DC to 600 MHz,
Dual-Digital Variable Gain Amplifiers
AD8366
Data Sheet
SENB
OPMA
OPPA
VPSOA
VCMA
CCMA
OFSA
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VPSIA
BIT0/CS
IPPA
BIT1/SDAT
IPMA
BIT2/SCLK
BIT3
ENBL
DIGITAL GAIN
CONTROL LOGIC
ICOM
OCOM
IPMB
BIT4
IPPB
BIT 5
DENB
OPMB
OPPB
VPSOB
VCMB
CCMB
OFSB
07584-001
DENA
VPSIB
DECB
Matched pair of differential, digitally controlled VGAs
Gain range: 4.5 dB to 20.25 dB
0.25 dB gain step size
Operating frequency
DC to 150 MHz (2 V p-p)
3 dB bandwidth: 600 MHz
Noise figure (NF)
11.4 dB at 10 MHz at maximum gain
18 dB at 10 MHz at minimum gain
OIP3: 45 dBm at 10 MHz
HD2/HD3
Better than −90 dBc for 2 V p-p output at 10 MHz at
maximum gain
Differential input and output
Adjustable output common-mode
Optional dc output offset correction
Serial/parallel mode gain control
Power-down feature
Single 5 V supply operation
DECA
FEATURES
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
Baseband I/Q receivers
Diversity receivers
Wideband ADC drivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8366 is a matched pair of fully differential, low noise and
low distortion, digitally programmable variable gain amplifiers
(VGAs). The gain of each amplifier can be programmed separately
or simultaneously over a range of 4.5 dB to 20.25 dB in steps of
0.25 dB. The amplifier offers flat frequency performance from dc
to 70 MHz, independent of gain code.
The AD8366 offers excellent spurious-free dynamic range, suitable
for driving high resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
The NF at maximum gain is 11.4 dB at 10 MHz and increases
~2 dB for every 4 dB decrease in gain. Over the entire gain range,
the HD3/HD2 are better than −90 dBc for 2 V p-p at the output at
10 MHz into 200 Ω. The two-tone intermodulation distortion of
−90 dBc into 200 Ω translates to an OIP3 of 45 dBm (38 dBVrms).
The differential input impedance of 200 Ω provides a well-defined
termination. The differential output has a low impedance of ~25 Ω.
Rev. B
The output common-mode voltage defaults to VPOS/2 but can
be programmed via the VCMA and VCMB pins over a range
of voltages. The input common-mode voltage also defaults
to VPOS/2 but can be driven down to 1.5 V. A built-in, dc offset
compensation loop can be used to eliminate dc offsets from prior
stages in the signal chain. This loop can also be disabled if dccoupled operation is desired.
The digital interface allows for parallel or serial mode gain
programming. The AD8366 operates from a 4.75 V to 5.25 V
supply and consumes typically 180 mA. When disabled, the
part consumes roughly 3 mA. The AD8366 is fabricated using
Analog Devices, Inc., advanced silicon-germanium bipolar
process, and it is available in a 32-lead exposed paddle LFCSP
package. Performance is specified over the −40°C to +85°C
temperature range.
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AD8366
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Output Differential Offset Correction .................................... 15
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Output Common-Mode Control ............................................. 15
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Gain Control Interface............................................................... 16
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Applications Information .............................................................. 17
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Basic Connections ...................................................................... 17
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Direct Conversion Receiver Design ......................................... 18
Parallel and Serial Interface timing ............................................ 5
Quadrature Errors and Image Rejection ................................. 18
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Low Frequency IMD3 Performance ........................................ 19
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6
Baseband Interface ..................................................................... 21
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7
Characterization Setups ................................................................. 22
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 25
Circuit Description ......................................................................... 15
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 28
Inputs ........................................................................................... 15
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28
Outputs ........................................................................................ 15
REVISION HISTORY
8/2017—Rev. A to Rev. B
Change to Figure 4 ........................................................................... 7
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 28
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 28
3/2011—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Table 2, Internal Power Dissipation Value ................ 6
10/2010—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
AD8366
SPECIFICATIONS
VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, ZS = 200 Ω, ZL = 200 Ω, f = 10 MHz, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Bandwidth
Slew Rate
INPUT STAGE
Linear Input Swing
Differential Input Impedance
Minimum Input Common-Mode Voltage
Maximum Input Common-Mode Voltage
Test Conditions/Comments
3 dB; all gain codes
1 dB; all gain codes
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
IPPA, IPMA, IPPB, IPMB
At minimum gain AV = 4.5 dB, 1 dB gain compression
Input pins left floating
GAIN
Minimum Voltage Gain
Maximum Voltage Gain
Gain Step Size
Gain Step Accuracy
Gain Flatness
Gain Mismatch
Group Delay Flatness
Mismatch
Gain Step Response
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
OUTPUT STAGE
Linear Output Swing
Differential Output Impedance
Output DC Offset
Minimum Output Common-Mode Voltage
Maximum Output Common-Mode Voltage
Common-Mode Setpoint Input Impedance
NOISE/DISTORTION
3 MHz
Noise Figure
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
OIP3 1
OIP21
Output 1 dB Compression Point1
All gain codes
All gain codes
Maximum gain, DC to 70 MHz
Channel A/Channel B at minimum/maximum gain code
All gain codes, 20% fractional bandwidth, fC < 100 MHz
Channel A and Channel B at same gain code
Maximum gain to minimum gain
Minimum gain to maximum gain
OPPA, OPMA, OPPB, OPMB, VCMA, VCMB
1 dB gain compression
Inputs shorted, offset loop disabled at
minimum/maximum gain
Inputs shorted, offset loop enabled (across all gain codes)
HD3, HD2 > −90 dBc, 2 V p-p output
HD3, HD2 > −90 dBc, 2 V p-p output
VCMA and VCMB left floating
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
2 V p-p output, maximum gain
2 V p-p output, minimum gain
2 V p-p output, maximum gain
2 V p-p output, minimum gain
2 V p-p composite, maximum gain
2 V p-p composite, minimum gain
2 V p-p composite, maximum gain
2 V p-p composite, minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Rev. B | Page 3 of 28
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
600
200
1100
1500
MHz
MHz
V/µs
V/µs
3.6
217
1.5
VPOS/2 + 0.075
VPOS/2
V p-p
Ω
V
V
V
4.5
20.25
0.25
±0.25
0.1
0.1