
Cascadable Amplifier
20 to 250 MHz
A70-3/ SMA70-3
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V3
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Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50
, VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Units
Typical
Guaranteed
25C
0 to 50C
-54 to +85C*
Frequency
MHz
15-300
20-250
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
8.0
7.0
6.5
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.3
±0.5
±1.0
Reverse Isolation
dB
11
Noise Figure (max)
dB
2.8
3.2
3.7
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
21.0
20.5
20.0
IP3
dBm
+40
IP2
dBm
+45
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+51
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1.9:1 / 1.9:1
2.1:1 / 2.1:1
2.3:1 / 2.3:1
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
mA
37
40
42
Features
HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +21 dBm (TYP.)
LOW NOISE: 2.8 dB (TYP.)
HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +40 dBm
LOW DC CURRENT: 37 mA (TYP.) AT +15 Vdc
Description
The A70-3 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and
high reliability.
This single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design
displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency
range. Use of an impedance transformer offers the benefit of
high dynamic range and high efficiency.
Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically
sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A70-3
TO-8
SMA70-3
Surface Mount
CA70-3
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Storage Temperature
-62C to +125C
Case Temperature
+125C
DC Voltage
+17 V
Continuous Input Power
15 dBm
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
100 mW
Peak Power (3 sec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
+125C
Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC
Parameter
Rating
Thermal Resistance θjc
130C/W
Transistor Power Dissipation Pd
0.336 W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case Tjc
44C
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA70-3, guaranteed from 0
oC to +50oC only.