The S518324 is a high performance, CMOS, low power programmable power amplifier designed for use in CATV upstream applications. The amplifier operates over a frequency range from 5 to 65 MHz and has a maximum output of 61 dBmV. A 3-wire serial interface controls the gain over a 63.5 dB range in 0.5 dB steps. The S518324 is available in a thermally enhanced QFN20 4x4 .The product is DOCSIS and RoHS compliant.