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AH3
High Dynamic Range Gain Block
Product Features
50 – 870 MHz
+41 dBm OIP3
3 dB Noise Figure
13 dB Gain
+20 dBm P1dB
Lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant
SOT-89 Package
Single +5 V Supply
MTTF > 100 years
Applications
Mobile Infrastructure
CATV / DBS
RFID
Mobile Wireless
Product Description
The AH3 is a high dynamic range amplifier in a low-cost
surface-mount package.
The combination of low noise
figure and high output IP3 at the same bias point makes it
ideal for receiver and transmitter applications. The device
combines dependable performance with superb quality to
maintain MTTF values exceeding 100 years at mounting
temperatures of +85
°C. The AH3 is available in the
environmentally-friendly lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant
SOT-89 package.
The broadband amplifier uses a high reliability GaAs
MESFET technology and is targeted for applications where
high linearity is required. In addition, the AH3 is internally
matched for 50 ohms.
Functional Diagram
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
1
23
4
Function
Pin No.
Input
1
Output/Bias
3
Ground
2, 4
Specifications
(1)
Parameter
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Operational Bandwidth
MHz
50
870
Test Frequency
MHz
800
Gain
dB
12
12.9
14
Input Return Loss
dB
10
Output Return Loss
dB
20
Output P1dB
dBm
+20
Output IP3
(2)
dBm
+37
+41
Noise Figure
(3)
dB
2.9
Operating Current Range
mA
120
150
180
Supply Voltage
V
5
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: T = 25 C, 50
Ω system.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +5 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
3. Noise figure can be optimized by matching the input for optimal return loss.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Rating
Storage Temperature
-55 to +125
°C
Supply Voltage
+6 V
RF Input Power (continuous)
+10 dBm
Junction Temperature
+160
°C
Thermal Resistance, Rth
59
°C / W
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Typical Performance
(4)
Parameter
Units
Typical
Frequency
MHz
50
450
800
S21
dB
13.2
13
12.5
S11
dB
-8.4
-16
-15
S22
dB
-18.7
-16
-15
Output P1dB
dBm
+20
Output IP3
(2)
dBm
+36
+40
+41
Noise Figure
dB
6
3.5
3.4
Supply Voltage
V
5
Device Current
mA
150
4. Parameters reflect performance in an AH3WB-PCB application circuit, as shown on page 3.
Ordering Information
Part No.
Description
AH3-G
High Dynamic Range Amplifier
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
AH3WB-PCB
50 – 870 MHz Fully Assembled Application Circuit
Standard T/R size = 1000 pieces on a 7” reel.