A515 / SMA515 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 500 MHz Rev. V1 Features Product Image • HIGH GAIN: 27.5 dB (TYP.) • LOW NOISE: 3.5 dB (TYP.) • HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +22 dBm (TYP.) Description The A515 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This 2 stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design displays impressive performance characteristics 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 A515 TO-8 SMA515 Surface Mount CA515 SMA Connectorized Absolute Maximum Ratings Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Parameter Absolute Maximum 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Case Temperature +110ºC DC Voltage +17 V Continuous Input Power +13 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 Frequency MHz 3-600 5-500 5-500 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 27.5 26.5 26.0 Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.8 Reverse Isolation dB 36 Noise Figure (max) dB 3.5 4.5 5.0 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 22.0 20.5 20.0 IP3 dBm +33 IP2 dBm +44 Parameter Rating Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +50 Thermal Resistance θjc 150ºC/W Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.36W Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc +55ºC VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) 1 Guaranteed Units mA Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC 1.4:1 / 1.4:1 1.7:1 / 1.7:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1 127 135 140 * Over temperature performance limits for part number CA515, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only. ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. A515 / SMA515 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 500 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves @ +25oC Outline Drawing: TO-8 * Noise Figure Noise Figure dB 5 WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max 4 Outline Drawing: Surface Mount * 3 2 10 30 50 200 400 600 Frequency - MHz Power Out - dBm P owe r O utput @ 1 dB Compre ssion 23 22 21 20 5 10 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency - MHz Inte rc e pt P oint - dBm dBc 60 50 WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max 40 Outline Drawing: SMA Connectorized * 30 20 10 0 5 10 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Fre que nc y - MHz V S WR VSWR 2 1.5 1 5 50 150 250 350 450 600 Frequency (MHz) WEIGHT: 19 grams (0.67 oz.) max 2 ∗ Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified. ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.