LA17 / SMLA17 10 TO 1000 MHz TO-8 CASCADABLE LIMITING AMPLIFIER • SYMMETRICAL CLIPPING: GOOD EVEN-ORDER SUPPRESSION • MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +10 dBm (TYP.) • HIGH THIRD-ORDER INTERCEPT POINT: +28 dBm (TYP.) • FAST PULSE RECOVERY TIME: < 50 NSEC Specifications (Rev. Date: 3/02)* Characteristic Frequency Small Signal Gain (min.) Gain Flatness (max.) Noise Figure (max.) Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min.) Output Limiting Level (max.) @ Pin = +20 dBm IP3 VSWR Input / Output (max.) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max.) Typical Guaranteed 0°° to 50°°C -54°° to +85°°C 5-1100 MHz 11.5 dB ±0.3 dB 5.8 dB +10.0 dBm 10-1000 MHz 10.5 dB ±0.5 dB 6.7 dB +7.0 dBm 10-1000 MHz 9.5 dB ±0.7 dB 7.2 dB +5.0 dBm +15.0 dBm +28 dBm < 1.7:1 / < 1.7:1 55 mA +16.0 dBm +17.0 dBm 1.9:1 / 1.9:1 57 mA 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 59 mA *Measured in a 50-ohm system at +15 Vdc Nominal. IP3 in the linear region range only. Absolute Maximum Ratings Storage Temperature Maximum Case Temperature Maximum DC Voltage Maximum Continuous RF Input Power Maximum Short Term RF Input Power (1 minute max.) Maximum Peak Power (3 µsec max.) “S” Series Burn-in Temperature (Case) -62 to +125°C 125°C +17 Volts +23 dBm 400 mW 1W 125°C Thermal Data: Vcc = 15 Vdc Thermal Resistance θjc Transistor Power Dissipation Pd Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 45°C/W 0.448 W 20.2°C Outline Drawings Package Figure Model TO-8 BG LA17 Surface Mount AA SMLA17 SMA Connectorized CE CLA17 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. North America: 1-800-366-2266 Visit www.macom.com for complete contact and product information. LA17/SMLA17 Typical Performance at 25°C North America: 1-800-366-2266 Visit www.macom.com for complete contact and product information.