Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz A74-2/ SMA74-2 V2 Features Product Image • AVAILABLE IN SURFACE MOUNT • HIGH GAIN - TWO STAGES: 26 dB (TYP.) • LOW POWER DRAIN 65 m W AT 5 VOLTS Description The A74-2 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for consistent performance and high reliability. This 2 stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency range. An active DC biasing network insures temperature-stable performance. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available Ordering Information Part Number Package A74-2 TO-8 SMA74-2 Surface Mount CA74-2 SMA Connectorized Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω Ω, VCC = +5 VDC Typical Parameter Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Absolute Maximum Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Case Temperature 125ºC Guaranteed Units 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Frequency MHz 1-550 5-500 5-500 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 26.0 25.0 24.0 Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.8 Reverse Isolation dB 36 Noise Figure (max) dB 3.8 ±1.0 4.3 ±1.2 4.8 DC Voltage +7 V Continuous Input Power +6 dBm Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 50 mW Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 0.5 W “S” Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 125ºC Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm -1.0 IP3 dBm +10 IP2 dBm +16 Parameter Rating Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +20 Thermal Resistance θjc 45ºC/W VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 5 Volts (max) mA -2.0 -2.0 Thermal Data: VCC = +5 VDC 1.5:1 / 1.5:1 1.9:1 / 1.9:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.023 W 13 16 18 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 1ºC * Over temperature performance limits for part number CA74-2, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25°C A74-2/ SMA74-2 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. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.