RoHS
Compliant
Cascadable Amplifier
1 0 to 2 5 0 M H z
A2 3 1 / S M A2 3 1
V 3
Features
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LOW NOISE FIGURE: 1.7 dB (TYP.)
HIGH GAIN: 26.0 dB (TYP.)
HIGH EFFICIENCY: 16 mA at +5 Vdc
MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +14 dBm at +8 Vdc (TYP.)
Description
The A231 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance
and high reliability.
The 2 stage silicon bipolar feedback amplifier design displays
impressive performance over a broadband frequency range.
An isolation transformer is used in the feedback loop, with the
benefit of high reverse isolation.
Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically
sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available
.
Ordering Information
Part Number
A231
Package
TO-8
SMA231
Surface Mount
SMA Connectorized
CA231 **
** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50W, VCC = +5 VDC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Typical
25ºC
10-300
26.0
Guaranteed
0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*
Parameter
Units
Storage Temperature
Case Temperature
DC Voltage
-62ºC to +125ºC
125ºC
Frequency
MHz
dB
10-250
25.0
10-250
24.0
+10 V
Small Signal Gain (min)
Gain Flatness (max)
Reverse Isolation
Continuous Input Power
+10 dBm
dB
±0.2
±0.5
±0.8
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
0.5 W
125ºC
dB
32
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
Noise Figure (max)
dB
1.7
2.4
9.0
2.8
8.5
—S“ Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
10.0
Thermal Data: VCC = +5 VDC
IP3
dBm
dBm
dBm
+22
+25
+31
Parameter
Rating
IP2
Thermal Resistance Jjc
184ºC/W
0.033 W
Second Order Harmonic IP
VSW R Input / Output (max)
DC Current @ 5 Volts (max)
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
1.5:1 / 1.5:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1
16 19
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
21
ꢀunction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
6ºC
mA
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA231, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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