A1 / SMA1 Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz Rev. 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 MAAM-008712-000CA1 SMA Connectorized ** **The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant. Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, 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 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. A1 / SMA1 Cascadable Amplifier 5 to 500 MHz Rev. V3 Outline Drawing: TO-8 * Typical Performance Curves at +25°C 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. ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.