LTC5597
100MHz to 70GHz
Linear-in-dB RMS Power Detector with
35dB Dynamic Range
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®5597isahighaccuracyRMSpowerdetectorthat
provides a very wide RF input bandwidth, from 100MHz
up to 70GHz. This makes the device suitable for a wide
range of RF and microwave applications, such as point-
to-point microwave links, instrumentation and power
control applications.
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Ultra Wide Matched Input Frequency Range:
100MHz to 70GHz
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35dB Linear Dynamic Range (< 1dB ꢀrrorꢁ
28.5mV/dB Logarithmic Slope
2dB Flat Response ꢂrom 100MHz to ꢃ0GHz
Accurate RMS Power Measurement oꢂ High Crest
Factors (Up to 12dBꢁ Modulated Waveꢂorms
Low Power Shutdown Mode
Low Supply Current: 33mA at 3.3V (Typical)
Small 2mm × 2mm Plastic DFN8 Package
I-Grade: −40°C to 105°C Rated
The DC output voltage of the detector is an accurate
representation of the average signal power applied to the
RF input. The response is linear-in-dB with 28.5mV/dB
logarithmicslopeovera35dBdynamicrangewithtypically
better than 1dB accuracy. The detector is particularly
suited for measurement of waveforms with crest factor
(CF) as high as 12dB, and waveforms that exhibit a sig-
nificant variation of the crest factor during measurement.
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H-Grade: −40°C to 125°C Rated
with Guaranteed Log-Slope and Log-Intercept
ESD Rating: 2500V HBM, 1500V CDM
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To achieve higher accuracy and lower output ripple, the
averaging bandwidth can be externally adjusted by a ca-
pacitor connected between the FLTR and OUT pins.
APPLICATIONS
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Point-to-Point Microwave Links
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SATCOM
The enable interface switches the device between active
measurement mode and a low power shutdown mode.
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected
by U.S. patents, including 9330283, 9639719.
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Instrumentation and Measurement Equipment
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Military Radios
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5G, LTE, WiFi, Wireless Networks
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RMS Power Measurement
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Receive and Transmit Gain Control
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RF PA Transmit Power Control
TYPICAL APPLICATION
100MHz to 70GHz RMS Power Detector
Output Voltage vs Frequency
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ENABLE
EN
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CC
LTC5597
GND
OUT
ADC
CFLTR
RF
IN
RF
IN
FLTR
GND
GND
5597 TA01a
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