CRA36 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.

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Cascadable Amplifier

100 to 2000 MHz

Rev. V3

RA36 / SMRA36

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: Z0 = 50Ω, VCC = +15 VDC

Parameter Units Typical Guaranteed

25ºC 0º to 50ºC -54º to +85ºC*

Frequency MHz 50-2100 0.1-2.0 GHz 0.1-2.0 GHz

Small Signal Gain (min) dB 24.0 23.0 22.0

Gain Flatness (max) dB ±0.5 ±0.9 ±1.0

Reverse Isolation dB 40

Noise Figure (max) dB 5.5 6.5 7.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min) dBm 13.0 12.0 11.5

IP3 dBm +22

IP2 dBm +34

Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +40

VSWR Input / Output (max) 1.4:1 / 1.4:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA 76 81 85

Features

• HIGH GAIN-THREE STAGES: 24.0 dB (TYP.)

• LOW VSWR: 1.4:1 (TYP.)

• MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +13.0 dBm (TYP.)

• WIDE BANDWIDTH: 50-2100 MHz (TYP.)

Description

The RA36 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses

thin film manufacturing processes for consistent performance

and high reliability.

This 3 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-8B and Surface Mount packages are hermetically

sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available.

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Ordering Information

Part Number Package

RA36 TO-8B

SMRA36 Surface Mount

CRA36 ** SMA Connectorized

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature 125ºC

DC Voltage +17 V

Continuous Input Power +10 dBm

Short Term Input power

(1 minute max.) 50 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.) 0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case) 125ºC

Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC

Parameter Rating

Thermal Resistance θjc 160ºC/W

Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.287 W

Junction Temperature Rise

Above Case Tjc 46ºC

* Over temperature performance limits for part number CRA36, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only.

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.