Surface Mount
Monolithic Amplier
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Features
• Wideband, DC to 2 GHz
• Cascadable ceramic package
• Internally Matched to 50 Ohms
• Low noise gure, 2.8 dB typ.
• Excellent repeatability
• Aqueous washable
Typical Applications
• Cellular
• UHF/VHF
• Communication system
• Transmition receivers
simplified schematic and pin description
Function Pin Number Description
RF IN 1RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen
for the frequency of operation.
RF-OUT and DC-IN 3
RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin; therefore a DC blocking
capacitor is necessary for proper operation. An RF choke is needed to feed DC bias
without loss of RF signal due to the bias connection, as shown in “Recommended
Application Circuit”.
GND 2,4 Connections to ground. Use via holes as shown in “Suggested Layout for PCB
Design” to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.
General Description
RAM-6+ (RoHS compliant) is a wideband amplier offering high dynamic range. It has repeatable perfor-
mance from lot to lot. It is enclosed in a ceramic surface-mount package. RAM-6+ uses Darlington con-
guration and is fabricated using silicon technology. Expected MTBF is 4000 years at 100°C case tem-
perature.
RAM-6+
GROUND
RF IN
RF-OUT and DC-IN
REV. B
M120653
RAM-6+
130702
DC-2 GHz
CASE STYLE: AF190-1
PRICE: Contact Sales Dept.
GND GND
RF-OUT and DC-IN
RF IN
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+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
NON-CATALOG
Monolithic Amplier
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Electrical Specications at 25°C and 16mA, unless noted
RAM-6+
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
Operating Temperature -54°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to 150°C
Operating Current 50mA
Power Dissipation 200mW
Input Power 13dBm
Note: Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
1Case is dened as ground leads.
2Full temperature range.
3RAM-6+ conditionally stable, source and load VSWR<5:1 required.
Potentially unstable with very high VSWR terminations.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range* DC 2 GHz
Gain f=0.1 GHz 20 dB
f=1 GHz 16
f=2 GHz 9211
Input Return Loss3f=DC to 2 GHz 15.5 dB
Output Return Loss3f=DC to 2 GHz 17.5 dB
Output Power @ 1 dB compression f=0.5 GHz +2 dBm
Output IP3 f=0.5 GHz +14.5 dBm
Noise Figure f=0.5 GHz 2.8 dB
Recommended Device Operating Current 16 mA
Device Operating Voltage 3.5 V
Device Voltage Variation vs. Temperature at 16 mA -5.6 mV/°C
Device Voltage Variation vs. Current at 25°C 8.4 mV/mA
Thermal Resistance, junction-to-case1155 °C/W
*Guaranteed specication DC-2 GHz. Low frequency cut off determined by external coupling capacitors.
Monolithic Amplier
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Marking
RAM-6+
Case Style: AF190-1
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-254
Ceramic surface-mount, .083 body diameter, lead nish: tin plate
Evaluation Board: TB-414-6+
Tape & Reel: F14
7” inch reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 devices.
Additional Detailed Technical Information
Additional information is available on our web site. To access this information enter the model number on
our web site home page.
Environmental Ratings: ENV08T6
Performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip le)
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A06
R BIAS
Vcc “1%” Res. Values (ohms)
for Optimum Biasing
6 154
7 215
8 280
9 340
10 402
11 464
12 536
13 590
14 665
Recommended Application Circuit
Test Board includes case, connectors, and components (in bold) soldered to PCB
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2
3
1
C block
IN
C block
Ibias
OUT
Vd
R FC (Optional)
C bypas
s
Vcc
R bias (R equired)
Markings in addition to model number designation may appear for internal quality control purposes.
Monolithic Amplier
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
RAM-6+
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 0 (<250v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001
Charged Device Model (CDM): Class III (500 to 1000v) in accordance with JESD 22-C 101C
ESD Rating
