Analog Devices, Inc.

LTC6560/LTC6561 Amplifiers for LIDAR and Industrial Imaging

Analog Devices’ single and four channel transimpedance amplifier with output multiplexing

Image of Analog Devices' LTC6560/LTC6561 Amplifiers for LIDAR and Industrial Imaging ADI's LTC6560 and LTC6561 are low-noise, transimpedance amplifiers (TIA) with 220 MHz bandwidth. The LTC6560 is a single channel, and the LTC6561 is a four (quad) channel TIA ideal for LIDAR receivers using avalanche photodiodes (APDs). These amplifiers feature 74 kΩ transimpedance gain and 30 μA linear input current range. Using an APD with a total input capacitance of 2 pF, the input current noise density is 4.8 pA/√Hz and 4.5 pA/√Hz respectively at 200 MHz. With lower capacitance, noise, and bandwidth improve further. The LTC6560 operates from a single 5 V supply and consumes only 90 mW. The LTC6561 consumes 200 mW.

Utilizing the LTC6560's output MUX, multiple LTC6560 devices can be combined to a single output, whereas the LTC6561 has a 4-to-1 MUX. LTC6561 devices can be combined to directly interface with 12-channel, 16-channel, and 32-channel APD arrays. The LTC6560's and LTC6561's fast overload recovery and fast output MUXing make them well suited for LIDAR receivers with multiple APDs. These amplifiers single-ended output can swing 2 VP-P on a 100 Ω load. Its low impedance op amp style output has been designed to drive back-terminated 50 Ω cables.

The LTC6560 and LTC6561 are packaged in 16-pin and 24-pin leadless QFN packages with exposed pads for thermal management and low inductance.

Typical Applications

Image of Analog Devices' LTC6560/LTC6561 Typical Application with DC-Coupled Inputs Driving a Time-to-Digital Converter with Back-Terminated Cable

Image of Analog Devices' LTC6560/LTC6561 Pulse Response Overload Region (40 µA)

Features
  • 220 MHz -3 dB bandwidth with 2 pF input capacitance
  • Single-ended output
  • 74 kΩ transimpedance gain
  • 4.5 pA/√Hz (LTC6561)/4.8 pA/√Hz (LTC6560) input current noise density at 200 MHz (2 pF)
  • 56 nARMS (LTC6561)/64 nARMS (LTC6560) integrated input current noise over 200 MHz (2 pF)
  • Linear input range: 0 µA to 30 µA
  • Overload current: > ±400 mA peak
  • Fast overload recovery: 1 mA in 12 ns
  • Fast channel switchover: < 50 ns
  • Single 5 V supply
  • Power dissipation: 90 mW (LTC6560)/220 mW for 4 channels (LTC6561)
  • 2 VP-P output swing on 100 Ω load
  • 16-lead / 24-lead QFN package
  • LTC6560: output MUX combines multiple LTC6560 devices
  • LTC6561: output MUX combines multiple 4-channel devices to create 4-, 8-, 12-, 16-, 24-, and 32-channel solutions

Applications

  • LIDAR
  • Industrial imaging

LTC6560 Amplifiers

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 16QFNLTC6560IUD#PBFIC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 16QFN111 - Immediate$51.37View Details
IC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 16QFNLTC6560IUD#TRPBFIC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 16QFN2600 - Immediate$51.37View Details

LTC6561 Amplifiers

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 24QFNLTC6561IUF#PBFIC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 24QFN91 - Immediate$103.23View Details
IC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 24QFNLTC6561IUF#TRPBFIC TRANSIMPEDANCE AMP 24QFN0 - Immediate$103.23View Details
Published: 2019-01-10

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