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2

Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,

20 dB Gain, 10 - 2000 MHz

Rev. V4

AM-184 / AMC-184

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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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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

19.0

20.0

21.0

Frequency Response

—

dB

—

—

±1.5

Gain Variation with

Temperature

—

dB

—

—

±1.5

1 dB Compression

Output Power

dBm

+10

—

—

Noise Figure

—

dB

—

—

6.0

Reverse Transmission

—

dB

—

-30

-27

VSWR

—

Ratio

—

—

2.0:1

Two-Tone inputs up to 0 dBm

dBm

+30

—

—

Two-Tone inputs up to 0 dBm

dBm

+20

—

—

Vbias

—

VDC

+14.5

+15.0

+15.5

Ibias

Vbias = +15.0 VDC

mA

—

52

60

Power Dissipation

@ +15 V Bias

mW

—

780

—

Frequency

1000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 MHz

10 - 2000 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 1.0 W must be

provided in use.

Frequency

(MHz)

S11

MAG/ANG

S21

MAG/ANG

S12

MAG/ANG

S22

MAG/ANG

10

0.13/-171.5

10.33/6.2

0.03/4.5

0.10/80.7

20

0.12/-175.9

10.18/0.3

0.03/2.8

0.08/47.2

40

0.12/174.6

10.48/-4.6

0.03/1.4

0.08/7.2

100

0.12/165.0

10.51/-15.7

0.03/-1.8

0.06/-38.9

200

0.12/149.1

10.42/-32.4

0.03/-4.8

0.05/-76.4

500

0.12/105.1

10.13/-79.8

0.03/-12.1

0.10/-131.1

1000

0.12/9.8

9.60/-156.4

0.03/-27.2

0.12/173.5

1500

0.14/-99.8

9.53/126.5

0.02/-51.5

0.14/-89.3

2000

0.28/176.9

9.63/53.4

0.01/-75.0

0.30/-142.7

S-Parameter Data