LMH6517 [TI]

具有数字控制增益的低功耗、低噪声 IF 和基带双路 16 位 ADC 驱动器;
LMH6517
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具有数字控制增益的低功耗、低噪声 IF 和基带双路 16 位 ADC 驱动器

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Low Power, Low Noise, IF and Baseband, Dual 16 bit ADC Driver With Digitally Controlled  
Gain  
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FEATURES  
DESCRIPTION  
The LMH6517 contains two high performance,  
digitally controlled variable gain amplifiers (DVGA). It  
has been designed for use in narrowband and  
broadband IF sampling applications. Typically the  
LMH6517 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.  
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Accurate, 0.5dB Gain Steps  
200Resistive, Differential Input  
Low Impedance, Differential Output  
Disable Function for Each Channel  
Parallel Gain Control  
SPI Compatible Serial Bus  
Two Wire, Pulse Mode Control  
On Chip Register Stores Gain Setting  
Each channel of LMH6517 has an independent,  
digitally controlled attenuator and a high linearity,  
differential output amplifier. Each block has been  
optimized for low distortion and maximum system  
design flexibility. Each channel can be individually  
disabled for power savings.  
Low Sensitivity of Linearity and Phase to Gain  
Setting  
Single 5V Supply Voltage  
Small Footprint WQFN Package  
The LMH6517 digitally controlled attenuator provides  
precise 0.5dB gain steps over a 31.5dB range. On  
chip digital latches are provided for local storage of  
the gain setting. Both serial and parallel programming  
options are provided. A Pulse mode is also offered  
where simple up or down commands can change the  
gain one step at a time.  
APPLICATIONS  
Cellular Base Stations  
IF Sampling Receivers  
Instrumentation  
Modems  
Imaging  
The output amplifier has a differential output allowing  
large signal swings on a single 5V supply. The low  
impedance output provides maximum flexibility when  
driving filters or analog to digital converters.  
KEY SPECIFICATIONS  
OIP3: 43dBm @ 200MHz  
Noise figure 5.5dB  
The LMH6517 operates over the industrial  
temperature range of 40°C to +85°C. The LMH6517  
is available in a 32-Pin, thermally enhanced, WQFN  
package.  
Gain step size of 0.5dB  
Gain step accuracy: 0.05dB  
Frequency Range of 1200 MHz  
Supply current 80mA per channel  
Typical Application: IF Sampling Receiver  
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CC  
½ LMH6517  
RF  
200  
ADC  
LO  
6
GAIN 0-5  
LATCH  
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Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas  
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not  
necessarily include testing of all parameters.  
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam  
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.  
(1)(2)  
Absolute Maximum Ratings  
ESD Tolerance  
(3)  
Human Body Model  
2 kV  
100V  
Machine Model  
Charged Device Model  
750V  
Positive Supply Voltage (Pin 3)  
Differential Voltage between Any Two Grounds  
Analog Input Voltage Range  
Digital Input Voltage Range  
0.6V to 5.5V  
<200 mV  
0.6V to V+  
0.6V to 3.6V  
Output Short Circuit Duration  
(one pin to ground)  
Infinite  
+150°C  
Junction Temperature  
Storage Temperature Range  
Soldering Information  
65°C to +150°C  
Infrared or Convection (30 sec)  
260°C  
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for  
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical  
Characteristics tables.  
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and  
specifications.  
(3) Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of  
JEDEC)Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC).  
(1)  
Operating Ratings  
Supply Voltage (Pin 3)  
4.5V to 5.25V  
<10 mV  
Differential Voltage Between Any Two Grounds  
Analog Input Voltage Range,  
AC Coupled  
0V to V+  
(2)  
Temperature Range  
40°C to +85°C  
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA  
)
32-Pin WQFN  
42°C/W  
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for  
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical  
Characteristics tables.  
(2) The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is  
PD = (TJ(MAX) – TA)/ θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board.  
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(1)  
5V Electrical Characteristics  
The following specifications apply for single supply with V+ = 5V, Maximum Gain , RL = 100, VOUT = 2 VPP, fin = 150 MHz.  
Boldface limits apply at temperature extremes.  
(2)  
(3)  
(2)  
Parameter  
Dynamic Performance  
Test Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Units  
SSBW  
Frequency Range  
1200  
22  
MHz  
dB  
Maximum Voltage Gain  
Input Noise Voltage  
f = 200 MHz  
Maximum Gain, f > 1MHz, RIN= 0 Ω  
Maximum Gain, f > 1MHz  
1.1  
22  
nV/Hz  
nV/Hz  
dB  
Output Noise Voltage  
Noise Figure  
Maximum Gain  
5.5  
43  
OIP3  
IMD3  
Output Third Order Intercept Point  
Output Third Order Intercept Point  
f = 150 MHz, V OUT = 4dBm per tone  
f = 200 MHz, V OUT = 4dBm per tone  
f = 150 MHz, V OUT = 4dBm per tone  
dBm  
43  
Third Order Intermodulation  
Products  
78  
dBc  
Third Order Intermodulation  
Products  
f = 200 MHz, V OUT = 4dBm per tone  
78  
P1dB  
1dB Compression Point  
1dB Compression Point  
f = 150 MHz, RL= 100Ω  
f= 150 MHz, RL= 200Ω  
18.3  
15.5  
dBm  
Analog I/O  
Input Resistance  
Differential  
170  
200  
2
220  
Input Capacitance  
pF  
Input Common Mode Voltage  
Self Biased  
2.42  
2.24  
2.55  
2.71  
2.79  
V
V
Input Common Mode Voltage  
Range  
Externally Driven, CMRR > 40dB  
1.5  
3.5  
Maximum Input Voltage Swing  
Output Common Mode Voltage  
Volts peak to peak, differential  
Self Biased  
5.5  
2.55  
5.9  
V
V
2.4  
2.7  
Maximum DIfferential Output  
Voltage Swing  
Differential  
VPP  
Output Voltage Swing  
Output Offset Voltage  
Single ended (each output)  
All Gain Settings  
1.05  
1V to 4V  
4.00  
V
VOS  
25  
2  
25  
mV  
-30  
30  
CMRR  
PSRR  
XTLK  
XTLK  
Common Mode Rejection Ratio  
Power Supply Rejection Ratio  
Channel to Channel Crosstalk  
Channel to Channel Crosstalk  
Maximum Gain, f=100MHz  
Maximum Gain, f=100MHz  
Maximum Gain, f=100MHz  
Maximum Gain, f=300MHz  
60  
60  
dB  
dB  
85  
72  
dBc  
dBc  
Gain Parameters  
Maximum Gain  
Gain Code 000000,  
DC Voltage Gain  
21.7  
21.65  
21.85  
22  
22.05  
dB  
dB  
Minimum Gain  
Gain Code 111111,  
DC Voltage Gain  
9.25  
9.1  
9.5  
9.78  
9.8  
Gain Adjust Range  
Gain Step Size  
31.5  
0.5  
dB  
dB  
dB  
°
Channel Matching  
Channel Matching  
Gain Step Error  
Gain Step Error  
Gain Error between A and B channel.  
