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PGA/VGA VGA Number of channels 2 Vs (min) (V) 4.75 Vs (max) (V) 5.25 BW at Acl (MHz) 42 Acl, min spec gain (V/V) 2.8 Features Analog Gain Set, Digital Gain Set, Shutdown Slew rate (typ) (V/µs) 100 Gain (max) (dB) 61 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
PGA/VGA VGA Number of channels 2 Vs (min) (V) 4.75 Vs (max) (V) 5.25 BW at Acl (MHz) 42 Acl, min spec gain (V/V) 2.8 Features Analog Gain Set, Digital Gain Set, Shutdown Slew rate (typ) (V/µs) 100 Gain (max) (dB) 61 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
TQFP (PFB) 48 81 mm² 9 x 9 VQFN (RGZ) 48 49 mm² 7 x 7
  • VERY LOW NOISE: 0.7nV/Hz
  • LOW-NOISE PREAMP (LNP)
    • Active Termination
    • Programmable Gains: 3, 12, 18, 22dB
    • Programmable Input Impedance (RF)
    • Buffered, Differential Outputs for CW Processing
    • Excellent Input Signal Handling Capabilities
  • LOW-NOISE VARIABLE-GAIN AMPLIFIER
    • High/Low-Mode (0/+6dB)
    • 52dB Gain Control Range
    • Linear Control Response: 22dB/V
    • Switchable Differential Inputs
    • Adjustable Output Clipping-Level
  • BANDWIDTH: 42MHz
  • HARMONIC DISTORTION: –55dB
  • 5V SINGLE SUPPLY
  • LOW-POWER: 154mW/Channel
  • POWER-DOWN MODES
  • APPLICATIONS
    • MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS
      • Suitable for 10-Bit and 12-Bit Systems
    • TEST EQUIPMENT

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  • VERY LOW NOISE: 0.7nV/Hz
  • LOW-NOISE PREAMP (LNP)
    • Active Termination
    • Programmable Gains: 3, 12, 18, 22dB
    • Programmable Input Impedance (RF)
    • Buffered, Differential Outputs for CW Processing
    • Excellent Input Signal Handling Capabilities
  • LOW-NOISE VARIABLE-GAIN AMPLIFIER
    • High/Low-Mode (0/+6dB)
    • 52dB Gain Control Range
    • Linear Control Response: 22dB/V
    • Switchable Differential Inputs
    • Adjustable Output Clipping-Level
  • BANDWIDTH: 42MHz
  • HARMONIC DISTORTION: –55dB
  • 5V SINGLE SUPPLY
  • LOW-POWER: 154mW/Channel
  • POWER-DOWN MODES
  • APPLICATIONS
    • MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS
      • Suitable for 10-Bit and 12-Bit Systems
    • TEST EQUIPMENT

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The VCA2615 is a dual-channel, variable gain amplifier consisting of a Low-Noise Preamplifier (LNP) and a Variable-Gain Amplifier (VGA). This combination along with the device features makes it well-suited for a variety of ultrasound systems.

The LNP offers a high level of flexibility to adapt to a wide range of systems and probes. The LNP gain can be programmed to one of four settings (3dB, 12dB, 18dB, 22dB), while maintaining excellent noise and signal handling characteristics. The input impedance of the LNP can be controlled by selecting one of the built-in feedback resistors. This active termination allows the user to closely match the LNP to a given source impedance, resulting in optimized overall system noise performance. The differential LNP outputs are provided either as buffered outputs for further CW processing, or fed directly into the variable-gain amplifier (VGA). Alternatively, an external signal can be applied to the differential VGA inputs through a programmable switch.

Following a linear-in-dB response, the gain of the VGA can be varied over a 52dB range with a 0.2V to 2.5V control voltage common to both channels of the VCA2615. In addition, the overall gain can be switched between a 0dB and +6dB postgain, allowing the user to optimize the output swing of VCA2615 for a variety of high-speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). As a means to improve system overload recovery time, the VCA2615 provides an internal clipping function where an externally applied voltage sets the desired clipping level.

The VCA2615 operates on a single +5V supply and is available in a small QFN-48 (7×7mm) or TQFP package.

The VCA2615 is a dual-channel, variable gain amplifier consisting of a Low-Noise Preamplifier (LNP) and a Variable-Gain Amplifier (VGA). This combination along with the device features makes it well-suited for a variety of ultrasound systems.

The LNP offers a high level of flexibility to adapt to a wide range of systems and probes. The LNP gain can be programmed to one of four settings (3dB, 12dB, 18dB, 22dB), while maintaining excellent noise and signal handling characteristics. The input impedance of the LNP can be controlled by selecting one of the built-in feedback resistors. This active termination allows the user to closely match the LNP to a given source impedance, resulting in optimized overall system noise performance. The differential LNP outputs are provided either as buffered outputs for further CW processing, or fed directly into the variable-gain amplifier (VGA). Alternatively, an external signal can be applied to the differential VGA inputs through a programmable switch.

Following a linear-in-dB response, the gain of the VGA can be varied over a 52dB range with a 0.2V to 2.5V control voltage common to both channels of the VCA2615. In addition, the overall gain can be switched between a 0dB and +6dB postgain, allowing the user to optimize the output swing of VCA2615 for a variety of high-speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). As a means to improve system overload recovery time, the VCA2615 provides an internal clipping function where an externally applied voltage sets the desired clipping level.

The VCA2615 operates on a single +5V supply and is available in a small QFN-48 (7×7mm) or TQFP package.

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* Data sheet Dual, Low-Noise Variable-Gain Amplifier with Preamp datasheet (Rev. D) 06 May 2008
User guide Ultrasound Receive Chain Demonstration Platform User's Guide 16 Dec 2005
EVM User's guide VCA2615EVM User's Guide 25 Oct 2005

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VCA2615EVM — VCA2615 evaluation module

The VCA2615 is a dual-channel, variable gain amplifier, combining a low-noise preamplifier (LNP) and a voltage-controlled amplifier. The VCA2615EVM evaluation module is designed to allow for a quick setup and ease of use in evaluating the performance. Various modes of operation can be configured, (...)

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