A73 / SMA73
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 500 MHz
Rev. V3
Features
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HIGH GAIN - TWO STAGES: 32 dB (TYP.)
LOW NOISE: 3.5 dB (TYP.)
THIRD ORDER IP: +15 dBm (TYP.)
LOW VSWR: <1.4:1 (TYP.)
Description
The A73 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 avail-
able.
Ordering Information
Part Number
A73
Package
TO-8
SMA73
Surface Mount
SMA Connectorized
CA73 **
** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50, VCC = +15 VDC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Typical
25ºC
1-600
32.0
Guaranteed
Maximum
-62ºC to +125ºC
125ºC
Parameter
Units
0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*
Storage Temperature
Case Temperature
DC Voltage
Frequency
MHz
dB
5-500
30.0
5-500
29.0
+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
37
Peak Power (3 µsec max.)
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.5
1.5
4.0
1.0
4.5
0.5
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
IP3
dBm
dBm
dBm
+15
+19.5
+26
Parameter
Rating
IP2
Thermal Resistance θjc
171ºC/W
Second Order Harmonic IP
VSWR Input / Output (max)
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
0.105 W
1.4:1 / 1.4:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1
20 23
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
25
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
18ºC
mA
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA73, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.
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