Phase Shift between A and B channel.  
Any two steps  
±0.05  
±0.1  
±0.05  
±0.1  
0.3  
0.5  
0.3  
0.5  
dB  
dB  
Maximum Gain to Maximum Gain 12dB  
(1) Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. No specification of parametric performance  
is indicated in the electrical tables under conditions different than those tested  
(2) Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation using Statistical  
Quality Control (SQC) methods.  
(3) Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary  
over time and will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not ensured on shipped  
production material.  
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5V Electrical Characteristics (1) (continued)  
The following specifications apply for single supply with V+ = 5V, Maximum Gain , RL = 100, VOUT = 2 VPP, fin = 150 MHz.  
Boldface limits apply at temperature extremes.  
(2)  
(3)  
(2)  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
between any two steps  
Min  
Typ  
0.5  
Max  
Units  
Gain Step Phase Shift  
Gain Step Switching Time  
°
15  
ns  
Power Requirements  
ICC  
P
Supply Current  
Power  
Each channel (two channels per package)  
Each Channel  
80  
400  
7.5  
91  
mA  
mW  
mA  
ICC  
Disabled Supply Current  
Each Channel  
All Digital Inputs  
Logic Compatibility  
TTL, 2.5V CMOS, 3.3V CMOS  
VIL  
VIH  
IIH  
IIL  
Logic Input Low Voltage  
0
0.4  
3.6  
V
V
Logic Input High Voltage  
2.0  
Logic Input High Input Current  
Logic Input Low Input Current  
Digital Input Voltage = 3.3V  
Digital Input Voltage = 0V  
110  
110  
110  
110  
μA  
μA  
Parallel and Pulse Mode Timing  
tGS  
tGH  
tLP  
Setup Time  
3
3
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
Hold Time  
Latch Low Pulse Width  
Pulse Gap between Pulses  
Minimum Latch Pulse Width  
Reset Width  
7
tPG  
tPW  
tRW  
20  
20  
10  
Serial Mode Timing and AC Characteristics  
SPI Compatible  
fSCLK  
tPH  
Serial Clock Frequency  
10.5  
60  
MHz  
%
SCLK High State Duty Cycle  
SCLK Low State Duty cycle  
Serial Data In Setup Time  
Serial Data In Hold Time  
% of SCLK Period  
% of SCLK Period  
40  
40  
tPL  
60  
%
tSU  
0.5  
5
ns  
tH  
ns  
tODZ  
Serial Data Out Driven-to- Tri-State Referenced to Positive edge of CS  
Time  
40  
50  
20  
20  
ns  
tOZD  
Serial Data Out Tri-State-to-Driven  
Time  
Referenced to Negative edge of SCLK  
15  
ns  
ns  
tOD  
Serial Data Out Output Delay TIme Referenced to Negative edge of SCLK  
15  
5
tCSS  
tCSH  
tIAG  
Serial Chip Select Setup TIme  
Serial Chip Select Hold TIme  
Inter-Access Gap  
Referenced to Positive edge of SCLK  
Referenced to Positive edge of SCLK  
10  
10  
5
Minimum time Serial Chip Select pin must  
be asserted between accesses.  
3
Cycles of  
SCLK  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM  
Top View  
24  
OPA+  
OPA-  
ENA  
1
2
A3/SDI/DNA  
A4/CLK/UPA  
A5  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
LMH6517  
3
LATA  
LATB  
ENB  
4
5
6
MOD0  
MOD1  
B5  
OPB-  
OPB+  
7
8
GND  
B4/UPB  
B3/DNB  
Figure 1. 32-Pin WQFN Package  
See Package Number RTV0032A  
PIN DESCRIPTIONS  
Pin Number  
Pin Name  
Description  
Analog I/O  
30, 11  
IPA+, IPB+  
Amplifier non—inverting input. Internally biased to mid supply. Input voltage should not exceed  
V+ or go below GND by more than 0.5V.  
29, 12  
IPA, IPB−  
Amplifier inverting input. Internally biased to mid supply. Input voltage should not exceed V+ or  
go below GND by more than 0.5V.  
24, 17  
23, 18  
Power  
OPA+, OPB+  
Amplifier non—inverting output. Internally biased to mid supply.  
Amplifier inverting output. Internally biased to mid supply.  
OPA, OPB−  
13, 15, 26, 28,  
center pad  
GND  
Ground pins. Connect to low impedance ground plane. All pin voltages are specified with  
respect to the voltage on these pins. The exposed thermal pad is internally bonded to the  
ground pins.  
14, 27  
+5V  
Power supply pins. Valid power supply range is 4.5V to 5.25V.  
Common Control Pins  
4, 5  
MOD0, MOD1  
Digital Mode control pins. These pins float to the logic hi state if left unconnected. See below  
for Mode settings.  
22, 19  
ENA, ENB  
Enable pins. Logic 1 = enabled state. See Application Information for operation in serial mode.  
Digital Inputs Parallel Mode (MOD1 = 1, MOD0 = 1)  
25, 16  
31, 10  
32, 9  
1, 8  
A0, B0  
A1, B1  
A2, B2  
A3, B3  
A4, B4  
A5, B5  
Gain bit zero = 0.5dB step. Gain steps down from maximum gain (000000 = Maximum Gain)  
Gain bit one = 1dB step  
Gain bit two = 2dB step  
Gain bit three = 4dB step  
Gain bit four = 8dB step  
Gain bit five = 16dB step  
2, 7  
3, 6  
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (continued)  
Pin Number  
21, 20  
Pin Name  
LATA, LATB  
Description  
Latch pins. Logic zero = active, logic 1 = latched. Gain will not change once latch is high.  
