A181 / SMA181 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 250 MHz Rev. V4 Features Product Image HIGH REVERSE ISOLATION: 22 dB (TYP.) HIGH OUTPUT POWER: +22 dBm (TYP. HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +35 dBm (TYP.) Description The A181 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and high reliability. This single 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. Ordering Information Part Number Package A181 TO-8 SMA181 Surface Mount CA181 ** SMA Connectorized ** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant. Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Units Guaranteed -54 to +85C* Storage Temperature -62C to +125C Case Temperature 85C 5-400 10-250 10-250 Small Signal Gain (min) dB 16.5 15.5 14.5 Gain Flatness (max) dB 0.3 0.7 0.8 Reverse Isolation dB 22 Noise Figure (max) dB 3.8 4.5 5.0 Power Output @ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 22.0 20.0 19.5 IP3 dBm +35 IP2 dBm +48 Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +54 mA Absolute Maximum 0 to 50C MHz DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) Parameter 25C Frequency VSWR Input / Output (max) 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings DC Voltage +17 V Continuous Input Power +15 dBm Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 100 mW Peak Power (3 sec max.) 0.5 W "S" Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 85C Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC 1.4:1 / 1.4:1 1.9:1 / 1.9:1 2.1:1 / 2.1:1 95 104 113 Parameter Rating Thermal Resistance jc 148C/W Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.622 W Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 92C * Over temperature performance limits for part number CA181, guaranteed from 0 oC to +50oC only. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support A181 / SMA181 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 250 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25C Rev. V4 Outline Drawing: TO-8 * WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max Outline Drawing: Surface Mount * WEIGHT: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max Outline Drawing: SMA Connectorized * WEIGHT: 19 grams (0.67 oz.) max Dimensions are inches (millimeters) 0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified. 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support A181 / SMA181 Cascadable Amplifier 10 to 250 MHz Rev. V4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc ("MACOM") products. 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