A5-5 / SMA5-5
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 500 MHz
Rev. V2
Features
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AVAILABLE IN SURFACE MOUNT
FLAT BANDWIDTH ± 1 Db (TYP.)
LOW VSWR .1.2:1
WIDE POWER SUPPLY RANGE: +8 to +15 VOLTS
EXCELLENT PHASE LINEARITY ±.8O (TYP.)
Description
The A5-5 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and
high reliability.
This single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design
displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency
range. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are
Hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening
is available.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A5-5
TO-8
MAAM-008714-0SMA55
Surface Mount
MAAM-008714-00CA55
SMA Connectorized **
** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50, VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Units
Guaranteed
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
25ºC
0º to 50ºC
-54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
-62ºC to +125ºC
Frequency
MHz
1-650
5-500
5-500
Case Temperature
+125ºC
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
15.5
14.0
13.5
DC Voltage
+17 V
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.1
±0.5
±0.7
Continuous Input Power
+13 dBm
Reverse Isolation
dB
21
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
Noise Figure (max)
dB
4.0
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
+125ºC
5.0
5.5
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
9.0
IP3
dBm
+21
IP2
dBm
+38
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+42
Thermal Resistance θjc
45ºC/W
1.2:1 / 1.2:1
1.5:1 / 1.5:1
1.6:1 / 1.6:1
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
0.173 W
24
27
29
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
+8ºC
VSWR Input / Output (max)
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
1
Typical
Absolute Maximum Ratings
mA
7.0
6.5
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Rating
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA5-5, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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A5-5 / SMA5-5
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 500 MHz
Typical Performance Curves at +25°C
Rev. V2
Outline Drawing: TO-8 *
WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max
Outline Drawing: Surface Mount *
WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max
Outline Drawing: SMA Connectorized *
WEIGHT: 19 grams (0.67 oz.) max
Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified.
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A5-5 / SMA5-5
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 500 MHz
Rev. V2
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