HMC681ALP5E

VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT HMC681ALP5E v00.0113 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER w/ SERIAL CONTROL, DC - 1 GHz Typical Applications The HMC681ALP5E is ideal for: IF & RF Applications Cellular/3G Infrastructure WiBro / WiMAX / 4G Microwave Radio & VSAT Test Equipment and Sensors Functional Diagram Features +13.5 dB to +45 dB Gain Control in 0.5 dB Steps High Output IP3: +36 dBm ±0.25 dB Typical Gain Step Error Single +5V Supply 32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2 General Description The HMC681ALP5E is a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier which operates from DC to 1 GHz, and can be programmed to provide anywhere from 13.5 dB, to 45 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The HMC681ALP5E delivers noise figure of 2.8 dB in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +36 dBm in any state. This serially controlled digital VGA incorporates off chip AC ground capacitors for near DC operation, making it suitable for a wide varie...