AD834 500 MHz Four-Quadrant Multiplier

The AD834 is a monolithic, laser-trimmed four-quadrant analog multiplier intended for use in high frequency applications, with a transconductance bandwidth (RL = 50 Ω) in excess of 500 MHz from either of the differential voltage inputs. In multiplier modes, the typical total full-scale error is 0.5%, dependent on the application mode and the external circuitry. Performance is relatively insensitive to temperature and supply variations due to the use of stable biasing based on a band gap reference generator and other design features.

To preserve the full bandwidth potential of the high speed bipolar process used to fabricate the AD834, the outputs appear as a differential pair of currents at open collectors. To provide a single-ended ground referenced voltage output, some form of external current-to-voltage conversion is needed. This may take the form of a wideband transformer, balun, or active circuitry such as an op amp. In some applications (such as power measurement), the subsequent signal processing may not need to have high bandwidth.

The transfer function is accurately trimmed such that when X = Y = ±1 V, the differential output is ±4 mA. This absolute calibration allows the outputs of two or more AD834 devices to be summed with precisely equal weighting, independent of the accuracy of the load circuit.

The AD834J, available in 8-lead PDIP and plastic SOIC packages, is specified over the commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. The AD834A is also available in 8-lead CERDIP and plastic SOIC packages operating over the industrial temperature range of−40°C to +85°C. The AD834SQ/883B, available in an 8-lead CERDIP, operates over the military temperature range of −55°C to +125°C. S-grade chips are also available.

Two application notes featuring the AD834 (AN-212 and AN-216) can be found at www.analog.com. For additional applications circuits, consult the AD811 data sheet.

Features and Benefits
  • DC to >500 MHz operation
  • Differential ±1 V full-scale inputs
  • Differential ±4 mA full-scale output current
  • Low distortion (≤0.05% for 0 dBm input)
  • Supply voltages from ±4 V to ±9 V
  • Low power (280 mW typical at VS = ±5 V)
  • Linear Products
    SPICE Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD834: 500 MHz Four-Quadrant Multiplier Data Sheet (Rev. F)PDF 501 kB
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-213: Low Cost, Two-Chip, Voltage -Controlled Amplifier and Video SwitchPDF 391 kB
    AN-212: Using the AD834 in DC to 500 MHz ApplicationsPDF 592 kB
    AN-216: Video VCAs and Keyers Using the AD834 and AD811PDF 367 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD834AQ Production8 ld CerDIPOTH 48-40 to 85C40.4536.55N
    AD834ARZ Production8 ld SOICOTH 98-40 to 85C23.4421.19Y
    AD834ARZ-R7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 1000-40 to 85C021.19Y
    AD834JNZ Production8 ld PDIPOTH 500 to 70C23.921.62Y
    AD834JRZ Production8 ld SOICOTH 980 to 70C21.9819.87Y
    AD834JRZ-R7 Production8 ld SOICREEL 7500 to 70C21.9819.87Y
    AD834JRZ-RL Production8 ld SOICREEL 25000 to 70C21.9819.87Y
    AD834SQ/883B Production8 ld CerDIPOTH 48-55 to 125C143.22129.47N
    AD834: 500 MHz Four-Quadrant Multiplier Data Sheet (Rev. F) ad834
    AD834 SPICE Macro-Model ad834
    AN-213: Low Cost, Two-Chip, Voltage -Controlled Amplifier and Video Switch adv7202
    AN-212: Using the AD834 in DC to 500 MHz Applications ad834
    AN-216: Video VCAs and Keyers Using the AD834 and AD811 ad834