Cascadable Amplifier

10 to 1500 MHz

A26 / SMA26

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V4

1

Ω

Ω

Parameter

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

10-1600

10-1500

10-1500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

20.5

19.0

18.5

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.4

±0.6

±0.8

Reverse Isolation

dB

28

Noise Figure (max)

dB

5.0

5.5

6.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

16.0

15.0

14.5

IP3

dBm

+27

IP2

dBm

+45

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+51

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.4:1 / 1.4:1

1.7:1 / 1.7:1

2.0:1 / 2.3:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

64

67

70

Units

Features

• HIGH GAIN - TWO STAGES: 20.5 dB (TYP.)

• HIGH OUTPUT LEVEL: +15 dBm (TYP.)

• LOW VSWR: <1.4:1 (TYP.)

Description

The A26 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

A26

TO-8

SMA26

Surface Mount

CA26

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.)

100 mW

Peak Power (3 sec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

+125ºC

Parameter

Rating

145ºC/W

0.394 W

Junction Temperature Rise

+57ºC

* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA26, guaranteed from 0