The LTC®6412 is a fully differential variable gain amplifi er
with linear-in-dB analog gain control. It is designed for
AC-coupled operation in IF receiver chains from 1MHz
to 500MHz. The part has a constant OIP3 across a wide
output amplitude range and across the 31dB gain control
range. The output noise (NF + Gain) is also fl at versus gain
to provide a uniform spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR)
>120dB over the full gain control range at 240MHz.
®
The LTC6412 is ideal for interfacing with the LT
LT5557 downconverting mixers, LTC6410-6 IF amplifi er
and the LTC6400/LTC6401/LTC6416 ADC drivers for use
in 12-, 14-, and 16-bit ADC applications.
The LTC6412 recovers quickly from an overdrive condition,
and the EN pin allows for a fast output signal disable to
protect sensitive downstream components. Asserting the
SHDN pin reduces the current consumption below 1mA
for power-down or sleep modes.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
5527 and
TYPICAL APPLICATION
3.3V Fully Differential 240MHz IF Receiver Chain with 31dB Gain Control
3.3V
3.3V
+OUT
G
+V
REF
V
–OUT
0.1μF
GAIN CONTROL
(+ SLOPE MODE)
0.1μF
0.1μF
180nH180nH
10nF
IF INPUT
10nF
10nF
+IN
–IN
V
GND
CC
LTC6412
CM
V
SHDN
DECL2
DECL1
1nF
–V
0.1μF
EN
G
0.1μF
0.1μF
3.3V
+
+IN
V
LTC6400-8
V
CM
–
–IN
V
+OUT
–OUT
BPF
VGA Gain vs Frequency
Over Gain Control Range
20
3.3V
V
DD
+
A
IN
LTC2208
–
A
IN
V
GND
CM
6412 TA01
2.2μF
10
0
GAIN (dB)
–10
–20
–30
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
G
MAX
G
MIN
6412 G01
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LTC6412
(Note 1)
Total Supply Voltage (VCC to GND) ...........................3.8V
Amplifi er Input Current (+IN, –IN) ........................±20mA
Amplifi er Output Current (+OUT, –OUT) ...............±70mA
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specifi ed with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identifi ed by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based fi nish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifi
cations, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/
0°C to 70°C
–40°C to 85°C
2
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifi cations that apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at T
V
is defi ned as (+IN) – (–IN). V
IN(DIFF)
OUT(DIFF)
is defi ned as (+OUT) – (–OUT). V
defi ned as [(+OUT) + (–OUT)]/2. Unless noted otherwise, default operating conditions are V
to V
(negative gain slope mode), V
REF
= 3.3V. Differential power gain defi ned at Z
OUT(CM)
differential.
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Gain Characteristics
G
MAX
G
MIN
G
RANGE
TC
GAIN
G
SLOPE
G
CONF(AVE)
G
CONF(MAX)
+IN and –IN Pins
R
IN(GMAX)
R
IN(GMIN)
V
INCM(GMAX)
V
INCM(GMIN)
, –VG, and V
+V
G
R
IH(+VG)
R
IH(–VG)
I
IL(+VG)
I
IL(–VG)
V
REF
Maximum Differential Power Gain (Note 4)–VG = 0V, V
Minimum Differential Power Gain (Note 4)–VG = 1.2V, V
Differential Power Gain RangeG
Temperature Coeffi cient of Gain at Fixed V
Gain Control Slope–VG = 0.2V to 1.0V, 85 Points, Slope of the
Average Conformance Error to Gain Slope Line –VG = 0.2V to 1.0V, 85 Points, Standard
Maximum Conformance Error to Gain Slope
Line
Differential Input Resistance at Maximum Gain–VG = 0V, V
Differential Input Resistance at Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V, V
Input Common Mode Voltage at Maximum Gain –VG = 0V, DC Blocking Capacitor to Input640mV
Input Common Mode Voltage at Minimum Gain –VG = 1.2V, DC Blocking Capacitor to Input640mV
Pins
REF
+VG Input High Resistance+VG = 1.0V, –VG Tied to V
–VG Input High Resistance–VG = 1.0V, +VG Tied to V
+VG Input Low Current+VG = 0V, –VG Tied to V
–VG Input Low Current–VG = 0V, +VG Tied to V
Internal Bias Voltage–VG = 0V, +VG Tied to V
= 25°C. DC electrical performance measured using DC test circuit schematic.
