LTC6421-20
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Dual Matched
1.3GHz Differential
Amplifi ers/ADC Drivers
The LTC
®
6421-20 is a dual high speed differential amplifi er
targeted at processing signals from DC to 140MHz. The
part has been specifi cally designed to drive 12-, 14- and
16-bit ADCs with low noise and low distortion, but can also
be used as a general-purpose broadband gain block.
The LTC6421-20 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
capacitors in many applications. The gain is internally
fi xed at 20dB (10V/V).
The LTC6421-20 saves space and power compared to
alternative solutions using IF gain blocks and transformers.
The LTC6421-20 is packaged in a compact 20-lead
3mm × 4mm QFN package and operates over the –40°C
to 85°C temperature range.
Distribution of Gain Match
n
Matched Gain ±0.1dB
n
Matched Phase ±0.2° at 100MHz
n
Channel Separation 80dB at 100MHz
n
1.3GHz –3dB Bandwidth; Fixed Gain of 10V/V (20dB)
n
IMD
3
= –76dBc at 100MHz, 2V
P-P
n
Equivalent OIP
3
= 42dBm at 100MHz
n
1nV/√Hz Internal Op Amp Noise
n
6.2dB Noise Figure
n
Differential Inputs and Outputs
n
Rail-to-Rail Output Swing
n
40mA Supply Current (120mW) per Amplifi er
n
1V to 1.6V Output Common Mode Voltage,
Adjustable
n
DC- or AC-Coupled Operation
n
20-Lead 3mm × 4mm × 0.75mm QFN Package
n
Differential ADC Driver
n
Single Ended to Differential Conversion
n
IF Sampling (Diversity) Receivers
n
Broadband I/Q Amplifi ers
n
Satellite Communications
Matched Dual Amplifi ers with Output Common Mode Biasing
642120 TA01a
3V
V
+
A ENABLEA
LTC6421-20
Z
IN
= 200Ω
0.1μF
–INA
100Ω
1000Ω
1000Ω
+INA
V
–
V
–
+OUTA
V
OCMA
V
OCMA
±0.1dB GAIN MATCHING
±0.1° PHASE MATCHING
AT 100MHz
–OUTA
Z
IN
= 200Ω
V
OCMA
V
OCMA
V
+
B
3V
ENABLEBV
OCMB
V
OCMB
1000pF
0.1μF
V
INA
100Ω
12.5Ω
12.5Ω
0.1μF
+INB
100Ω
1000Ω
1000Ω
–INB
–OUTB
+OUTB
0.1μF
V
INB
100Ω
12.5Ω
12.5Ω
0.1μF
0.1μF
1000pF
V
OCMB
V
OCMB
CHANNEL-TO-CHANNEL GAIN MATCH (dB)
–0.25
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.15
642120 TA01b
–0.15 –0.05 0.05 0.25
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