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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1

Applications....................................................................................... 1

Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1

General Description ......................................................................... 1

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5

Pin Configuration and Functional Descriptions.......................... 6

Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7

Test Circuits..................................................................................... 14

Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 18

Overview...................................................................................... 18

Preamplifier................................................................................. 18

VGA.............................................................................................. 18

Gain Control ............................................................................... 18

Output Stage................................................................................ 19

Attenuator.................................................................................... 19

Single-Supply Operation and AC Coupling ........................... 19

Noise ............................................................................................ 20

Applications..................................................................................... 21

Preamplifier Connections ......................................................... 21

Driving Capacitive Loads.......................................................... 21

Gain Control Considerations ................................................... 22

Thermal Considerations............................................................ 23

PSI (Ψ) ......................................................................................... 23

Board Layout............................................................................... 23

Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 25

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 25

REVISION HISTORY

6/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A

Updated Format..................................................................Universal

Changes to Table 3............................................................................ 6

Changes to Figure 22, Figure 25, and Figure 26 ......................... 10

Changes to Figure 39 and Figure 40............................................. 13

Changes to Figure 74 and Figure 75............................................. 23

Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 25

Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 25

9/05—Revision 0: Initial Version