RF amplifiers from Analog Devices are designed utilizing the company’s leading amplifier and RF IC expertise. The company’s extensive family of single-ended input/output fixed-gain amplifiers can be used from low frequencies up to 6 GHz and include gain blocks, low noise amplifiers, intermediate frequency amplifiers, driver amplifiers and differential amplifiers. These devices offer high linearity, low noise figures, various fixed gain options, as well as low-power consumption and are all fully specified over frequency, temperature, and supply voltage for use in a variety of applications.
Tutorials & Webcasts
Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis, Part 1: Phased Locked Loops
The first of a two-part series on frequency synthesis, with an introduction to Phased Locked Loops. This webcast looks at the need for frequency generation, the techniques from the past present and future, and how to assess the performance of a frequency synthesis, and real world applications. Particular attention will be focused on Phase Locked Loops (PLL's) as frequency synthesizers.
Solutions for Fitting High Performance RF Signal Chains into Small Spaces
This webinar will present the current state of integration of RF IC technology, with a focus on the challenges that non-handset-based wireless equipment designers face as they strive for more functionality in smaller spaces, sometimes with the added headache of having to implement broadband transceivers that can be reused at multiple frequencies.
Introduction to Differential Amplifiers And Design Tools
This Webcast covers the basics of differential amplifiers, their common applications, and explores several design examples. Our amplifier expert also works through the necessary design equations and demonstrates several new online design tools that ease system design complexities. This webinar drives home the principles behind differential amplifiers and provides a good working knowledge of related application techniques.
RF Amplifiers Technical Articles
The Differential-signal Advantage for Communications System Design
Understand how differential signal chains and architectures can improve system performance in challenging applications. (RF Designline, 2/1/2010)
Direct Conversion Receiver Designs Enable Multi-standard/Multi-band Operation
Modern direct conversion provides a compelling solution for field programmable radio designs and offers a cost benefit and potential performance advantage over traditional receiver solutions. (RF Designline, 2/16/2009)
Analog Front End for 3G Femto Base Stations Bring Wireless Connectivity Home
Brochures & Bulletins
Data Sheets
Parametric Search
Tools
ADIsimPLL™
Video: ADIsimPLL™
S-Parameters
ADL5606 S-Parameters (zip, 20 KB)
ADL5605 S-Parameters (zip, 10 KB)
ADL5320 S-Parameters (zip, 21 KB)
ADL5535 S-Parameters (zip, 19 KB)
ADL5536 S-Parameters (zip, 19 KB)
ADL5604 S-Parameters (zip, 16 KB)
ADL5534 S-Parameters (zip, 23 KB)
ADL5531 S-Parameters (zip, 10 KB)
ADL5322 S-Parameters (zip, 32 KB)
AD8354 S-Parameters (zip, 35 KB)
AD8353 S-Parameters (zip, 35 KB)
ADL5321 S-Parameters (zip, 32 KB)
ADL5601 S-Parameters (zip, 31 KB)
ADL5602 S-Parameters (zip, 31 KB)
ADL5523 S-Parameters (zip, 5 KB)
ADL5521 S-Parameters (zip, 5 KB)
ADL5542 S-Parameters (zip, 43 KB)
ADL5541 S-Parameters (zip, 43 KB)
ADL5530 S-Parameters (zip, 10 KB)
ADL5323 S-Parameters (zip, 32 KB)
Utilities & Conversions
VRMS / dBm / dBu / dBV calculator
A utility to convert between standard units of power measurement and signal strength.
RF Impedance Matching Tool
This calculator matches a known complex load to a desired impedance at a given frequency. Computes component values and displays a sample circuit of the matching network.
EngineerZone Support Community
Circuits from the Lab
CN-0171: Low Noise, Low Distortion Single-Ended Input Drive Circuit for Differential Input IF Sampling ADCs
CN-0049: Interfacing the ADL5534 Dual IF Gain Block To The AD9640 High Speed ADC
CN-0046: Using the AD8352 as an Ultralow Distortion Differential RF/IF Front End for High Speed ADCs
RF Amplifiers Application Notes
AN-1142: Techniques for High Speed ADC PCB Layout (pdf, 392 KB)
AN-1098: Methodology for Narrow-Band Interface Design Between High Performance Differential Driver Amplifiers and ADCs (pdf, 167 KB)
AN-835: Understanding High Speed ADC Testing and Evaluation (pdf, 985 KB)
The Analog Filter Wizard™ helps you design a low-pass, high-pass, band-pass or band-stop filter with actual op amps. It then simulates the filter’s performance with these op amps in real time. You can ask the tool to optimize for power, noise, or voltage range, and it will pick op amps and passive components appropriately. Or you can adjust the components manually yourself.
The photodiode web tool helps you select and design the best circuit for your application. To use the tool, enter the specifications of your light input, including intensity, spectral band, and the required signal bandwidth. These inputs will narrow down the available photodiode part numbers.
View all tools available for Analog Devices' Amplifiers products.
