Cascadable Amplifier 200 to 2000 MHz PA38/SMPA38 V3 Features • • • • Product Image WIDE BANDWIDTH: 200-2400 MHz (TYP.) HIGH OUTPUT LEVEL: +23.0 dBm (TYP.) LOW NOISE FIGURE: 4.0 dB (TYP.) HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +34 dBm (TYP.) Description The PA38 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This two stage GaAs FET feedback amplifier design displays impressive performance characteristics 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 PA38 TO-8 SMPA38 Surface Mount CPA38 SMA Connectorized Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω Ω, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Absolute Maximum Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Case Temperature 85ºC Guaranteed Units 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Frequency GHz 0.2-2.4 0.2-2.0 0.2-2.0 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 10.0 8.5 8.0 Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.3 Reverse Isolation dB 17 Noise Figure (max) dB 4.0 ±0.7 4.7 ±1.0 5.2 DC Voltage +16 V Continuous Input Power +17 dBm Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 100 mW Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 1W “S” Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 85ºC Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 23.0 IP3 dBm +34 IP2 dBm +55 Parameter Rating Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +60 Thermal Resistance θjc 125.8ºC/W VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA 21.5 21.0 Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC 1.7:1 / 1.5:1 1.9:1 / 1.9:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.578 W 150 158 160 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 72ºC * Over temperature performance limits for part number CPA38, 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 200 to 2000 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25°C PA38/SMPA38 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.