Features
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4.0 dB Typical Noise Figure
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13.5 dBm Typical Midband 1 dB Compression
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1.25:1 Typical VSWR
Description
M/A-COM's AM-176 is a feedback amplifier with high
intercept and compression points. This amplifier is
packaged in a TO-8 package. Due to the internal power
dissipation the thermal rise should be minimized. The
ground plane on the PC board should be configured to
remove heat from under the package. AM-176 is ideally
suited for use where a high intercept, high reliability
amplifier is required.
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,
13 dB Gain, 5 - 1000 MHz
AM
-
/AMC
-
176
TO-8-1
C-32
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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1. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damage.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Max Input Power
+10 dBm
Vbias
+15.75 V
Operating Temperature
-55C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +125C
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Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 13 dB Gain, 5 - 1000 MHz
AM-/AMC-176
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.
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Electrical Specifications
2,3
T
A
= -55C to +85C Case Temperature
Parameter
Test Conditions
Frequency
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
@ +25C
500 MHz
dB
12.2
13.2
14.2
Frequency Response
--
5 - 1000 MHz
dB
--
--
1.0
Gain Variation with
Temperature
--
5 - 1000 MHz
dB
--
--
1.0
1 dB Compression
Output Power
5 - 1000 MHz
dBm
+12
--
--
Noise Figure
--
5 - 1000 MHz
dB
--
--
5.0
Reverse Transmission
--
5 - 1000 MHz
dB
--
-17
-14
VSWR
--
5 - 1000 MHz
Ratio
--
--
1.8:1
Output IP
2
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
5 - 1000 MHz
dBm
+37
--
--
Output IP
3
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
5 - 1000 MHz
dBm
+25
--
--
Vbias
--
--
V
+14.5
+15.0
+15.5
Ibias
Vbias = +15.0 VDC
--
mA
--
38
43
Power Dissipation
@ +15V Bias
--
mW
--
570
--
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 650 mW
must be provided in use.
S-Parameter Data
S11
S21
S12
S22
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
5
0.14
151.3
4.59
-168.1
0.13
-0.9
0.12
144.6
10
0.14
168.4
4.67
-175.5
0.13
0.1
0.10
156.3
250
0.12
132.4
4.56
150.1
0.14
-3.5
0.08
149.9
1000
0.04
-91.4
4.39
58.4
0.16
-28.4
0.07
-9.9
Frequency (MHz)
20
0.14
178.2
4.61
-179.6
0.13
0.0
0.09
166.5
50
0.14
167.9
4.61
174.5
0.13
-0.1
0.09
170.5
100
0.13
161.6
4.58
168.6
0.13
-1.0
0.08
166.8
500
0.10
83.9
4.57
119.8
0.15
-9.0
0.07
121.3
750
0.08
39.7
4.52
89.1
0.16
-17.7
0.05
76.1
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 13 dB Gain, 5 - 1000 MHz
AM-/AMC-176
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n
Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Typical Performance Curves
Noise Figure
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
AM-176 PIN
TO-8-1
AMC-176 SMA
C-32
1 dB Compression
Intermodulation Intercept
Gain vs. Frequency
VSWR vs. Frequency
12
13
14
15
3
5
10
20
50
100
300
500
700
900 1100
Frequency (MHz)
Output Power (dBm)
12
13
14
3
5
10
20
50
100
300
500
700
900 1100
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
+85C
+25C
-55C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
3
5
10
20
50
100
300
500
700
900 1100
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR
RF IN
RF OUT
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3
5
10
20
50
100
300
500
700
900 1100
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
+85C
+25C
20
30
40
50
5
10
20
50
100
300
500
700
900 1000 1100
Frequency (MHz)
Intercept (dBm)
IP2 (f1+f2)
IP2 (f1-f2)
IP3
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