Signal Conditioning RMS-DC Conversion

Obsolete

LT1088 - Wideband RMS-DC Converter Building Block

Features

  • Obsolete - Datasheet For Reference Only.  Contact LTC For Potential Replacement
  • 300MHz 3dB Bandwidth
  • 1% Accuracy DC-50MHz
  • 2% to 100MHz
  • Bandwidth Flat Over Input Voltage Range
  • 50:1 Crest Factor
  • 20:1 Dynamic Range
  • 35V Peak Input
  • Thermally Based Operation
  • Fully Specified Thermal and Electrical Parameters
  • Standard IC Packages
  • Resistive Inputs

Typical Application

LT1088 Typical Application
LT1088 Typical Application

Description

The LT1088 is a thermally based RMS-DC converter building block.  It converts the input waveform to heat.  Usiing external circuitry, the thermal signal is expressed as a DC output voltage.

LTC's proprietary thermal packaging process permits accurate thermal signal processing in a standard IC package.  The thermal method provides far greater bandwidth than RMS converters based on logarithmic computing techniques.  The LT1088's high voltage breakdown allows crest factor measurements of 50:1 and operation over a 20:1 input dynamic range.  Resistive inputs of 50 ohm or 250 ohm accommodate drive from a wide variety of sources.

Packaging

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

LT1088 Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Demo Boards

Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.

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Applications

  • Wideband RMS Voltmeters
  • RF Leveling Loops
  • Wideband AGC
  • High Crest Factor Measurements
  • SCR Power Monitoring

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