ADL5243Data SheetParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit DSA FREQUENCY = 3600 MHz Using the DSAIN and DSAOUT pins, minimum attenuation Insertion Loss −3.0 dB vs. Frequency ±100 MHz ±0.02 dB vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C ±0.23 dB Attenuation Range Between maximum and minimum attenuation states 31.7 dB Attenuation Step Error All attenuation states ±0.38 dB Attenuation Absolute Error All attenuation states ±0.35 dB Input Return Loss −12.3 dB Output Return Loss −11.7 dB Input 1 dB Compression Point 31.0 dBm Input Third-Order Intercept ∆f = 1 MHz, POUT = 5 dBm/tone 46.2 dBm DSA Gain Settling Using the DSAIN and DSAOUT pins Minimum Attenuation to Maximum 36 ns Attenuation Maximum Attenuation to Minimum 36 ns Attenuation LOOP FREQUENCY = 150 MHz AMP1 – DSA – AMP2, DSA at minimum attenuation Gain 37.4 dB vs. Frequency ±50 MHz ±0.1 dB Gain Range Between maximum and minimum attenuation states 28.0 dB Input Return Loss S11 −10.0 dB Output Return Loss S22 −7.0 dB Output 1 dB Compression Point 22.5 dBm Output Third-Order Intercept ∆f = 1 MHz, POUT = 5 dBm/tone 38.5 dBm Noise Figure 3.0 dB LOOP FREQUENCY = 450 MHz AMP1 – DSA – AMP2, DSA at minimum attenuation Gain 35.8 dB vs. Frequency ±50 MHz ±0.43 dB Gain Range Between maximum and minimum attenuation states 31.0 dB Input Return Loss S11 −12.5 dB Output Return Loss S22 −6.4 dB Output 1 dB Compression Point 23.1 dBm Output Third-Order Intercept ∆f = 1 MHz, POUT = 5 dBm/tone 37.6 dBm Noise Figure 3.1 dB LOOP FREQUENCY = 943 MHz AMP1–DSA–AMP2, DSA at minimum attenuation Gain 34.0 dB vs. Frequency ±18 MHz ±0.10 dB Gain Range Between maximum and minimum attenuation states 29.3 dB Input Return Loss S11 −14.2 dB Output Return Loss S22 −10.1 dB Output 1 dB Compression Point 25.1 dBm Output Third-Order Intercept ∆f = 1 MHz, POUT = 5 dBm/tone 42.8 dBm Noise Figure 2.9 dB LOOP FREQUENCY = 2140 MHz AMP1 – DSA – AMP2, DSA at minimum attenuation Gain 31.3 dB vs. Frequency ±30 MHz ±0.03 dB Gain Range Between maximum and minimum attenuation states 32.5 dB Input Return Loss S11 −9.3 dB Output Return Loss S22 −5.4 dB Output 1 dB Compression Point 25.3 dBm Output Third-Order Intercept ∆f = 1 MHz, POUT = 5 dBm/tone 40.0 dBm Noise Figure 3.1 dB Rev. B | Page 8 of 40 Document Outline Features Applications General Description Functional Block Diagram Revision History Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings ESD Caution Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions Typical Performance Characteristics Applications Information Basic Layout Connections Amplifier 1 Power Supply Amplifier 1 RF Input Interface Amplifier 1 RF Output Interface Amplifier 2 Power Supply Amplifier 2 RF Input Interface Amplifier 2 RF Output Interface DSA RF Input Interface DSA RF Output Interface DSA SPI Interface SPI Timing SPI Timing Sequence ADL5243 Amplifier 2 Matching ADL5243 Loop Performance Proper Driving Level for the Optimum ACLR Thermal Considerations Soldering Information and Recommended PCB Land Pattern Evaluation Board Outline Dimensions Ordering Guide