LT6402-12
300MHz Low Distortion, Low
Noise Differential Amplifier/
ADC Driver (A = 12dB)
DESCRIPTION
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FEATURES
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300 MHz –3dB Bandwidth
The LT®6402-12 is a low distortion, low noise differential
amplifier/ADC driver for use in applications from DC to
300MHz. The LT6402-12 has been designed for ease of
use,withminimalsupportcircuitryrequired.Exceptionally
low input-referred noise and low distortion (with either
single-ended or differential inputs) make the LT6402-12
an excellent solution for driving high speed 12-bit and
14-bit ADCs. In addition to the normal unfiltered outputs
(+OUT and –OUT), the LT6402-12 has a built-in 75MHz
differential low pass filter and an additional pair of filtered
outputs (+OUTFILTERED, –OUTFILTERED) to reduce
external filtering components when driving high speed
ADCs. The output common mode voltage is easily set via
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Fixed Gain of 12dB
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Low Distortion:
43dBm OIP3, –82dBc HD3 (20MHz, 2V
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P-P
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Low Noise:
15dB NF, e = 2.6nV/√Hz (20MHz)
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Differential Inputs and Outputs
Additional Filtered Outputs
Adjustable Output Common Mode Voltage
DC- or AC-Coupled Operation
Minimal Support Circuitry Required
Small 0.75mm Profile 16-Lead 3mm × 3mm QFN
Package
the V
pin, eliminating an output transformer or AC-
OCM
coupling capacitors in many applications.
APPLICATIONS
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TheLT6402-12isdesignedtomeetthedemandingrequire-
ments of communications transceiver applications. It can
be used as a differential ADC driver, a general-purpose
differential gain block, or in other applications requiring
differential drive. The LT6402-12 can be used in data
acquisition systems required to function at frequencies
down to DC.
Differential ADC Driver for:
Imaging
Communications
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Differential Driver/Receiver
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Single Ended to Differential Conversion
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Differential to Single Ended Conversion
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Level Shifting
IF Sampling Receivers
SAW Filter Interfacing/Buffering
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TheLT6402-12operatesona5Vsupplyandconsumes30mA.
It comes in a compact 16-lead 3mm × 3mm QFN package
and operates over a –40°C to 85°C temperature range.
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L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Distortion vs Frequency, Differential Input, No RLOAD
–40
FILTERED OUTPUTS
V
= 2V
OUT
P-P
5V
–50
–60
0.1μF
0.1μF
–INB
V
–70
CC
V
CM
–INA
V
10Ω
10Ω
OCM
+OUT
+
–
AIN
0.1μF
–80
LT6402-12
–OUT
LTC®2249
HD3
HD2
AIN
0.1μF
–90
+INB
+INA
IF IN
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EE
64026 TA01a
–100
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10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
100
640212 TA01b
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