Overview
The ADL9005ACPZN, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a wideband, low noise amplifier (LNA) designed for high-frequency applications. This gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) utilizes pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors (pHEMT) to achieve superior performance across a broad frequency range. The ADL9005 operates from 0.01 GHz to 26.5 GHz, making it suitable for various microwave and radio frequency (RF) applications. It is housed in a RoHS-compliant, 4 mm x 4 mm, lead-frame chip scale package (LFCSP), which is ideal for surface-mounted technology (SMT)-based systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 GHz to 26.5 GHz | GHz |
| Typical Gain (0.01 GHz to 14 GHz) | 17.5 dB | dB |
| Gain Slope (14 GHz to 20 GHz) | Positive | - |
| Output Power at 1 dB Compression (OP1dB) | 13.5 dBm | dBm |
| Noise Figure (0.01 GHz to 14 GHz) | 2.5 dB | dB |
| Output Third-Order Intercept (OIP3) | 26 dBm | dBm |
| Saturated Output Power (PSAT) | Up to 16 dBm | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | V |
| Supply Current | 80 mA | mA |
| Package Type | 24-Lead LFCSP (4 mm x 4 mm) | - |
| Input/Output Impedance | Internally matched to 50 Ω | Ω |
Key Features
- Wideband operation from 0.01 GHz to 26.5 GHz, making it versatile for various RF and microwave applications.
- High gain of 17.5 dB from 0.01 GHz to 14 GHz with a positive gain slope from 14 GHz to 20 GHz.
- Low noise figure of 2.5 dB from 0.01 GHz to 14 GHz, ensuring minimal signal degradation.
- High output third-order intercept (OIP3) of 26 dBm, indicating strong linearity.
- Saturated output power of up to 16 dBm, enabling it to function as a local oscillator (LO) driver for balanced mixers.
- Internally matched inputs and outputs to 50 Ω, simplifying integration into SMT-based systems.
- Compact RoHS-compliant 4 mm x 4 mm LFCSP package, suitable for high-density designs.
Applications
- High-capacity microwave radio systems.
- Local oscillator (LO) driver for balanced, in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) or image rejection mixers.
- RF and microwave communication systems requiring low noise and high linearity.
- Satellite communications and radar systems.
- Wireless infrastructure and base stations.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the ADL9005?
The ADL9005 operates from 0.01 GHz to 26.5 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the ADL9005?
The ADL9005 provides a typical gain of 17.5 dB from 0.01 GHz to 14 GHz.
- What is the noise figure of the ADL9005?
The noise figure is typically 2.5 dB from 0.01 GHz to 14 GHz.
- What is the output power at 1 dB compression (OP1dB) for the ADL9005?
The output power at 1 dB compression is typically 13.5 dBm from 0.01 GHz to 20 GHz.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the ADL9005?
The ADL9005 requires a 5 V supply voltage and 80 mA supply current.
- What type of package does the ADL9005 come in?
The ADL9005 is housed in a 24-Lead LFCSP (4 mm x 4 mm) package.
- Are the inputs and outputs of the ADL9005 internally matched?
- What are some common applications for the ADL9005?
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- What is the saturated output power (PSAT) of the ADL9005?
