A515 / SMA515
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
Rev. V1
Features
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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.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A515
SMA515
CA515
TO-8
Surface Mount
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω, VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Absolute
Typical
Guaranteed
Maximum
-62ºC to +125ºC
+110ºC
Parameter
Units
25ºC
3-600
27.5
±0.3
36
0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
Case Temperature
DC Voltage
Frequency
MHz
dB
5-500
26.5
5-500
26.0
+17 V
Small Signal Gain (min)
Gain Flatness (max)
Reverse Isolation
Continuous Input Power
+13 dBm
dB
±0.5
±0.8
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
0.5 W
dB
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.5
4.5
5.0
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
+125ºC
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
22.0
20.5
20.0
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
IP3
IP2
dBm
dBm
dBm
+33
+44
+50
Parameter
Rating
Thermal Resistance θjc
150ºC/W
0.36W
Second Order Harmonic IP
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
VSWR Input / Output (max)
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
1.4:1 / 1.4:1
127
1.7:1 / 1.7:1
135
1.8:1 / 1.8:1
140
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
+55ºC
mA
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA515, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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