Connect to ground if the latch function is not desired.  
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (continued)  
Pin Number  
Pin Name  
Description  
Digital Inputs Serial Mode (MOD1 =1 , MOD0 = 0)  
2
CLK  
SDI  
CS  
Serial Clock  
1
Serial Data In (SPI Compatible) See Application Information for more details.  
Serial Chip Select (SPI compatible)  
32  
31  
SDO  
Serial Data Out (SPI compatible)  
3, 4, 6 — 10, 16, 20, GND  
21, 25  
Pins unused in Serial Mode, connect to DC ground.  
Digital Inputs Pulse Mode (MOD1 = 0 , MOD0 = 1)  
2, 7  
UPA, UPB  
DNA, DNB  
Up pulse pin. A logic 0 pulse will increase gain one step.  
1, 8  
Down pulse pin. A logic 0 pulse will decrease gain one step.  
1 & 2 or 7 & 8  
31, 32  
Pulsing both pins together will reset the gain to maximum gain.  
Step size zero and step size 1. (0,0) = 0.5dB; (0, 1)= 1dB; (1,0) = 2dB, and (1, 1)= 6dB  
Step size zero and step size 1. (0,0) = 0.5dB; (0, 1)= 1dB; (1,0) = 2dB, and (1, 1)= 6dB  
Pins unused in Pulse Mode, connect to DC ground.  
S0A, S1A  
S0B, S1B  
GND  
10, 9  
3, 5, 6, 16, 25  
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Typical Performance Characteristics  
VCC = 5V  
Frequency Response 2dB Gain Steps  
Transformer Coupled  
Frequency Response 2dB Gain Steps  
30  
R
= 120Ö  
& 5 pF  
L
20  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
15  
10  
5
0
0
-5  
-5  
-10  
-10  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10  
100  
1000  
10k  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 2.  
Figure 3.  
Gain Flatness over Temperature  
Group Delay  
1.00  
22.8  
22.6  
22.4  
22.2  
22.0  
21.8  
21.6  
21.4  
21.2  
-40 °C  
0 °C  
20 °C  
50 °C  
80 °C  
0.75  
0.50  
0.25  
0.00  
-0.25  
-0.50  
-0.75  
-1.00  
50 150 250 350 450 550 650 750 850  
0
50  
100 150 200 250 300  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 4.  
Figure 5.  
Third Order Intercept Point  
Third Order Intermodulation Products  
vs  
vs  
Frequency  
Frequency  
55  
-40  
POUT = 6 dBm  
-45  
-50  
-55  
-60  
-65  
-70  
-75  
-80  
-85  
-90  
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
POUT = 6 dBm  
100 200  
100 200  
0
300  
400  
500  
0
300  
400  
500  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 6.  
Figure 7.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
VCC = 5V  
Third Order Intercept Point at Various Attenuator Settings  
Third Order Intercept Point at Various Attenuator Settings  
f = 150 MHz  
f = 200 MHz  
46  
44  
42  
46  
44  
42  
40  
40
38  
36  
38  
36  
R
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
34  
34  
L
f = 200 MHz  
f = 150 MHz  
32  
-2  
32  
-2  
0
2
4
6
8
10  
0
2
4
6
8
10  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm/tone)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm/tone)  
Figure 8.  
Figure 9.  
Third Order Intercept Point at Various Attenuator Settings  
f = 250 MHz  
Third Order Intermodulation at Various Attenuator Settings  
f = 200 MHz  
46  
-30  
R
L
= 100W  
f = 200 MHz  
44  
-40  
-50  
42  
40  
38  
36  
34  
32  
-60  
-70  
-80  
R
L
= 100W  
-90  
10  
f = 250 MHz  
-100  
-2  
0
2
4
6
8
10  
-2  
0
2
4
6
8
OUTPUT POWER (dBm/tone)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm/tone)  
Figure 10.  
Figure 11.  
OIP3  
vs  
Temperature  
Gain Shift  
vs  
Temperature  
0.3  
50  
P
= 3 dBm / TONE  
OUT  
48  
46  
44  
42  
40  
38  
36  
34  
f = 200 MHz  
MAXIMUM GAIN  
0.2  
0.1  
0
ATT=0 dB  
ATT=31 dB  
ATT=16 dB  
-0.1  
-40  
-40 -20  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120  
-10  
20  
50  
80  
105  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 12.  
Figure 13.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
VCC = 5V  
Cumulative Gain Error  
vs  
Attenuator Setting  
Cumulative Gain Error over Temperature  
0.4  
0.3  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
f = 200 MHz  
0.2  
TEMP = -40  
TEMP = 25  
0.1  
-0.1  
-0.2  
-0.3  
-0.4  
0.0  
-0.1  
-0.2  
TEMP = 85  
5
0
6
13  
19  
26  
32  
0
10  
20  
25  
30  
15  
DVGA ATTENUATOR SETTING (dB)  
ATTENUATION (0 = MAX GAIN)  
Figure 14.  
Figure 15.  
Phase Shift  
vs  
Attenuator Setting  
Noise Figure  
vs  
Attenuator Setting  
3
2
30  
25  
20  
f = 200 MHz  
CH B  
1
0
f = 150 MHz  
-1  
15  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
f = 70 MHz  
10  
5
0
6
13  
19  
26  
32  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
ATTENUATION (0 = MAX GAIN)  
ATTENUATOR SETTING (0 = MAX GAIN)  
Figure 16.  
Figure 17.  
Noise Figure  
vs.  
Temperature  
Noise Figure  
vs  
Frequency  
9
10  
8
7
6
5
8
6
4
2
0
40 80  
120  
4
-40  
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 18.  
Figure 19.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
VCC = 5V  
Second Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 10 MHz  
Third Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 10 MHz  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-20  
-38  
R
L
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
f = 10MHz  
f = 10MHz  
-56  
-74  
-92  
-110  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
Figure 20.  
Figure 21.  
Second Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 75 MHz  
Third Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 75 MHz  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-20  
-38  
R
L
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
f = 75 MHz  
f = 75 MHz  
-56  
-74  
-92  
-110  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
Figure 22.  
Figure 23.  
