Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz A1/ SMA1 V3 Features Product Image • LOW NOISE: 2.4 dB (TYP.) • LOW VSWR: 1.3:1 (TYP.) • HIGH GAIN: 16 dB (TYP.) Description The A1 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency range. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available. Ordering Information Part Number Package A1 TO-8 SMA1 Surface Mount CA1 SMA Connectorized Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω Ω, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Frequency Absolute Maximum Ratings Guaranteed Absolute Maximum MHz 25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC* Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC 1-600 5-500 5-500 Case Temperature +125ºC DC Voltage +18 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 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 16.0 15.0 14.5 Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.2 ±0.7 ±1.0 Reverse Isolation dB 19 Noise Figure (max) dB 2.4 3.0 3.5 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm -1.0 -2.0 -3.0 IP3 dBm +11 IP2 dBm +10 Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +15 VSWR Input / Output (max) DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) Parameter Units mA Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC Parameter Rating Thermal Resistance θjc 130ºC/W 1.3:1 / 1.3:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.057 W 9 11 12 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 7ºC * Over temperature performance limits for part number CA1, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only. 1 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 Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25°C A1/ SMA1 V3 Outline Drawing: TO-8 * 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 2 ∗ Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified. 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 Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.