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Cascadable Amplifier

100 to 2000 MHz

Rev. V3

RA36 / SMRA36

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.

Parameter

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

50-2100

0.1-2.0 GHz

0.1-2.0 GHz

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

24.0

23.0

22.0

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.5

±0.9

±1.0

Reverse Isolation

dB

40

Noise Figure (max)

dB

5.5

6.5

7.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

13.0

12.0

11.5

IP3

dBm

+22

IP2

dBm

+34

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+40

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.4:1 / 1.4:1

1.8:1 / 1.8:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

76

81

85

Features

• HIGH GAIN-THREE STAGES: 24.0 dB (TYP.)

• LOW VSWR: 1.4:1 (TYP.)

• MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +13.0 dBm (TYP.)

• WIDE BANDWIDTH: 50-2100 MHz (TYP.)

Description

The RA36 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses

thin film manufacturing processes for consistent performance

and high reliability.

This 3 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-8B and Surface Mount packages are hermetically

sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available.

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Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

RA36

TO-8B

SMRA36

Surface Mount

CRA36 **

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.)

50 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

125ºC

Parameter

Rating

160ºC/W

0.287 W

Junction Temperature Rise

46ºC

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.