AD8332 Dual VGA with Ultralow Noise Preamplifier and Programmable RIN

The AD8332 is a dual channel ultralow noise, linear-in-dB, variable gain amplifier (VGA). Optimized for ultrasound systems, they are usable as a low noise variable gain element at frequencies up to 120 MHz.

Included in each channel are an ultralow noise preamplifier (LNA), an X-AMP® VGA with 48 dB of gain range, and a selectable gain postamplifier with adjustable output limiting. The LNA gain is 19 dB with a single-ended input and differential outputs. Using a single resistor, the LNA input impedance can be adjusted to match a signal source without compromising noise performance.

The 48 dB gain range of the VGA makes these devices suitable for a variety of applications. Excellent bandwidth uniformity is maintained across the entire range. The gain control interface provides precise linear-in-dB scaling of 50 dB/V for control voltages between 40 mV and 1 V. Factory trim ensures excellent part-to-part and channel-to-channel gain matching. Differential signal paths result in superb second- and third-order distortion performance and low crosstalk.

The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. The AD8332 is available in a 28-lead TSSOP and 32-lead LFCSP packages.

The AD8332 is a dual version of the single AD8331 and quad AD8334.

Applications

Features and Benefits
  • Ultralow noise preamplifier (preamp)
    • Voltage noise = 0.74 nV/√Hz
    • Current noise = 2.5 pA/√Hz
  • Voltage noise = 0.74 nV/√Hz
  • Current noise = 2.5 pA/√Hz
  • 3 dB bandwidth: 100 MHz
  • Low power: 145 mW/channel
  • Wide gain range with programmable postamp
    • −4.5 dB to +43.5 dB in LO gain mode
    • 7.5 dB to 55.5 dB in HI gain mode
  • −4.5 dB to +43.5 dB in LO gain mode
  • 7.5 dB to 55.5 dB in HI gain mode
  • Low output-referred noise: 48 nV/√Hz typical
  • Active input impedance matching
  • Optimized for 10-bit/12-bit ADCs
  • Selectable output clamping level
  • Single 5 V supply operation
  • AD8332 and AD8334 available in lead frame chip scale package
  • Amplifiers
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8331/AD8332/AD8334: Ultralow Noise VGAs with Preamplifier and Programmable RIN Data Sheet (Rev. I)PDF 1.91 M
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Documentnote
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD8332ACPZ-R2 Production32 ld LFCSP (5x5mm) w/3.1mm exposed padREEL 250-40 to 85C14.5814.58Y
    AD8332ACPZ-R7 Production32 ld LFCSP (5x5mm) w/3.1mm exposed padREEL 1500-40 to 85C12.6810.78Y
    AD8332ACPZ-RL Production32 ld LFCSP (5x5mm) w/3.1mm exposed padREEL 5000-40 to 85C12.6810.78Y
    AD8332ARU Last Time Buy28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)OTH 50-40 to 85C14.3212.18N
    AD8332ARU-REEL7 Last Time Buy28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)REEL 1000-40 to 85C14.3212.18N
    AD8332ARUZ Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)OTH 50-40 to 85C12.6810.78Y
    AD8332ARUZ-R7 Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)REEL 1000-40 to 85C12.6810.78Y
    AD8332ARUZ-RL Production28 ld TSSOP (4.4mm)REEL 2500-40 to 85C12.6810.78Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8332-EVALZEvaluation Board148.76Y
    Reference Materials
    Datasheet
    AD8331/AD8332/AD8334: Ultralow Noise VGAs with Preamplifier and Programmable RIN Data Sheet (Rev. I) ad8332
    AD8331/AD8332/AD8334:带前置放大器和可编程输入电阻(RIN)的超低噪声VGA (Rev. G) ad8332
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