2
0 MHz to 6 GHz
RF/IF Gain Block
Data Sheet
FEATURES
Fixed gain of 20 dB
Operation up to 6 GHz
Input/output internally matched to 50 Ω
Integrated bias control circuit
Output IP3
46 dBm at 500 MHz
40 dBm at 900 MHz
Output 1 dB compression: 20.6 dB at 900 MHz
Noise figure of 3 dB at 900 MHz
Single 5 V power supply
Small footprint 8-lead LFCSP
Pin compatible with 15 dB gain ADL5541
1 kV ESD (Class 1C)
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GND
GND
RFIN RFOUT
GND
GND
CB
VPOS
INPUT
MATCH
OUTPUT
MATCH
BIAS CONTROL
06879-001
ADL5542
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Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADL5542 is a broadband 20 dB linear amplifier that
operates at frequencies up to 6 GHz. The device can be used in
a wide variety of CATV, cellular, and instrumentation equipment.
The ADL5542 provides a gain of 20 dB that is stable over
frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to
device. The device is internally matched to 50 Ω with an input
return loss of 10 dB or better, up to 6 GHz. Only input/output
ac coupling capacitors, power supply decoupling capacitors, and
an external inductor are required for operation.
The ADL5542 is fabricated on an InGaP HBT process and has
an ESD rating of 1 kV (Class 1C). The device is packaged in a
3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP that uses an exposed paddle for excellent
thermal impedance.
The ADL5542 consumes 93 mA on a single 5 V supply and is
fully specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C.
A fully populated RoHS-compliant evaluation board is
available.
The ADL5541 is a companion part that offers a gain of 15 dB
in a pin-compatible package.
Rev. C
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