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Cascadable Amplifier

5 to 500 MHz

Rev. V3

A59 / SMA59

ADVANCED:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

2-700

5-500

5-500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

11.5

10.5

10.0

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.3

±0.7

±1.0

Reverse Isolation

dB

16

Noise Figure (max)

dB

4.3

5.5

6.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

22.0

20.5

20.0

IP3

dBm

+36

IP2

dBm

+56

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+62

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.5:1 / 1.5:1

1.9:1 / 1.9:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

88

93

98

Units

Features

• HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE: +118 DBM (1 MHz Band)

• HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +22 dBm (TYP.)

• HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +36 dBM (TYP.)

• LOW NOISE FIGURE: 4.3 dB (TYP.)

• WIDE POWER SUPPLY RANGE: +5 to +15 VOLTS

Description

The A59 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. 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

A59

TO-8

SMA59

Surface Mount

CA59 **

SMA Connectorized

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature

-62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature

+125ºC

DC Voltage

+17 V

Continuous Input Power

+18 dBm

Short Term Input power

(1 minute max.)

100 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

+100ºC

Parameter

Rating

75ºC/W

0.869 W

Junction Temperature Rise

+64ºC

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.