This document describes the features and characteristics of the ADRF6516 model, including dual programmable filters and variable gain amplifiers, continuous gain control range of 50 dB, digital gain control of 15 dB, a 6-pole Butterworth filter with a frequency range of 1 MHz to 31 MHz in 1 MHz steps and a corner frequency of 1 dB, preamplifier and postamplifier gain steps, IMD3 of >65 dBc for 1.5 V p-p composite output, HD2 and HD3 of >65 dBc for 1.5 V p-p output, differential input and output, flexible output and input common-mode ranges, optional dc offset compensation loop, SPI programmable filter corners and gain steps, power-down feature, and single 3.3 V supply operation. It is suitable for applications such as baseband IQ receivers, diversity receivers, ADC drivers, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio, and instrumentation medical.