AD8306 5 MHz TO 400 MHz, 100 dB High Precision Limiting - Logarithmic Amplifier

The AD8306 is a complete IF limiting amplifier, providing both an accurate logarithmic (decibel) measure of the input signal (the RSSI function) over a dynamic range of 100 dB, and a programmable limiter output, useful from 5 MHz to 400 MHz.

An evaluation board is available for this product and may be ordered using the following product number: AD8306-EVAL. Schematic and layout for this evaluation board is contained in the product datasheet.

Features and Benefits
  • Complete, Fully Calibrated Log-Limiting IF Amplifier
  • 100 dB Dynamic Range: –91 dBV to +9 dBV
  • Stable RSSI Scaling Over Temperature and Supplies:
    20 mV/dB Slope, –95 dBm Intercept
    ±0.4 dB RSSI Linearity up to 200 MHz
  • Fully Differential Inputs, RIN = 1 kΩ, CIN = 2.5 pF
  • Single Supply of +2.7 V to +6.5 V at 16 mA Typical
  • Programmable Limiter Gain and Output Current
    Differential Outputs to 10 mA,
    2.4 V p-p
    Overall Gain 90 dB, Bandwidth 400 MHz
    Constant Phase (Typical ±56 psDelay Skew)
  • 500 ns Power-Up Time, <1 mA Sleep Current
  • RF & Microwave
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8306: 5 MHz-400 MHz 100 dB High Precision Limiting-Logarithmic Amplifier Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 397 kB
    AD8306: Military Data Sheet
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-1040: RF Power Calibration Improves Performance of Wireless Transmitters (Rev. 0)PDF 152 kB
    AN-691: Operation of RF Detector Products at Low Frequency (Rev. 0)PDF 778 kB
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Documentnote
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    5962-9864601QEA Production16 ld Side-Brazed CerDipOTH 23-55 to 125C130.44117.39N
    AD8306ACHIPS ProductionCHIPS OR DIEREEL 10025C18.7214.67Y
    AD8306AR Production16 ld SOICOTH 48-40 to 85C21.6216.95N
    AD8306AR-REEL7 Production16 ld SOICREEL 1000-40 to 85C016.95N
    AD8306ARZ Production16 ld SOICOTH 48-40 to 85C18.7214.67Y
    AD8306ARZ-RL7 Production16 ld SOICREEL 1000-40 to 85C014.67Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8306-EVALZEvaluation Board200Y
    Reference Materials
    Datasheet
    AD8306: 5 MHz-400 MHz 100 dB High Precision Limiting-Logarithmic Amplifier Data Sheet  (Rev A, 08/1999) AD8306
    Other
    Detecting Fast RF Bursts using Log Amps ad640
    Design a Logamp RF Pulse Detector ad640
    Make Precise Base-Station Power Measurements ad640
    AD8306: Military Data Sheet ad8306
    AD8306: 5 MHz-400 MHz 100 dB High Precision Limiting-Logarithmic Amplifier Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad8306
    Log Amps and Directional Couplers Enable VSWR Detection ad640
    AN-1040: RF Power Calibration Improves Performance of Wireless Transmitters (Rev. 0) ad8307
    AN-1040: RF功率校准提高无线发射机的性能 (Rev. 0) ad8307
    AN-691: Operation of RF Detector Products at Low Frequency (Rev. 0) ad8307
    AN-691: RF检波器的低频工作特性 (Rev. 0) ad8307
    Measuring the RF Power in CDMA2000 and W-CDMA High Power Amplifiers (HPAs) ad640
    Measuring VSWR and Gain in Wireless Systems ad640
    RF Source Booklet adf9010
    Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part I ad640
    Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part II ad640
    Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part III ad640