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Ultra-Low-Noise RF Low-Dropout Regulators Reduce Phase Noise in Wideband Communication Systems

November 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM EST

Reduces LDO noise spectral density by a factor of two

Provides lowest phase noise for powering VCOs; lowest jitter performance for powering clock devices in microwave systems

NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced today the release of ultra-low-noise LDO (low-dropout) regulators for RF (radio frequency) signal devices. The ADM7150/1 operate from 4.5 V to 16 V, provide up to 800-mA of output current and support output voltages from 1.5 to 5.0 V. The LDOs achieve an output-NSD (noise spectral density) of 1.4 nV/rtHz from 10 kHz to 1 MHz, which significantly reduces VCO (voltage-controlled oscillator) phase noise in point-to-point microwave radios, satellite communications, defense electronics and other wideband applications. Additionally, a user adjustable CBYP can significantly reduce low frequency 1/f noise (8 nV/rtHz at 100 Hz) for precision analog front-end measurement systems.

In addition to ultra-low noise, the ADM7150/1 achieve line and load transient responses of 0.01%/V and 0.4%/A respectively with a 10-µF ceramic output capacitor. The new LDOs also feature high PSRR (power-supply rejection ratio) performance of greater than 90 dB from 1 kHz to 100 kHz, and greater than 60 dB at 1 MHz. This effectively filters DC-DC switching regulator ripple, saving space by minimizing the size of discrete filtering components normally needed.

Pricing, Availability and Complementary Products

Product     Availability     Price

(1K units)

    Package
ADM7150

(fixed Vout)

    Now     $3.64     3-mm x 3-mm

8-lead LFCSP and SOIC

ADM7151

(adj Vout)

    Now     $3.64     3-mm x 3-mm

8-lead LFCSP and SOIC

ADM7160     Now     $0.96     2-mm x 2-mm

LFCSP and TSOT-5

           

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Analog Devices Inc.
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Source: Analog Devices, Inc.

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