LTC6431-15 ac elecTrical characTerisTicsTA = 25°C (Note 3), VCC = 5V, ZSOURCE = ZLOAD = 50Ω, unless otherwisenoted. Measurements are performed using Test Circuit A, measuring from 50Ω SMA to 50Ω SMA without de-embedding (Note 4).SYMBOL PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITSFrequency = 700MHz S21 Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 15.2 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade 40.0 dBm B-Grade 39.0 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade –76.0 dBc B-Grade –74.0 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –51.9 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –69.0 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 20.3 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package 3.75 dB Frequency = 800MHz S21 Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 15.2 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade 39.0 dBm B-Grade 38.0 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade –74 dBc B-Grade –72 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –49.2 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –65.0 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 20.1 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package 3.83 dB Frequency = 900MHz S21 Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 15.1 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade 38.5 dBm B-Grade 37.5 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade –73.0 dBc B-Grade –71.0 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –46.7 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –63.0 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 19.9 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package 3.90 dB Frequency = 1000MHz S21 Power Gain De-Embedded to Package 15.0 dB OIP3 Output Third-Order Intercept Point POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade 38.0 dBm B-Grade 37.0 dBm IM3 Third-Order Intermodulation POUT = 2dBm/Tone, Δf = 1MHz A-Grade –72.0 dBc B-Grade –70.0 dBc HD2 Second Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –45.0 dBc HD3 Third Harmonic Distortion POUT = 6dBm –59.0 dBc P1dB Output 1dB Compression Point 19.5 dBm NF Noise Figure De-Embedded to Package 3.99 dB Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may Note 3: The LTC6431-15 is guaranteed functional over the case operating cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum temperature range of –40°C to 85°C. Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 4: Small-signal parameters S and noise are de-embedded to the package Note 2: Guaranteed by design and characterization. This parameter is not tested. pins, while large-signal parameters are measured directly from the circuit. 643115f 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 S Parameters Package Description Related Parts