RA36 / SMRA36 Cascadable Amplifier 100 to 2000 MHz Rev. V3 Features * * * * Product Image 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. Ordering Information Part Number Package RA36 TO-8B SMRA36 Surface Mount CRA36 ** SMA Connectorized ** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant. Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50, VCC = +15 VDC Typical Parameter Absolute Maximum Ratings Guaranteed Parameter Absolute Maximum Units 25C 0 to 50C -54 to +85C* Storage Temperature -62C to +125C Case Temperature 125C 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 Short Term Input power (1 minute max.) 50 mW Peak Power (3 sec max.) 0.5 W "S" Series Burn-In Temperature (case) 125C dB 0.5 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 Parameter Rating Second Order Harmonic IP dBm +40 Thermal Resistance jc 160C/W DC Current @ 15 Volts (max) mA 1.0 +17 V +10 dBm Gain Flatness (max) VSWR Input / Output (max) 0.9 DC Voltage Continuous Input Power Thermal Data: VCC = +15 VDC 1.4:1 / 1.4:1 1.8:1 / 1.8:1 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 Transistor Power Dissipation Pd 0.287 W 76 81 85 Junction Temperature Rise Above Case Tjc 46C * Over temperature performance limits for part number CRA36, guaranteed from 0oC to +50oC only. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, * India Tel: +91.80.4155721 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. RA36 / SMRA36 Cascadable Amplifier 100 to 2000 MHz Typical Performance Curves at +25C Rev. V3 Outline Drawing: TO-8B * WEIGHT: 2 grams (0.07 oz.) max Outline Drawing: Surface Mount * WEIGHT: 2 grams (0.07 oz.) max Outline Drawing: SMA Connectorized * WEIGHT: 23 grams (0.81 oz.) max Dimensions are inches (millimeters) 0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, * India Tel: +91.80.4155721 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.