A
= 100mV
IN(DIFF)
= 200mV
IN(DIFF)
MAX-GMIN
–VG = 0V to 1.2V–0.007dB/°C
G
Least-Square Fit Line
is defi ned as [(+IN) + (–IN)]/2. V
IN(CM)
= 3.3V, EN = 0.8V, SHDN = 2.2V, +VG tied
CC
= 50Ω differential and Z
SOURCE
16.1
l
15.5
–16.2
l
–16.8
30.7
l
30.1
–34.1
l
–34.7
OUT(CM)
LOAD
17.118.1
18.7
–14.9–13.6
–13.0
31.933.1
33.7
–32.9–31.7
–31.1
is
= 200Ω
0.120.20dB
Error to the Least-Square Fit Line
–VG = 0.2V to 1.0V, 85 points, Maximum
0.200.45dB
Error to the Least-Square Fit Line
R
IN(+VG)
R
IN(–VG)
IN(DIFF)
IN(DIFF)
= 1V/Δ I
= 1V/Δ I
= 100mV
= 200mV
IL(+VG)
IL(–VG)
REF
REF
REF
REF
REF
,
,
49
l
47
49
l
47
7.8
l
7.2
7.8
l
7.2
–9
l
–10
–9
l
–10
590
l
580
5765
67
5765
67
9.210.6
11.6
9.210.6
11.6
–5–1
–1
–5–1
–1
615640
650
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB/V
dB/V
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
kΩ
μA
μA
μA
μA
mV
mV
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifi cations that apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at T
V
is defi ned as (+IN) – (–IN). V
IN(DIFF)
OUT(DIFF)
is defi ned as (+OUT) – (–OUT). V
defi ned as [(+OUT) + (–OUT)]/2. Unless noted otherwise, default operating conditions are V
to V
(negative gain slope mode), V
REF
= 3.3V. Differential power gain defi ned at Z
OUT(CM)
differential.
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
SHDN Pin
V
IL(SHDN)
V
IH(SHDN)
I
IL(SHDN)
I
IH(SHDN)
EN Pin
V
IL(EN)
V
IH(EN)
I
IL(EN)
I
IH(EN)
Power Supply
V
S
I
S(TOT)
I
S(OUT)
I
Δ(OUT)
I
S(SHDN)
PSRR
MAX
PSRR
MIN
SHDN Input Low Voltage
SHDN Input High Voltage
SHDN Input Low CurrentSHDN = 0.8V
SHDN Input High CurrentSHDN = 2.2V
EN Input Low Voltage
EN Input High Voltage
EN Input Low CurrentEN = 0.8V
EN Input High CurrentEN = 2.2V
Operating Supply Range
Total Supply CurrentAll VCC Pins Plus +OUT and –OUT Pins
Sum of Supply Current to OUT PinsI
Delta of Supply Current to OUT PinsCurrent Imbalance to +OUT and –OUT
Supply Current in ShutdownI
Power Supply Rejection Ratio at Max Gain–VG = 0V, Output Referred4053dB
Power Supply Rejection Ratio at Min Gain–VG = 1.2V, Output Referred4053dB
= 25°C. DC electrical performance measured using DC test circuit schematic.
A
is defi ned as [(+IN) + (–IN)]/2. V
IN(CM)
= 3.3V, EN = 0.8V, SHDN = 2.2V, +VG tied
CC
= 50Ω differential and Z
SOURCE
l
l
2.2V
l
–60–30–1μA
l
–30–15–1μA
l
l
2.2V
l
–60–30–1μA
l
–30–15–1μA
l
3.03.33.6V
is
OUT(CM)
= 200Ω
LOAD
0.8V
0.8V
110135
S(OUT)
= I
+OUT
+ I
–OUT
l
4455
l
140
60
0.51.5
at SHDN = 0.8V
S(OUT)
l
0.51.3
l
2.0
2.0
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
4
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifi cations that apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at T
(Figure 3, Test Circuit A) unless otherwise noted. Default operating conditions are VCC = 3.3V, EN = 0.8V, SHDN = 2.2V, +VG tied to V
(negative gain slope mode), and Z
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Small Signal
BW
GMAX
BW
GMIN
Sdd11Input Match at Z
Sdd22Output Match at Z
Sdd12Reverse Isolation–VG = 0V to 1.2V, 10MHz-500MHz,
–3dB Bandwidth for Sdd21 at Maximum Gain –VG = 0V, Test Circuit B800MHz
–3dB Bandwidth for Sdd21 at Minimum Gain –VG = 1.2V, Test Circuit B800MHz
= 50Ω Differential–VG = 0V to 1.2V, 10MHz-500MHz,
SOURCE
= 200Ω Differential–VG = 0V to 1.2V, 10MHz-250MHz,
LOAD
6dB Gain Step Response TimePeak P
12dB Gain Step Response TimePeak P
20dB Gain Step Response TimePeak P
Overdrive Recovery Time at 70MHz–VG = 0V, PIN = +3dBm to –17dBm, Time to
Output Amplifi er Disable TimeP
Output Amplifi er Enable TimeP
Maximum Gain–VG = 0V, Test Circuit B17dB
Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V, Test Circuit B–15dB
Gain RangeG
Output 1dB Compression Point at Max Gain–VG = 0V (Note 6)13dBm
GMAX
Noise Figure at Maximum Gain–VG = 0V (Note 5)10dB
Noise Figure at Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V (Note 5)42dB
Maximum Gain–VG = 0V, Test Circuit B17dB
Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V, Test Circuit B–15dB
Gain RangeG
SOURCE
= Z
LOAD
= 25°C. Typical AC electrical performance measured in demo board DC1464A
A
= 50Ω unless otherwise noted.
