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2

Low Noise Amplifier, 28 dB Gain,

100 - 600 MHz

Rev. V3

AM-160

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

27.2

28.2

29.2

Frequency Response

—

dB

—

—

±1.25

Gain Variation with

Temperature

—

dB

—

—

±1.0

1 dB Compression

Output Power

dBm

+16

—

—

Noise Figure

—

dB

—

—

3.0

Reverse Transmission

—

dB

—

-38

-32

VSWR

—

Ratio

Ratio

—

—

—

—

2.5:1

2:1

Two-Tone inputs up to +5 dBm

dBm

+36

—

—

Two-Tone inputs up to +5 dBm

dBm

+27

—

—

Vbias

—

VDC

+14.5

+15.0

+15.5

Ibias

Vbias = +15.0 VDC

mA

—

70

75

Power Dissipation

@ +15 V Bias

mW

—

1050

—

Frequency

250 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 400 MHz

100 - 600 MHz

100 - 600 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 1.2 W must be pro-

vided in use.

Frequency

(MHz)

S11

MAG/ANG

S21

MAG/ANG

S12

MAG/ANG

S22

MAG/ANG

100

0.14/126.3

28.21/-5.6

0.01/-18.0

0.07/-73.4

150

0.12/56.7

28.30/-53.5

0.01/-68.5

0.08/-144.7

200

0.08/-15.5

27.45/-93.3

0.01/-108.2

0.09/150.5

250

0.17/-67.8

26.79/-126.3

0.01/-143.8

0.10/101.3

300

0.18/-87.7

25.37/-155.5

0.01/-178.1

0.12/64.4

350

0.18/-96.1

25.42/172.0

0.01/149.5

0.14/34.6

400

0.23/-115.4

24.92/141.7

0.02/120.6

0.11/4.7

500

0.27/175.5

25.67/78.7

0.02/59.1

0.10/-101.1

600

0.32/19.1

25.58/0.7

0.02/-14.6

0.24/143.7

S-Parameter Data