RoHS
Compliant
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 5 0 0 M H z
A7 4 / S M A7 4
V 4
Features
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HIGH GAIN - TW O STAGES: 30.0 dB (TYP.)
MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +8.5 dBm (TYP.)
W IDE POW ER SUPPLY RANGE: +8 TO +15 VOLTS
LOW VSW R: <1.3:1 (TYP.)
Description
The A74 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for consistent performance
and high reliability.
This 2 stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design
displays impressive performance 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
Ordering Information
Part Number
A74
Package
TO-8
SMA74
Surface Mount
CA74**
SMA Connectorized
** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50W, VCC = +15 VDC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Typical
25ºC
1-600
30.0
Guaranteed
Parameter
Units
0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
Case Temperature
DC Voltage
-62ºC to +125ºC
125ºC
Frequency
MHz
dB
5-500
28.0
5-500
27.0
+17 V
Small Signal Gain (min)
Gain Flatness (max)
Reverse Isolation
Continuous Input Power
+6 dBm
dB
±0.3
±0.7
±1.0
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
0.5 W
125ºC
dB
40
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.0
8.5
4.0
7.5
4.5
7.0
—S“ Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
IP3
dBm
dBm
dBm
+20
+33
+36
Parameter
Rating
IP2
Thermal Resistance Kjc
171ºC/W
0.200 W
Second Order Harmonic IP
VSW R Input / Output (max)
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
1.3:1 / 1.3:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1
40 42
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
44
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
34ºC
mA
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA74, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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