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DESCRIPTION
AMCOM’s AM183031WM-BM is part of the GaAs MMIC power amplifier series. It has 31.5 dB gain, 31.5 dBm
output power over the 1.8 to 2.4 GHz band. This MMIC is in a ceramic package with both RF and DC leads at the
bottom level of the package to facilitate low-cost SMT assembly to the PC board.
PERFORMANCE* (Vds = 8V, Idq = 670mA, TA = 25°C)
Parameters Minimum Typical Maximum
Frequency 1.8 – 2.4 GHz 1.8 – 2.4 GHz
Gain (Small signal) 26.5 dB 31.5 dB
Gain Ripple ± 1.0 dB ± 2.0 dB
P1dB 30.5 dBm 31.5 dBm
P3dB 31.0 dBm 32.5 dBm
IP3 38.0 dBm 40.0 dBm
Efficiency 20 % 25 %
Input Return Loss 15 dB 18 dB
Output Return Loss 10 dB 12 dB
Thermal Resistance 11.7 °C/W
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING
Parameter Symbol Rating
Drain source voltage Vds 10 V
Gate source voltage Vgs -5 V
Drain source current Ids 1.3 A
Continuous dissipation
at room temperature Pt 12.8 W
Channel temperature Tch 175 °C
Storage temperature Tsto -55°C to +135°C
AM182431WM-BM
January 2003
APPLICATIONS
• Wireless Internet Access
• Wireless Local Loop
• MMDS
FEATURES
• Wide bandwidth from 1.8 to 2.4 GHz
• High output power, P1dB = 31.5 dBm
• High gain, 31.5 dB
• Fully matched; 50-ohm input/output impedance