Description
The IVA-05228 is a variable gain amplifier housed in a miniature ceramic hermetic surface mount package. This device can be used in any combination of singleended or differential inputs or outputs (see Functional Block Diagram). The lowest frequency of operation is limited only by the values of user selected blocking and bypass capacitors.

Features
• Differential Input and Output Capability
• DC to 1.5 GHz Bandwidth; 2.0 Gb/s Data Rates
• High Gain: 30 dB Typical
• Wide Gain Control Range: 30 dB Typical
• 5 V Bias
• 5 V Vgc Control Voltage, Igc < 3 mA
• Fast Gain Control Response: < 10 ns Typical
• Hermetic Ceramic Package

Applications
• LNA or Gain Stage for 2.4 GHz and 5.7 GHz ISM Bands
• Front End Amplifier for GPS Receivers
• LNA or Gain Stage for PCN and MMDS Applications
• C-Band Satellite Receivers
• Broadband Amplifier for Instrumentation