
Cascadable Amplifier
20 to 500 MHz
A81-3/ SMA81-3
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Electrical Specifications: Z
0
= 50
, V
CC
= +15 V
DC
Parameter
Units
Typical
Guaranteed
25oC
0o to 50oC -54o to +85oC*
Frequency
MHz
10-500
20-500
20-500
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
17.0
16.0
15.5
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.2
±0.5
±0.7
Reverse Isolation
dB
36
Noise Figure (max)
dB
4.0
4.5
5.0
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
8.0
7.5
7.0
IP3
dBm
+20
IP2
dBm
+28
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+32
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1.5:1 / 1.1:1
1.8:1 / 1.3:1
2.0:1 / 1.3:1
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
mA
29
31
33
Features
HIGH REVERSE ISOLATION >35 dBm (TYP.)
EXCEPTIONAL OUTPUT VSWR 1.1:1 (TYP.)
LOW NOISE 3.6 dB (TYP.)
MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL +8.0 dBm (TYP.)
Description
The A81-3 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance
and high reliability.
The 2 stage silicon bipolar feedback amplifier design displays
impressive performance over a broadband frequency range.
An isolation transformer is used in the feedback loop, with the
benefit of high reverse isolation.
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
A81-3
TO-8
SMA81-3
Surface Mount
CA81-3
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Storage Temperature
-62oC to +125oC
Case Temperature
125oC
DC Voltage
+17 V
Continuous Input Power
+10 dBm
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 mW
Peak Power (3 μsec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
125oC
Thermal Data: V
CC
= +15 V
DC
Parameter
Rating
Thermal Resistance θ
jc
45oC/W
Transistor Power Dissipation P
d
0.157 W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case T
jc
7oC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA81-3, guaranteed from 0
o
C to +50
o
C only.