A515 / SMA515
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
Rev. V1
Features
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HIGH GAIN: 27.5 dB (TYP.)
LOW NOISE: 3.5 dB (TYP.)
HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +22 dBm (TYP.)
Description
The A515 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance
and high reliability.
This 2 stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design
displays impressive performance characteristics over a
broadband frequency range. An active DC biasing network
insures temperature-stable performance.
Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically
sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A515
TO-8
SMA515
Surface Mount
CA515
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50, VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Units
Guaranteed
-54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
-62ºC to +125ºC
Case Temperature
+110ºC
DC Voltage
+17 V
Continuous Input Power
+13 dBm
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
+125ºC
3-600
5-500
5-500
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
27.5
26.5
26.0
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.3
±0.5
±0.8
Reverse Isolation
dB
36
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.5
4.5
5.0
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
22.0
20.5
20.0
IP3
dBm
+33
IP2
dBm
+44
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+50
mA
Absolute
Maximum
0º to 50ºC
MHz
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
Parameter
25ºC
Frequency
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1
Typical
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
1.4:1 / 1.4:1
1.7:1 / 1.7:1
1.8:1 / 1.8:1
127
135
140
Parameter
Rating
Thermal Resistance θjc
150ºC/W
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
0.36W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
+55ºC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA515, guaranteed from 0 oC to +50oC only.
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A515 / SMA515
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
Rev. V1
Typical Performance Curves @ +25oC
Outline Drawing: TO-8 *
Noise Figure
Noise Figure dB
5
WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max
4
Outline Drawing: Surface Mount *
3
2
10
30
50
200
400
600
Frequenc y - MHz
Power Out - dBm
P owe r O utput @ 1 dB Compre ssion
23
22
21
20
5
10
50
100 200 300 400 500 600
Frequenc y - MHz
Inte rc e pt P oint - dBm
WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max
60
dBc
50
40
Outline Drawing: SMA Connectorized *
30
20
10
0
5
10
50
100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Fre que nc y - MHz
V S WR
VSWR
2
1.5
1
5
50
150
250
350
450
600
Frequenc y (MHz)
WEIGHT: 19 grams (0.67 oz.) max
Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified.
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A515 / SMA515
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
Rev. V1
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