AD AD8336ACPZ-RL

General-Purpose, −55°C to +125°C,
Wide Bandwidth, DC-Coupled VGA
AD8336
Low noise
Voltage noise: 3 nV/√Hz
Current noise: 3 pA/√Hz
Small signal BW: 115 MHz
Large signal BW: 2 V p-p = 80 MHz
Slew rate: 550 V/µs, 2 V p-p
Gain ranges (specified)
−14 dB to +46 dB,
0 dB to 60 dB
Gain scaling: 50 dB/V
DC-coupled
Single-ended input and output
Supplies: ±3 V to ±12 V
Temperature Range: −55°C to +125°C
Power
150 mW @ ±3 V, −55°C < T < +125°C
84 mW @ ±3 V, PWRA = 3 V
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AD8336
INPP 4
+
INPN 5
–
PRAO
VGAI
8
9
ATTENUATOR
–60dB TO 0dB
PrA
PWRA 2
34dB
1
VOUT
GAIN CONTROL
INTERFACE
BIAS
10
13
3
11
12
VNEG
VPOS
VCOM
GPOS
GNEG
06228-001
FEATURES
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
Industrial process controls
High performance AGC systems
I/Q signal processing
Video
Industrial and medical ultrasound
Radar receivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8336 is a low noise, single-ended, linear-in-dB, generalpurpose variable gain amplifier, usable over a large range of
supply voltages. It features an uncommitted preamplifier
(preamp) with a usable gain range of 6 dB to 26 dB established
by external resistors in the classical manner. The VGA gain
range is 0 dB to 60 dB, and its absolute gain limits are −26 dB to
+34 dB. When the preamplifier gain is adjusted for 12 dB, the
combined 3 dB bandwidth of the preamp and VGA is 100 MHz,
and the amplifier is fully usable to 80 MHz. With ±5 V supplies,
the maximum output swing is 2 V p-p.
Thanks to its X-Amp® architecture, excellent bandwidth
uniformity is maintained across the entire gain range of the
VGA. Intended for a broad spectrum of applications, the
differential gain control interface provides precise linear-in-dB
gain scaling of 50 dB/V over the temperature span of −55°C to
+125 °C. The differential gain control is easy to interface with a
variety of external circuits within the common-mode voltage
limits of the AD8336.
The large supply voltage range makes the AD8336 particularly
suited for industrial medical applications and for video circuits.
Dual-supply operation enables bipolar input signals, such as
those generated by photodiodes or photomultiplier tubes.
The fully independent voltage feedback preamp allows both
inverting and noninverting gain topologies, making it a fully
bipolar VGA. The AD8336 can be used within the specified
gain range of −14 dB to +60 dB by selecting a preamp gain
between 6 dB and 26 dB and choosing appropriate feedback
resistors. For the nominal preamp gain of 4×, the overall gain
range is −14 dB to +46 dB.
In critical applications, the quiescent power can be reduced by
about half by using the power adjust pin, PWRA. This is
especially useful when operating with high supply voltages of
up to ±12 V, or at high temperatures.
The operating temperature range is −55°C to +125°C. The
AD8336 is available in a 16-lead LFCSP (4 mm × 4 mm).
Rev. 0
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AD8336
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Setting the Gain .......................................................................... 22
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Noise ............................................................................................ 22
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Offset Voltage.............................................................................. 22
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Applications..................................................................................... 23
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Amplifier Configuration ........................................................... 23
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Preamplifier................................................................................. 23
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Circuit Configuration for Noninverting Gain ................... 23
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6
Circuit Configuration for Inverting Gain ........................... 24
Pin Configuration and Functional Descriptions.......................... 7
Using the Power Adjust Feature ............................................... 24
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Driving Capacitive Loads.......................................................... 24
Test Circuits..................................................................................... 17
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 25
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 21
Optional Circuitry...................................................................... 25
Overview...................................................................................... 21
Board Layout Considerations ................................................... 25
Preamplifier................................................................................. 21
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 28
VGA.............................................................................................. 21
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28
REVISION HISTORY
10/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 28
AD8336
SPECIFICATIONS
VS = ±5 V, T = 25°C, gain range = −14 dB to +46 dB, preamp gain = 4×, f = 1 MHz, CL = 5 pF, RL = 500 Ω, PWRA = GND, unless
otherwise specified.
Table 1.
Parameter
PREAMPLIFIER
−3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
−3 dB Large Signal Bandwidth
Bias Current, Either Input
Differential Offset Voltage
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
PREAMPLIFIER + VGA
–3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
–3 dB Large Signal Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Short-Circuit Preamp Input Voltage
Noise Spectral Density
Input Current Noise Spectral Density
Output Referred Noise
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Harmonic Distortion
HD2
HD3
HD2
HD3
Input 1 dB Compression Point