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The ADIsimADC tool is an aid to help in the selection of Analog to Digital Converterse (ADC's), perform evaluations and assist with troubleshooting. The tool uses typical data values to mathematically model the general behavior of the selected ADC. It allows a user to apply input signals, set encode (sample) rates and simulate FFT's on a selected ADC. It is useful for checking the SNR, SFDR, SINAD, THD, ENOB etc. of a selected ADC.
ADIsimDAC assists the user with finding Analog Devices' DACs and DAC Application Circuits. It takes user inputs along Typical Parametric Data to sort, select and suggest applicable DAC's, system components and circuit solutions.
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ADIsimRF is an easy-to-use RF signal chain calculator. Cascaded Gain, Noise Figure, IP3 and P1dB as well as total power consumption are calculated. The number of stages can be varied up to a maximum of 15. Additional stages can be inserted at any point in teh signal chain and individual stages can be temporarily disabled or deleted. The calculator can be switched between Transmit Mode and Receive Mode where calculations are presented output-referred and input-referred respectively.
The ADIsimPLL design tool is a comprehensive and easy-to-use PLL synthesizer design and simulation tool. All key non-linear effects that can impact PLL performance can be simulated, including phase noise, Fractional-N spurs, and anti-backlash pulse. ADIsimPLL design tool eliminates time-consuming iterations from the PLL/synthesizer development process.
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ADIsimPower™ Voltage Regulator Design Tool produces custom DC-DC converter designs in about one minute. The user enters 5 inputs and chooses to optimize for efficiency, PCB space, cost, or part count. Output is a complete schematic, BOM, efficiency plot, and performance summary. A PDF summary and a blank PCB is offered for each design to facilitate fast prototyping to verify the design.
ADI's digital PWM (pulse-width modulation) power control and management devices provide designers with a highly integrated circuit architecture and the flexibility to configure system power-supply parameters in a matter of minutes using an intuitive GUI (graphical user interface). Power design egnineers with no prior programming experience can use the GUI to monitor and quickly adjust power functions such as frequency, timing, voltage settings, and protection limits.
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| Part# | Min RF Frequency (MHz) | Max RF Frequency (MHz) | Gain | Output IP3 | 1 dB Comp Point | Noise Figure (dB) | Supply Current | Supply Voltage (V) | Specs @ (MHz) | Package | US Price 1000-4999 |
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| ADL5324 | 400MHz | 4GHz | 14.6dB | 43.1dBm | 29.1dBm | 3.8dB | 133mA | - | 2.14GHz | - |
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| ADL5605 | 700MHz | 1GHz | 23dB | 44.2dBm | 30.9dBm | 4.8dB | 307mA | 5.25V | 943MHz | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5606 | 1.8GHz | 2.7GHz | 24.3dB | 45.5dBm | 30.8dBm | 4.7dB | 362mA | 5.25V | 2.14GHz | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5604 | 700MHz | 2.7GHz | 12.2dB | 42.2dBm | 29.1dBm | 4.6dB | 318mA | 5.25V | 2.63GHz | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5321 | 2.3GHz | 4GHz | 14dB | 41dBm | 25.7dBm | 4dB | 90mA | 5.5V | 2.6GHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5320Reference Circuit Available | 400MHz | 2.7GHz | 13.2dB | 42dBm | 25.7dBm | 4.4dB | 104mA | 5V | 2.14GHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5322 | 700MHz | 1GHz | 19.9dB | 45.3dBm | 27.9dBm | 5dB | 320mA | 5.25V | 900MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5323 | 1.7GHz | 2.4GHz | 19.5dB | 43.5dBm | 28dBm | 5dB | 320mA | 5.25V | 2.14GHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| Part# | Min RF Frequency (MHz) | Max RF Frequency (MHz) | Gain | Output IP3 | Noise Figure (dB) | 1 dB Comp Point (dBm) | Specs @ (MHz) | Package | US Price 1000-4999 |
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| ADL5544 | 30MHz | 6GHz | 17.4dB | 34.9dBm | 2.9dB | 17.6dBm | 900MHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5545 | 30MHz | 6GHz | 24.1dB | 36.4dBm | 2.9dB | 18.1dBm | 900MHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5601 | 50MHz | 4GHz | 15.3dB | 43dBm | 3.7dB | 19dBm | 900MHz | 3-Lead SOT-89 |
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| ADL5602 | 50MHz | 4GHz | 19.5dB | 42dBm | 3.3dB | 19.3dBm | 2GHz | 3-Lead SOT-89 |
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| ADL5541 | 50MHz | 6GHz | 14.7dB | 39.2dBm | 3.8dB | 16.3dBm | 2GHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5542 | 50MHz | 6GHz | 18.7dB | 39dBm | 3.2dB | 18dBm | 2GHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8353 | 1MHz | 2.7GHz | 19.8dB | 23.6dBm | 5.3dB | 9.1dBm | 900MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8354 | 1MHz | 2.7GHz | 19.5dB | 19dBm | 4.2dB | 4.6dBm | 900MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| Part# | Frequency Range | Gain | 1 dB Comp Point (dBm) | Noise Figure (dB) | Output IP3 | Min Pos Supply | Max Pos Supply | Supply Current | Specs @ (MHz) | Package | US Price 1000-4999 |
