
Cascadable Amplifier
10 to 500 MHz
A83/ SMA83
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V2
1
Electrical Specifications: Z
0
= 50
, V
CC
= +15 V
DC
Parameter
Units
Typical
Guaranteed
25oC
0o to 50oC -54o to +85oC*
Frequency
MHz
10-600
10-500
10-500
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
30.0
29.0
28.0
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.3
±0.5
±0.8
Reverse Isolation
dB
40
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.0
3.5
4.0
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
-1.0
-2.0
-4.0
IP3
dBm
+10
IP2
dBm
+14
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+20
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1.3:1 / 1.3:1
1.8:1 / 1.8:1
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
mA
13
15
16
Features
HIGH GAIN-TWO STAGES: 30 dB (TYP.)
LOW POWER DRAIN 65 mW @ 5 VOLTS (TYP.)
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED GAIN 27 dB TO 34 dB
@ Vcc = 3 TO 12 VOLTS
LOW VSWR 1.3:1 (TYP.)
Description
The A83 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 available.
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A83
TO-8
SMA83
Surface Mount
CA83
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Storage Temperature
-62oC to +125oC
Case Temperature
+125oC
DC Voltage
+13 V
Continuous Input Power
+6 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
0.193 W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case T
jc
9oC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA83, guaranteed from 0
o
C to +50
o
C only.