A good PCB layout for the THS7530PWPR involves keeping the input and output traces short and away from each other, using a solid ground plane, and placing decoupling capacitors close to the device. A 4-layer PCB with a dedicated power plane and a solid ground plane is recommended.
The choice of gain resistors depends on the desired gain and bandwidth of the amplifier. A higher gain resistor value will result in higher gain but may reduce the bandwidth. TI provides a gain resistor calculator tool to help with the selection.
The maximum power dissipation of the THS7530PWPR is 2.5W. However, the actual power dissipation will depend on the operating conditions, such as supply voltage, output current, and ambient temperature.
Yes, the THS7530PWPR can be used as a line driver. It has a high output current capability and can drive coaxial cables and other transmission lines. However, the output stage should be properly terminated to avoid reflections and ensure signal integrity.
The THS7530PWPR has a built-in low-pass filter, but additional filtering may be required depending on the application. External filters, such as RC filters or ferrite beads, can be used to filter out high-frequency noise.