Second Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 150 MHz  
Third Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 150 MHz  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-10  
-28  
R
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
f = 150 MHz  
L
f = 150 MHz  
-46  
-64  
-82  
14  
14  
-100  
-4  
0
5
9
18  
-4  
0
5
9
18  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
Figure 24.  
Figure 25.  
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VCC = 5V  
Second Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 200 MHz  
Third Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 200 MHz  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
R
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
L
f = 200 MHz  
f = 200 MHz  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
Figure 26.  
Figure 27.  
Second Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 250 MHz  
Third Order Harmonic Distortion  
at 250 MHz  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
R
= 100W  
R = 100W  
L
f = 250 MHz  
L
f = 250 MHz  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
-4  
0
5
9
14  
18  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)  
Figure 28.  
Figure 29.  
Max Gain  
vs.  
Temperature  
Supply Current  
vs  
Temperature  
180  
23.00  
22.75  
22.50  
22.25  
22.00  
21.75  
21.50  
21.25  
21.00  
R
= 120W  
L
and 4.7 pF  
170  
160  
150  
140  
130  
-40 -20  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
Figure 30.  
Figure 31.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
VCC = 5V  
Output Offset Voltage  
vs.  
Temperature  
Pulse Response  
10  
5
4
3
R
L
= 200W and 4.7 pF  
ATT = 0 dB  
2
1
0
0
-1  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
-40 -20  
-10  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TIME (ns)  
Figure 32.  
Figure 33.  
Gain Change Timing  
Enable Timing Maximum Gain  
0.4  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
3
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
2
1
-0.1  
-0.2  
-0.3  
-0.4  
-0.5  
-0.1  
-0.2  
-0.3  
-0.4  
0
ATT = 0 dB  
-1  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100  
TIME (ns)  
TIME (ns)  
Figure 34.  
Figure 35.  
Enable Timing Minimum Gain  
Channel To Channel Crosstalk  
3.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
-90  
-100  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0.0  
-0.5  
-0.1  
-0.2  
-0.3  
-0.4  
ATT = 32.5 dB  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100  
10  
100  
1000  
TIME (ns)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 36.  
Figure 37.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
VCC = 5V  
Input Impedance (S11)  
Output Impedance (S22)  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
0
-50  
10  
-10  
10  
100  
1000  
100  
1000  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
Figure 38.  
Figure 39.  
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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 200input 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.  
V
CC  
½ LMH6517  
RF  
200  
ADC  
LO  
6
GAIN 0-5  
LATCH  
Figure 40. LMH6517 Typical Application  
5
4
3
1.25 V  
P
COMMON MODE  
= 2.5V  
2
1
0
0
45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360  
PHASE (°)  
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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Channel A  
0 to -  
Attenuator  
31.5 dB  
22 dB  
22 dB  
Attenuator  
-
0 to 31.5 dB  
Channel B  
Figure 42. LMH6517 Block Diagram  
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
The LMH6517 input impedance is set by internal resistors to a nominal 200. Process variations will result in a  
range of values as shown in the 5V Electrical Characteristics table. At higher frequencies parasitic reactances  
will start to impact the impedance. This characteristic will also depend on board layout and should be verified on  
the customer’s system board.  
At maximum gain the digital attenuator is set to 0 dB and the input signal will be much smaller than the output. At  
minimum gain the output is 9 dB or more smaller than the input. In this configuration the input signal will begin to  
clip against the ESD protection diodes before the output reaches maximum swing limits. The input signal cannot  
swing more than 0.5V below the negative supply voltage (normally 0V) nor should it exceed the positive supply  
voltage. The input signal will clip and cause severe distortion if it is too large. Because the input stage self biases  
to approximately mid rail the supply voltage will impose the limit for input voltage swing.  
At the frequencies where the LMH6517 is the most useful the input impedance is not exactly 200 and it may  
not be purely resistive. For many AC coupled applications the impedance can be easily changed using LC  
circuits to transform the actual impedance to the desired impedance.  
SOURCE IMPEDANCE = 100W  
f = 200 MHz  
5V  
C
1
LMH6517  
V
IN  
L
1
Z
IN  
C
2
L = 160 nH  
1
5
C = 16 pF  
1
GAIN 1-5  
LATCH  
C = 16 pF  
2
Z
= (200)W  
AMP  
Z
IN  
= (100)W  
Figure 43. Differential 200LC Conversion Circuit  
In Figure 43 a circuit is shown that matches the amplifier 200input with a source of 100. This would be the  
case when connecting the LMH6517 directly to many common types of 50test equipment. For an easy way to  
calculate the L and C circuit values there are several options for online tools or down-loadable programs. The  
following tool might be helpful.  
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complex numbers.  
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
The LMH6517 has a low impedance output very similar to a traditional Op-amp output. This means that nearly  
any load can be driven with minimal gain loss. Matching load impedance for proper termination of filters is as  
easy as inserting the proper value of resistor between the filter and the amplifier. This flexibility makes system  
design and gain calculations very easy. The LMH6517 was designed to run from a single 5V supply. In spite of  
this low supply voltage the LMH6517 is still able to deliver very high power gains when driving low impedance  
loads.  
The ability of the LMH6517 to drive low impedance loads creates an opportunity to greatly increase power gain, if  
required. One example of using power gain to offset filter loss is shown in Figure 59. A graph showing power  
gain over various load conditions is shown below in Figure 44. This graph clearly shows the reduction in power  
gain caused by back termination. While many RF amplifiers have internal resistance and deliver maximum power  
into a matched load the LMH6517 has an output resistance very near to zero Ohms. The graph shows that  
maximum power transfer does indeed occur with a load of nearly zero Ohms. Another useful feature of the graph  
is the ability to determine how much gain can be recovered by dropping load resistance when it is necessary to  
back terminate either a transmission line or a filter.  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
1
10  
100  
1000  
LOAD RESISTANCE (W)  
Figure 44. Power Gain vs Load  
Note 6dB power loss when adding load matching resistors.  
Here is an example of how to use the chart in Figure 44. In a system it is desired to have at least 20dB of  
maximum gain from the amplifier input to output. The system noise and harmonic distortion requirements dictate  
a 200 Ohm filter between the amplifier and the ADC. Using the chart we can see that a back terminated 200  
Ohm filter will result in a net 16 dB of gain at the filter input. To recover this loss it is possible to use a 1:4 balun  
to drop the load condition of the filter to 50 Ohms at the amplifier output. This gives an additional 6dB of power  
gain. Since the transformer has a power loss of approximately 1dB we end up with 21dB of gain at the filter  
output instead of 16dB. See Figure 59 for an example where the filter performs the impedance transformation  
function.  