Two-Tone Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
Output Third-Order Intercept
Overdrive Recovery
Group Delay Variation
PrA Gain = 20 ×
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VOUT = 10 mV p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
150
85
725
±600
900
3
MHz
MHz
nA
μV
kΩ
pF
VOUT = 10 mV p-p
VOUT = 10 mV p-p, PWRA = 5 V
VOUT = 10 mV p-p, PrA gain = 20×
VOUT = 10 mV p-p, PrA gain = –3×
115
40
20
125
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p, PWRA = 5 V
VOUT = 2 V p-p, PrA gain = 20×
VOUT = 2 V p-p, PrA gain = –3×
VOUT = 2 V p-p
±3 V ≤ VS ≤ ±12 V
80
30
20
100
550
3.0
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
V/µs
nV/√Hz
VGAIN = 0.7 V, PrA gain = 4×
VGAIN = –0.7 V, PrA gain = 4×
VGAIN = 0.7 V, PrA gain = 20×
VGAIN = –0.7 V, PrA gain = 20×
VGAIN = 0.7 V, –55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
VGAIN = –0.7 V, –55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
3.0
600
190
2500
200
700
250
pA/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V p-p
f = 1 MHz
f = 1 MHz
f = 10 MHz
f = 10 MHz
VGAIN = –0.7 V
VGAIN = +0.7 V
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V p-p, f1 = 0.95 MHz, f2 = 1.05 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V p-p, f1 = 9.95 MHz, f2 = 10.05 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 2 V p-p, f1 = 0.95 MHz, f2 = 1.05 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 2 V p-p, f1 = 9.95 MHz, f2 = 10.05 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V p-p, f = 1 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V p-p, f = 10 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 2 V p-p, f = 1 MHz
VGAIN = 0 V, VOUT = 2 V p-p, f = 10 MHz
VGAIN = 0.7 V, VIN = 100 mV p-p to 5 mV p-p
1 MHz < f < 10 MHz, full gain range
1 MHz < f < 10 MHz, full gain range
–58
–68
–60
–60
11
–23
–71
–69
–60
–58
34
32
34
33
50
±1
±3
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm1
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
ns
ns
ns
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AD8336
Parameter
ABSOLUTE GAIN ERROR2
GAIN CONTROL INTERFACE
Gain Scaling Factor
Intercept
Gain Range
Input Voltage (VGAIN) Range
Input Current
Input Capacitance
Response Time
OUTPUT PERFORMANCE
Output Impedance, DC to 10 MHz
Output Signal Swing
Output Current
Short-Circuit Current
Output Offset Voltage
PWRA Pin
Normal Power (Logic Low)
Low Power (Logic High)
Normal Power (Logic Low)
Low Power (Logic High)
Normal Power (Logic Low)
Low Power (Logic High)
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage Operating Range
Quiescent Current
VS = ±3 V
Conditions
−0.7 V < VGAIN < −0.6 V
−0.6 V < VGAIN < −0.5 V
−0.5 V < VGAIN < 0.5 V
−0.5 V < VGAIN < 0.5 V, ±3 V ≤ VS ≤ ±12 V
−0.5 V < VGAIN < 0.5 V, −55 °C ≤ T ≤ +125 °C
−0.5 V < VGAIN < 0.5 V, PrA gain = −3×
0.5 V < VGAIN < 0.6 V
0.6 V < VGAIN < 0.7 V
Min
0
0
−1.25
−4.0
−9.0
48
Typ
1 to 5
0.5 to1.5
±0.2
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
−1.5 to −3.0
−1 to −5
Max
6
3
+1.25
1.25
49.9
16.4
4.5
60
52
0
0
Unit
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
60 dB gain change
300
dB/V
dB
dB
dB
V
μA
pF
ns
±3 V ≤ VS ≤ ±12 V
RL ≥ 500 Ω (for |VSUPPLY| ≤ ±5V); RL ≥ 1 kΩ above that
RL ≥ 1 kΩ (for |VSUPPLY| = ±12V)
Linear operation − minimum discernable distortion
VS = ±3 V
VS = ±5 V
VS = ±12 V
VGAIN = 0.7 V, gain = 200×
±3 V ≤ VS ≤ ±12 V
−55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
2.5
|VSUPPLY| − 1.5
|VSUPPLY| − 2.25
20
+123/−72
+123/−72
+72/−73
−125
−200
−200
Ω
V
V
mA
mA
mA
mA
mV
mV
mV
Preamp + VGA
VGA Only
58
−VS
No foldover
62
+VS
1
VS = ±3 V
VS = ±3 V
VS = ±5 V
VS = ±5 V
VS = ±12 V
VS = ±12 V
−250
150
0.7
1.5
1.2
2.0
3.2
4.0
±3
22
−55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
PWRA = 3 V
VS = ±5 V
−55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
PWRA = 5 V
VS = ±12 V
−55°C ≤ T ≤ +125°C
PWRA = 5 V
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10
22
10
23
±12
25
23 to 31
14
26
23 to 31
14
28
24 to 33
16
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
30
mA
18
30
mA
18
31
mA
AD8336
Parameter
Power Dissipation
PSRR
1
2
Conditions
VS = ±3 V
VS = ±5 V
VS = ±12 V
VGAIN = 0.7 V, f = 1 MHz
All dBm values are calculated with 50 Ω reference, unless otherwise noted.
Conformance to theoretical gain expression (see the Setting the Gain section).
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Min
Typ
150
260
672
−40
Max
Unit
mW
mW
mW
dB
AD8336
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VPOS, VNEG)
Input Voltage (INPP, INPN)
Gain Voltage (GPOS, GNEG)
PWRA
Power Dissipation
VS ≤ ±5 V
±5 V < VS ≤ ±12 V
Operating Temperature Range
±3 V < VS ≤ ±10 V
±10 V < VS ≤ ±12 V
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec)
Thermal Data (4-layer JEDEC board, no air
flow, exposed pad soldered to PC board)
θJA
θJB
θJC
ΨJT
ΨJB
Stresses above those listed under the Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Rating
±15 V
VPOS, VNEG
VPOS, VNEG
5 V, GND
0.43 W
1.12 W
–55°C to +125°C
–55°C to +85°C
–65°C to +150°C
300°C
ESD CAUTION
58.2°C/W
35.9°C/W
9.2°C/W
1.1°C/W
34.5°C/W
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AD8336
VPOS
GNEG
PWRA
16 15 14 13
12
PIN 1
INDICATOR
2
11
VCOM
3
VNEG
AD8336
10
5
6
7
8
NC
PRAO
TOP VIEW
4 (Not to Scale) 9
NC
INPP
1
INPN
VOUT
GPOS
VGAI
NC = NO CONNECT
06228-002
NC
NC
NC
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 2. 16-Lead LFCSP Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Mnemonic
VOUT
PWRA
VCOM
INPP
INPN
NC
NC
PRAO
VGAI
VNEG
GPOS
GNEG
VPOS
NC
NC
NC
Function
Output Voltage.
Power Control. Normal power when grounded; power reduced by half if VPWRA is pulled high.
Common-Mode Voltage. Normally GND when using a dual supply.
Positive Input to Preamp.
Negative Input to Preamp.
No Connect.
No Connect.
Preamp Output.
VGA Input.
Negative Supply.
Positive Gain Control Input.
Negative Gain Control Input.
Positive Supply.
No Connect.
No Connect.
No Connect.
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AD8336
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VS = ±5 V, T = 25°C, gain range = −14 dB to +46 dB, PrA gain = +4×, f = 1 MHz, CL = 5 pF, RL = 500 Ω, PWRA = GND, unless otherwise
