20 MHz to 500 MHz
FEATURES
Fixed gain of 20 dB
Operation up to 500 MHz
Input/output internally matched to 50 Ω
Integrated bias control circuit
Output IP3
41 dBm at 70 MHz
39 dBm at 190 MHz
Output 1 dB compression: 20.6 dB at 190 MHz
Noise figure: 2.5 dB at 190 MHz
Single 5 V power supply
Small footprint 8-lead LFCSP
ADL5534 20 dB gain dual-channel version
±2 kV ESD (Class 2)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADL5531 is a broadband, fixed-gain, linear amplifier
that operates at frequencies up to 500 MHz. The device can be
used in a wide variety of equipment, including cellular, satellite,
broadband, and instrumentation equipment.
The ADL5531 provides a gain of 20 dB, which is stable over
frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device.
This amplifier is single ended and internally matched to 50 Ω.
Only input/output ac coupling capacitors, power supply decoupling
capacitors, and external inductors are required for operation.
IF Gain Block
ADL5531
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ADL5531
NC 1
RFIN 2
NC 3
NC
NC = NO CONNECT
BIAS
CONTROL
4
LINEARIZE R
Figure 1.
The ADL5531 is fabricated on a GaAs HBT process and has
an ESD rating of ±2 kV (Class 2). The device is packaged in an
8-lead 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP that uses an exposed paddle for
excellent thermal impedance.
The ADL5531 consumes 100 mA on a single 5 V supply and is
fully specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C.
The dual-channel 20 dB gain version, ADL5534, is also available
from Analog Devices, Inc.
8NC
7RFOUT
6NC
5CLIN
06833-001
Rev. A
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ADL5531
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Typical Scattering Parameters ..................................................... 4
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
REVISION HISTORY
8/08—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section and General Description
Section ................................................................................................ 1
Added Exposed Pad Notation to Outline Dimensions ............. 11
8/07—Revision 0: Initial Version
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................7
Basic Connections .............................................................................9
Soldering Information and Recommended PCB
Land Pattern ...................................................................................9
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 10
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 11
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ADL5531
SPECIFICATIONS
VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OVERALL FUNCTION
Frequency Range 20 500 MHz
Gain (S21) 190 MHz 20.3 dB
Input Return Loss (S11) 190 MHz −19.5 dB
Output Return Loss (S22) 190 MHz −26.5 dB
Reverse Isolation (S12) 190 MHz −23.0 dB
FREQUENCY = 70 MHz
Gain 20.9 dB
vs. Frequency ± 5 MHz ±0.03 dB
vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C ±0.22 dB
vs. Supply 4.75 V to 5.25 V ±0.19 dB
Output 1 dB Compression Point 20.4 dBm
Output Third-Order Intercept Δf = 1 MHz, output power (P
Noise Figure 2.5 dB
FREQUENCY = 190 MHz
Gain 19.7 20.3 21.0 dB
vs. Frequency ± 50 MHz ±0.12 dB
vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C ±0.22 dB
vs. Supply 4.75 V to 5.25 V ±0.17 dB
Output 1 dB Compression Point 20.6 dBm
Output Third-Order Intercept Δf = 1 MHz, output power (P
Noise Figure 2.5 dB
FREQUENCY = 380 MHz
Gain 19.2 19.7 20.5 dB
vs. Frequency ± 50 MHz ±0.15 dB
vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C ±0.24 dB
vs. Supply 4.75 V to 5.25 V ±0.15 dB
Output 1 dB Compression Point 20.4 dBm
Output Third-Order Intercept Δf = 1 MHz, output power (P
Noise Figure 3.0 dB
POWER INTERFACE Pin RFOUT
Supply Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 V
Supply Current 100 110 mA
vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C ±15 mA
Power Dissipation VPOS = 5 V 0.5 W
) = 0 dBm per tone 41.0 dBm
OUT
) = 0 dBm per tone 39.0 dBm
OUT
) = 0 dBm per tone 36.0 dBm
OUT
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ADL5531
TYPICAL SCATTERING PARAMETERS
VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C. The effects of the test fixture have been de-embedded up to the pins of the device.
Table 2.
Frequency
(MHz)
20 −19.9933 −132.614 21.99753 173.7349 −24.2574 4.854191 −19.1444 −46.7161
50 −19.6622 −151.093 21.20511 170.3258 −23.4894 5.603544 −21.4752 −89.9497
100 −17.9244 −166.031 20.83152 167.5595 −23.22 6.119636 −23.0386 −115.741
150 −18.4041 −177.116 20.67117 164.1871 −23.0914 6.631844 −23.335 −119.722
200 −18.6386 +179.6269 20.56097 160.4721 −22.9921 7.784913 −22.8555 −115.855
250 −19.2303 +175.3384 20.45422 156.5272 −22.9219 8.763143 −21.6619 −111.307
300 −19.4456 +175.0622 20.34563 152.4398 −22.8475 9.908631 −20.2707 −106.681
350 −20.1783 +173.422 20.21365 148.3008 −22.7662 11.21706 −18.7007 −104.369
400 −20.2409 +174.1593 20.07116 144.2311 −22.665 12.36953 −17.1242 −103.565
450 −20.7266 +175.6233 19.90932 140.0789 −22.5569 13.57857 −15.726 −103.863
500 −20.6064 +175.853 19.72779 135.9952 −22.4519 14.73385 −14.41 −105.079
Magnitude (dB) Angle (°) Magnitude (dB) Angle (°) Magnitude (dB) Angle (°) Magnitude (dB) Angle (°)
S11 S21 S12 S22
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