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Overview
Features and Benefits
- 12dB Power Conversion Gain
- 35dBm Output IP3
- 15.5dB Range IF DVGA in 0.5dB Steps
- Programmable RF Input Tuning
- Reduced Power Mode
- 3.3V Single Supply
- Simple SPI for Fast Development
- –40°C to 105°C Operation (TC)
- Very Small Solution Size
- 32-Lead (5mm × 5mm) QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC5566 dual programmable gain downconverting mixer is ideal for diversity and MIMO receivers that require precise gain setting. Each channel incorporates an active mixer and a digital IF VGA with 15.5dB gain control range. The IF gain of each channel is programmed in 0.5dB steps through the SPI.
Programmable RF input tuning via the SPI or parallel control lines makes the device attractive for wideband radio applications. Furthermore, a reduced power mode is available, programmed through the SPI.
Integrated RF transformers provide single-ended 50Ω inputs. The differential LO input is designed for single-ended or differential drive. The differential IF output simplifies the interface to differential IF filters and amplifiers. The mixers are optimized for use up to 5GHz but may be used up to 6GHz with degraded performance.
Applications
- 4G and 5G MIMO Receivers
- Diversity Receivers
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
- Network Test/Monitoring Equipment
- Software-Defined Radios
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Product Lifecycle
Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation
Reliability Data (1)
Evaluation Kit Manuals (1)
Tools & Simulations
Linduino
Linduino is Analog Devices’ Arduino compatible system for developing and distributing firmware libraries and example code for our integrated circuits. Each Linduino-supported product includes an example main program, defined in the LTSketchbook/Part Number folder and driver code, defined in the LTSketchbook/libraries folder.
Linduino code repository on GitHub and instructions on how to use the code.

Design Tools
ADIsimRF is an easy-to-use RF signal chain calculator. Cascaded gain, noise, distortion and power consumption can be calculated, plotted and exported for signal chains with up to 50 stages. ADIsimRF also includes an extensive data base of device models for ADI’s RF and mixed signal components.
Product Recommendations
LTC5566 Companion Parts
Recommended Suggested Oscillator
Reference Materials
Design Resources
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Support & Discussions
LTC5566 Discussions
Sample & Buy
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