PA38-2 / SMPA38-2 Cascadable Amplifier 200 to 2600 MHz Rev. V3 Features • • • • Product Image WIDE BANDWIDTH: 200-2800 MHz (TYP.) HIGH OUTPUT LEVEL: +23.5 dBm (TYP.) GaAs FET AMPLIFIER HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +33 dBm (TYP.) Description The PA38-2 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 PA38-2 TO-8 SMPA38-2 Surface Mount CPA38-2 ** 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 Case Temperature 85ºC Frequency GHz 0.2-2.8 0.2-2.6 0.2-2.6 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 8.5 7.5 7.0 Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 100 mW Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 1W “S” Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 85ºC dB ±0.2 Reverse Isolation dB 16 Noise Figure (max) dB 4.5 5.5 6.0 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 23.5 22.0 21.4 IP3 dBm +33 IP2 dBm +50 Parameter Rating Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +55 Thermal Resistance θjc 125ºC/W DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA ±1.0 +16 V +17 dBm Gain Flatness (max) VSWR Input / Output (max) ±0.7 DC Voltage Continuous Input Power Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC 1.2:1 / 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 CPA38-2, 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. PA38-2 / SMPA38-2 Cascadable Amplifier 200 to 2600 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.