Datasheet

PHASE (°)
V
OUT
(V)
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360
OUT +
OUT -
COMMON MODE
= 2.5V
1.25 V
P
GAIN 0-5
200
ADC
6
LATCH
RF
LO
½ LMH6517
V
CC
LMH6517
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The LMH6517 is a fully differential amplifier optimized for signal path applications up to 400 MHz. The LMH6517
has a 200Ω input and a low impedance output. The gain is digitally controlled over a 31.5 dB range from +22dB
to −9.5dB. The LMH6517 is optimized for accurate gain steps and minimal phase shift combined with low
distortion products. This makes the LMH6517 ideal for voltage amplification and an ideal ADC driver where high
linearity is necessary. The LMH6517 was designed for differential signal inputs only. Single ended inputs require
a balun or transformer as shown on the evaluation board.
Figure 40. LMH6517 Typical Application
Figure 41. Output Voltage with Respect to the Output Common Mode
In order to help with system design TI offers the SP16160CH1RB High IF Receiver reference design board. This
board combines the LMH6517 DVGA with the ADC16DV160 ADC and provides a ready made solution for many
IF receiver applications. The SP16160CH1RB delivers an IF chain receiver sensitivity of -105 dBm, with a 9 dB
carrier-to-noise ratio in a 200 kHz channel, at 192 MHz input IF. With the digitally-controlled variable gain
amplifier (DVGA) set at a maximum gain of 22 dB, the sensitivity is limited primarily by the noise contribution of
the DVGA. In the presence of a strong blocker, with the DVGA gain set at 12 dB and blocker level kept at 1.6
dBm input to the ADC, the SP16160CH1RB board delivers sensitivity of -86 dBm. In this blocking condition, the
receiver sensitivity is determined by the ADC’s high spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR).
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