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FEATURES
Analog variable gain range: −12 dB to +22 dB Linear-in-dB scaling: 37.5 dB/V 3 dB bandwidth: 800 MHz @ VGAIN = 0.5 V Integrated rms detector P1dB: 16 dBm @ 140 MHz Output IP3: 33 dBm @ 140 MHz Noise figure at maximum gain: 9.5 dB @ 140 MHz Input and output impedances: 50 Ω Single-supply voltage from 4.5 V to 5.5 V RoHS-compliant, 24-lead LFCSP
APPLICATIONS
Complete IF AGC amplifiers Gain trimming and leveling Cellular base stations Point-to-point radio links RF instrumentation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8368 is a variable gain amplifier (VGA) with analog linear-in-dB gain control that can be used from low frequencies to 800 MHz. Its excellent gain range, conformance, and flatness are attributed to the Analog Devices, Inc.