AD8336ACPZ-R7

The AD8336ACPZ-R7 is a low noise, single-ended, linear-in-dB, general-purpose variable gain amplifier (VGA) designed and manufactured by Analog Devices (ADI). This component offers a wide range of supply voltages and is suitable for a broad spectrum of applications.

Key features of the AD8336ACPZ-R7 include:

1. Wide Bandwidth and High Speed: With a small signal bandwidth of 115 MHz and a large signal bandwidth of 80 MHz (at 2 V p-p), the AD8336ACPZ-R7 is capable of handling high-frequency signals with ease. Its slew rate of 550 V/µs ensures fast response times.
2. Variable Gain Range: The VGA gain range of the AD8336ACPZ-R7 is 0 dB to 60 dB, with absolute gain limits of -26 dB to +34 dB. This allows for precise gain adjustment to match the requirements of various applications.
3. Low Noise Performance: The AD8336ACPZ-R7 features low voltage noise of 3 nV/√Hz and low current noise of 3 pA/√Hz, making it suitable for applications where noise performance is critical.
4. Uncommitted Preamplifier: The AD8336ACPZ-R7 includes an uncommitted preamplifier with a usable gain range of 6 dB to 26 dB, which can be set by external resistors. This provides additional flexibility in gain adjustment.
5. Wide Operating Temperature Range: The AD8336ACPZ-R7 can operate over a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, making it suitable for a variety of environmental conditions.
6. DC-Coupled Input and Output: The single-ended input and output of the AD8336ACPZ-R7 are DC-coupled, allowing for direct connection to DC signals without the need for coupling capacitors.
7. Differential Gain Control Interface: The differential gain control interface provides precise linear-in-dB gain scaling of 50 dB/V over the temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, enabling precise gain control in a wide range of applications.

The AD8336ACPZ-R7 is packaged in a compact LFCSP-16 package, making it easy to integrate into circuit designs. Its excellent bandwidth uniformity across the entire gain range, combined with its low noise performance and wide operating temperature range, make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications, including industrial process controls, high-performance automatic gain control (AGC) systems, I/Q signal processing, video circuits, industrial and medical ultrasound, and radar receivers.