Analog Devices AD8306 - 5 - 400 MHz, 100 dB High Precision Limiting - Logarithmic Amplifier
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AD8306 5 - 400 MHz, 100 dB High Precision Limiting - Logarithmic Amplifier

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Product Description
The AD8306 is a complete IF limiting amplifier, providing both an accurate logarithmic (decibel) measure of the input signal (the RSSI function) over a dynamic range of 100 dB, and...More
 Specifications
RF Frequency (MHz) 5 to 400
Dynamic Range (dB) 100dB
Temp Stability (dB) ±1dB
Phase Accuracy (deg) ±2Deg
Response Time (ns typ) 73ns
Voltage Supply (V) 2.7 to 5.5
Supply Current (max) 16mA
Limiter Output Yes
AC Linearity (± dB) 0.4dB
Power Consumption (mW) 80mW
Package 16-Lead SOP
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 Features
  • Complete, Fully Calibrated Log-Limiting IF Amplifier
  • 100 dB Dynamic Range: –91 dBV to +9 dBV
  • Stable RSSI Scaling Over Temperature and Supplies:
    20 mV/dB Slope, –95 dBm Intercept
    ±0.4 dB RSSI Linearity up to 200 MHz
  • Fully Differential Inputs, RIN = 1 kΩ,
    CIN = 2.5 pF
  • Single Supply of +2.7 V to +6.5 V at
    16 mA Typical
  • Programmable Limiter Gain and
    Output Current
    Differential Outputs to 10 mA,
    2.4 V p-p
    Overall Gain 90 dB, Bandwidth 400 MHz
    Constant Phase (Typical ±56 ps
    Delay Skew)
  • 500 ns Power-Up Time, <1 mA
    Sleep Current
 

 
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Impedance Matching Tutorial
This tutorial examines the Smith Chart and its application to transmission line impedance matching.
Power Dissipation vs Die Temp
This tool estimates die temperature and power dissipation based on the supply voltages, ambient temperature, load characteristics, and package thermal data.

 
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5962-9864601QEA Prodn S/B OR B/B CERAMIC DIP 16 Mil $116.00 5/16/2008N
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AD8306-EVALZ Prodn EVALUATION BOARDS - Comm $99.00 5/16/2008Y Contact ADIAdd to Cart
AD8306AR Prodn 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $15.95 7/4/2008N
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AD8306AR-REEL LAST TIME BUY 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $15.95 - N
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AD8306AR-REEL7 Prodn 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $15.95 - N
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AD8306ARZ Prodn 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $14.50 5/16/2008Y
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AD8306ARZ-REEL Prodn 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $14.50 - Y
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AD8306ARZ-RL7 Prodn 16 ld SOIC 16 Ind $14.50 - Y
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Part#RF Frequency (MHz)Dynamic Range (dB)Temp Stability (dB)Response Time (ns typ)Voltage Supply (V)Supply Current (max)PackagePrice* (1000 pcs.)
AD831250 to 350045±0.5702.7 to 5.54.2WLCSP$1.25
AD606-80-4004.5 to 5.51316-Lead DIP; 16-Lead SOIC$21.74
AD8313100 to 250070±1.25402.7 to 5.5148-Lead uSOIC$7.90
AD641-44±110+/- 4.5 to +/- 7.54420-Lead DIP; 20-Lead LCC; 20-Lead PLCC$32.43
AD8314100 to 270045±1702.7 to 5.54.58-Lead uSOIC/CSP$1.09
AD83065 to 400100±1732.7 to 5.51616-Lead SOP$14.50
AD8315100 to 250050±11502.7 to 5.58.58-Lead uSOIC$3.95
AD83095 to 500100±1672.7 to 5.51616-Lead TSSOP$7.75
AD8316100 to 250049±1502.7 to 5.58.516-Lead CSP$100.00
AD8311100 to 250050±0.51502.7 to 5.58.5WLCSP$1.25
AD83022,70060±1602.7 to 5.51914-Lead TSSOP$12.00
AD8307dc to 50092±14002.7 to 5.588-Lead SOIC/DIP$6.00
AD8310dc to 440100±1152.7 to 5.588-Lead SOIC$3.95
AD640-50±110+/- 4.5 to +/- 7.54420-Lead DIP; 20-Lead LCC; 20-Lead PLCC$36.05
AD83171 to 1000055±0.563 to 5.5208-Lead CSP$3.93
AD83181 to 800070±0.5104.5 to 5.56816-Lead CSP$4.99
AD83191 to 1000045±0.563 to 5.5228-Lead CSP$1.75
ADL55191 kHz to 1000062±0.563 to 5.55632-Lead LFCSP$4.98

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