specified.
50
2.0
T = +125°C
T = +25°C
T = –55°C
40
1.0
GAIN ERROR (dB)
20
10
0
–0.5
–400
–200
0
200
400
600
800
VGAIN (mV)
–2.0
–800
06228-003
–600
Figure 3. Gain vs. VGAIN for Three Values of Temperature (T)
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
Figure 6. Gain Error vs. VGAIN for Three Values of Temperature (T)
50
2.0
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
40
–600
06228-006
–1.5
–20
–800
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
1.5
1.0
GAIN ERROR (dB)
30
20
10
0
0.5
0
–0.5
–1.0
–10
–1.5
–600
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
–2.0
–800
06228-004
–20
–800
Figure 4. Gain vs. VGAIN for Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
–600
–400
–200
200
0
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
06228-007
GAIN (dB)
0
–1.0
–10
800
Figure 7. Gain Error vs. VGAIN for Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
70
2.0
60
PREAMP GAIN = 20×
PREAMP GAIN = 4×
1.5
50
1.0
GAIN ERROR (dB)
40
GAIN (dB)
0.5
30
PREAMP GAIN = 20×
PREAMP GAIN = 4×
10
0.5
0
–0.5
–1.0
0
–1.5
–10
–600
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
–2.0
–800
06228-005
–20
–800
Figure 5 Gain vs. VGAIN for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
–600
–400
–200
200
0
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
Figure 8. Gain Error vs. VGAIN for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
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06228-008
GAIN (dB)
30
20
T = +125°C
T = +25°C
T = –55°C
1.5
AD8336
2.0
PREAMP GAIN =
PREAMP GAIN =
PREAMP GAIN =
PREAMP GAIN =
1.5
50
4×, f = 1MHz
4×, f = 10MHz
20×, f = 1MHz
20×, f = 10MHz
60 UNITS
VGAIN = –0.3V
VGAIN = +0.3V
40
0.5
% OF UNITS
GAIN ERROR (dB)
1.0
0
–0.5
30
20
–1.0
10
Figure 9. Gain Error vs. VGAIN at 1 MHz and 10 MHz and
for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
PREAMP GAIN = –3×, f = 1MHz
PREAMP GAIN = –3×, f = 10MHz
PREAMP GAIN = –19×, f = 1MHz
PREAMP GAIN = –19×, f = 10MHz
1.5
GAIN ERROR (dB)
Figure 12. Gain Error Histogram
50
2.0
06228-012
0
0.16
800
0.12
600
0.08
400
0.04
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
0
–200
–0.04
–400
–0.12
–600
06228-009
–2.0
–800
–0.08
–1.5
60 UNITS
–0.3V ≤ VGAIN ≤ 0.3V
40
0.5
% OF UNITS
GAIN ERROR (dB)
1.0
0
–0.5
–1.0
30
20
10
–1.5
–400
–200
200
0
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
0
49.6
49.7
49.8
49.9
50.0
50.1
06228-013
–600
06228-010
–2.0
–800
50.2
GAIN SCALING (dB/V)
Figure 13. Gain Scaling Factor Histogram
Figure 10. Gain Error vs. VGAIN at 1 MHz and 10 MHz and
for Inverting Preamp Gains of −3× and −19×
20
50
0
35
0
–5
–10
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–180
–15
–15
–10
–5
0
5
10
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE OF VGAIN
15
–200
–220
–0.8
T
T
T
T
T
= +125°C
= +85°C
= +25°C
= –40°C
= –55°C
–0.6
–0.4
–0.2
0
0.2
VGAIN (V)
0.4
0.6
Figure 14. Output Offset Voltage vs. VGAIN for
Various Values of Temperature (T)
Figure 11. Common-Mode Voltage at Pin VGAIN vs. VGAIN
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0.8
06228-014
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
06228-011
GAIN (dB)
40
–20
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
45
AD8336
20
50
0
VGAIN = +0.7V
+0.5V
40
30
–60
GAIN (dB)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
–20
–40
–80
–100
+0.2V
20
0V
10
–0.2V
0
–120
–0.5V
–140
–10
–0.7V
–160
–0.6
–0.4
–0.2
0
0.2
VGAIN (V)
0.4
0.6
0.8
–30
100k
50
+0.5V
30
+0.2V
20
0
–200
–160
–120
–80
–40
OUTPUT OFFSET (mV)
0
40
GAIN (dB)
% OF UNITS
VGAIN = +0.7V
40
10
–240
100M 200M
Figure 18. Frequency Response for Various Values of VGAIN
SAMPLE SIZE = 60 UNITS
VGAIN = 0.7V
20
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. Output Offset Voltage vs. VGAIN for
Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
30
1M
06228-018
–200
–0.8
–20
06228-015
–180
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
80
30
0V
10
–0.2V
0
VGAIN = 0V
–0.5V
20
–10
10
–20
–0.7V
–20
–16
–12
–8
–4
OUTPUT OFFSET (mV)
0
4
8
06228-016
–24
–30
100k
Figure 16. Output Offset Histogram
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M 200M
06228-019
LOW POWER MODE
0
Figure 19. Frequency Response for Various Values of VGAIN, Low Power Mode
70
50
60 UNITS
60
40
VGAIN = +0.7V
+0.5V
GAIN (dB)
20
30
20
10
10
0
16.30
16.35
16.40
16.45
INTERCEPT (dB)
16.50
16.55
0V
–0.2V
–0.5V
–0.7V
PREAMP GAIN = 20×
–10
100k
1M
0
16.25
+0.2V
Figure 17. Intercept Histogram
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M 200M
Figure 20. Frequency Response for Various Values of VGAIN
when the Preamp Gain is 20×
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06228-020
40
30
06228-017
% OF UNITS
50
AD8336
30
50
VGAIN = +0.7V
+0.5V
40
25
GAIN = 20×
20
30
15
20
0V
10
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
+0.2V
–0.2V
GAIN = 4×
10
5
0
–0.5V
–10
0
–5
–20
PREAMP GAIN = –3×
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M 200M
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
500M
Figure 24. Preamp Frequency Response for Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
and Inverting Gain Values of −3× and −19×
Figure 21. Frequency Response for Various Values of VGAIN
for Preamp Gain of −3×
25
–10
100k
06228-021
–30
100k
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
06228-024
–0.7V
20
VGAIN = 0V
PREAMP GAIN = 20×
PREAMP GAIN = 4×
20
15
GROUP DELAY (ns)
10
5
0
5
47pF
22pF
10pF
0pF
–10
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M 200M
0
1M
06228-022
–5
CLOAD =
CLOAD =
CLOAD =
CLOAD =
10
Figure 22. Frequency Response for Various Values of Load Capacitance (CLOAD)
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
06228-025
GAIN (dB)
15
Figure 25. Group Delay vs. Frequency for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
1k
30
GAIN = 20×
25
100
GAIN = 4×
10
5
0
–10
100k
1
0.1
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
500M
06228-023
–5
10
Figure 23. Preamp Frequency Response for Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
and for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
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0.01
