LMH6514 - 600 MHz, Digital Controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier from the PowerWise® Family
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Features
Adjustable gain with a 42 dB range
Precise 6.02 dB gain steps
Parallel 3 bit gain control
On chip register gain setting
Fully differential signal path
Single ended to differential capable
200Ω input impedance
Small footprint (4 mm x 4 mm) LLP package

Key Specification


600 MHz bandwidth at 100Ω load
39 dBm OIP3 at 75 MHz, 200Ω load
26 dB to 38 dB maximum gain
Selectable output impedance of 200Ω or 400Ω.
8.3 dB noise figure
5 ns gain step switching time
100 mA supply current

General Description


The LMH6514 is a high performance, digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA). More...


Applications


Cellular base stations
IF sampling receivers
Instrumentation
Modems
Imaging
Differential line receiver
  Typical Application
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Typical Application

ParametersValues
Gain Adjust Range 42 dB
Signal Channel BW 600 MHz
Supply Min 4 Volt
Supply Max 5 Volt
Gain Control Interface Parallel TTL/CMOS
Supply Current 107 mA
PowerWise Rating 2 167 uA/MHz
Output Current 20 mA
Offset Voltage max, 25C 30 mV
Voltage Noise 18 nV/root(Hz)
HD 2nd -82 dB
HD 3rd -70 dB
Special Features 6db Steps, Differential I/O
Function VGA
Temperature Min -40 deg C
Temperature Max 85 deg C
PowerWise Yes


Typical Performance


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Additional Resources
Application Notes


Block Diagram


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Single Ended Input

Datasheet
RoHS Compliance Information Size in KbytesDate Click link below to Download
LMH6514 600 MHz, Digital Controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier 529
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24-Jan-08 Download

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Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
Part NumberPackageFactory Lead TimeModelsSamples &
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WeeksQtyQty$US each
LMH6514SQEVALEvaluation Kit for the LMH6514Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1+$340.001-
N/AN/A
LMH6514SQELLP16NOPB3260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$4.50reel
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250
NS
UZXYTT
L6514SQ
6 weeks500
LMH6514SQLLP16NOPB3260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
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1K+$4.50reel
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1000
NS
UZXYTT
L6514SQ
6 weeksN/A
LMH6514SQXLLP16NOPB3260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
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1K+$4.50reel
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4500
NS
UZXYTT
L6514SQ
6 weeksN/A

General Description


The LMH6514 is a high performance, digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA). It combines precision gain control with a low noise, ultra-linear, differential amplifier. Typically, the LMH6514 drives a high performance ADC in a broad range of mixed signal and digital communication applications such as mobile radio and cellular base stations where automatic gain control (AGC) is required to increase system dynamic range. When used in conjunction with a high speed ADC, system dynamic range can be extended by up to 42 dB.

The LMH6514 has a differential input and output allowing large signal swings on a single 5V supply. It is designed to accept signals from RF elements and maintain a terminated impedance environment. The input impedance is 200Ω resistive. The output impedance is either 200Ω or 400Ω and is user selectable. A unique internal architecture allows use with both single ended and differential input signals.

Input signals to the LMH6514 are scaled by a highly linear, digitally controlled attenuator with seven accurate 6 dB steps. The attenuator output provides the input signal for a high gain, ultra linear differential transconductor. The transconductor differential output current can be converted into a voltage by using the on-chip 200Ω or 400Ω loads. The transconductance gain is 0.1 Amp/Volt resulting in a maximum voltage gain of +32 dB when driving a 200Ω load, or 38 dB when driving the 400Ω load. On chip digital latches are provided for local storage of the gain setting. The gain step settling time is 5 ns and care has been taken to reduce the sensitivity of bandwidth and phase to gain setting.

The LMH6514 operates over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The LMH6514 is available in a 16-Pin, thermally enhanced, LLP package.

Reliability Metrics


Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
LMH6514SQBICMOS8B+01152007439005211083656
LMH6514SQEBICMOS8B+01152007439005211083656
LMH6514SQXBICMOS8B+01152007439005211083656

Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

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Application Notes


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AN-1828: Application Note 1828 LMH6514 Digital Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier Evaluation Board 2238
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AN-1718: Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz 154
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14-Nov-07 Download
AN-1718 (Japanese): Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz
120 Kbytes   Download
AN-1718 (Chinese): Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz
280 Kbytes  

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[Information as of 7-Nov-2009]