
Cascadable Amplifier
5 to 250 MHz
A74-1/ SMA74-1
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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
1-300
5-250
5-250
Small Signal Gain (min)
dB
31.0
30.0
29.0
Gain Flatness (max)
dB
±0.2
±0.7
±1.0
Reverse Isolation
dB
40
Noise Figure (max)
dB
4.5
5.0
5.5
Power Output
@ 1 dB comp. (min)
dBm
8.5
7.5
7.0
IP3
dBm
+21
IP2
dBm
+34
Second Order Harmonic IP
dBm
+42
VSWR Input / Output (max)
1.3:1 / 1.3:1
1.7:1 / 1.7:1
2.0:1 / 2.0:1
DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)
mA
40
42
44
Features
HIGH GAIN - TWO STAGES: 31 dB (TYP.)
MEDIUM OUTPUT LEVEL +8.5 dBm (TYP.)
WIDE POWER SUPPLY RANGE +8 TO +15 VOLTS
LOW VSWR: <1.3:1 (TYP.)
Description
The A74-1 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses
thin film manufacturing processes for consistent performance
and high reliability.
This 2 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-8 and Surface Mount packages are hermetically
sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening is available
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
A74-1
TO-8
SMA74-1
Surface Mount
CA74-1
SMA Connectorized
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Absolute
Maximum
Storage Temperature
-62oC to +125oC
Case Temperature
125oC
DC Voltage
+17 V
Continuous Input Power
+6 dBm
Short Term Input power
(1 minute max.)
50 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
0.185 W
Junction Temperature Rise
Above Case T
jc
8oC
* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA74-1, guaranteed from 0
o
C to +50
o
C only.