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
500M
Figure 26. Output Resistance vs. Frequency of the Preamplifier
06228-026
GAIN (dB)
15
IMPEDANCE (Ω)
20
AD8336
1k
INPUT REFERRED NOISE (nV/√Hz)
1k
10
1
0.1
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
500M
Figure 27. Output Resistance vs. Frequency of the VGA
for Three Values of Supply Voltage (VS)
1000
10
PREAMP GAIN = 20×
1
–800
06228-027
0.01
100k
PREAMP GAIN = 4×
100
–600
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
06228-030
IMPEDANCE (Ω)
100
f = 5MHz
Figure 30. Input Referred Noise vs. VGAIN for Preamp Gains of 4× and 20×
6
f = 5MHz
900
VGAIN = 0.7V
5
800
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
–800
–600
–400
–200
200
0
VGAIN (mV)
400
3
2
= +125°C
= +85°C
= +25°C
= –40°C
= –55°C
1
600
0
100k
800
06228-028
T
T
T
T
T
4
Figure 28. Output Referred Noise vs. VGAIN at Various Temperatures (T)
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
06228-031
NOISE (nV/√Hz)
NOISE (nV/√Hz)
700
Figure 31. Short-Circuit Input Referred Noise vs. Frequency at Maximum Gain
for Three Values of Power Supply Voltage (VS)n
6
3000
f = 5MHz
2700 PREAMP GAIN = 20×
VGAIN = 0.7V
PREAMP GAIN = –3×
5
2400
4
NOISE (nV/√Hz)
NOISE (nV/√Hz)
2100
1800
1500
1200
3
2
900
0
–800
–600
–400
–200
0
VGAIN (mV)
200
400
600
800
1
Figure 29. Output Referred Noise vs. VGAIN at Various Temperatures (T)
when the Preamp Gain is 20×
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0
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
Figure 32. Short-Circuit Input Referred Noise vs. Frequency
at Maximum Inverting Gain
06228-032
300
= +125°C
= +85°C
= +25°C
= –40°C
= –55°C
06228-029
T
T
T
T
T
600
AD8336
100
–40
VGAIN = 0.7V
VOUT = 2V p-p
VGAIN = 0V
f = 5MHz
10
DISTORTION (dBc)
INPUT NOISE (nV/√Hz)
–45
INPUT REFERRED NOISE
RS THERMAL NOISE ALONE
1
–50
HD2
–55
HD3
–60
10k
100
1k
SOURCE RESISTANCE (Ω)
–70
06228-033
0.1
10
0
–20
f = 10MHz
45
40
50
OUTPUT SWING OF PREAMP
LIMITS VGAIN TO 400mV
VOUT = 1V p-p
SIMULATED
DATA
40
30
50Ω SOURCE
20
–400
–200
0
200
400
600
800
VGAIN (mV)
–80
–600
–20
VOUT = 2V p-p
VGAIN = 0V
f = 5MHz
–45
DISTORTION (dBc)
HD2
–55
HD3
–60
–65
600
800 1.0k 1.2k 1.4k 1.6k 1.8k 2.0k 2.2k
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
06228-035
400
–200
HD2
f = 5MHz
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
OUTPUT SWING OF PREAMP LIMITS
VGAIN LEVELS
–40
–50
–60
–70
200
–400
–30
–50
0
HD2 @ 1MHz
HD2 @ 10MHz
HD3 @ 1MHz
HD3 @ 10MHz
Figure 37. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Distortion vs. VGAIN at 1 MHz and 10 MHz
Figure 34. Noise Figure vs. VGAIN
–40
–60
–80
–600
VOUT = 0.5V p-p
VOUT = 1V p-p
VOUT = 2V p-p
VOUT = 4V p-p
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
Figure 38. 2nd Harmonic Distortion vs. VGAIN
for Four Values of Output Voltage (VOUT)
Figure 35. Harmonic Distortion vs. Load Resistance
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800
06228-038
–600
–50
–70
UNTERMINATED
0
–800
–40
06228-037
DISTORTION (dBc)
50
10
DISTORTION (dBc)
15
20
25
30
35
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
–30
06228-034
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
60
–70
10
Figure 36. Harmonic Distortion vs. Load Capacitance
Figure 33. Input Referred Noise vs. Source Resistance
70
5
06228-036
–65
AD8336
–20
HD3
f = 5MHz
40
OUTPUT SWING OF PREAMP LIMITS
MINIMUM USABLE VGAIN LEVELS
1MHz 500mV
1MHz 1V
10MHz 500mV
10MHz 1V
35
–30
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
DISTORTION (dBc)
30
–40
–50
–60
25
20
15
10
–400
–200
5
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
VOUT = 1V p-p
VGAIN = 0V
COMPOSITE INPUTS SEPARATED BY 100kHz
0
–800
Figure 39. 3rd Harmonic Distortion vs. VGAIN
for Four Values of Output Voltage (VOUT)
–20
–600
–400
200
–200
0
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
06228-042
–80
–600
VOUT = 0.5V p-p
VOUT = 1V p-p
VOUT = 2V p-p
VOUT = 4V p-p
06228-039
–70
Figure 42. Output Referred IP3 (OIP3) vs. VGAIN
at Two Frequencies and Two Input Levels
30
VOUT = 2V p-p
VGAIN = 0V
20
–30
INPUT LEVEL LIMITED
BY GAIN OF PREAMP
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
IP1dB (dBm)
HD (dBc)
10
–40
HD2
–50
VS = ±3V
0
–10
–60
–20
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
50M
Figure 40. Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency
0
–10
–30
–800
06228-040
–70
1M
–400
–200
0
200
VGAIN (mV)
400
600
800
Figure 43. Input P1dB (IP1dB) vs. VGAIN at Three Power Supply Values (VS)
3
VOUT = 1V p-p
VGAIN = 0V
TONES SEPARATED BY 100kHz
2
–20
–30
VO LTAGE (V)
1
–40
–50
–60
0
VIN (V)
VOUT (V)
–1
–70
–2
–90
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
Figure 41. IMD3 vs. Frequency
–3
–100
0
100
TIME (ns)
200
300
Figure 44. Large Signal Pulse Response of the Preamp
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06228-044
–80
06228-041
IMD3 (dBc)
–600
06228-043
HD3
AD8336
–0.2
–20
–40
INPUT
OUTPUT WHEN PWRA = 0
OUTPUT WHEN PWRA = 1
0
50
100
150
TIME (ns)
200
250
300
0
–5
–0.5
–15
–1.5
–20
–2.0
Figure 45. Noninverting Small Signal Pulse Response for Both Power Levels
0.6
60
20
0
–0.2
INPUT
0
50
100
150
TIME (ns)
200
250
300
–60
350
0
0
2.0
1.5
10
1.0
5
0.5
0
0
–5
–0.5
–10
–1.0
–50
0
50
100
150
TIME (ns)
200
50
100 150 200
TIME (ns)
250
300
350
–2.0
400
3
VGAIN = 0.7V
VS = ±5V
2
10
1
0
0
–20
INPUT
CL = 0pF
CL = 10pF
CL = 22pF
CL = 47pF*
–1
–2
–2.0
250
300
–2.5
350
06228-047
–25
–100
0
–1.5
20
–10
–1.5
INPUT
OUTPUT WHEN PWRA = 0
OUTPUT WHEN PWRA = 1
–20
VIN (mV)
15
–15
30
VOUT (mV)
VIN (mV)
20
–50
–1.0
Figure 49. Large Signal Pulse Response for Various Values of Load
Capacitance Using ±3V Power Supplies
2.5
VGAIN = 0.7V
–0.5
INPUT
CL = 0pF
CL = 10pF
CL = 22pF
CL = 47pF
–20
–100
Figure 46. Inverting Gain Small Signal Pulse Response
25
–2.5
350
0.5
–10
06228-046
–50
300
5
–15
–0.6
–100
250
1.5
–40
–0.4
200
2.0
–5
–20
100
150
TIME (ns)
1.0
VIN (mV)
0
50
10
20
VOUT (mV)
VIN (mV)
0.2
0
VGAIN = 0.7V
VS= ±3V
15
40
VGAIN = 0.7V
PREAMP GAIN = –3
–50
Figure 48. Inverting Gain Large Signal Pulse Response
OUTPUT
0.4
–1.0
INPUT
–25
–100
VOUT (mV)
0.5
*WITH 20Ω RESISTOR IN SERIES WITH OUTPUT.