The LMH6517, like most high frequency amplifiers, is sensitive to loading conditions on the output. Load  
conditions that include small amounts of capacitance connected directly to the output can cause stability  
problems. In order to ensure output stability resistors should be connected directly at the amplifier output  
followed by a small capacitor. This circuit sets a dominant pole that will cancel out board parasitics in most  
applications. An example of this is shown in figure Figure 45 . In this example the amplifier and ADC are less  
than 0.1 wavelength apart and do not require a terminated transmission line. A more sophisticated filter may  
require better impedance matching. Some example filters are shown later.  
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f = 140 MHz  
0.01m  
10  
10  
+IN  
ADC16DV160  
V
RM  
+
12p  
12p  
220n  
100  
100  
4.7p  
LMH6517  
200W  
.
-IN  
-
0.01m  
Figure 45. Output Configuration  
DIGITAL CONTROL  
The LMH6517 will support three modes of control, parallel mode, serial mode (SPI compatible) and pulse mode.  
Parallel mode is fastest and requires the most board space for logic line routing. Serial mode is compatible with  
existing SPI compatible systems. The pulse mode is both fast and compact, but must step through intermediate  
gain steps when making large gain changes.  
The LMH6517 has gain settings covering a range of 31.5 dB. To avoid undesirable signal transients the  
LMH6517 should not be powered on with large inputs signals present. Careful planning of system power on  
sequencing is especially important to avoid damage to ADC inputs.  
The LMH6517 was designed to interface with 3.3V CMOS logic circuits. If operation with 5V logic is required a  
simple voltage divider at each logic pin will allow for this. To properly terminate 100transmission lines a divider  
with a 66.5resistor to ground and a 33.2series resistor will properly terminate the line as well as give the  
3.3V logic levels. Care should be taken not to exceed the 3.6V absolute maximum voltage rating of the logic  
pins.  
Some pins on the LMH6517 have different functions depending on the digital control mode. These functions will  
be described in the sections to follow.  
Control Mode  
MOD1 Pin Value  
MOD0 Pin Value  
Parallel  
Serial  
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Pulse  
Reserved  
PARALLEL MODE (MOD1= 1, MOD0 = 1)  
Parallel mode offers the fastest gain update capability with the drawback of requiring the most board space  
dedicated to control lines. When designing a system that requires very fast gain changes parallel mode is the  
best selection.  
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23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
OPA+  
OPA-  
ENA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A3  
A4  
LMH6517  
A5  
LATA  
LATB  
ENB  
+3.3/NC  
+3.3/NC  
B5  
OPB-  
OPB+  
GND  
B4  
B3  
Figure 46. Pin Functions for Parallel Mode  
The LMH6517 has a 6-bit gain control bus as well as a Latch pin. When the Latch pin is low, data from the gain  
control pins is immediately sent to the gain circuit (i.e. gain is changed immediately). When the Latch pin  
transitions high the current gain state is held and subsequent changes to the gain set pins are ignored. To  
minimize gain change glitches multiple gain control pins should not change while the latch pin is low. In order to  
achieve the very fast gain step switching time of 5 ns the internal gain change circuit is very fast. Gain glitches  
could result from timing skew between the gain set bits. This is especially the case when a small gain change  
requires a change in state of three or more gain control pins. If continuous gain control is desired the Latch pin  
can be tied to ground. This state is called transparent mode and the gain pins are always active. In this state the  
timing of the gain pin logic transitions should be planned carefully to avoid undesirable transients  
ENA and ENB pins are provided to reduce power consumption by disabling the highest power portions of the  
LMH6517. The gain register will preserve the last active gain setting during the disabled state. These pins will  
float high and can be left disconnected if they won't be used. If the pins are left disconnected a 0.01uF capacitor  
to ground will help prevent external noise from coupling into these pins. See Typical Performance Characteristics  
for disable and enable timing information.  
DVGA  
cmode  
FPGA/DSP/mC/ASIC  
V
SS  
latcha  
latcha  
6
6
ga[5:0]  
gb[5:0]  
latchb  
pd  
ga[5:0]  
gb[5:0]  
latchb  
pd  
Pins: 15  
MSPS: 125  
Low Skew  
Figure 47. Parallel Mode Connection for Fastest Response  
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FPGA/DSP/mC/ASIC  
DVGA  
cmode  
V
SS  
V
SS  
latcha  
6
ga[5:0]  
gb[5:0]  
ga[5:0]  
gb[5:0]  
latchb  
pd  
6
Pins: 13  
MSPS: 333  
High Skew  
V
SS  
pd  
Figure 48. Parallel Mode Connection Not Using Latch Pins (Latch pins tied to logic low state)  
FPGA/DSP/mC/ASIC  
DVGA  
cmode  
V
SS  
latcha  
latcha  
6
ga/gb[5:0]  
ga[5:0]  
gb[5:0]  
latchb  
pd  
Pins: 9  
MSPS: 62.5  
Low Skew  
latchb  
pd  
Figure 49. Parallel Mode Connection Using Latch Pins to Mulitplex Digital Data  
SPI COMPATIBLE SERIAL INTERFACE (MOD1= 1, MOD0 = 0)  
Serial interface allows a great deal of flexibility in gain programming and reduced board complexity. Using only 4  
wires for both channels allows for significant board space savings. The trade off for this reduced board  
complexity is slower response time in gain state changes. For systems where gain is changed only infrequently  
or where only slow gain changes are required serial mode is the best choice.  
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23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
OPA+  
OPA-  
ENA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SDI  
CLK  
LMH6517  
GND  
GND  
GND  
ENB  
GND  
+3.3/NC  
GND  
OPB-  
OPB+  
GND  
GND  
GND  
Figure 50. Pin Functions for Serial Mode  
The LMH6517 has a serial interface that allows access to the control registers. The serial interface is a generic  
4-wire synchronous interface that is compatible with SPI type interfaces that are used on many microcontrollers  
and DSP controllers.  
