MONOLITHIC AMPLIFIERS BROADBAND 50Ω DC to 8 GHz ERA ERA-SM all specifications at 25°C low power, up to +13.5 dBm output J MAXIMUM DYNAMIC POWER (dBm) RANGE at 2 GHz* at 2 GHz* GAIN , dB Typical FREQ. GHz MODELu NO. 0.1 fL - fU 1 over frequency, GHz 2 3 4 6 8 Min.@ 2 GHz ABSOLUTE MAX. RATING3 VSWR (:1) Typ. DC OPERATING POWER4 at Pin 3 THERMAL CASE RESIS- STYLE TANCE Output Input (1 dB (no Comp.) Typ. Min. dmg) In Out NF IP3 Device (dB) (dBm) DC-3 3-fU** DC-3 3-fU** I P Current Volt. Typ. Typ. GHz GHz GHz GHz (mA) (mW) (mA) Typ Min Max θ jc Typ. °C/W Note B C O N N E C T I O N PRICE $ Qty. (30) ERA-1 ERA-2 ERA-3 DC-8 DC-6 DC-3 12.3 12.1 11.8 10.9 9.7 7.9 16.2 15.8 15.2 14.4 13.1 11.2 22.1 21.0 18.7 16.8 — — 8.2 — — 9 13 16 12.0 10.0 13.0 11.0 12.5 9.0 15 15 13 4.3 26 4.0 26 3.5 25 1.5 1.8 1.3 1.4 1.5 — 1.5 1.9 1.2 1.6 1.4 — 75 330 75 330 75 330 40 40 35 3.4 3.0 4.1 3.4 3.0 4.1 3.2 3.0 4.1 178 155 154 VV105 cb 1.37 VV105 cb 1.52 VV105 cb 1.67 ERA-1SM ERA-21SM ERA-2SM DC-8 DC-8 DC-6 12.3 12.1 11.8 10.9 9.7 7.9 14.2 13.9 13.2 12.2 10.8 8.7 16.2 15.8 15.2 14.4 13.1 11.2 8.2 8.9 — 9 11.2 13 12.0 10.0 12.6 10.6 13.0 11.0 15 15 15 4.3 26 4.7 26 4.0 26 1.5 1.8 1.1 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.9 1.3 1.9 1.2 1.6 75 330 75 330 75 330 40 40 40 3.4 3.0 4.1 3.5 3.0 4.1 3.4 3.0 4.1 183 194 160 WW107 cb 1.42 WW107 cb 1.57 WW107 cb 1.57 ERA-33SM ERA-3SM ERA-8SM DC-3 DC-3 DC-2 19.3 18.7 17.4 15.9 — 22.1 21.0 18.7 16.8 — 31.5 25.0 19.0 15.0 12.0 — — — 15 16 17 13.5 11.5 12.5 9.0 12.5 — 13 13 13 3.9 28.5 1.6 — 3.5 25 1.5 — 3.1 25 1.4 1.8 1.25 — 1.4 — 1.8 2.2 75 330 75 330 65 250 40 35 36 4.3 3.8 4.8 3.2 3.0 4.1 3.7 3.2 4.2 140 159 140 WW107 cb 1.72 WW107 cb 1.72 WW107 cb 1.22 — — — see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models features l l l l model identification low thermal resistance miniature microwave amplifier frequency range, DC to 8 GHz, usable to 10 GHz up to 18.4 dBm typ. (16.5 dBm min) output power Model marking (see note below) ERA-1, ERA-1SM ERA-2, ERA-2SM ERA-21SM ERA-3, ERA-3SM ERA-33SM ERA-4,-4SM ERA-4XSM ERA-5, ERA-5SM ERA-50SM ERA-51SM ERA-5XSM ERA-6, ERA-6SM ERA-8SM absolute maximum ratings operating temperature: -45°C to 85°C storage temperature: -65° to 150°C 1 2 21 3 33 4 4X 5 50 51 5X 6 E8 Note: Prefix letter (optional) designates assembly — (optional) — — location. Suffix letters are for wafer identification. prefix letter number NOTES: suffix letter u * ** 100,000 10,000 1,000 100 10 1 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Junction Temp. (˚C) INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 Distribution Centers NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 • 417-335-5935 • Fax 417-335-5945 • EUROPE 44-1252-832600 • Fax 44-1252-837010 168 ISO 9001 CERTIFIED 040618 ® Mini-Circuits MTTF vs. Junction Temp. (For all ERA Models except ERA-5, ERA-5SM) 1,000,000 MTTF (years) Aqueous washable at 1 GHz for ERA-4,5,6, 4SM,4XSM ,5SM,5XSM, 50SM, 51SM, 6SM, 8SM. fu is the upper frequency limit for each model as shown in the table; for ERA-8SM VSWR (In & Out) is specified at DC-1GHz & 1-4 GHz. *** Gain and VSWR are specified at 1.5 GHz. J Low frequency cutoff determined by external coupling capacitors. A. Environmental specifications and re-flow soldering information available in General Information Section. B. Units are non-hermetic unless otherwise noted. For details on case dimensions & finishes see “Case Styles & Outline Drawings”. C. Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice. D. For Quality Control Procedures see Table of Contents, Section 0, "Mini-Circuits Guarantees Quality" article. For Environmental Specifications see Amplifier Selection Guide. 1. Model number designated by alphanumeric code marking. 2. ERA-SM models available on tape and reel. 3. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation. 