–30
–100 –50
0
50
100
150
200
250
TIME (ns)
300
–3
350
Figure 50. Large Signal Pulse Response for Various Values of Load
Capacitance Using ±5V Power Supplies
Figure 47. Large Signal Pulse Response for Both Power Levels
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06228-050
–50
–60
350
5
0
–10
06228-045
–0.4
1.0
VOUT (V)
0
VIN (mV)
VOUT (mV)
0
1.5
VGAIN = 0.7V
PREAMP GAIN = –3
10
20
2.0
06228-049
0.2
15
06228-048
40
–0.6
–100
2.5
OUTPUT
20
0.4
VIN (mV)
25
60
VGAIN = 0.7V
VOUT (mV)
0.6
AD8336
10
20
2
0
10
1
0
0
50
PSRR (dB)
–30
–2
100
150
TIME (ns)
200
250
300
–50
–3
350
–60
100k
40
QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
2.5
1.5
0.5
(V)
VOUT
VGAIN
–0.5
–1.5
0
1.0
0.5
TIME (µs)
1.5
2.0
4
0.3
3
0.2
2
0.1
1
0
0
–0.1
–1
–0.2
–2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5
0.4
–3
–0.3
VIN (V)
VOUT (V)
–5
–3
0
3
TIME (µs)
6
06228-053
–4
–6
LOW POWER
10
VS = ±12V
VS = ±5V
VS = ±3V
–45
–25
–5
15
25
45
55
75
95
125
Figure 55. IQ vs. Temperature for Three Values of Supply Voltage
and High and Low Power
VGAIN = 0.7V
–0.5
–9
20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 52. Gain Response
–0.4
HIGH POWER
30
0
–65
06228-052
–2.5
–0.5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5M
Figure 54 PSRR vs. Frequency for Three Values of VGAIN
Figure 51. Large Signal Pulse Response for Various Values of Load
Capacitance Using ±12V Power Supplies
0.5
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
06228-054
0
–20
–40
*WITH 20Ω RESISTOR IN SERIES WITH OUTPUT
–50
VGAIN = 0.7V
VGAIN = 0V
VGAIN = –0.7V
–1
–20
–30
–100
VOUT (mV)
INPUT
CL = 0pF
CL = 10pF*
CL = 22pF*
CL = 47pF*
–10
PSRR
VPOS VNEG
–10
06228-051
VIN (mV)
3
VGAIN = 0.7V
VS = ±12V
Figure 53. VGA Overdrive Recovery
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06228-055
30
AD8336
TEST CIRCUITS
NETWORK ANALYZER
NETWORK ANALYZER
OUT
OUT
IN
50Ω
IN
50Ω
50Ω
AD8336
49.9Ω
AD8336
5
453Ω
453Ω
+
PrA
–
4
50Ω
49.9Ω
8
9
12
+
4
1
PrA
–
5
1
11
8
301Ω
9
12
11
06228-056
100Ω
06228-059
301Ω
VGAIN
100Ω
Figure 56. Gain vs. VGAIN and Gain Error vs. VGAIN
Figure 59. Group Delay
NETWORK ANALYZER
OUT
IN
50Ω
AD8336
50Ω
+
PrA
–
4
5
453Ω
AD8336
1
453Ω
50Ω
DMM
+
5
–
8
PrA
1
9
12
11
+
301Ω
¯
100Ω
5
8
12
11
OPTIONAL
CLOAD
301Ω
06228-057
VGAIN
100Ω
Figure 60. Offset Voltage
Figure 57. Frequency Response
NETWORK ANALYZER
OUT
NETWORK ANALYZER
IN
50Ω
06228-060
49.9Ω
4
CONFIGURE TO
MEASURE
Z-CONVERTED S22
IN
50Ω
50Ω
0Ω
AD8336
+
5
–
453Ω NC
PrA
8
301Ω
4
1
9
12
49.9Ω
5
+
PrA
–
11
1
8
NC
12
11
301Ω
453Ω
100Ω
06228-058
100Ω
NC = NO CONNECT
9
0Ω
NC
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 61. Output Resistance vs. Frequency
Figure 58. Frequency Response of the Preamp
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06228-061
4
49.9Ω
AD8336
NC
AD8336
OSCILLOSCOPE
PULSE
GENERATOR
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
POWER
SPLITTER
CH1
OUT
CH2
IN
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
AD8336
AD8336
+
PrA
–
4
5
1
OPTIONAL
20Ω 453Ω
+
PrA
–
4
5
1
49.9Ω
8
9
12
8
11
06228-062
12
11
0.7V
100Ω
06228-065
VGAIN
100Ω
9
301Ω
301Ω
Figure 62. Input Referred Noise and Output Referred Noise
Figure 65. Pulse Response
OSCILLOSCOPE
NOISE FIGURE METER
NOISE
SOURCE
DRIVE
POWER
SPLITTER
PULSE
FUNCTION
GENERATOR GENERATOR
SINE
WAVE
INPUT
NOISE
SOURCE
SQUARE
WAVE
50Ω
5
AD8336
0Ω
1
9
12
453Ω
+
PrA
–
4
49.9Ω
8
DIFFERENTIAL
FET PROBE
11
+
PrA
–
4
50Ω
0Ω
AD8336
49.9Ω
(OR ∞)
CH2
CH1
5
11
8
301Ω
9
12
301Ω
06228-063
VGAIN
100Ω
06228-066
100Ω
NC
1
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 63. Noise Figure vs. VGAIN
Figure 66. Gain Response
OSCILLOSCOPE
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
RLOAD
INPUT
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
ARBITRARY
WAVEFORM
GENERATOR
50Ω
–20dB
CH1
POWER
SPLITTER
CH2
50Ω
50Ω
LOW-PASS
FILTER
AD8336
AD8336
4
5
+
PrA
–
1
49.9Ω
453Ω
+
PrA
–
5
1
NC
CLOAD
8
9
12
8
11
301Ω
301Ω
VGAIN
9
12
11
0.7V
100Ω
06228-067
100Ω
06228-064
49.9Ω
4
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 64. Harmonic Distortion
Figure 67. VGA Overdrive Recovery
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AD8336
POWER SUPPLIES
CONNECTED TO
NETWORK ANALYZER
BIAS PORT
NETWORK ANALYZER
DMM
(+I)
–
PrA
BYPASS
CAPACITORS
REMOVED FOR
MEASUREMENT
1
8
9
IN
50Ω
12
11
10
49.9Ω
100Ω
VPOS OR VNEG
AD8336
+
PrA
–
4
301Ω
50Ω
5
1
06228-068
DMM
(–I)
8
9
DIFFERENTIAL
FET PROBE
11
12
301Ω
VGAIN
100Ω
06228-071
+
5
OUT
13
AD8336
4
BENCH
POWER SUPPLY
Figure 71. Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Figure 68. Supply Current
NETWORK ANALYZER
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
OUT
IN
50Ω
IN
50Ω
50Ω
453Ω
AD8336
AD8336
4
100Ω
1
5
1
49.9Ω
8
9
12
301Ω
Figure 69. Frequency Response, Inverting Gain
Figure 72. Input Referred Noise vs. Source Resistance
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
OSCILLOSCOPE
POWER
SPLITTER
OUT
IN
CH2
CH1
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
AD8336
AD8336
4
100Ω
+
–
PrA
1
4
453Ω
5
+
PrA
–
49.9Ω
8
301Ω
9
12
0.7V
1
8
11
9
12
11
301Ω
06228-070
100Ω
5
0.7V
100Ω
06228-069
VGAIN
PULSE
GENERATOR
11
12
9
301Ω
11
06228-072
8
100Ω
Figure 70. Pulse Response, Inverting Gain
0.7V
06228-073
100Ω
PrA
–
5
+
PrA
–
4
+
Figure 73. Short-Circuit Input Noise vs. Frequency
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AD8336
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
IN
OUT
50Ω
50Ω
OPTIONAL 20dB
ATTENUATOR
22dB
AD8336
453Ω
4
+
5
–
PrA
49.9Ω
1
8
9
12
11
301Ω
06228-074
VGAIN
100Ω
Figure 74. IP1dB vs. VGAIN
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
IN
OUT
50Ω
50Ω
–20dB
AD8336 AMPLIFIER
49.9Ω
5
+
PrA
–
4
1
5
8
9
12
453Ω
+
–
PrA
11
301Ω
1
8
9
12
11
301Ω
0.7V
100Ω
VGAIN
100Ω
06228-075
4
AD8336 DUT
0Ω
Figure 75. IP1dB vs. VGAIN, High Signal Level Inputs
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
INPUT
50Ω
+22dB
–6dB
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
COMBINER
–6dB
+22dB
–6dB
AD8336 DUT
49.9Ω
4
+
5
–
453Ω
PrA
1
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
8
9
12
11
100Ω
Figure 76. IMD and OIP3
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VGAIN
06228-076
301Ω
AD8336
PREAMPLIFIER
THEORY OF OPERATION
OVERVIEW
The AD8336 is the first VGA designed for operation over
exceptionally broad ranges of temperature and supply voltage.