The serial mode is active when the two mode pins are set as follows: MOD1=1, MOD0=0). In this configuration  
the pins function as shown in the pin description table. The SPI interface uses the following signals: clock input  
(CLK), serial data in (SDI), serial data out, and serial chip select (CS)  
ENA and ENB pins are active in the serial mode. For fast disable capability these pins can be used and the serial  
register will hold the last active gain state. These pins will float high and can be left disconnected for serial mode.  
The serial control bus can also disable the DVGA channels, but at a much slower speed. The serial enable  
function is an AND function. For a channel to be active both the Enable pin and the serial control register must  
be in the enabled state. To disable a channel either method will suffice. See Typical Performance Characteristics  
for disable and enable timing information.  
LATA and LATB pins are not active during serial mode.  
CLK: This pin is the serial clock pin. It is used to register the input data that is presented on the SDI pin on the  
rising edge; and to source the output data on the SDO pin on the falling edge. User may disable clock and hold it  
in the low state, as long as the clock pulse-width minimum specification is not violated when the clock is enabled  
or disabled.  
CS: This pin is the chip select pin. Each assertion starts a new register access - i.e., the SDATA field protocol is  
required. The user is required to deassert this signal after the 16th clock. If the SCSb is deasserted before the  
16th clock, no address or data write will occur. The rising edge captures the address just shifted-in and, in the  
case of a write operation, writes the addressed register. There is a minimum pulse-width requirement for the  
deasserted pulse - which is specified in Electrical Characteristics.  
SDI: This pin is an input for the serial data. It must observe setup/hold requirements with respect to the SCLK.  
Each cycle is 16-bits long  
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SDO: This is the data output pin. Ths SDO pin is an open drain output and requires an external bias resistor.  
See Figure 51 for resistor sizing guidance. This output is normally at TRI-STATE and is driven only when SCSb  
is asserted. Upon SCSb assertion, contents of the register addressed during the first byte are shifted out with the  
second 8 SCLK falling edges. Upon power-up, the default register address is 00h.  
Each serial interface access cycle is exactly 16 bits long as shown in Figure 52. Each signal's function is  
described below. the read timing is shown in Figure 53, while the write timing is shown in figure Figure 54.  
FPGA/DSP/uC/ASIC  
LMH6517  
Clock out  
Chip Select out  
Data Out  
CLK  
CS  
SDI (MOSI)  
SDO (MISO)  
Data In  
R
V+ (Logic High)  
SDO  
For SDO (MISO) pin only:  
= V+,  
V
OH  
25W  
V
= (V+) - (R/(R+25)) * V+  
OL  
Recommended:  
R = 300 Ohms to 2000 Ohms  
V+ (Logic) = 2.5V to 3.3V  
Figure 51. SDO Pin External Bias Resistor Configuration  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
SCLK  
SCSb  
COMMAND FIELD  
DATA FIELD  
D4 D3  
C7  
C6  
0
C5  
0
C4  
0
C3  
A3  
C2  
A2  
C1  
A1  
C0  
A0  
D7  
(MSB)  
D6  
D5  
D2  
D1  
D0  
(LSB)  
R/Wb  
Write DATA  
SDI  
Reserved (3-bits)  
Address (4-bits)  
D7  
(MSB)  
D6  
D5  
D4  
D3  
D2  
D1  
D0  
(LSB)  
Hi-Z  
Read DATA  
Data (8-bits)  
SDO  
Single Access Cycle  
Figure 52. Serial Interface Protocol (SPI compatible)  
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R/Wb  
Read / Write bit. A value of 1 indicates a read operation, while a  
value of 0 indicates a write operation.  
Reserved  
ADDR:  
DATA  
Not used. Must be set to 0.  
Address of register to be read or written.  
In a write operation the value of this field will be written to the  
addressed register when the chip select pin is deasserted. In a read  
operation this field is ignored.  
st  
th  
th  
1
clock  
8
clock  
16 clock  
SCLK  
t
t
CSS  
CSH  
t
t
CSH  
CSS  
CSb  
t
t
OZD  
ODZ  
t
OD  
SDO  
D7  
D1  
D0  
Figure 53. Read Timing  
Table 1. Read Timing  
Data Output on SDO Pin  
Parameter  
Description  
tCSH  
tCSS  
tOZD  
tODZ  
tOD  
Chip select hold time  
Chip select setup time  
Initial output data delay  
High impedance delay  
Output data delay  
t
t
PL  
PH  
16th clock  
SCLK  
SDI  
t
t
H
SU  
Valid Data  
Valid Data  
Figure 54. Write Timing  
Data Written to SDI Pin  
Table 2. Write Timing  
Data Input on SDI Pin  
Parameter  
Description  
tPL  
tPH  
tSU  
tH  
Minimum clock low time (clock duty dycle)  
Minimum clock high time (clock duty cycle)  
Input data setup time  
Input data hold time  
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C0  
Table 3. Serial Word Format for LMH6517  
C7  
1= read  
0=write  
C6  
C5  
C4  
C3  
C2  
C1  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0=Ch A  
1=Ch B  
Table 4. Serial Word Format for LMH6517 (cont)  
Enable  
Gb5  
Gb4  
1=+8dB  
Gb3  
1=+4dB  
Gb2  
1=+2dB  
Gb1  
1=+1dB  
Gb0  
RES  
1=On  
0=Off  
1=+16dB  
1=+0.5dB  
0
PULSE MODE (MOD1= 0, MOD0 = 1)  
Pulse mode is a simple yet fast way to adjust gain settings. Using only two control lines per device the LMH6517  
gain can be changed by simple up and down signals. Gain steps are selectable either by hard wiring the board  
or using two additional logic inputs. For a system where gain changes can be stepped from one gain to the next  
and where board space is limited this mode may be the best choice. The ENA and ENB pins are fully active  
during pulse mode, and the channel gain state is preserved during the disabled state. See Typical Performance  
Characteristics for disable and enable timing information.  
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23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
OPA+  
OPA-  
ENA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DNA  
UPA  
LMH6517  
GND  
GND  
GND  
ENB  
GND  
+3.3/NC  
GND  
OPB-  
OPB+  
GND  
UPB  
DNB  
Figure 55. Pin Functions for Pulse Mode  
The LMH6517 supports a simple pulse up or pulse down control mode. In this mode the gain step size can be  
selected from a choice of 0.5, 1, 2 or 6dB steps. In operation the gain can be quickly adjusted either up of down  
one step at a time by a negative pulse on the UP or DN pins. This mode of operation is most suitable for  
applications where board space is at a premium and high speed gain changes are desired. As shown in  
Figure 56 each gain step pulse must have a logic high state of at least tPW= 20 ns and a logic low state of at  
least tPG 20 ns for the pulse to register as a gain change signal.  
