Amplifier is suitable for cable set top boxes, cable modems, xDSL modems and xDSL central office line cards. The ADL5542 is a broadband 20 dB linear amplifier that operates at frequencies up to 6 GHz. The device can be used in a wide variety of CATV, cellular, and instrumentation equipment.

The ADL5542 provides a gain of 20 dB that is stable over frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device. The device is internally matched to 50 ohm with an input return loss of 10 dB or better, up to 6 GHz. Only input/output ac coupling capacitors, power supply decoupling capacitors, and an external inductor are required for operation.

The ADL5542 consumes 93 mA on a single 5 V supply and is fully specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C.