3 GHz Variable Gain LNA with Integrated
½ W Driver Amplifier
Data Sheet
ADL5246
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
RF output frequency range: 0.6 GHz to 3 GHz
Output IP3: 37 dBm at 2.2 GHz
Output P1dB: 28 dBm at 2.2 GHz
Noise figure of input amplifier: 1 dB at 2.2 GHz
Maximum gain: 31.5 dB at 2.2 GHz
Voltage variable attenuation range: 45 dB
0 V to 3.3 V attenuation control range
Integrated bypass switch for low noise VGA
Matched 50 Ω input stage
The ADL5246 is a high performance, low noise variable gain
amplifier (VGA) optimized for multistandard base station receivers
and point to point receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) applications. The
low noise figure and excellent linearity performance allow the
device to be used in a variety of applications.
The device consists of a low noise amplifier, a high linearity
VGA, and a ½ W output driver stage. The variable attenuator
networks are optimized to provide high linearity performance
over the 45 dB gain control range. Gain is set using a unipolar
control voltage from 0 V to 3.3 V. The output stage of the ADL5246
is an externally tuned ½ W driver amplifier, which allows the
device to be optimized anywhere between the 0.6 GHz to 3 GHz
range, with an average tuning bandwidth of 200 MHz wide. An
external filter can be used between the VGA and the final driver
amplifier. The ADL5246 can be biased between 3.3 V and 5 V to
trade off between performance and power consumption.
3.3 V to 5 V single supply
32-lead, 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package
APPLICATIONS
Multistandard radio receivers
Point to point Rx and Tx
Instrumentation
Military and aerospace
The ADL5246 is fabricated on an advanced GaAs process. The
device is available in a 32-lead, RoHS compliant, 5 mm × 5 mm
LFCSP and thermally rated to operate over the −40°C to +105°C
temperature range.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
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RFOUT1
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RFOUT3
AMP3
AMP1
VVA1
VVA2
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RFIN1
AMP2
ADL5246
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NIC
GND
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