Its performance has been characterized from temperatures
extending from −55°C to 125°C, and supply voltages from ±3 V
to ±12 V. It is ideal for applications requiring dc coupling, large
output voltage swings, very large gain ranges, extreme
temperature variations, or a combination thereof.
The simplified block diagram is shown in Figure 77. The
AD8336 includes a voltage feedback preamplifier, an amplifier
with a fixed gain of 34 dB, a 60 dB attenuator, and various bias
and interface circuitry. The independent voltage feedback op
amp can be used in noninverting and inverting configurations,
and functions as a preamplifier to the variable gain amplifier
(VGA). If desired, the op amp output (PRAO) and VGA input
(VGAI) pins provide for connection of an interstage filter to
eliminate noise and offset. The bandwidth of the AD8336 is dc
to 100 MHz with a gain range of 60 dB (−14 dB to +46 dB.)
The preamp gain diminishes for an amplifier configured for
inverting gain, using the same value of feedback resistors as for
a noninverting amplifier, but the bandwidth remains unchanged.
For example, if the noninverting gain is 4×, the inverting gain is
−3×, but the bandwidth stays the same as in the noninverting
gain of 4×. However, because the output referred noise of the
preamplifier is the same in both cases, the input referred noise
increases as the ratio of the two gain values. For the previous
example, the input referred noise will increase by a factor of 4/3.
*
PRAO VGAI
12dB
INPP
+
INPN
PrA
–
RFB1
100Ω
34dB
–60dB TO 0dB
ATTENUATOR
AND
GAIN CONTROL
INTERFACE
+
VOUT
_
VGA
4.48kΩ
91.43Ω
PWRA VPOS VNEG
GPOS
GNEG
06228-077
BIAS
VCOM
*OPTIONAL DEPEAKING CAPACITOR. SEE TEXT.
With low preamplifier gains between 2× and 4×, it may be
desirable to reduce the high frequency gain with a shunt
capacitor across RFB2, to ameliorate peaking in the frequency
domain (see Figure 77). To maintain stability, the gain of the
preamplifier must be 6 dB (2×) or greater.
Typical of voltage feedback amplifier configurations, the gainbandwidth product of the AD8336 is fixed (at 400); thus, the
bandwidth decreases as the gain is increased beyond the nominal
gain value of 4×. For example, if the preamp gain is increased to
20×, the bandwidth reduces by a factor-of-five to about 20 MHz.
The −3 dB bandwidth of the preamplifier with a gain of 4× is
about 150 MHz, and for the 20× gain is about 30 MHz.
For applications that require large supply voltages, a reduction
in power is advantageous. The power reduction pin (PWRA)
permits the power and bandwidth to be reduced by about half
in such applications.
RFB2
301Ω
The gain of the uncommitted voltage feedback preamplifier is
set with external resistors. The combined preamplifier and VGA
gain is specified in two ranges, between −14 dB to +46 dB and
0 dB to 60 dB. Since the VGA gain is fixed at 34 dB (50×), the
preamp gain is adjusted for gains of 12 dB (4×) and 26 dB (200×).
Figure 77. Simplified Block Diagram
The architecture of the variable gain amplifier (VGA) section
of the AD8336 is based on the Analog Devices, Inc., X-AMP
(exponential amplifier), found in a wide variety of Analog
Devices variable gain amplifiers. This type of VGA combines a
ladder attenuator and interpolator, followed by a fixed-gain
amplifier.
To maintain low noise, the output stages of both the preamplifier
and the VGA are capable of driving relatively small load
resistances. However, at the largest supply voltages, the signal
current may exceed safe operating limits for the amplifiers and
the load current must not exceed 50 mA. With a ±12 V supply
and ±10 V output voltage at the preamplifier or VGA output,
load resistances as low as 200 Ω are acceptable.
The gain control interface is fully differential, permitting positive
or negative gain slopes. Note that the common-mode voltage of
the gain control inputs increases with increasing supply.
For power supply voltages ≥ ±10 V, the maximum operating
temperature range is derated to +85°C, as the power may exceed
safe limits (see the Absolute Maximum Ratings section).
Pin VGAI is connected to the input of the ladder attenuator.
The ladder ratio is R/2R and the nominal resistance is 320 Ω. To
reduce preamp loading and large-signal dissipation, the input
resistance at Pin VGAI is 1.28 kΩ. Safe current density and
power dissipation levels are maintained even when large dc
signals are applied to the ladder.
Since harmonic distortion products may increase for various
combinations of low impedance loads and high output voltage
swings, it is recommended that the user determine load and
drive conditions empirically.
The gain slope is 50 dB/V and the intercept is 16.4 dB when the
nominal preamp gain is 4× (12 dB). The intercept changes with
the preamp gain; for example, when the preamp gain is set to
20× (26 dB) the intercept becomes 30.4 dB.
The tap resistance of the resistors within the R/2R ladder is
640 Ω/3 or 213.3 Ω, the Johnson noise source of the attenuator.
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AD8336
SETTING THE GAIN
NOISE
The overall gain of the AD8336 is the sum (in dB) or the
product (magnitude) of the preamp gain and the VGA gain.
The preamp gain is calculated as with any op amp, as seen in
the Applications section. It is most convenient to think of the
device gain in exponential terms (that is, in dB) since the VGA
responds linearly-in-dB with changes in control voltage VGAIN at
the gain pins.
The noise of the AD8336 is dependent on the value of the VGA
gain. At maximum VGAIN, the dominant noise source is the
preamp but shifts to the VGA as VGAIN diminishes.
The gain equation for the VGA is
Table 4. AD8336 Noise Components for Preamp Gain = 4×
⎡
50 dB ⎤
VGA Gain (dB) = ⎢VG AIN (V) ×
+ 4. 4 dB
V ⎥⎦
⎣
where VG = VGPOS − VGNEG
The gain and gain range of the VGA are both fixed at 34 dB and
60 dB, respectively; thus, the composite device gain is changed
by adjusting the preamp gain. For a preamp gain of 12 dB (4×),
the composite gain is −14 dB to +46 dB. Thus, the calculation
for the composite gain (in dB) is
Composite Gain = G PRA + [VG (V) × 49.9 dB/V] + 4.4 dB
For example, the midpoint gain when the preamp gain is 12 dB is
12 dB + [0 V × 49.9 dB /V] + 4.4 dB = 16.4 dB
Figure 3 is a plot of gain in dB vs. VGAIN in mV, when the
preamp gain is 12 dB (4×). Note that the computed result
closely matches the plot of actual gain.
In Figure 3, the gain slope flattens at the limits of the VG input.
The gain response is linear-in-dB over the center 80% of the
control range of the device. Figure 78 shows the ideal gain
characteristics for the VGA stage and composite VGA + preamp.
70
60
GAIN CHARACTERISTICS
COMPOSITE GAIN
VGA STAGE GAIN
50
GAIN (dB)
40
30
FOR PREAMP GAIN = 26dB
Noise Component
Op Amp (Gain = 4×)
RFB1 = 100 Ω
RFB2 = 301 Ω
VGA
Noise Voltage (nV/√Hz)
2.6
0.96
0.55
0.77
Using the listed values, the total noise of the AD8336 is slightly
less than 3 nV/√Hz, referred to the input. Although the output
noise VGA is 3.1 nV/√Hz, the input referred noise is 0.77 nV/√Hz
when divided by the preamplifier gain of 4×
At other than maximum gain, the noise of the VGA is determined
from the output noise. The noise in the center of the gain range
is about 150 nV/√Hz. Since the gain of the fixed gain amplifier
that is part of the VGA is 50×, the VGA input referred noise is
approximately 3 nV/√Hz, the same value as the preamp and
VGA combined. This is expected since the input referred noise
is the same at the input of the attenuator at maximum gain.
