SBOS407D December   2007  – May 2016 VCA821

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4  Thermal Information
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V
    6. 7.6  Typical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V, DC Parameters
    7. 7.7  Typical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V, DC and Power-Supply Parameters
    8. 7.8  Typical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V, AVMAX = 6 dB
    9. 7.9  Typical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V, AVMAX = 20 dB
    10. 7.10 Typical Characteristics: VS = ±5 V, AVMAX = 32 dB
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Feature Description
    3. 9.3 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.3.1 Maximum Gain of Operation
      2. 9.3.2 Output Current and Voltage
      3. 9.3.3 Input Voltage Dynamic Range
      4. 9.3.4 Output Voltage Dynamic Range
      5. 9.3.5 Bandwidth
      6. 9.3.6 Offset Adjustment
      7. 9.3.7 Noise
        1. 9.3.7.1 Input and ESD Protection
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
      1. 10.1.1 Design-In Tools
        1. 10.1.1.1 Demonstration Boards
        2. 10.1.1.2 Macromodels and Applications Support
        3. 10.1.1.3 Operating Suggestions
        4. 10.1.1.4 Package Considerations
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Wideband Variable-Gain Amplifier Operation Application
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 10.2.2 Difference Amplifier Application
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 10.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 10.2.3 Differential Equalizer Application
        1. 10.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 10.2.3.3 Application Curve
      4. 10.2.4 Differential Cable Equalizer Application
        1. 10.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 10.2.4.3 Application Curve
      5. 10.2.5 AGC Loop Application
        1. 10.2.5.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.5.2 Detailed Design Procedure
    3. 10.3 System Examples
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
    3. 12.3 Thermal Considerations
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Community Resources
    3. 13.3 Trademarks
    4. 13.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 13.5 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

5 Device Comparison Table

VCA821 Related Products

SINGLES DUALS GAIN ADJUST RANGE (dB) INPUT NOISE
(nV/√Hz)		 SIGNAL BANDWIDTH (MHz)
VCA810 — 80 2.4 35
— VCA2612 45 1.25 80
— VCA2613 45 1 80
— VCA2615 52 0.8 50
— VCA2617 48 4.1 50
VCA820 — 40 8.2 150
VCA821 — 40 6.0 420
VCA822 — 40 8.2 150
VCA824 — 40 6.0 420