4. Supply voltage must be connected to pin 3 through a bias resistor in order to prevent damage. See "Biasing MMIC Amplifiers" in minicircuits.com/ application.html. Reliability predictions are applicable at specified current & normal operating conditions. ® Mini-Circuits Drop-In & Surface Mount ERA ERA-SM all specifications at 25°C medium power, up to +18.4 dBm output J MAXIMUM DYNAMIC POWER (dBm) RANGE at 2 GHz* at 2 GHz* GAIN , dB Typical FREQ. GHz MODELu NO. 0.1 fL - fU 1 ABSOLUTE MAX. RATING3 VSWR (:1) Typ. DC OPERATING POWER4 at Pin 3 THERMAL CASE RESIS- STYLE TANCE over frequency, GHz 2 3 4 Min.@ 2 GHz Output Input (1 dB (no Comp.) Typ. Min. dmg) In Out NF IP3 Device (dB) (dBm) DC-3 3-fU** DC-3 3-fU** I P Current Volt. Typ. Typ. GHz GHz GHz GHz (mA) (mW) (mA) Typ Min Max θ jc Typ. °C/W Note B C O N N E C T I O N PRICE $ Qty. (30) ERA-6 ERA-4 ERA-5 DC-4 DC-4 DC-4 12.6 12.5 12.2 11.7 11.3 14.3 14.0 13.4 12.7 11.8 20.2 19.5 18.5 16.7 14.3 10.5 11 16 17.9 16 17.3 15 18.4 16.5 20 20 13 4.5 36 1.3 1.2 4.2 34 1.2 1.2 4.3 32.5 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.8 1.3 1.8 1.2 1.3 120 650 120 650 120 650 70 65 65 5.0 4.6 5.6 4.5 4.2 5.5 4.9 4.2 5.5 170 163 278 VV105 cb 3.85 VV105 cb 3.85 VV105 cb 3.85 ERA-6SM ERA-4SM NEW ERA-4XSM NEW ERA-5XSM DC-4 DC-4 DC-4 DC-4 12.6 14.3 14.7 20.5 10.5 11 12 16 17.9 16 17.3 15 17.0 15.0 17.8 16.5 20 20 20 13 4.5 4.2 4.2 3.5 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 120 120 100 120 650 650 650 650 70 65 65 65 5.0 4.5 4.5 4.9 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 175 168 196 133 WW107 WW107 WW107 WW107 14 16 16 18.1 16.5 18.4 16.5 17.2 16.0 13 13 13 4.1 33 1.1 1.2 4.3 32.5 1.3 1.3 3.5 32.5 1.3 — 120 650 120 650 120 650 65 65 60 4.5 4.2 5.5 4.9 4.2 5.5 4.4 4.0 4.9 154 283 177 WW107 cb 3.90 WW107 cb 3.90 WW107 cb 2.95 12.5 14.0 14.2 19.5 12.2 13.4 13.5 17.6 11.7 12.7 12.0 15.5 11.3 11.8 11.8 13.7 ERA-51SM DC-4 18.0 17.4 16.1 14.8 12.5 ERA-5SM DC-4 20.2 19.5 17.6 15.6 14.0 ERA-50SM*** DC-1.5 20.7 19.4 18.3 — — 36 34 35 33 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.8 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.9 1.2 1.3 1.2 — 4.6 4.2 4.2 4.2 cb 3.90 cb 3.90 cb 1.69 cb 1.69 see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models R BIAS "1%" Resistor Values (ohms) for Optimum Biasing of ERA Models Vcc typical biasing configuration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ERA-1 ERA-1SM 90.9 113 137 162 187 215 237 261 287 309 332 357 383 412 ERA-2 ERA-2SM 88.7 113 137 162 187 215 237 261 287 309 332 365 392 412 ERA-21SM 88.7 113 137 162 187 215 237 261 287 316 340 365 392 412 ERA-3 ERA-3SM 107 133 162 191 221 249 280 309 340 365 392 422 453 475 ERA-33SM 69.8 93.1 115 140 165 191 215 243 267 287 316 340 365 392 ERA-4, 4SM,4XSM 38.3 52.3 66.5 80.6 95.3 110 127 143 158 174 187 205 221 237 ERA-5, 5SM 33.2 48.7 63.4 78.7 95.3 110 124 140 158 174 187 205 221 232 ERA-50SM, ERA-6, -51SM,5XSM ERA-6SM 40.2 30.1 53.6 43.2 68.1 56.2 82.5 69.8 97.6 84.5 113 97.6 127 113 143 127 158 140 174 154 191 169 205 182 221 196 237 210 ERA-8SM 88.7 118 143 174 200 226 255 280 309 340 365 392 422 453 MTTF vs. Junction Temp. (ERA-5, ERA-5SM) MTTF (Years) 1,000 NSN GUIDE 100 pin connections MCL NO. NSN ERA-1SM ERA-3SM ERA-4SM ERA-5SM 5962-01-459-9075 5996-01-516-5438 5962-01-459-7410 5962-01-459-9314 10 1 140 160 180 Junction Temp. (˚C) ( C) 200 PORT RF IN RF OUT DC CASE GND NOT USED DEMO BOARD cb 1 3 3 2,4 — ERA-TB 220 Model Type No. of Units in Kit Description Price $ per kit K1-ERA K2-ERA K1-ERASM K2-ERASM K3-ERASM ERA ERA ERA-SM ERA-SM ERA-SM 30 20 30 20 30 10 of each 1,2,3 10 of each 4,5 10 of each 1SM, 2SM,3SM 10 of each 4SM, 5SM 10 of each 4SM, 5SM, 6SM 49.95 69.95 49.95 69.95 99.95 The Design Engineers Search Engine In Stock... Immediate Delivery Provides Actual Data Instantly At: http://www.minicircuits.com For Custom Versions Of Standard Models Consult Our Applications Dept. 040618 designers kits available KIT NO. 169