Overview
Features and Benefits
- 10GHz Gain-Bandwidth Product
- 88dB SFDR at 100MHz, 2VP-P
- 1.1nV/√Hz Input Noise Density
- Input Range Includes Ground
- External Resistors Set Gain (Min 1V/V)
- 3300V/μs Differential Slew Rate
- 52mA Supply Current
- 2.7V to 5.25V Supply Voltage Range
- Fully Differential Input and Output
- Adjustable Output Common Mode Voltage
- Low Power Shutdown
- Small 10-Lead 3mm × 2mm × 0.75mm QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC6409 is a very high speed, low distortion, differential amplifier. Its input common mode range includes ground, so that a ground-referenced input signal can be DC-coupled, level-shifted, and converted to drive an ADC differentially.
The gain and feedback resistors are external, so that the exact gain and frequency response can be tailored to each application. For example, the amplifier could be externally compensated in a no-overshoot configuration, which is desired in certain time-domain applications.
The LTC6409 is stable in a differential gain of 1. This allows for a low output noise in applications where gain is not desired. It draws 52mA of supply current and has a hardware shutdown feature which reduces current consumption to 100μA.
The LTC6409 is available in a compact 3mm × 2mm 10‑pin leadless QFN package and operates over a –40°C to 125°C temperature range.
Applications
- Differential Pipeline ADC Driver
- High-Speed Data-Acquisition Cards
- Automated Test Equipment
- Time Domain Reflectometry
- Communications Receivers
Product Categories
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (4)
Documentation & Resources
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R561 Reliability Data3/23/2018PDF164 K
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DC1760A - Demo Manual4/4/2011PDF2M
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High Speed Amplifiers/ADC Drivers4/29/2015PDF152K
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88dB SFDR @ 100MHz6/27/2011PDF221K
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Get a 3dB SNR Boost Using a Dual ADC1/23/2018
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Improving Linearity by Using Absorptive Filters3/10/2017
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Near Noiseless ADC Drivers for Imaging7/1/2013 LT Journal
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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Sys-Parameters
Sys-Parameter models contain behavioral parameters, such as P1dB, IP3, gain, noise figure and return loss, which describe nonlinear and linear characteristics of a device.
Design Tools
ADI's new ADI DiffAmpCalc™ is a free, downloadable calculator for designing differential amplifier circuits. The tool is easy to use and features an interactive user interface to quickly get you up and running.
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.
Design Resources
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