Dual-Channel Ultralow Noise Amplifier with
Selectable Gain and Input Impedance
Data Sheet
AD8432
FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ENB
VPS1
VPS2
COMM
Low noise
Input voltage noise: 0.85 nV/√Hz
Current noise: 2.0 pA/√Hz
High speed
200 MHz bandwidth (G = 12.04 dB)
295 V/µs slew rate
BIAS
AD8432
INH1
IND1
OPH1
OPL1
LNA1
GMH1
GOH1
GOL1
GML1
Selectable gain
G = 12.04 dB (×4)
G = 18.06 dB (×8)
INL1
G = 21.58 dB (×12)
G = 24.08 dB (×16)
INH2
IND2
OPH2
OPL2
LNA2
Active input impedance matching
Integrated input clamp diodes
Single-ended input, differential output
Supply range: 4.5 V to 5.5 V
Low power: 60 mW/channel
GMH2
GOH2
GOL2
GML2
INL2
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
CW Doppler ultrasound front ends
Low noise preamplification
Predriver for I/Q demodulators and phase shifters
Wideband analog-to-digital drivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8432 is a dual-channel, low power, ultralow noise
amplifier with selectable gain and active impedance matching.
Each channel has a single-ended input, differential output, and
integrated input clamps. By pin strapping the gain setting pins, four
accurate gains of G = 12.04 dB, 18.06 dB, 21.58 dB, and 24.08 dB
(×4, ×8, ×12, and ×16, respectively) are possible. A bandwidth of
200 MHz at G = 12.04 dB makes this amplifier well suited for many
high speed applications.
The AD8432 achieves 0.85 nV/√Hz input-referred voltage noise for
a gain of 12.04 dB. The AD8432’s ultralow noise, low distortion,
gain accuracy, and channel-to-channel matching are ideal for
high performance ultrasound systems and for processing I/Q
demodulator signals.
The AD8432 operates on a single supply of 5 V at 24 mA. It is
available in a 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead LFSCP. The LFCSP features
an exposed paddle that provides a low thermal resistance path to
the PCB, which enables more efficient heat transfer and increases
reliability. The operating temperature range is −40°C to +85°C.
The exceptional noise performance of the AD8432 is made
possible by the active impedance matching. Using a feedback
network, the input impedance of the amplifiers can be adjusted
to match the signal source impedance without compromising
the noise performance. Impedance matching and low noise in
the AD8432 allow designers to create wider dynamic range
systems that are able to detect even very low level signals.
Rev. C
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