LTC5596 100MHz to 40GHz Linear-in-dB RMS Power Detector with 35dB Dynamic Range FeaTuresDescripTion n Ultra Wide Matched Input Frequency Range: The LTC®5596 is a high accuracy RMS power detector that 100MHz to 40GHz provides a very wide RF input bandwidth, from 100MHz n 35dB Linear Dynamic Range (< ±1dB Error) up to 40GHz. This makes the device suitable for a wide n 29mV/dB Logarithmic Slope range of RF and microwave applications, such as point- n ±1dB Flat Response from 200MHz to 30GHz to-point microwave links, instrumentation and power n Accurate RMS Power Measurement of High Crest control applications. Factors (Up to 12dB) Modulated Waveforms The DC output voltage of the detector is an accurate rep- n Low Power Shutdown Mode resentation of the average signal power applied to the RF n Low Supply Current: 30mA at 3.3V (Typical) input. The response is linear-in-dB with 29mV/dB logarith- n Small 2mm × 2mm Plastic DFN8 Package mic slope over a 35dB dynamic range with typically better n I-Grade: –40°C to 105°C Rated than ±1dB accuracy. The detector is particularly suited for H-Grade: –40°C to 125°C Rated measurement of waveforms with crest factor (CF) as high with Guaranteed Log-Slope and Log-Intercept as 12dB, and waveforms that exhibit a significant variation n ESD Rating: 3500V HBM, 1500V CDM of the crest factor during the measurement. To achieve higher accuracy and lower output ripple, the applicaTions averaging bandwidth can be externally adjusted by a ca- n Point-to-Point Microwave Links pacitor connected between the FLTR and OUT pins. n Instrumentation and Measurement Equipment n The enable interface switches the device between active Military Radios n measurement mode and a low power shutdown mode. LTE, WiFi, WiMax Wireless Networks L n , LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear RMS Power Measurement Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. n Receive and Transmit Gain Control Protected by U.S. patents, including 9330283 B2. n RF PA Transmit Power Control Typical applicaTion100MHz to 40GHz RMS Power DetectorOutput Voltage vs Frequency 1.4 1Ω 0dBm 3.3V 1.2 –5dBm 100nF –10dBm –15dBm ENABLE EN VCC 1.0 –20dBm LTC5596 –25dBm GND OUT ADC TAGE (V) 0.8 –30dBm CFLTR –35dBm RFIN RFIN FLTR 0.6 GND GND OUTPUT VOL 0.4 5596 TA01a 0.2 00.1 1 10 100 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 5596 TA01b 5596f For more information www.linear.com/LTC5596 1 Document Outline Features Description Applications Typical Application Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration Order Information Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Test Circuit Applications Information Package Description Typical Application Related Parts