However, the noise referred to the VGAI pin (the preamp
output) increases by the amount of attenuation through the
ladder network. The noise at any point along the ladder
network is primarily comprised of the ladder resistance noise,
the noise of the input devices, and the feedback resistor network
noise. The ladder network and the input devices are the largest
noise sources.
At minimum gain, the output noise increases slightly to about
180 nV/√Hz because of the finite structure of the X-AMP.
USABLE GAIN RANGE OF
AD8336
OFFSET VOLTAGE
20
10
0
FOR PREAMP GAIN = 12dB
–10
FOR PREAMP GAIN = 6dB
–0.5
–0.3
–0.1
0.1
VG (V)
0.3
0.5
Figure 78. Ideal Gain Characteristics of the AD8336
0.7
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–20
–30
–0.7
The input referred noise at the highest VGA gain and a preamp
gain of 4×, with RFB1 =100 Ω and RFB2 = 301 Ω, is 3 nV/√Hz, and
determined by the preamp and its gain setting resistors. See
Table 4 for the noise components for the preamp.
Extensive cancellation circuitry included in the variable gain
amplifier section minimizes locally generated offset voltages.
However when operated at very large values of gain, dc voltage
errors at the output can still result from small dc input voltages.
When configured for the nominal gain range of −14 dB to 46 dB,
the maximum gain is 200× and an offset of only 100 μV at the
input generates 20 mV at the output.
The primary source for dc offset errors is the preamplifier;
ac coupling between the PRAO and VGAI pins is the simplest
solution. In applications where dc coupling is essential, a
compensating current can be injected at the INPN input (Pin 5)
to cancel preamp offset. The direction of the compensating
current depends on the polarity of the offset voltage.
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AD8336
APPLICATIONS
Circuit Configuration for Noninverting Gain
AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION
The AD8336 amplifiers can be configured in various options.
In addition to the 60 dB gain range variable gain stage, an
uncommitted voltage gain amplifier is available to the user as a
preamplifier. The preamplifier connections are separate to
enable noninverting or inverting gain configurations or the use
of interstage filtering. The AD8336 can be used as a cascade
connected VGA with preamp input, as a standalone VGA, or as
a standalone preamplifier. This section describes some of the
possible applications.
INPN 5
+
PrA
–
VGAI
8
9
ATTENUATOR
–60dB TO 0dB
34dB
1
Gain =
R FB 2
The practical gain limits for this amplifier are 6 dB to 26 dB.
The gain bandwidth product is about 600 MHz, so that at 150
MHz, the maximum achievable gain is 12 dB (4×). The minimum
gain is established internally by fixed loop compensation, and is
6 dB (2×). This amplifier is not designed for unity gain operation.
Table 5 shows the gain bandwidth for the noninverting gain
configuration.
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION FOR NONINVERTING GAIN
VOUT
AD8336
INPP
INPN
PWRA 2
RFB1
100Ω
GAIN CONTROL
INTERFACE
BIAS
+1
R FB1
AD8336
4
PREAMPLIFIER
5
RFB2
301Ω
8
GAIN = 12dB
–60dB TO 0dB
3
11
12
VPOS
VCOM
GPOS
GNEG
06228-079
VNEG
13
Figure 79. Application Block Diagram
PREAMPLIFIER
While observing just a few constraints, the uncommitted
voltage feedback preamplifier of the AD8336 can be connected
in a variety of standard high frequency op amp configurations.
The amplifier is optimized for a gain of 4×, (12 dB) and has a
gain bandwidth product of 600 MHz. At a gain of 4×, the
bandwidth is 150 MHz. The preamplifier gain can be adjusted
to a minimum gain of 2×; however, there will be a small peak in
the response at high frequencies. At higher preamplifier gains,
the bandwidth diminishes proportionally in conformance to the
classical voltage gain amplifier GBW relationship.
While setting the overall gain of the AD8336, the user needs to
consider the input referred offset voltage of the preamplifier.
Although the offset of the attenuator and postamplifier are
almost negligible, the preamplifier offset voltage, if uncorrected,
is increased by the combined gain of the preamplifier and
postamplifier. Thus for a maximum gain of 60 dB, an input offset
voltage of only 200 μV results in an error of 200 mV at the output.
1
VOUT
PWRA VNEG VCOM VPOS
VGAI
9
10
34dB
PRAO
2
10
–5V
3
13
+5V
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INPP 4
PRAO
The noninverting configuration is shown in Figure 80. The
preamp gain is described by the classical op amp gain equation
Figure 80. Circuit Configuration for Noninverting Gain
The preamplifier output reliably sources and sinks currents up
to 50 mA. When using ±5 V power supplies, the suggested sum
of the output resistor values is 400 Ω total for the optimal tradeoff between distortion and noise. Much of the low gain value
device characterization was performed with resistor values of
301 Ω and 100 Ω, resulting in a preamplifier gain of 12 dB (4×).
With supply voltages between ±5 V and ±12 V, the sum of the
output resistance should be increased accordingly and a total
resistance of 1 kΩ is recommended. Larger resistance values,
subject to a trade-off in higher noise performance, can be used
if circuit power and load driving is an issue. When considering
the total power dissipation, remember that the input ladder
resistance of the VGA is part of the preamp load.
Table 5. Gain vs. Bandwidth for Noninverting Preamplifier
Configuration.
Preamp Gain
Numerical
dB
4×
12
8×
18
16×
24
20×
26
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Preamp BW
(MHz)
150
60
30
25
Composite
Gain (dB)
−14 to +46
−8 to +52
−2 to +58
0 to 60
AD8336
Circuit Configuration for Inverting Gain
USING THE POWER ADJUST FEATURE
The preamplifier can also be used in an inverting configuration,
as shown in Figure 81.
The AD8336 has the provision to operate at lower power with
a trade-off in bandwidth. The power reduction applies to the
preamp and the VGA sections, and the bandwidth is reduced
equally between them. Reducing the power is particularly useful
when operating with higher supply voltages and lower values of
output loading that would otherwise stress the output amplifiers.
When Pin PWRA is grounded, the amplifiers operate in their
default mode, and the combined 3 dB bandwidth is 80 MHz
with the preamp gain adjusted to 4×. When the voltage on
Pin PWRA is between 1.2 V and 5 V, the power is reduced by
approximately half and the 3 dB bandwidth reduces to
approximately 35 MHz. The voltage at pin PWRA must not
exceed 5 V.
