Cascadable Amplifier

5 to 1500 MHz

Rev. V3

A24 / SMA24

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Parameter

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

2-1700

5-1500

5-1500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

20.0

19.0

18.0

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.4

±0.8

±1.0

Reverse Isolation

dB

30

Noise Figure (max)

dB

4.2

5.3

5.8

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

8.0

7.0

6.5

IP3

dBm

+20.5

IP2

dBm

+42

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+47

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.4:1 / 1.4:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

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38

40

Features

 HIGH GAIN - TWO STAGES: 20.0 dB (TYP.)

 ULTRA LOW PHASE DEVIATION FROM

 LOW VSWR:<1.4:1 (TYP.)

Description

The A24 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

A24

TO-8

SMA24

Surface Mount

CA24

SMA Connectorized **

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature

-62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature

+125ºC

DC Voltage

+20 V

Continuous Input Power

7 dBm

Short Term Input power

(1 minute max.)

32 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

+125ºC

Parameter

Rating

141ºC/W

0.185 W

Junction Temperature Rise

+26ºC

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.