SNOSB21E
May 2008 – July 2024
LMH6518
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Pin Configuration and Functions
5
Specifications
5.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5.2
ESD Ratings
5.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
5.4
Thermal Information
5.5
Electrical Characteristics
5.6
Timing Requirements
5.7
Typical Characteristics
6
Detailed Description
6.1
Overview
6.2
Functional Block Diagram
6.3
Feature Description
6.3.1
Input Preamplifier
6.3.1.1
Primary Output Amplifier
6.3.1.2
Auxiliary Amplifier
6.3.2
Overvoltage Clamp
6.3.3
Attenuator
6.3.4
Digital Control Block
6.4
Device Functional Modes
6.4.1
Primary Amplifier
6.4.2
Auxiliary Output
6.5
Programming
6.5.1
Logic Functions
7
Application and Implementation
7.1
Application Information
7.2
Typical Application
7.2.1
Oscilloscope Front End
7.2.1.1
Design Requirements
7.2.1.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.1.2.1
Settings and ADC SPI Code (ECM)
7.2.1.2.2
Input and Output Considerations
7.2.1.2.2.1
Output Swing, Clamping, and Operation Beyond Full Scale
7.2.1.2.3
Oscilloscope Trigger Applications
7.2.1.3
Application Curves
7.2.2
JFET LNA Implementation
7.2.2.1
Design Requirements
7.2.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.2.2.1
Attenuator Design
7.2.2.3
Application Curve
7.3
Power Supply Recommendations
7.4
Layout
7.4.1
Layout Guidelines
7.4.2
Layout Example
8
Device and Documentation Support
8.1
Device Support
8.1.1
Third-Party Products Disclaimer
8.1.2
Device Nomenclature
8.2
Documentation Support
8.2.1
Related Documentation
8.3
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
8.4
Support Resources
8.5
Trademarks
8.6
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
8.7
Glossary
9
Revision History
10
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
Data Sheet
LMH6518 900MHz, Digitally Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier