LT1993-2 Datasheet

• 800MHz −3dB Bandwidth
• Fixed Gain of 2V/V (6dB)
• Low Distortion:
  • 38dBm OIP3, –70dBc HD3 (70MHz, 2V_P-P)
  • 51dBm OIP3, –94dBc HD3 (10MHz, 2V_P-P)
• Low Noise: 12.3dB NF, e_n = 3.8nV/√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

• 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

The LT1993-2 is a low distortion, low noise Differential Amplifier/ADC driver for use in applications from DC to 800MHz. The LT1993-2 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 LT1993-2 an excellent solution for driving high speed 12-bit and 14-bit ADCs. In addition to the normal unfi ltered outputs (+OUT and –OUT), the LT1993-2 has a built-in 175MHz differential low pass 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 V_OCM pin, eliminating either an output transformer or AC-coupling capacitors in many applications.

The LT1993-2 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 LT1993-2 can be used in data acquisition systems required to function at frequencies down to DC.

The LT1993-2 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.