NTE724 Integrated Circuit Differential/Cascode Amplifier Description: The NTE724 is a differential/cascode amplifier in an 8–Lead TO5 type metal can package designed for use in communications and industrial equipment operating at frequencies from dc to 120MHz. Features: D Controlled for Input Offset Voltage, Input Offset Current, and Input Bias Current D Balanced Differential Amplifier Configuration with Controlled Constant–Current Source D Single and Dual–Ended Operation Applications: D RF and IF Amplifiers (Differential or Cascode) D DC, Audio, and Sense Amplifiers D Converter in the Commercial FM Band D Oscillator D Mixer D Limiter Absolute Maximum Ratings: (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified) Power Dissipation (TA ≤ +85°C), PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450mW Derate Linearly Above 85°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5mW/°C Operating Ambient Temperature Range, Topr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55° to +125°C Storage Temperature Range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65° to +150°C Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 1/16” from case, 10sec max), TL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +265°C Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25°C, VCC = +12V, VEE = –12V unless otherwise specified) Parameter Input Bias Current Quiescent Operating Current AGC Bias Current (Into Constant Current Source Pin7) Symbol III I6 or I8 I7 Test Conditions VCC = +6V, VEE = –6V Min – Typ Max Unit 16.6 70.0 µA – 36 106 µA 0.8 1.25 2.0 mA 2.0 3.3 5.0 mA VCC = 12V, VAGC = 9V – 1.28 – mA VCC = 12V, VAGC = 12V – 1.65 – mA VCC = +6V, VEE = –6V Electrical Characteristics (Cont’d): (TA = +25°C, VCC = +12V, VEE = –12V unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Input Current (Pin7) I7 Device Dissipation VCC = +6V, VEE = –6V PT Power Gain VCC = +6V, VEE = –6V GP Noise Figure NF Power Output (Untuned) PO AGC Range AGC Voltage Gain A Peak–to–Peak Output Current Test Conditions IP–P Min Typ Max Unit 0.5 0.85 1.0 mA 1.0 1.65 2.1 mA 24 36 54 mW 120 175 260 mW VCC = 9V, f = 100MHz Cascode 16 20 – dB Differential Amp 14 17 – dB VCC = 9V, f = 10.7MHz Cascode 35 39 – dB Differential Amp 28 32 – dB VCC = 9V, f = 100MHz Cascode – 7.2 9.0 dB Differential Amp – 6.7 9.0 dB VCC = 9V, f = 10.7MHz Diff. Amp 50Ω Input–Output – 5.7 – µW Differential Amp – 62 – dB VCC = 0V, f = 10.7MHz RL = 1kΩ Cascode – 40 – dB Differential Amp – 30 – dB VCC = 9V Differential Amp, f = 10.7MHz, ein = 400mV 2.0 4.0 7.0 mA 3.5 6.0 10.0 mA VCC = 12V Pin Connection Diagram (Top View) Input Low 5 Output High AGC 4 Current Source Emitter 6 3 Substrate and Case 7 Output Low 2 8 1 Input High Current Source Bias .370 (9.39) Dia Max .335 (8.52) Dia Max .177 (4.5) Max .492 (12.5) Min .018 (0.45) Dia Typ 3 2 4 1 45° 5 8 7 6 .032 (0.82) .200 (5.06) Dia