Test Circuit B
Test Circuit B
Test Circuit B
= +4dBm, –VG = 0.2V to 0.4V,
OUT
Time to Settle Within 1dB of Final P
= +4dBm, –VG = 0.2V to 0.6V,
OUT
Time to Settle Within 1dB of Final P
= +4dBm, –VG = 0.2V to 0.8V,
OUT
Time to Settle Within 1dB of Final P
Settle Within 1dB of Final P
= 0dBm at EN = 0V, –VG = 0V,
OUT
EN = 0V to 3V, Time for P
= 0dBm at EN = 0V, –VG = 0V, EN = 3V to
OUT
0V, Time for P
MAX-GMIN
OUT
OUT
= 69.5MHz, f2 = 70.5MHz,
1
P
OUT
= 69.5MHz, f2 = 70.5MHz,
1
P
OUT
MAX-GMIN
OUT
OUT
OUT
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–80dBc
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–80dBc
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–80dBc
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–75dBc
OUT
≥ –1dBm
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
≤ –20dBm
–20dB
–10dB
-80dB
0.4μs
0.4μs
0.4μs
25ns
25ns
20ns
32dB
–90dBc
39dBm
32dB
REF
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LTC6412
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifi cations that apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at T
(Figure 3, Test Circuit A) unless otherwise noted. Default operating conditions are VCC = 3.3V, EN = 0.8V, SHDN = 2.2V, +VG tied to V
(negative gain slope mode), and Z
Output 1dB Compression Point at Max Gain–VG = 0V (Note 6)13dBm
GMAX
Noise Figure at Maximum Gain–VG = 0V (Note 5)10dB
Noise Figure at Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V (Note 5)42dB
Maximum Gain–VG = 0V, Test Circuit B17dB
Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V, Test Circuit B–14dB
Gain RangeG
Output 1dB Compression Point at Max Gain–VG = 0V (Note 6)12dBm
GMAX
Noise Figure at Maximum Gain–VG = 0V (Note 5)10dB
Noise Figure at Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V (Note 5)42dB
Maximum Gainf = 320MHz, P
Medium Gainf = 320MHz, P
Minimum Gainf = 320MHz, P
Gain Range320MHz, G
Third-Order Intermodulation at Max Gainf1 = 280MHz, f2 = 320MHz,
Third-Order Intermodulation at Mid Gainf1 = 280MHz, f2 = 320MHz,
Third-Order Intermodulation at Min Gainf1 = 280MHz, f2 = 320MHz,
Output Third-Order Intercept at Max Gainf1 = 280MHz, f2 = 320MHz,
Output Third-Order Intercept at Min Gainf1 = 280MHz, f2 = 320MHz,
GMIN
SOURCE
= Z
LOAD
= 25°C. Typical AC electrical performance measured in demo board DC1464A
A
= 50Ω unless otherwise noted.
