LTC6431-15 pin FuncTionsGND (Pins 8, 17, 23, Exposed Pad Pin 25): Ground. For OUT (Pin 18): Amplifier Output Pin. A choke inductor is best RF performance, all ground pins should be connected necessary to provide power from the 5V supply and to to the printed circuit board ground plane. The exposed pad provide RF isolation. For best performance select a choke should have multiple via holes to an underlying ground with low loss and high self-resonant frequency (SRF). A plane for low inductance and good thermal dissipation. DC blocking capacitor is also required. See the Applica- IN (Pin 24): Signal Input Pin. This pin has an internally tions Information section for specific recommendations. generated 2V DC bias. A DC blocking capacitor is required. DNC (Pins 1 to 7, 10 to 15, 19 to 21): Do Not Connect. See the Applications Information section for specific Do not connect these pins; allow them to float. Failure to recommendations. float these pins may impair operation of the LTC6431-15.VCC (Pins 9, 22): Positive Power Supply. Either VCC pin T_DIODE (Pin 16): Optional Diode. The T_DIODE can be should be connected to the 5V supply. Bypass the VCC pin forward-biased to ground with 1mA of current. The meas- with 1000pF and 0.1µF capacitors. The 1000pF capacitor ured voltage will be an indicator of chip temperature. should be physically close to Pin 22. block DiagraM VCC 9, 22 BIAS AND TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION IN 15dB OUT 24 18 GAIN T_DIODE 16 GND 8, 17, 23, 25 (EXPOSED PAD) 643115 BD 643115f 9 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