Product Description

The RF3321 is a variable gain amplifier for use in CATV reverse path (upstream) applications. It is designed to be DOCSIS-compliant for use in cable modems. The gain control covers a 56dB range and is serially programmable via three-wire digital bus for compatibility with standard baseband chipsets. Amplifier shutdown and transmit disable modes are hardware-controlled. The device operates over the frequency band of 5MHz to 65MHz for use in current U.S. and European systems. The amplifier delivers up to +69dBmV at the output of the balun. Gain is controllable in accurate 1dB steps. The device is provided in a thermally enhanced, exposed die flag package.

Features

• Differential Input and Output

• 31dB Maximum Voltage Gain

• -25dB Minimum Voltage Gain

• 5MHz to 65MHz Operation

• Sophisticated Power Management

• DOCSIS 1.1 RF Compliant

Typical Applications

• Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS Cable Modems

• CATV Set-Top Boxes

• Telephony Over Cable

• Home Networks

• Automotive/Mobile Multimedia

• Coaxial and Twisted Pair Line Driver