GaN Amplifier 65 V, 2600 W
960 - 1215 MHz
MAPC-A1500
Rev. V5
Features
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MACOM PURE CARBIDE™ Amplifier Series
Suitable for Linear & Saturated Applications
Pulsed Operation: 2600 W Output Power @ 65 V
2000 W Output Power @ 50 V
Internally Pre-Matched
260°C Reflow Compatible
65 V Operation
100% RF Tested
RoHS* Compliant
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AC-1230B-4
AC-1230S-4
Compatible with MACOM Power Management
Bias Controller/Sequencer MABC-11040
Functional Schematic
Applications
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Avionics, IFF Transponders.
1
3
2
4
RFIN / VG
RFOUT / VD
PAD
Description
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The MAPC-A1500 is a high power GaN on Silicon
Carbide HEMT D-mode amplifier suitable for
960 - 1215 MHz frequency operation. The device
supports pulsed operation with output power levels
of 2600 W (64.1 dBm) at 65 V and 2000 W
(63.0 dBm) at 50 V and in an air cavity ceramic
package.
RFIN / VG
RFOUT / VD
Pin Configuration
Typical Performance:
Measured under load-pull at 2.5 dB Compression,
100 µs pulse width, 1% duty cycle.
1, 3
2, 4
5
RFIN / VG
RFOUT / VD
Flange3
RF Input / Gate
RF Output / Drain
Ground / Source
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VDS = 65 V, IDQ = 1300 mA, TC = 25°C
2
Gain2
(dB)
D
Frequency Output Power1
3. The flange on the package bottom must be connected to RF,
DC and thermal ground.
(MHz)
(dBm)
(%)
960
65.4
65.2
65.1
64.9
20.8
20.4
20.4
18.8
76.1
73.1
73.1
71.0
1030
1090
1215
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
MAPC-A1500-AS000
MAPC-A1500-ASTR1
MAPC-A1500-ASSB1
MAPC-A1500-AB000
MAPC-A1500-ABTR1
MAPC-A1500-ABSB1
Bulk Quantity: Earless
Tape and Reel: Earless
Sample Board: Earless
Bulk Quantity: Boltdown
Tape and Reel: Boltdown
Sample Board: Boltdown
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VDS = 50 V, IDQ = 1300 mA, TC = 25°C
Gain2
(dB)
D
2
Frequency Output Power1
(MHz)
(dBm)
(%)
960
64.1
63.8
63.7
63.7
19.9
19.6
19.1
18.4
71.2
70.4
70.7
71.3
1030
1090
1215
1. Load impedance tuned for maximum output power. Power is
twice single side performance.
2. Load impedance tuned for maximum drain efficiency.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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