The LMH6502MAX/NOPB: Its 130 MHz -3 dB bandwidth and 1800 V/µs slew rate make it suitable for RF/IF gain stages, video distribution amplifiers, and instrumentation front-ends where the signal bandwidth reaches into the VHF region. The gain is controlled by an external voltage, allowing dynamic adjustment in AGC loops or manual gain control systems. Operating from a single 5 V to 12 V supply (or dual ±2.5 V to ±6 V), it fits into mixed-signal systems that already have a 5 V rail.
130 MHz and 1800 V/µs — sizing the gain stage for your signal
The 130 MHz -3 dB bandwidth defines the small-signal frequency response; for large-signal swings, the 1800 V/µs slew rate limits the maximum output voltage without distortion. At a 5 V peak-to-peak output, the full-power bandwidth is roughly 57 MHz (slew rate divided by π times Vpp). That means the part can deliver a clean 5 Vpp sine wave up to about 57 MHz, and beyond that the output will slew-limit. The 27 mA supply current is moderate for this speed class — comparable to other wideband VGAs — and the 90 mA output current per channel provides enough drive for 50 Ω loads or multiple video terminations without an external buffer.
This means the part is still in regular production and can be specified into new BOMs without an immediate last-time-buy concern.