Linear Technology LTC5566
The LTC®5566 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.FEATURES
nn 12dB Power Conversion Gain nn 35dBm Output IP3 nn 15.5dB Range IF DVGA in 0.5dB Steps nn Programmable RF Input Tuning nn Reduced Power Mode nn 3.3V Single Supply nn Simple SPI for Fast Development nn –40°C to 105°C Operation (TC) nn Very Small Solution Size nn 32-Lead (5mm × 5mm) QFN PackageAPPLICATIONS
nn 4G and 5G MIMO Receivers nn Diversity Receivers nn Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) nn Network Test/Monitoring Equipment nn Software-Defined Radios LTC5566 300MHz to 6GHz Dual Programmable Gain Downconverting MixerDESCRIPTION
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,