LTC6401-20
1
640120f
TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
1.3GHz Low Noise, Low
Distortion Differential ADC
Driver for 140MHz IF
The LTC
®
6401-20 is a 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 LTC6401-20 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 ca-
pacitors in many applications. The gain is internally fi xed
at 20dB (10V/V).
The LTC6401-20 saves space and power compared to
alternative solutions using IF gain blocks and transform-
ers. The LTC6401-20 is packaged in a compact 16-lead
3mm × 3mm QFN package and operates over the –40°C
to 85°C temperature range.
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1.3GHz –3dB Bandwidth
■
Fixed Gain of 10V/V (20dB)
■
–93dBc IMD
3
at 70MHz (Equivalent OIP
3
= 50.5dBm)
■
–74dBc IMD
3
at 140MHz (Equivalent OIP
3
= 41dBm)
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1nV/√
⎯
H
⎯
z Internal Op Amp Noise
■
2.1nV/√
⎯
H
⎯
z Total Input Noise
■
6.2dB Noise Figure
■
Differential Inputs and Outputs
■
200Ω Input Impedance
■
2.85V to 3.5V Supply Voltage
■
50mA Supply Current (150mW)
■
1V to 1.6V Output Common Mode Voltage,
Adjustable
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DC- or AC-Coupled Operation
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Max Differential Output Swing 4.4V
P-P
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Small 16-Lead 3mm × 3mm × 0.75mm QFN Package
■
Differential ADC Driver
■
Differential Driver/Receiver
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Single Ended to Differential Conversion
■
IF Sampling Receivers
■
SAW Filter Interfacing
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
29Ω
66.5Ω
0.1μF
0.1μF
640120 TA01a
LTC6401-20
V
OCM
ENABLE
LTC2208
10Ω
0.1μF + 1000pF
INPUT
0.1μF
LTC2208 130Msps
16-Bit ADC
1.25V
3.3V
10Ω
AIN
+
AIN
–
V
CM
V
DD
20dB GAIN
V
+
–IN
+IN
3.3V
+OUT
+OUTF
–OUTF
–OUT
V
–
Single-Ended to Differential ADC Driver Equivalent Output IP3 vs Frequency
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
70
(NOTE 7)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10050 150
640120 TA01b
200