The LMH6521 contains two high performance, digitally controlled variable gain amplifiers
(DVGA).
Both channels of the LMH6521 have an independent, digitally controlled attenuator
followed by a high linearity, differential output amplifier. Each block has been optimized for low
distortion and maximum system design flexibility. Each channel has a high speed power down mode.
The internal digitally controlled attenuator provides precise 0.5-dB gain steps over a
31.5-dB range. Serial and parallel programming options are provided. Serial mode programming uses
the SPI interface. A pulse mode is also offered where simple up or down commands can change the
gain one step at a time.
The output amplifier has a differential output allowing 10-VPPD
signal swings on a single 5-V supply. The low impedance output provides maximum flexibility when
driving filters or analog to digital converters.
- OIP3 of 48.5 dBm at 200 MHz
- Maximum Voltage Gain of 26 dB
- Gain Range: 31.5 dB with 0.5-dB Step Size
- Channel Gain Matching of ±0.04 dB
- Noise Figure: 7.3 dB at Maximum Gain
- –3-dB Bandwidth of 1200 MHz
- Low Power Dissipation
- Independent Channel Power Down
- Three Gain Control Modes:
- Parallel Interface
- Serial Interface (SPI)
- Pulse Mode Interface
- Temperature Range: –40°C to +85°C
- Thermally-Enhanced, 32-Pin WQFN Package