LTC6400-14
2.4GHz Low Noise, Low
Distortion Differential ADC
Driver for 300MHz IF
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®6400-14 is a high-speed differential amplifier
targeted at processing signals from DC to 300MHz. The
part has been specifically designed to drive 12-, 14- and
16-bitADCswithlownoiseandlowdistortion,butcanalso
be used as a general-purpose broadband gain block.
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2.4GHz –3dB Bandwidth
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Fixed Gain of 5V/V (14dB)
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–97dBc IMD3 at 70MHz (Equivalent OIP3 = 52.4dBm)
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–66dBc IMD3 at 300MHz (Equivalent OIP3 = 36.9dBm)
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1.1nV/√Hz Internal Op Amp Noise
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2.5nV/√Hz Total Input Noise
The LTC6400-14 is easy to use, with minimal support
circuitry required. The output common mode voltage is
set using an external pin, independent of the inputs, which
eliminates the need for transformers or AC-coupling ca-
pacitors in many applications. The gain is internally fixed
at 14dB (5V/V).
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7.5dB Noise Figure
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Differential Inputs and Outputs
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200Ω Input Impedance
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2.85V to 3.5V Supply Voltage
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85mA Supply Current (255mW)
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1V to 1.6V Output Common Mode Voltage,
The LTC6400-14 saves space and power compared to
alternativesolutionsusingIFgainblocksandtransformers.
The LTC6400-14 is packaged in a compact 16-lead 3mm ×
3mm QFN package and operates over the –40°C to 85°C
temperature range.
Adjustable
DC- or AC-Coupled Operation
Max Differential Output Swing 4.8V
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P-P
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Small 16-Lead 3mm × 3mm × 0.75mm QFN Package
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
APPLICATIONS
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Differential ADC Driver
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Differential Driver/Receiver
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Single Ended to Differential Conversion
IF Sampling Receivers
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SAW Filter Interfacing
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Equivalent Output IP3 vs
Single-Ended to Differential ADC Driver
Frequency
70
(NOTE 7)
3.3V
3.3V
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
C2
C1
C
F2
0.1μF
1000pF
33pF
+
V
C3
R
R
S3
S1
0.1μF
15Ω
10Ω
V
+
–
DD
+OUT
AIN
V
+IN
IN
R1
68.5Ω
L1
24nH
C
C4
0.1μF
F1
LTC6400-14
–OUT
LTC2208
R
15Ω
R
S4
33pF
S2
10Ω
–IN
AIN
V
V
CM
OCM
R2
29Ω
C
F3
33pF
–
COILCRAFT
0603CS
LTC2208
130Msps
V
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
1.25V
16-Bit ADC
FREQUENCY (MHz)
64014 TA01a
640020 TA01b
C5
0.1μF
R3
100Ω
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