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ACA2786
1 GHz, 25 dB Gain
CATV Power Doubler Amplier
ADVANCED PRODUCT INFORMATION - Rev 0.0
Figure 1: Simplied Hybrid Internal Arrangement
FEATURES
• 25 dB Gain
• 40 MHz to 1 GHz Operating Range
• 0.5 dB Gain Flatness
• 24 V Supply
• Supply Current: 400 mA (Typ.)
• Very Low Distortion & Noise
• Robust Design and Insensitive to Voltage
Transients
• GaAs Monolithic IC-Based
• Standard SOT115J Package
APPLICATIONS
• Distribution Nodes, System Ampliers, and Line
Extenders in CATV Systems
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ACA2786 is a GaAs Hybrid Amplier for CATV
HFC distribution systems. It consists of two pairs of
parallel ampliers that are optimized for exceptionally
low distortion and noise gure. The ACA2786 is
offered in a standard SOT115J package.
Hybrid Pinout
Figure 2: Hybrid Pinout
Table 1: SOJ115J Pinning
PIN Description
1RF Input
2GND
3GND or No Connection
524 V
7, 8 GND
9RF Output
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Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maxium Ratings
Table 4: Electrical Characteristics
(Test condition: 40 to 870 MHz, TMB = 308C, 75 V loading, see note 1)
Note:
1. 79 NTSC ANALOG Channels; 14 dB tilt referenced to 1 GHz; +58 dBmV output power at 1 GHz.
Table 3: Operating Ranges
Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions
Supply Voltage V
DD
-+24 +28 V
DC
RF Power at inputs - - - +70 dBmV single tone
Operating mounting Base temperature T
MB
-20 -+100 8C
Storage Temperature T
STG
-40 +100 8C
Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions
RF Frequency -40 -1000 MHz
Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions
Power Gain G
P
-25 -dB
Slope cable equivalent SL -1.0 -dB
Gain Flatness FL -0.5 -dB
Input Return Loss S
11
- - -16 dB
Output Return Loss S
22
- - -17 dB
CTB - - -63 -dBc See Note 1
CSO - - -65 -dBc See Note 1
XMOD - - -60 -dBc See Note 1
Noise Figure - - 4.0 7.0 dB
Supply Current - - 400 -mA
wARNINg
ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems. Use of an ANADIGICS product
in any such application without written consent is prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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141 Mount Bethel Road
Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000
Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132
URL: http://www.anadigics.com
ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product at any time without notice.
The product specications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and Preliminary Data Sheets are subject to
change prior to a product’s formal introduction. Information in Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed
to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS assumes no responsibilities for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers
to verify that the information they are using is current before placing orders.
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Figure 3: Hybrid Line Amp Physical Outline