Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,
12 dB Gain, 10 - 1000 MHz
V 3.00
Features
TO-8-1
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+22 dBm Typical High 1 dB Compression
+38 dBm Typical High Third Order Intercept
1.2:1 Typical VSWR
Description
M/A-COM’s AM-177 is a feedback amplifier with high
intercept and compression points. This amplifier is
packaged in a TO-8 package. Due to the internal power
dissipation the thermal rise should be minimized. The
ground plane on the PC board should be configured to
remove heat from under the package. AM-177 is ideally
suited for use where a high intercept, high reliability
amplifier is required.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Max Input Power
Vbias
+20 dBm
+15.75 V
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-55°C to +85°C
-65°C to +125°C
1. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damage.
Electrical Specifications 2,3 TA = -55°C to +85°C Case Temperature
Parameter
Test Conditions
Frequency
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
@ +25°C
500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
11.5
—
12.0
—
12.5
±0.5
±0.8
Frequency Response
—
—
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
Gain Variation with
Temperature
—
—
1 dB Compression
Noise Figure
Reverse Transmission
VSWR
Output Power
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
10 - 1000 MHz
—
dBm
dB
+20
—
—
—
—
8.5
—
—
—
dB
—
-16
—
-14
2.0:1
—
Ratio
dBm
dBm
V
—
Output IP2
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
—
+42
+30
+14.5
—
—
Output IP3
—
—
Vbias
+15.0
105
1575
+15.5
115
—
Ibias
Vbias = +15.0 VDC
@ +15V Bias
—
mA
Power Dissipation
—
mW
—
2. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.
3. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95°C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 1.75W must
be provided in use.