LMH6517
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SNOSB19K –NOVEMBER 2008–REVISED MARCH 2013
Low Power, Low Noise, IF and Baseband, Dual 16 bit ADC Driver With Digitally Controlled
Gain
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LMH6517 contains two high performance,
digitally controlled variable gain amplifiers (DVGA). It
has been designed for use in narrowband and
broadband IF sampling applications. Typically the
LMH6517 drives a high performance ADC in a broad
range of mixed signal and digital communication
applications such as mobile radio and cellular base
stations where automatic gain control (AGC) is
required to increase system dynamic range.
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Accurate, 0.5dB Gain Steps
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200Ω Resistive, Differential Input
Low Impedance, Differential Output
Disable Function for Each Channel
Parallel Gain Control
SPI Compatible Serial Bus
Two Wire, Pulse Mode Control
On Chip Register Stores Gain Setting
Each channel of LMH6517 has an independent,
digitally controlled attenuator and a high linearity,
differential output amplifier. Each block has been
optimized for low distortion and maximum system
design flexibility. Each channel can be individually
disabled for power savings.
Low Sensitivity of Linearity and Phase to Gain
Setting
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Single 5V Supply Voltage
Small Footprint WQFN Package
The LMH6517 digitally controlled attenuator provides
precise 0.5dB gain steps over a 31.5dB range. On
chip digital latches are provided for local storage of
the gain setting. Both serial and parallel programming
options are provided. A Pulse mode is also offered
where simple up or down commands can change the
gain one step at a time.
APPLICATIONS
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Cellular Base Stations
IF Sampling Receivers
Instrumentation
Modems
Imaging
The output amplifier has a differential output allowing
large signal swings on a single 5V supply. The low
impedance output provides maximum flexibility when
driving filters or analog to digital converters.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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OIP3: 43dBm @ 200MHz
Noise figure 5.5dB
The LMH6517 operates over the industrial
temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The LMH6517
is available in a 32-Pin, thermally enhanced, WQFN
package.
Gain step size of 0.5dB
Gain step accuracy: 0.05dB
Frequency Range of 1200 MHz
Supply current 80mA per channel
Typical Application: IF Sampling Receiver
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