
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 300 MHz
A88-1/ SMA88-1
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V2
1
Electrical Specifications: Z
0
= 50
, V
CC
= +15 V
DC
Parameter
Units
Typical
Guaranteed
25oC
0o to 50oC -54o to +85oC*
Frequency
MHz
2-300
5-300
5-300
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
18.5
17.5
17.0
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.4
±0.6
±0.8
Reverse Isolation
dB
22
Noise Figure (max)
dB
3.8
5.0
5.5
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
18.5
17.0
16.5
IP3
dBm
+30
IP2
dBm
+42
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+48
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1.4:1 / 1.4:1
1.7:1 / 1.7:1
1.9:1 / 1.9:1
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
mA
52
54.5
56.5
Features
AVAILABLE IN SURFACE MOUNT
HIGH GAIN 18.5 dB (TYP.)
HIGH OUTPUT POWER +18.5 dBm (TYP.)
HIGH THIRD ORDER IP +30 dBm (TYP.)
Description
The A88-1 RF amplifier is a discrete thin film hybrid design,
which incorporates the use of 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 is used for temperature-
stable performance, in addition to an RF Choke, used for power
supply decoupling.
Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically sealed,
and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available
.
Ordering Information
Product Image
Part Number
Package
A88-1
TO-8
SMA88-1
Surface Mount
CA88-1
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Storage Temperature
-62oC to +125oC
Case Temperature
+125oC
DC Voltage
+17 V
Continuous Input Power
+13 dBm
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
100 mW
Peak Power (3 μsec max.)
0.5 W
“S” Series Burn-In
Temperature (case)
+125oC
Thermal Data: V
CC
= +15 V
DC
Parameter
Rating
Thermal Resistance θ
jc
45oC/W
Transistor Power Dissipation P
d
0.393 W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case T
jc
18oC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA88-1, guaranteed from 0
o
C to +50
o
C only.