LTC6945IUFD#PBF Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
The LTC6945IUFD#PBF is an ultralow-noise integer-N PLL frequency synthesizer from Analog Devices, covering 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz with exceptional phase noise and spurious performance. Housed in a 28-pin QFN package, it serves as a precision clock source for high-frequency instrumentation and communication systems.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- LTC6945IUFD#PBF Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 105.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Integer-N PLL synthesizer covering 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz output range with ultralow phase noise and spurious performance
- Exceptional close-in and wideband noise floor makes it suitable for demanding RF and microwave signal generation
- 28-pin QFN package with integrated heat slug enables compact high-frequency PCB layouts with efficient thermal management
Applications
The LTC6945IUFD#PBF is designed for high-performance RF signal generation in test and measurement equipment, microwave synthesizers, and wideband communication systems requiring a clean clock from 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz. It also suits radar local oscillator chains and software-defined radio platforms where ultralow phase noise is critical to system sensitivity.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | 05-08-1712 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | PLL FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PQCC-N28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 3.45V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 3.15V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | MATTE TIN |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What output frequency range does the LTC6945IUFD#PBF cover, and how does that suit wideband RF designs?
The LTC6945IUFD#PBF synthesizes output frequencies from 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz, covering S-band, C-band, and the lower portion of the X-band, making it versatile for wideband RF instruments, wireless test benches, and multi-band communication modules.
Why is ultralow phase noise important in LTC6945IUFD#PBF-based radar or communications designs?
In radar systems, close-in phase noise directly degrades clutter suppression and target detection range; in communications receivers, it raises the noise floor and degrades EVM. The LTC6945IUFD#PBF's ultralow-spurious integer-N architecture minimizes these effects across the 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz tuning range.
How does the LTC6945IUFD#PBF compare to a fractional-N synthesizer when integer frequency steps are acceptable?
When the channel spacing is a simple integer multiple of the reference frequency, the LTC6945IUFD#PBF's integer-N topology avoids the quantization spurs and sub-fractional noise of fractional-N dividers, resulting in cleaner spectral output and simpler loop filter design for fixed-channel applications from 0.35 GHz to 6 GHz.
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