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Cascadable Amplifier

10 to 500 MHz

Rev. V1

A515 / SMA515

ADVANCED:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

3-600

5-500

5-500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

27.5

26.5

26.0

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.3

±0.5

±0.8

Reverse Isolation

dB

36

Noise Figure (max)

dB

3.5

4.5

5.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

22.0

20.5

20.0

IP3

dBm

+33

IP2

dBm

+44

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+50

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.4:1 / 1.4:1

1.7:1 / 1.7:1

1.8:1 / 1.8:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

127

135

140

Units

Features

• HIGH GAIN: 27.5 dB (TYP.)

• LOW NOISE: 3.5 dB (TYP.)

• HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +22 dBm (TYP.)

Description

The A515 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses

thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance

and high reliability.

This 2 stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design

displays impressive performance characteristics over a

broadband frequency range. An active DC biasing network

insures temperature-stable performance

.

Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically

sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available

.

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Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

A515

TO-8

SMA515

Surface Mount

CA515

SMA Connectorized

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature

-62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature

+110ºC

DC Voltage

+17 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

Parameter

Rating

150ºC/W

0.36W

Junction Temperature Rise

+55ºC