To provide a known gain state there is a reset feature in pulse mode. To reset the gain to maximum gain both  
the UP and DN pins must be strobed low together as shown in Figure 56. There must be an overlap of at least  
tRW= 20 ns for the reset to register.  
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PULSE TIMING  
t
t
PW  
PG  
UP/DN  
RESET TIMING  
UP  
DN  
t
RW  
Figure 56. Pulse Mode Timing  
EXPOSED PAD WQFN PACKAGE  
The LMH6517 is packaged in a thermally enhanced package. The exposed pad is connected to the GND pins. It  
is recommended, but not necessary, that the exposed pad be connected to the supply ground plane. In any  
case, the thermal dissipation of the device is largely dependent on the attachment of this pad. The exposed pad  
should be attached to as much copper on the circuit board as possible, preferably external copper. However, it is  
also very important to maintain good high speed layout practices when designing a system board. Please refer to  
the LMH6517 evaluation board for suggested layout techniques.  
Package information is available on the Texas Instruments web site.  
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INTERFACING TO ADC  
The LMH6517 was designed to be used with high speed ADCs such as the ADC16DV160. As shown in  
Figure 40, AC coupling provides the best flexibility especially for IF sub-sampling applications. For DC coupled  
applications the use of a level shifting amplifier or a resistive biasing network may be possible.  
The inputs of the LMH6517 will self bias to the optimum voltage for normal operation. The internal bias voltage  
for the inputs is approximately mid rail which is 2.5V with the typical 5V power supply condition. In most  
applications the LMH6517 input will need to be AC coupled.  
The output common mode voltage is also self biasing to mid supply. This means that for driving most ADCs AC  
coupling is required. Since most often a band pass filter is desired between the amplifier and ADC the bandpass  
filter can be configured to block the DC voltage of the amplifier output from the ADC input.  
3 pF  
100W  
390 nH  
27 nH  
200W  
41 pF  
390 nH  
200  
100W  
3 pF  
Figure 57. Bandpass Filter  
A. Center Frequency is 140 MHz with a 20 MHz Bandwidth. Designed for 200Impedance  
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ADC Noise Filter  
Below are filter schematics and a table of values for some common IF frequencies. The filter shown in Figure 58  
offers a good compromise between bandwidth, noise rejection and cost. This filter topology is the same as is  
used on the ADC14V155KDRB High IF Receiver reference design board. This filter topology works best with the  
12 and 14 bit sub-sampling analog to digital converters shown in the Table 6 table.  
Table 5. Filter Component Values  
Filter Component Values  
Fc  
75 MHz  
40 MHz  
100Ω  
140 MHz  
20 MHz  
200Ω  
170 MHz  
25 MHz  
100Ω  
250 MHz  
Narrow Band  
499Ω  
BW  
Components  
R1, R2  
L1, L2  
C1, C2  
C3  
390 nH  
10 pF  
39 0nH  
3 pF  
560 nH  
1.4 pF  
32 pF  
47 pF  
22 pF  
41 pF  
11 pF  
L5  
220 nH  
100Ω  
27 nH  
200Ω  
30 nH  
22 nH  
R3, R4  
100Ω  
499Ω  
C1  
R1  
L1  
L5  
AMP V  
-
OUT  
ADC V  
+
IN  
C2  
L2  
ADC V  
-
IN  
AMP V  
OUT  
+
R2  
ADC V  
CM  
Figure 58. Sample Filter  
While the filters shown above have excellent performance in most respects they have one very large drawback,  
and that is voltage loss. There is a 6dB loss right up front from the matching resistors (R1 and R2 in Figure 58)  
and there are additional losses in the filter, primarily due to the resistive losses of the inductors. One solution is  
to use larger inductors with higher Q ratings. An even better solution is to use the filter as an impedance  
transforming circuit. Designing a filter with a low impedance input and a high impedance output will result in a  
voltage gain that can be used to offset the voltage losses. While this solution won't work with high impedance  
amplifiers, the LMH6517's low impedance output stage is perfectly suited for it. In essence the additional power  
gained from driving a given voltage into a lower value load impedance is used to offset the power lost in the filter  
and matching resistors.  
The filter shown in Figure 59 uses both an impedance transform as well as a slight input impedance mismatch to  
reduce the voltage loss from the amplifier to the ADC input. This configuration makes use of the strengths of the  
LMH6517 output stage to deliver the best linearity possible. Due to the low impedance output stage the  
LMH6517 can drive a lot of current into a low impedance load and still deliver high linearity signals.  
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AMP V  
OUT  
-
5
91n  
240n  
18n  
ADC V  
+
IN  
100  
100  
27p  
4.7p  
5
5.2p  
ADC V  
-
IN  
91n  
240n  
AMP V  
OUT  
+
ADC V  
CM  
Figure 59. Impedance Transforming Filter  
25 Input 200 Output, 210 MHz Center Frequency  
POWER SUPPLIES  
The LMH6517 was designed primarily to be operated on 5V power supplies. The voltage range for VCC is 4.5V to  
5.25V. A 5V supply provides the best performance while lower supplies will result in less power consumption.  
Power supply regulation of 2.5% or better is advised. When operated on a board with high speed digital signals it  
is important to provide isolation between digital signal noise and the LMH6517 inputs. The SP16160CH1RB  
reference board provides an example of good board layout.  
Of special note is that the digital circuits are powered from an internal supply voltage of 3.3V. The logic pins  
should not be driven above the absolute maximum value of 3.6V. See DIGITAL CONTROL for details.  
