA 5 V Supply
4 LON LNA Inverting Output
5 LOP LNA Noninverting Output
6 COML LNA Ground
7 VIP VGA Noninverting Input
8 VIN VGA Inverting Input
9 MODE Gain Slope Logic Input
10 GAIN Gain Control Voltage
11 VCM Common Mode Voltage
12 RCLMP Output Clamping Level
13 HILO Gain Range Select (HI or LO)
14 VPOS VGA 5 V Supply
15 VOH Noninverting VGA Output
16 VOL Inverting VGA Output
17 COMM VGA Ground
18 ENBV VGA Enable
19 ENBL LNA Enable
20 COMM VGA Ground