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| ADL5535Reference Circuit Available | 20 to 1000 | 16.1dB | 18.9dBm | 3.2dB | 45.5dBm | 4.5V | 5.5V | 97mA | 190MHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5536Reference Circuit Available | 20 to 1000 | 19.8dB | 19.6dBm | 2.6dB | 45dBm | 4.5V | 5.5V | 105mA | 190MHz | SOT-89 |
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| ADL5534Reference Circuit Available | 20 to 500 | 21dB | 20.4dBm | 2.5dB | 40dBm | 4.75V | 5.25V | 98mA | 70MHz | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5531 | 20 to 500 | 20.9dB | 20.4dBm | 2.5dB | 41dBm | 4.75V | 5.25V | 100mA | 70MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5530 | dc to 1000 | 16.8dB | 21.8dBm | 3dB | 37dBm | 3V | 5.5V | 110mA | 190MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| Part# | Frequency Range | Gain | Output IP3 | Noise Figure (dB) | 1 dB Comp Point (dBm) | Supply Current | Specs @ (MHz) | Package | US Price 1000-4999 |
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| AD8432 | - | 24.08dB | 36.2dBm | 2.3dB | 7.7dBm | 24mA | 10MHz | 24-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5521 | 400 to 4000 | 20.8dB | 37dBm | 900mdB | 21.8dBm | 60mA | 900MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5523 | 400 to 4000 | 21.5dB | 34dBm | 800mdB | 21dBm | 60mA | 900MHz | 8-Lead LFCSP |
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| Part# | -3dB Bandwidth | Gain | Output IP3 | Spectral Noise | Distortion (2nd) | Distortion (3rd) | Noise Figure (dB) | Supply Voltage (V) | Supply Current | Package | US Price 1000-4999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL5566 | 4.5GHz | 16dB | 50.9dBm | 1.3(nV/rtHz) | -94.7dBc | -100dBc | 6.58dB | 5.2V | 160mA | 24-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5565Reference Circuit Available | 6.75GHz | 15.5dB | 54dBm | 1.52(nV/rtHz) | -108dBc | -103dBc | 8.7dB | 5.2V | 80mA | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5561 | 2.9GHz | 15.5dB | 49dBm | 2.1(nV/rtHz) | -95dBc | -87dBc | 8dB | 3.6V | 40mA | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| ADL5562Reference Circuit Available | 3.3GHz | 15.5dB | 47dBm | 2.1(nV/rtHz) | -104dBc | -87dBc | 7.3dB | 3.6V | 80mA | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8372 | 130MHz | 32dB | 35dBm | - | -78dBc | -85dBc | 7.9dB | 5.5V | 212mA | 32-Lead CSP |
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| AD8375 | 630MHz | 20dB | 50dBm | 1.9(nV/rtHz) | -85dBc | -92dBc | 8.3dB | 5.5V | 125mA | 24-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8376Reference Circuit Available | 700MHz | 20dB | 50dBm | 2(nV/rtHz) | -82dBc | -91dBc | 8.7dB | 5.5V | 250mA | 32-Lead CSP |
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| AD8352Reference Circuit Available | 2.2GHz | 25dB | 41dBm | 2.7(nV/rtHz) | -83dBc | -82dBc | 15.5dB | 5.5V | 37mA | 16-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8335 | 70MHz | 38dB | - | 1.3(nV/rtHz) | - | - | - | 5V | 76mA | 64-Lead LFCSP |
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| AD8370 | 750MHz | 34dB | 35dBm | 2.1(nV/rtHz) | -65dBc | -62dBc | 7.2dB | 5.5V | 79mA | 16-Lead TSSOP |
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| AD8351 | 2.2GHz | 26dB | 31dBm | 2.7(nV/rtHz) | -79dBc | -81dBc | 15.5dB | 5.5V | 28mA | 10-Lead uSOIC |
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| AD8369 | 600MHz | 40dB | 19.5dBm | 2(nV/rtHz) | -68dBc | -64dBc | 7dB | 5.5V | 37mA | 16-Lead TSSOP |
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| AD8350 | 900MHz | 20dB | 28dBm | 1.7(nV/rtHz) | -66dBc | -65dBc | 6.8dB | 11V | 28mA | 8-Lead SOIC/8-Lead uSOIC |
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The ADL5545 is a single-ended RF/IF gain block amplifier that provides broadband operation from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The ADL5545 provides over 36 dBm of OIP3 using only 56 mA from a 5 V supply.
The ADL5545 provides a gain of 24 dB, which is stable over frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device. The amplifier is offered in the industry-standard SOT-89 package and is internally
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The ADL5544 is a single-ended RF/IF gain block amplifier that provides broadband operation from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The ADL5544 provides over 34 dBm of OIP3 using only 55 mA from a 5 V supply.
The ADL5544 provides a gain of 17 dB, which is stable over frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device. The amplifier is offered in the industry-standard SOT-89 package and is internally
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