Model # LC8501 Low Cost RF Amplifier Frequency Range: 10-500 MHz Features • Broad Bandwidth: 10-500 MHz • Low Phase Noise Performance • Low Cost Packaging • Low Noise Figure: 3.0 dB Typical Model LC8501 is a high performance low cost amplifier covering a wide 10-500 MHz bandwidth. This design utilizes a silicon based active for superior low phase noise performance. This standard model may also be modified or customized in order to optimize any one particular parameter. All specification ratings are based on measurements in a 50 Ω (ohm) system with a DC supply voltage tolerance of +/- 2%. Technical Specifications Maximum Ratings Parameter Unit Typical Min/Max Frequency Range MHz 10-500 10-500 Gain dB 11 10 Noise Figure dB 3.0 3.5 Output Power @ 1 dB Compression dBm 8 7 Output 3rd Order Intercept dBm 21 - Output 2nd Order Intercept dBm 31 - Reverse Isolation dB 15 - Input VSWR --- 1.75:1 2.0:1 Output VSWR --- 1.75:1 2.0:1 Supply Voltage volts +5 +5 Supply Current mA 16 20 Storage Temperature -55°C to +85°C Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C DC Voltage @ 25°C +8 volts Input Drive @ 25°C (CW) +13 dBm * Typical values are measured at 25°C, but not guaranteed. Typical Phase Noise Performance** Mechanical & Electrical Parameter Specification Specification Temperatures (Min/Max) -40°C to +85°C Housing Size 0.500” L x 0.500” W x 0.300” H Housing Drawing LC1 Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Frequency Offset 10 Hz -142 100 Hz -148 1 kHz -155 10 kHz -155 100 kHz -158 ** Typical values are measured at 500 MHz at 25°C, and are not guaranteed. Rev Date: 7/14/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 1 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LC8501 Typical Performance Graphs Noise Figure (dB) 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 Noise (dB) Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 3 2 1 0 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 10 80 150 1 dB Compression (dBm) 360 430 500 360 430 500 360 430 500 Reverse Isolation (dB) 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 -10.0 Rev. Isolation (dB) 1 dB Comp. (dBm) 290 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) -20.0 -30.0 -40.0 -50.0 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) IP2 (dBm) 80 150 220 290 2nd Order Intercept (dBm) 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 10 220 Frequency (MHz) 3rd Order Intercept (dBm) IP3 (dBm) 220 290 360 430 500 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 220 290 Frequency (MHz) Rev Date: 7/14/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 2 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LC8501 Typical Performance Graphs Output VSWR 2 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 Output VSWR Input VSWR Input VSWR 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 2 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 220 290 360 430 500 Frequency (MHz) Instructions Grounding Instructions Care should be taken to effectively ground each unit. Revisions API reserves the right to make revisions to both product and/or the information contained within their datasheets without advanced notice. Min./Max. Values Specifications are guaranteed when tested in a 50 Ω (ohm) system. Typical performance graphs and values are measured at 25°C, but not guaranteed. Outline Drawing Rev Date: 7/14/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 3 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected]