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2

High Performance Amplifier,

21 dB Gain, 10 - 500 MHz

Rev. V3

AM-146/AMC-146

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.

PRELIMINARY: 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.

Electrical Specifications:

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Gain

@+25

dB

20.3

21.0

21.7

Frequency Response

—

dB

—

—

±1.0

Gain Variation with

Temperature

—

dB

—

—

+-0.8, -1.2

1 dB Compression

Output Power

dBm

+20.0

—

—

Noise Figure

—

dB

dB

—

—

—

—

7.0

5.5

Reverse Transmission

—

dB

—

-35

-30.0

VSWR

—

Ratio

—

—

2:1

Two-Tone inputs up to +10 dBm

dBm

+40

—

—

Two-Tone inputs up to +10 dBm

dBm

+30

—

—

Vbias

—

VDC

+14.5

+15.0

+15.5

Ibias

Vbias = +15.0 VDC

mA

—

130

140

Power Dissipation

@ +15 V Bias

mW

—

2

—

Frequency

50 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 300 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

10 - 500 MHz

—

—

—

2. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.

3. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95°C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 2 W must be provided

in use.

Frequency

(MHz)

S11

MAG/ANG

S21

MAG/ANG

S12

MAG/ANG

S22

MAG/ANG

10

0.13/-118.5

11.44/16.8

0.02/7.1

0.14/164.6

20

0.12/-144.0

11.63/-1.0

0.02/-4.0

0.16/168.2

50

0.13/-175.5

11.56/-27.1

0.02/-25.3

0.15/155.9

75

0.14/169.0

11.49/-44.3

0.02/-41.3

0.13/143.8

100

0.15/163.8

11.45/-59.9

0.02/-55.7

0.08/132.5

200

0.16/121.4

11.24/-120.3

0.02/-113.3

0.05/160.6

300

0.18/86.3

11.34/176.4

0.02/-170.1

0.07/167.7

400

0.20/55.2

11.33/110.4

0.02/133.3

0.12/159.2

500

0.23/13.1

10.84/31.1

0.01/75.6

0.23/174.8

S-Parameter Data