= 139.5MHz, f2 = 140.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
= 139.5MHz, f2 = 140.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
MAX-GMIN
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–70dBc
OUT
= 0dBm, –VG = 0V to 1.0V–70dBc
OUT
= 239.5MHz, f2 = 240.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
= 239.5MHz, f2 = 240.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
= –3dBm, –VG = 0V16.9dB
OUT
= –5dBm, –VG = 0.6V1.5dB
OUT
= –5dBm, –VG = 1.2V–14.2dB
OUT
MAX-GMIN
P
= –3dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V
OUT
P
= –5dBm/Tone, –VG = 0.6V
OUT
P
= –5dBm/Tone, –VG = 1.2V
OUT
P
= –3dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V
OUT
29.731.132.5dB
26.030.5dBm
P
= –5dBm/Tone, –VG = 0.6V
OUT
P
= –5dBm/Tone, –VG = 1.2V
OUT
–88dBc
38dBm
31dB
–82dBc
35dBm
–72dBc
–71–65dBc
–56dBc
31.0dBm
23.0dBm
REF
6
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifi cations that apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at T
(Figure 3, Test Circuit A) unless otherwise noted. Default operating conditions are VCC = 3.3V, EN = 0.8V, SHDN = 2.2V, +VG tied to V
(negative gain slope mode), and Z
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
380MHz Signal
G
MAX
G
MIN
G
RANGE
IM3Third-Order Intermodulationf
OIP3Output Third-Order Interceptf
P1dB
NF
GMAX
NF
GMIN
Maximum Gain–VG = 0V, Test Circuit B17dB
Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V, Test Circuit B–14dB
Gain RangeG
Output 1dB Compression Point at Max Gain–VG = 0V (Note 6)11dBm
GMAX
Noise Figure at Maximum Gain–VG = 0V (Note 5)10.5dB
Noise Figure at Minimum Gain–VG = 1.2V (Note 5)42dB
SOURCE
= Z
LOAD
= 25°C. Typical AC electrical performance measured in demo board DC1464A
A
= 50Ω unless otherwise noted.
MAX-GMIN
= 379.5MHz, f2 = 380.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
= 379.5MHz, f2 = 380.5MHz,
1
P
= –6dBm/Tone, –VG = 0V to 1.0V
OUT
31dB
–72dBc
30dBm
REF
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime. RF input power rating is guaranteed by design and
engineering characterization, but not production tested. The absolute
maximum continuous RF input power shall not exceed +15dBm
Note 2: The LTC6412C/LTC6412I are guaranteed functional over the
operating temperature range of –40°C to 85°C.
Note 3: The LTC6412C is guaranteed to meet specifi ed performance from
0°C to 70°C. It is designed, characterized and expected to meet specifi ed
performance from –40°C and 85°C but is not tested or QA sampled
at these temperatures. The LT6412I is guaranteed to meet specifi ed
performance from –40°C to 85°C.
Note 4: Power gain is defi ned at Z
Voltage gain for this test condition is 6dB higher than the stated power
gain.
SOURCE
= 50Ω and Z
LOAD
= 200Ω.
Note 5: e
e
where
e
NF = 50Ω noise fi gure in dB
k = Boltzmann’s constant = 1.38 • 10
T = Absolute temperature in °K = °C + 273
Note 6: P1dB compression of the output amplifi er cannot be achieved
in the minimum gain state while complying with the absolute maximum
rating for input RF power.
can be calculated from 50Ω NF with the formula:
n
= √{4kT(50)(10
n
= Input referred voltage noise in V/√Hz
n
NF/10
– 1)}
–23
J/°K
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Performance in Test Circuits A and B at TA = 25°C and VCC = 3.3V unless otherwise noted.
Differential Gain (Sdd21) vs
Frequency Over 11 Gain Settings
20
10
0
GAIN (dB)
–10
G
–20
–30
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MIN
Differential Input Match (Sdd11)
vs Frequency Over 11 Gain Settings
0
–10
G
MAX
Common Mode Gain (Scc21) vs
Frequency Over 11 Gain Settings
G
MAX
6412 G01
20
0
–20
GAIN (dB)
–40
–60
–80
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
G
MAX
G
MIN
6412 G02
CM-to-DM Gain (Sdc21) vs
Frequency Over 11 Gain Settings
0
G
–20
–40
GAIN (dB)
–60
–80
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX
G
MIN
6412 G03
Differential Reverse Isolation
Differential Output Match (Sdd22)
vs Frequency Over 11 Gain Settings
0
G
MAX
G
–10
MIN
(Sdd12) vs Frequency Over 6 Gain
Settings
–40
G
MAX
–60
–20
RETURN LOSS (dB)
–30
–40
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Differential Input Smith Chart
(Sdd11) 10MHz to 500MHz Over 6
Gain Settings
ZO = 50Ω
G
MIN
G
MAX
6412 G07
G
MIN
6412 G04
–20
RETURN LOSS (dB)
–30
–40
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
6412 G05
–80
ISOLATION (dB)
–100
–120
1100100010000
10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
G
MIN
6412 G06
Differential Output Smith Chart
(Sdd22) 10MHz to 500MHz Over 6
Gain Settings
= 200Ω
Z
O
10MHz
G
120MHz
MAX
240MHz
G
MIN
380MHz
500MHz
6412 G08
Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Over Temperature
120
115
30°C
110
105
100
TOTAL SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
95
90
3.0
85°C
–40°C
3.23.33.4
3.1
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0°C
3.53.6
6412 G09
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