Data SheetAD8370TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VS = 5 V, ZS = 200 Ω, ZL = 100 Ω, T = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. 704040 HIGH GAIN CODES SHOWN WITH DASHED LINESCODE = LAST 7 BITS OF GAIN CODE (NO MSB)35HG1276030HG77HIGH GAIN MODE30HG102HG51502025LG127HG25LOW GAIN MODE204010 ∆ GAIN ≅ LG90 ∆ 0.40915CODEHIGH GAIN MODEHG9HG1830010LG36VOLTAGE GAIN (V/V)VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)520–10HG30 ∆ GAIN10 ≅ 0.059–20 ∆ CODELG9LG18LOW GAIN MODE–5LOW GAIN CODES SHOWN WITH SOLID LINES0–30 03692-004 –10 03692-007 0102030405060708090100 110 120 130101001000GAIN CODEFREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 4. Gain vs. Gain Code at 70 MHz Figure 7. Frequency Response vs. Gain Code 40304050HIGH GAIN MODE+25 ° CUNIT CONVERSION NOTE FOR100 Ω LOAD: dBVrms = dBm–10dB35253545 ° CLOW GAIN MODE ° C30203040 ° C, +85+85 ° C–402515253520102030OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) 155OUTPUT IP3 (dBV rms)OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) +25–40 ° COUTPUT IP3 (dBm)1525SHADING INDICATES ±3 σ FROM THESHADING INDICATES ±3 σ FROM THE100MEAN. DATA BASED ON 30 PARTSMEAN. DATA BASED ON 30 PARTSFROM TWO BATCH LOTS.FROM TWO BATCH LOTS.1020 03692-069 5–5 03692-068 050100150200250300350400020406080100120140FREQUENCY (MHz)GAIN CODE Figure 5. Output Third-Order Intercept vs. Gain Code at 70 MHz Figure 8. Output Third-Order Intercept vs. Frequency at Maximum Gain 2545402035LG1273015380MHz25LOW GAIN MODE10HG182070MHzNOISE FIGURE (dB)NOISE FIGURE (dB)15HG1275380MHz10HIGH GAIN MODE70MHz 03692-009 5 03692-006 00204060801001201400100200300400500600FREQUENCY (MHz)GAIN CODE Figure 6. Noise Figure vs. Gain Code at 70 MHz Figure 9. Noise Figure vs. Frequency at Various Gains Rev. B | Page 7 of 28 Document Outline Features Applications General Description Functional Block Diagram Table of Contents Revision History Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings ESD Caution Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions Typical Performance Characteristics Theory of Operation Block Architecture Preamplifier Transconductance Stage Output Amplifier Digital Interface and Timing Applications Basic Connections Gain Codes Power-Up Feature Choosing Between Gain Ranges Layout and Operating Considerations Package Considerations Single-Ended-to-Differential Conversion DC-Coupled Operation ADC Interfacing 3 V Operation Evaluation Board and Software Appendix Characterization Equipment Composite Waveform Assumption Definitions of Selected Parameters Outline Dimensions Ordering Guide