Datasheet
Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
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) |
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LMH6514SQ | BICMOS8B+ | 0 | 1152 | 0 | 0 | 743900 | 5 | 211083656
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LMH6514SQE | BICMOS8B+ | 0 | 1152 | 0 | 0 | 743900 | 5 | 211083656
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LMH6514SQX | BICMOS8B+ | 0 | 1152 | 0 | 0 | 743900 | 5 | 211083656
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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.
For more information on Reliability Metrics, please click here.
Application Notes
| Title | Size in Kbytes |
Date |
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| AN-1828: Application Note 1828 LMH6514 Digital Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier Evaluation Board |
2238 Kbytes |
8-Apr-08 |
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More Application Notes
| Title | Size in Kbytes |
Date |
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| AN-1580: Application Note 1580 LMH6515EL Digital Controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier Evaluation Board |
2238 Kbytes |
31-Oct-07 |
Download |
AN-1580 (Japanese): Application Note 1580 LMH6515EL Digital Controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier Evaluation Board
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997 Kbytes |
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| AN-1906: Application Note 1906 LMH6518 Evaluation Board |
965 Kbytes |
23-Oct-08 |
Download |
| AN-1942: Application Note 1942 LMH6517 Evaluation Board |
3261 Kbytes |
28-Oct-09 |
Download |
| AN-1718: Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz |
154 Kbytes |
14-Nov-07 |
Download |
AN-1718 (Japanese): Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz
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120 Kbytes |
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AN-1718 (Chinese): Application Note 1718 Differential Amplifier Applications Up to 400 MHz
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280 Kbytes |
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[Information as of 7-Nov-2009]
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