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION FOR INVERTING GAIN
AD8336
GAIN = 9.6dB INPN
RFB1
100Ω
RFB2
301Ω
PREAMPLIFIER
4
+
5
–
–60dB TO 0dB
8
34dB
1
VOUT
PRAO
PWRA VNEG VCOM VPOS
9
2
10
–5V
3
13
+5V
06228-081
INPP
Figure 81. Circuit Configuration for Inverting Gain
The same considerations regarding total resistance vs. distortion,
noise, and power as noted in the noninverting case apply, except
that the amplifier can be operated at unity inverting gain. The
signal gain is reduced while the noise gain is the same as for the
noninverting configuration:
Signal Gain =
R FB 2
R FB1
and
Noise Gain =
R FB 2
R FB1
+1
DRIVING CAPACITIVE LOADS
The output stages of the AD8336 are stable with capacitive loads
up to 47 pF for a supply voltage of ±3 V, and capacitive loads up
to 10 pF for supply voltages up to ±8 V. For larger combined
values of load capacitance and/or supply voltage, a 20 Ω series
resistor is recommended for stability.
The influence of capacitance and supply voltage are shown in,
Figure 50 and Figure 51, where representative combinations of
load capacitance and supply voltage requiring a 20 Ω resistor
are marked with an asterisk. No resistor is required for the ±3 V
plots in Figure 49, while a resistor is required for most of the
±12 V plots in Figure 51.
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AD8336
EVALUATION BOARD
An evaluation board, AD8336-EVALZ, is available online for
the AD8336. Figure 82 is a photo of the board.
The board is shipped from the factory, configured for a preamp
gain of 4×. To change the value of the gain of the preamp or the
gain polarity to inverting is a matter of changing component
values, or installing components in alternate locations provided.
All components are standard 0603 size, and the board is designed
for RoHS compliancy. Figure 83 shows the locations of
components provided for changing the amplifier configuration
to inverting gain. Simply install the components shown in red
and remove those in gray.
The AD8336 features differential inputs for the gain control,
permitting nonzero or floating gain control inputs. In order to
avoid any delay in making the board operational, the gain input
circuit is shipped with Pin GNEG connected to ground via a
0 Ω resistor in location R17. The user can simply adjust the gain
of the device by driving the GPOS test loop with a power supply
or voltage reference. Resistor networks are provided for fixed
gain bias voltages at Pin GNEG and Pin GPOS for commonmode voltages other than 0 V. If it is desired to drive the gain
control with an active input such as a ramp, SMA connectors
can be installed in the locations GAIN− and GAIN+. Provision
is made for an optional SMA connector at PRVG for monitoring
the preamp output or driving the VGA from an external source.
Remove the 0 Ω resistor at R9 to isolate the preamp from an
external generator.
06228-083
OPTIONAL CIRCUITRY
Figure 82. AD8336 Evaluation Board
The evaluation board uses four layers, with power and ground
planes located between two conductor layers. This arrangement
is highly recommended for customers and several views of the
board are provided as reference for board layout details. When
laying out a printed circuit board for the AD8336, remember to
provide a pad beneath the device to solder the exposed pad of
the matching device. The pad in the board should have at least
five vias in order to provide a thermal path for the chip scale
package. Unlike leaded devices, the thermal pad is the primary
means to remove heat dissipated within the device.
Table 6 is a bill of materials for the evaluation board.
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06228-084
BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Figure 83. Components for Inverting Gain Operation
06228-085
06228-088
AD8336
Figure 84. Component Side Copper
06228-086
06228-089
Figure 87. Internal Ground Plane
Figure 85. Secondary Side Copper
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Figure 88. Internal Power Plane
Figure 86. Component Side Silk Screen
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AD8336
VPOS
GND1 GND2 GND3 GND4
+
L2
120nH
R1
0Ω
VOUT
VOUTL
VP
C3
0.1µF
VOUTD
16
15
14
13
NC NC NC VPOS
1
R16
4.99kΩ
CR1
5.1V
2
W1
C8
0.1µF
3
R3
0Ω
VIN
R2
49.9Ω
GNEG
R4
0Ω
VIN1
4
VOUT
C6
1nF
GNEG
U1
PWRA
VCOM
AD8336
GPOS
VNEG
INPP
VGAI
12
R5
R8
301Ω
R7
100Ω
NC = NO CONNECT
GAIN–
R17
0Ω
GPOS
R14
11
C5
9 0.1µF
R11
0Ω
R9
0Ω
GAIN+
C7
1nF
10
INPN NC NC PRAO
5
6
7
8
R6
R15
R13
L1
120nH
VNEG
+
R12
0Ω
C2
10µF
25V
PRVG
R10
49.9Ω
06228-082
(BLK LOOPS IN
4 CORNERS)
C4
10µF
25V
C1
Figure 89. AD8336-EVALZ Schematic Shown as Shipped, Configured for a Noninverting Gain of 4×
Table 6. AD8336 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials
Qty
2
3
1
1
2
4
Name
Capacitor
Capacitor
Capacitor
Diode
Connector
Test Loop
Description
Tantalum 10 μF, 25 V
0.1 μF, 16 V, 0603, X7R
1 nF, 50 V, 0603, X7R
Zener, 5.1 V, 1 W
SMA Fem, RA, PC Mt
Black
2
2
6
Test Loop
Inductor
Resistor
Violet
Ferrite Bead
0 Ω, 5%, 0603
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Test Loop
Test Loop
Header
Integrated Circuit
Rubber Bumper
49.9 Ω 1% 1/16 W 0603
100 Ω 1% 1/16 W 0603
301 Ω 1/16 W 1% 0603
4.99 kΩ 1/16 W 1% 0603
Green
Red
0.1” Center
VGA
Foot
Reference
Designator
C2, C4
C3, C5, C8
C7
CR1
VIN, VOUT
GND, GND1,
GND2, GND3
GNEG, GPOS
L1, L2
R1, R3, R4, R9,
R11, R17
R2
R7
R8
R16
VNEG
VPOS
W1
Z1
NA
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Manufacturer
Nichicon
KEMET
Panasonic
Diodes, Inc.
Amphenol
Components Corporation
Mfg. Part Number
F931E106MCCC
C0603C104K4RSCTU
ECJ-1VB2A102K
DFLZ5V1-7
901-143-6RFX
TP-104-01-00
Components Corporation
Murata
Panasonic
TP-104-01-07
BLM18BA750SN1D
ERJ-2GE0R00X
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Components Corporation
Components Corporation
Molex
Analog Devices
3M
ERJ-3EKF49R9V
ERJ-3EKF1000V
ERJ-3EKF3010V
ERJ-3EKF4991V
TP-104-01-05
TP-104-01-02
22-10-2031
AD8336ACPZ
SJ67A11
AD8336
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
4.00
BSC SQ
12° MAX
1.00
0.85
0.80
0.65 BSC
TOP
VIEW
3.75
BSC SQ
0.75
0.60
0.50
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
(BOTTOM VIEW)
13
12
0.35
0.30
0.25
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1
2.25
2.10 SQ
1.95
EXPOSED
PAD
9
8
5
4
0.25 MIN
1.95 BSC
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
SEATING
PLANE
16
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
THE EXPOSED PAD IS NOT CONNECTED
INTERNALLY. FOR INCREASED RELIABILITY
OF THE SOLDER JOINTS AND MAXIMUM
THERMAL CAPABILITY, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE PADDLE BE SOLDERED TO THE
GROUND PLANE.
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VGGC
100506-A
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.60 MAX
0.60 MAX
Figure 90. 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-16-4)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD8336ACPZ1
AD8336ACPZ-R71
AD8336ACPZ-RL1
AD8336ACPZ-WP1
AD8336-EVALZ1
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
Evaluation Board
Z = Pb-free part.
©2006 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
D06228-0-10/06(0)
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Package Option
CP-16-4
CP-16-4
CP-16-4
CP-16-4