Table 6. Compatible High Speed Analog To Digital Converters  
Product Number  
ADC12L063  
Max Sampling Rate (MSPS)  
62  
Resolution  
Channels  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
12  
14  
14  
14  
14  
14  
16  
16  
8
SINGLE  
DUAL  
ADC12DL065  
ADC12L066  
ADC12DL066  
CLC5957  
65  
66  
SINGLE  
DUAL  
66  
70  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
DUAL  
ADC12L080  
ADC12DL080  
ADC12C080  
ADC12C105  
ADC12C170  
ADC12V170  
ADC14C080  
ADC14C105  
ADC14DS105  
ADC14155  
80  
80  
80  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
DUAL  
105  
170  
170  
80  
105  
105  
155  
155  
130  
160  
500  
500  
1000  
1000  
1500  
1500  
3000  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
DUAL  
ADC14V155  
ADC16V130  
ADC16DV160  
ADC08D500  
ADC08500  
DUAL  
8
SINGLE  
DUAL  
ADC08D1000  
ADC081000  
ADC08D1500  
ADC081500  
ADC08(B)3000  
8
8
SINGLE  
DUAL  
8
8
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
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Product Number  
ADC08L060  
Max Sampling Rate (MSPS)  
60  
Resolution  
Channels  
8
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
DUAL  
ADC08060  
ADC10DL065  
ADC10065  
ADC10080  
ADC08100  
ADCS9888  
ADC08(B)200  
ADC11C125  
ADC11C170  
60  
8
65  
10  
10  
10  
8
65  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
SINGLE  
80  
100  
170  
200  
125  
170  
8
8
11  
11  
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PACKAGING INFORMATION  
Orderable Device  
Status Package Type Package Pins Package  
Eco Plan  
Lead finish/  
Ball material  
MSL Peak Temp  
Op Temp (°C)  
Device Marking  
Samples  
Drawing  
Qty  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4/5)  
(6)  
LMH6517SQ/NOPB  
LMH6517SQE/NOPB  
LMH6517SQX/NOPB  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
WQFN  
WQFN  
WQFN  
RTV  
RTV  
RTV  
32  
32  
32  
1000 RoHS & Green  
250 RoHS & Green  
4500 RoHS & Green  
SN  
Level-3-260C-168 HR  
Level-3-260C-168 HR  
Level-3-260C-168 HR  
-40 to 85  
-40 to 85  
-40 to 85  
L6517SQ  
SN  
SN  
L6517SQ  
L6517SQ  
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:  
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION  
REEL DIMENSIONS  
TAPE DIMENSIONS  
K0  
P1  
W
B0  
Reel  
Diameter  
Cavity  
A0  
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width  
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length  
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness  
Overall width of the carrier tape  
W
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers  
Reel Width (W1)  
QUADRANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PIN 1 ORIENTATION IN TAPE  
Sprocket Holes  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
User Direction of Feed  
Pocket Quadrants  
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Package Pins  
Type Drawing  
SPQ  
Reel  
Reel  
A0  
B0  
K0  
P1  
W
Pin1  
Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant  
(mm) W1 (mm)  
LMH6517SQ/NOPB  
LMH6517SQE/NOPB  
LMH6517SQX/NOPB  
WQFN  
WQFN  
WQFN  
RTV  
RTV  
RTV  
32  
32  
32  
1000  
250  
178.0  
178.0  
330.0  
12.4  
12.4  
12.4  
5.3  
5.3  
5.3  
5.3  
5.3  
5.3  
1.3  
1.3  
1.3  
8.0  
8.0  
8.0  
12.0  
12.0  
12.0  
Q1  
Q1  
Q1  
4500  
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Width (mm)  
H
W
L
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Type Package Drawing Pins  
SPQ  
Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)  
LMH6517SQ/NOPB  
LMH6517SQE/NOPB  
LMH6517SQX/NOPB  
WQFN  
WQFN  
WQFN  
RTV  
RTV  
RTV  
32  
32  
32  
1000  
250  
208.0  
208.0  
356.0  
191.0  
191.0  
356.0  
35.0  
35.0  
35.0  
4500  
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PACKAGE OUTLINE  
RTV0032A  
WQFN - 0.8 mm max height  
S
C
A
L
E
2
.
5
0
0
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
5.15  
4.85  
A
B
PIN 1 INDEX AREA  
5.15  
4.85  
0.8  
0.7  
C
SEATING PLANE  
0.08 C  
0.05  
0.00  
2X 3.5  
SYMM  
EXPOSED  
THERMAL PAD  
(0.1) TYP  
9
16  
8
17  
SYMM  
33  
2X 3.5  
3.1 0.1  
28X 0.5  
1
24  
0.30  
32X  
0.18  
32  
25  
PIN 1 ID  
0.1  
C A B  
0.5  
0.3  
32X  
0.05  
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1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing  
per ASME Y14.5M.  
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.  
3. The package thermal pad must be soldered to the printed circuit board for thermal and mechanical performance.  
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RTV0032A  
WQFN - 0.8 mm max height  
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
(3.1)  
SYMM  
SEE SOLDER MASK  
DETAIL  
32  
25  
32X (0.6)  
1
24  
32X (0.24)  
28X (0.5)  
(3.1)  
33  
SYMM  
(4.8)  
(1.3)  
8
17  
(R0.05) TYP  
(
0.2) TYP  
VIA  
9
16  
(1.3)  
(4.8)  
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE  
EXPOSED METAL SHOWN  
SCALE: 15X  
0.07 MIN  
ALL AROUND  
0.07 MAX  
ALL AROUND  
METAL UNDER  
SOLDER MASK  
METAL EDGE  
EXPOSED METAL  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
EXPOSED  
METAL  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
NON SOLDER MASK  
DEFINED  
SOLDER MASK DEFINED  
(PREFERRED)  
SOLDER MASK DETAILS  
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4. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature  
number SLUA271 (www.ti.com/lit/slua271).  
5. Vias are optional depending on application, refer to device data sheet. If any vias are implemented, refer to their locations shown  
on this view. It is recommended that vias under paste be filled, plugged or tented.  
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RTV0032A  
WQFN - 0.8 mm max height  
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD  
(0.775) TYP  
25  
32  
32X (0.6)  
1
32X (0.24)  
28X (0.5)  
24  
(0.775) TYP  
(4.8)  
33  
SYMM  
(R0.05) TYP  
4X (1.35)  
17  
8
9
16  
4X (1.35)  
SYMM  
(4.8)  
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE  
BASED ON 0.125 MM THICK STENCIL  
SCALE: 20X  
EXPOSED PAD 33  
76% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA UNDER PACKAGE  
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6. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate  
design recommendations.  
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