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Amplifier IC Application Selection Guide
Limiting Amplifiers
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Provides a constant drive level to the following stage. |
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Products |
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1. PIN diode limiters |
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2. IVA-05, IVA-14: frequently used as limiter for fiber optic systems. |
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3. INA-01, INA-02, INA-03, INA-10: need to lock bias current |
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4. MSA-01, MSA-02, MSA-03, MSA-04, MSA-06, MSA-07: need to lock bias current; some feedthrough through RF |
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Key Parameters |
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P 1dB |
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phase shift vs drive
Pout vs Pin characteristic
spurious signal generation |
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bias [V, I ] |
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