Features
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1.6 dB Typical Midband Noise Figure
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+19 dBm Typical 1 dB Compression Point
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+30 dBm Typical Third Order Intercept
Description
M/A-COM's AM-160 is a coupler feedback amplifier with
high intercept and compression points. The use of coupler
feedback minimizes noise figure and current in a high
intercept amplifier. This amplifier is packaged in a flatpack
with flanges. Due to the metal flatpack the thermal rise is
minimized. The ground plane on the PC board should be
configured to remove heat from under the package.
AM-160 is ideally suited for use where a high intercept,
high reliability amplifier is required.
Low Noise Amplifier, 28 dB Gain,
100 - 600 MHz
AM
-
160
FP-9
Electrical Specifications
2,3
T
A
= -55C to +85C Case Temperature
Parameter
Test Conditions
Frequency
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
@ +25C
250 MHz
dB
27.2
28.2
29.2
Frequency Response
--
100-600 MHz
dB
--
--
1.25
Gain Variation with
Temperature
--
100-600 MHz
dB
--
--
1.0
1 dB Compression
Output Power
100-600 MHz
dBm
+16
--
--
Noise Figure
--
100-600 MHz
dB
--
--
3.0
Reverse Transmission
--
100-600 MHz
dB
--
-38
-32
VSWR
--
100-600 MHz
100-400 MHz
Ratio
Ratio
--
--
--
--
2.5:1
2:1
Output IP
2
Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm
100-600 MHz
dBm
+36
--
--
Output IP
3
Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm
100-600 MHz
dBm
+27
--
--
Vbias
--
--
VDC
+14.5
+15.0
+15.5
Ibias
Vbias = +15.0 VDC
--
mA
--
70
75
Power Dissipation
@ +15V Bias
--
mW
--
1050
--
2. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.
3. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 1.2 W must
be provided in use.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power
+10 dBm
V
bias
+15.75 V
Operating Temperature
-55C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +125C
1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
V3.00
Low Noise Amplifier, 28 dB Gain, 100 - 600 MHz
AM-160
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
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Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
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Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V3.00
2
S-Parameter Data
S11
S21
S12
S22
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
100
0.14
126.3
28.21
-5.6
0.01
-18.0
0.07
-73.4
150
0.12
56.7
28.30
-53.5
0.01
-68.5
0.08
-144.7
350
0.18
-96.1
25.42
172.0
0.01
149.5
0.14
34.6
600
0.32
19.1
25.58
0.7
0.02
-14.6
0.24
143.7
Frequency (MHz)
200
0.08
-15.5
27.45
-93.3
0.01
-108.2
0.09
150.5
250
0.17
-67.8
26.79
-126.3
0.01
-143.8
0.10
101.3
300
0.18
-87.7
25.37
-155.5
0.01
-178.1
0.12
64.4
400
0.23
-115.4
24.92
141.7
0.02
120.6
0.11
4.7
500
0.27
175.5
25.67
78.7
0.02
59.1
0.10
-101.1
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
RF OUT
6
RF IN
2
GND
7
GND
3
GND
8
GND
4
GND
9
GND
5
VDC
10
VDC
Low Noise Amplifier, 28 dB Gain, 100 - 600 MHz
AM-160
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
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Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
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Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V3.00
Typical Performance Curves
VSWR vs. Frequency
Gain vs. Frequency
Noise Figure
3
1 dB Compression
Intermodulation Intercept
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
AM-160 PIN
Flatpack
26
27
28
29
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
85C
25C
-55C
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR
RF IN
RF OUT
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
+85C
+25C
20
30
40
50
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
Intercept (dBm)
IP2 (f1+f2)
IP3
IP2 (f1-f2)
16
18
20
22
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
Output Power (dBm)
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