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LT1993-4

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

900MHz Low Distortion, Low Noise Differential Amplifier/ADC Driver (AV = 4V/V)

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Overview

  • 900MHz −3dB Bandwidth
  • Fixed Gain of 4V/V (12dB)
  • Low Distortion:
    • 40dBm OIP3, −73dBc HD3 (70MHz 2VP-P)
    • 51dBm OIP3, −94dBc HD3 (10MHz 2VP-P)
  • Low Noise: 14.5dB NF, en = 2.35nV/√Hz (70MHz)
  • Differential Inputs and Outputs
  • Additional Filtered Outputs
  • Adjustable Output Common Mode Voltage
  • DC- or AC-Coupled Operation
  • Minimal Support Circuitry Required
  • Small 0.75mm Tall 16-Lead 3 × 3 QFN Package

The LT1993-4 is a low distortion, low noise Differential Amplifier/ADC driver for use in applications from DC to 900MHz. The LT1993-4 has been designed for ease of  use, with minimal support circuitry required. Exceptionally low input-referred noise and low distortion products (with either single-ended or differential inputs) make the LT1993-4 an excellent solution for driving high speed 12-bit and 14-bit ADCs. In addition to the normal unfiltered outputs (+OUT and -OUT), the LT1993-4 has a built-in 175MHz differential lowpass filter and an additional pair of filtered outputs (+OUTFILTERED, -OUTFILTERED) to reduce external filtering components when driving high speed ADCs. The output common mode voltage is easily set via the VOCM pin, eliminating either an output transformer or AC-coupling capacitors in many applications.

The LT1993-4 is designed to meet the demanding requirements of communications transceiver applications. It can be used as a differential ADC driver, a general-purpose differential gain block, or in any other application requiring differential drive. The LT1993-4 can be used in data acquisition systems required to function at frequencies down to DC.

The LT1993-4 operates on a 5V supply and consumes 100mA. It comes in a compact 16-lead 3 × 3 QFN package and operates over a -40°C to 85°C temperature range.

Applications

  • Differential ADC Driver for:
    • Imaging
    • Communications
  • Differential Driver/Receiver
  • Single Ended to Differential Conversion
  • Differential to Single Ended Conversion
  • Level Shifting
  • IF Sampling Receivers
  • SAW Filter Interfacing/Buffering
LT1993-4
900MHz Low Distortion, Low Noise Differential Amplifier/ADC Driver (AV = 4V/V)
LT1993-4 Application Circuit LT1993-4 Pin Configuration LT1993-4 Performance Graph
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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:

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Evaluation Kits

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DC800A-B

LT1993CUD-4 | 900MHz diff In/Out ADC Driver

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DC800A-B: Demo Board for the LT1993-4 900MHz Low Distortion, Low Noise Differential Amplifier/ADC Driver (AV = 4V/V).

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DC900A-02U

Combo Demo Board for LTC2255 and LT1993-4 (12dB) Requires DC718

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DC900A-02U Demo Board for:
LTC2255 14-Bit, 125Msps Low Power 3V ADCs
LT1993-4 900MHz Low Distortion, Low Noise Differential Amplifier/ADC Driver (Av = 4V/V)
DC800A-B
LT1993CUD-4 | 900MHz diff In/Out ADC Driver
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DC900A-02U
Combo Demo Board for LTC2255 and LT1993-4 (12dB) Requires DC718
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