AD8337:  General-Purpose, Low Cost, DC-Coupled VGA

The AD8337 is a low noise, single-ended, linear-in-dB, general-purpose variable gain amplifier (VGA) usable at frequencies from dc to 100 MHz; the −3 dB bandwidth is 280 MHz. Excellent bandwidth ...More

AD8337:  General-Purpose, Low Cost, DC-Coupled VGA

Product Description

The AD8337 is a low noise, single-ended, linear-in-dB, general-purpose variable gain amplifier (VGA) usable at frequencies from dc to 100 MHz; the −3 dB bandwidth is 280 MHz. Excellent bandwidth uniformity across the entire gain range and low output-referred noise makes the AD8337 ideal for gain trim applications and for driving high speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).

Excellent dc characteristics combined with high speed make the AD8337 particularly suited for industrial ultrasound, PET scanners, and video applications. Dual-supply operation enables gain control of negative-going pulses such as generated by photodiodes or photomultiplier tubes.

The AD8337 uses the popular and versatile X-AMP® architecture, exclusively from Analog Devices, Inc., with a gain range of 24 dB. The gain control interface provides precise linear-in-dB scaling of 19.7 dB/V, referenced to VCOM.

The AD8337 includes an uncommitted operational current-feedback preamplifier (PrA) that operates in inverting or noninverting configurations. Using external resistors, the device can be configured for gains of 6 dB or greater. The AD8337 is characterized by a noninverting PrA gain of 2× using two external 100 Ω resistors. The attenuator has a range of 24 dB, and the output amplifier has a fixed gain of 8× (18.06 dB). The lowest nominal gain range is 0 dB to 24 dB and can be shifted up or down by adjusting the preamp gain. Multiple AD8337s can be connected in series for larger gain ranges, and for interstage filtering to suppress noise and distortion, and for nulling offset voltages.

The operating temperature range is –40°C to +85°C, and it is available in an 8-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP.

Applications

  • Gain trim
  • PET scanners
  • High performance AGC systems
  • I/Q signal proce
  • ssing
  • Video
  • Industrial and medical ultrasound
  • Radar receivers
  • Data Sheet, Rev. B, 2/07

    Features

    • Low noise:
      Voltage noise = 2.2 nV/√Hz
      Current noise = 4.8 pA/√Hz (positive input)
    • Wide bandwidth (−3 dB) = 280 MHz
    • Nominal gain range: 0 dB to 24 dB (preamp gain = 6 dB)
    • Gain scaling: 19.7 dB/V
    • DC-coupled
    • Single-ended input and output
    • High speed uncommitted op amp input
    • Supplies: +5 V, ±2.5 V, or ±5 V
    • Low power: 78 mW with ±2.5 V supplies

    Diagrams

    AD8337 Diagram
    Functional Block Diagram for AD8337

    Specifications

    Supply Voltage (V) ±5V
    Gain Low End (dB) 0
    Gain High End (dB) +24dB
    -3 dB BW (MHz) 280MHz
    Spectral Noise (nV/rtHz) 2.2nV/rtHz
    Gain Accuracy (dB) ±0.25dB
    Supply Current (max) 15mA
    Package 8-Lead LFCSP

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    Part# Gain Control -3 dB BW (MHz) Gain Low End (dB) Gain High End (dB) Number of Channels Spectral Noise (nV/rtHz) Supply Voltage (V) Supply Current (max) Gain Accuracy (dB) 1 dB Comp Point (dBm) Package Price* (1000-4999)
    AD600 Analog 35 0 +40 2 1.4 ±5 14mA - - - $16.41
    AD602 Analog 35 -10 +30 2 1.4 ±5 14mA - - - $13.20
    AD603 Analog 90 -11 +31 1 1.4 ±5 20mA ±0.5 - 8-Lead DIP, 8-Lead SOIC $4.35
    AD604 Analog 40 0 +48 2 0.8 ±5 31mA ±0.3 15 24-Lead SOIC, 24-Lead SSOP $16.25
    AD605 Analog 40 -14 +34 2 1.8 +5 23mA ±0.2 15 16-Lead SOIC $9.79
    AD8260 Digital 180 -6 +24 1 2.4 +3.3 28mA +0.25 - - $3.79
    AD8320 Digital 150 -10 +26 1 53 +12 105mA ±0.2 22.5 20-Lead SOIC -
    AD8321 Digital 120 -27.4 +26 1 20 +9 90mA ±1 19.5 20-Lead SOIC $4.35
    AD8322 Digital 180 -12.6 +29.5 1 64 +5 113mA ±2 19 28-Lead TSSOP $3.15
    AD8323 Digital 100 -26 +27.5 1 - +5 - - - 28-Lead TSSOP $3.30
    AD8324 Digital 100 -25.5 +33.5 1 157 +3.3 207mA ±1 21 20-Lead LFCSP, 20-Lead QSOP $1.71
    AD8325 Digital 100 -29.5 +30 1 56 +5 133mA ±1 18.5 28-Lead TSSOP $3.30
    AD8326 Digital 100 -26 +27.5 1 100 ±5 157mA ±1 26.5 28-Lead PSOP, 28-Lead TSSOP $3.90
    AD8327 Digital 160 -18 +30 1 64 +5 105mA ±1 18 20-Lead TSSOP $3.75
    AD8328 Digital 107 -27.5 +31.5 1 135 - 120mA ±1 18.4 20-Lead LFCSP, 20-Lead QSOP $1.90
    AD8330 Analog 150 0 +50 1 5 +6 20mA ±0.5 - 16-Lead LFCSP, 16-Lead QSOP $4.39
    AD8331 Analog 120 -4.5 +43 1 0.74 +5 25mA +0.5 7 - $5.39
    AD8332 Analog 120 -4.5 +43.5 2 0.74 +5 58mA +0.5 7 28-Lead TSSOP, 32-Lead CSP $10.44
    AD8334 Analog 100 +4.5 +43.5 4 0.74 +5 116mA +0.5 7 64-Lead LFCSP $14.49
    AD8335 Analog 70 -10 +38 4 1.3 +5 76mA ±0.2 18 64-Lead LFCSP $12.00
    AD8336 Analog 115 -14 +46 1 3 ±12 25mA ±0.5 11 16-Lead LFCSP $4.59
    AD8337 Analog 280 0 +24 1 2.2 ±5 15mA ±0.25 - 8-Lead LFCSP $2.49
    AD8367 Analog 500 -2.5 +42.5 1 1.84 +5.5 26mA ±0.2 8.1 14-Lead TSSOP $4.55
    AD8368 Analog 800 -12 +22 1 - +5 - ±0.4 13 24-Lead LFCSP $4.55
    AD8369 Digital 600 -5 +40 1 2 +5.5 37mA ±0.5 0.5 16-Lead TSSOP $4.20
    AD8370 Digital 700 +25 +34 1 2.1 +5.5 78mA - 14 16-Lead TSSOP $4.20
    AD8375 Digital 690 -4 +20 1 - +5 130mA ±0.2 19 24-Lead LFCSP $4.49
    AD8376 Digital 690 -4 +20 2 - +5 260mA ±0.2 19 32-Lead CSP $6.49
    ADL5330 Analog 3000 -34 +22 1 - +5 240mA - 1.2 24-Lead LFCSP $4.98
    ADL5390 Analog 2400 - +7 1 - +5 130mA - 9.6 24-Lead LFCSP $7.50
    ADL5391 Analog 2000 - +9.5 1 26.7 +5 135mA - 15.1 16-Lead LFCSP $4.89

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