A18-1 / SMA18-1 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 1000 MHz Rev. 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 ** ** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant. Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, 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 Reverse Isolation dB 17 Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 50 mW Noise Figure (max) dB 3.8 Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 0.5 W “S” Series Burn-In Temperature (case) +125ºC 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 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. A18-1 / SMA18-1 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 1000 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25°C Rev. 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 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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.