MA-COM CA531

A531 / SMA531
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
Rev. V3
Features
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HIGH GAIN-TWO STAGES: 32 dB (TYP.)
HIGH EFFICIENCY: 17 mA at +5 Vdc
LOW NOISE FIGURE: 2.0 dB (TYP.)
LOW POWER DRAIN: 85 mW at +5 Vdc
LOW VSWR: 1.3:1 (TYP.)
Description
The A531 RF amplifier is a discrete thin film hybrid design, which
incorporates the use of thin film manufacturing processes for
accurate performance and high reliability.
This single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design
displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency
range. An active DC biasing network is used for temperaturestable performance, in addition to an RF Choke, used for 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
A531
TO-8
SMA531
Surface Mount
CA531 **
SMA Connectorized
** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, VCC = +5 VDC
Typical
Parameter
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Guaranteed
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Units
25ºC
0º to 50ºC
-54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
-62ºC to +125ºC
Case Temperature
125ºC
Frequency
MHz
1-600
10-500
10-500
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
31.7
30.0
29.0
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
125ºC
dB
±0.4
Reverse Isolation
dB
38
Noise Figure (max)
dB
2.0
2.5
3.0
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
2.5
1.5
0.5
IP3
dBm
+14
IP2
dBm
+30
Parameter
Rating
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+36
Thermal Resistance θjc
185ºC/W
DC Current @ 5 Volts (max)
mA
±1.0
+10 V
+10 dBm
Gain Flatness (max)
VSWR Input / Output (max)
±0.8
DC Voltage
Continuous Input Power
Thermal Data: VCC = +5 VDC
1.3:1 / 1.3:1
1.8:1 / 1.8:1
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
0.048 W
17
19
21
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
9ºC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA531, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
A531 / SMA531
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 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
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Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified.
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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.