Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 1000 MHz A18-1 / SMA18-1 V3 Features • • • • Product Image HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +16 dBm (TYP.) HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +30 dBM (TYP.) LOW NOISE: 3.8 dB (TYP.) Description The A18-1 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This single stage GaAs FET feedback amplifier design displays impressive performance characteristics over a broadband frequency range. An RF choke is used for DC power supply decoupling. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available. Ordering Information Part Number Package A18-1 TO-8 SMA18-1 Surface Mount CA18-1 SMA Connectorized Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω Ω, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Absolute Maximum Ratings Guaranteed Parameter Absolute Maximum Units 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Frequency MHz 5-1100 10-1000 10-1000 Case Temperature +125ºC Small Signal Gain (min) dB 14.7 14.0 13.5 DC Voltage +17 V Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.3 ±0.5 ±1.0 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 Reverse Isolation dB 17 Noise Figure (max) dB 3.8 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 16.0 IP3 dBm +30 IP2 dBm +42 Second Order Harmonic IP dBm VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA 5.0 15.0 5.5 14.5 Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC Parameter Rating +45 Thermal Resistance θjc 145ºC/W 1.5:1 / 1.5:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.4 W 44 46 48 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc +58ºC * Over temperature performance limits for part number CA18-1, 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 10 to 1000 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25°C A18-1 / SMA18-1 V3 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.