AD8376

Data Sheet FEATURES Dual independent digitally controlled VGAs Bandwidth of 700 MHz (−3 dB) Gain range: −4 dB to +20 dB Step size: 1 dB ± 0.2 dB Differential input and output Noise figure: 8.7 dB @ maximum gain Output IP3 of ~50 dBm at 200 MHz Output P1dB of 20 dBm at 200 MHz Dual parallel 5-bit control interface Provides constant SFDR vs. gain Power-down control Single 5 V supply operation 32-lead, 5 mm x 5 mm LFCSP APPLICATIONS Differential ADC drivers Main and diversity IF sampling receivers Wideband multichannel receivers Instrumentation GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD8376 is a dual channel, digitally controlled, variable gain wide bandwidth amplifier that provides precise gain control, high IP3, and low noise figure. The excellent distortion performance and high signal bandwidth make the AD8376 an excellent gain control device for a variety of receiver applications. Using an advanced high speed SiGe process and incorporating proprietary distortion cancellation techniques, the AD8376 achieves 50 dBm output IP3 at 200 MHz. The AD8376 provides a broad 24 dB gain range with 1 dB resolution. The gain of each channel is adjusted through dedicated 5-pin control interfaces and can be driven using standard TTL levels. The open-collector outputs provide a flexible interface, allowing the overall signal gain to be set by the loading impedance. Thus, the signal voltage gain is directly proportional to the load. Each channel of the AD8376 can be individually powered on by applying the app...