LTC6430-15 ac elecTrical characTerisTics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operatingtemperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VCC = 5V, ZSOURCE = ZLOAD = 100Ω, unless otherwise noted (Note 3).Measurements are performed using Test Circuit A, measuring from 50Ω SMA to 50Ω SMA without de-embedding (Note 4).SYMBOL PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade 45.3 dBm B-Grade 44.3 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade –86.6 dBc B-Grade –84.6 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –71.4 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –79.5 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 23.0 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package for Balun Input Loss 3.8 dB Frequency = 800MHz S21 Differential Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 14.8 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade 44.5 dBm B-Grade 43.5 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade –85.0 dBc B-Grade –83.0 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –71.2 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –76.7 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 22.6 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package for Balun Input Loss 4.0 dB Frequency = 900MHz S21 Differential Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 14.8 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade 43.7 dBm B-Grade 42.7 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade –83.4 dBc B-Grade –81.4 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –71.7 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –76.5 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 22.3 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package for Balun Input Loss 4.2 dB Frequency = 1000MHz S21 Differential Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 14.7 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade 43.5 dBm B-Grade 42.5 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz, ZO = 100Ω A-Grade –83.0 dBc B-Grade –81.0 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –74.2 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 8dBm –86.0 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 22.3 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package for Balun Input Loss 4.2 dB Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 3: The LTC6430-15 is guaranteed functional over the case operating may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute temperature range of –40°C to 85°C. Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device Note 4: Small signal parameters S and noise are de-embedded to the reliability and lifetime. package pins, while large signal parameters are measured directly from the Note 2: Guaranteed by design and characterization. This parameter is not tested. test circuit. 643015f 5 Document Outline Features Applications Description Typical Application Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration Order Information DC Electrical Characteristics AC Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Block Diagram Test Circuit A Operation Applications Information Differential S Parameters Typical Applications Package Description Typical Application Related Parts