AL7 / SMAL7 Cascadable Amplifier 50 to 500 MHz Rev. V4 Features Product Image • SYMMETRICAL CLIPPING: GOOD EVEN-ORDER SUPPRESSION • HIGH GAIN: 13 dB (TYP.) • LOW VSWR: < 1.5:1 (TYP.) • FAST PULSE RECOVERY TIME: < 50 NSEC (TYP.) Description The AL7 limiting amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This design uses a Schottky diode limiter circuit at the output, and a single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier at the output. 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 AL7 TO-8 SMAL7 Surface Mount CAL7 ** SMA Connectorized ** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant. Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, VCC = +15 VDC Parameter Absolute Maximum Ratings Typical Guaranteed 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Parameter Absolute Maximum Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Case Temperature +125ºC Units Frequency MHz 20-550 50-500 50-500 DC Voltage +17 V Small Signal Gain (min) dB 13.0 12.0 11.0 Continuous Input Power +13 dBm Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.2 ±0.5 ±0.7 Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 50 mW Noise Figure (max) 50-300 MHz 300-500 MHz Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 0.5 W dB dB 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 7.0 “S” Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 125ºC -1.5 -5.0 -7.0 +0.5 +1.5 +2.5 1.1:1/<1.5:1 1.7:1/ 2.0:1 54 60 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) Output Limiting Level (max) Pin = +10 dBm dBm dBm VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC Parameter Rating Thermal Resistance θjc 45ºC/W 1.8:1 / 2.1:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.560 W 62 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 25.2ºC * Over temperature performance limits for part number CAL7, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. AL7 / SMAL7 Cascadable Amplifier 50 to 500 MHz Rev. V4 Typical Performance Curves at +25°C 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. AL7 / SMAL7 Cascadable Amplifier 50 to 500 MHz Rev. V4 Outline Drawing: TO-8 * Typical Performance Curves at +25°C 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. 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.