Features
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5 dB Typical Midband Noise Figure
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+38 dBm Typical Midband Third Order Intercept
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+21 dBm Typical Midband 1 dB Compression
Description
M/A-COM's AM-151 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 TO-8
package. Due to the internal power dissipation the thermal
rise minimized. The ground plane on the PC board should
be configured to remove heat from under the package.
AM-151 is ideally suited for use where a high intercept,
high reliability amplifier is required.
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,
12 dB Gain, 5 - 500 MHz
AM
-
/AMC
-
151
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
+20 dBm
V
bias
+15.75 V
Operating Temperature
-55C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +125C
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Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 12 dB Gain, 5 - 500 MHz
AM-/AMC-151
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
50 MHz
dB
11.5
12.0
12.5
Frequency Response
--
5 - 500 MHz
dB
--
--
1.0
Gain Variation with
Temperature
--
5 - 500 MHz
dB
--
--
0.8
1 dB Compression
Output Power
5 - 500 MHz
10 - 500 MHz
dBm
dBm
+19
+20
--
--
--
--
Noise Figure
--
5 - 500 MHz
dB
--
--
7.0
Reverse Transmission
--
5 - 500 MHz
dB
--
-16
-13
VSWR
--
5 - 500 MHz
Ratio
--
--
2:1
Output IP
2
Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm
5 - 500 MHz
dBm
+48
--
--
Output IP
3
Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm
5 - 500 MHz
dBm
+34
--
--
Vbias
--
--
V
+14.5
+15.0
+15.5
Ibias
Vbias = +15.0 VDC
--
mA
--
85
100
Power Dissipation
@ +15V Bias
--
mW
--
1275
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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 1.3W must
be provided in use.
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 12 dB Gain, 5 - 500 MHz
AM-/AMC-151
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n
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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Typical Performance Curves
Noise Figure
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Ordering Information
4. Mounting kit part number AU00071 required for PCB
applications.
Part Number
Package
AM-151 PIN
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TO-8-1
AMC-151 SMA
Connectorized
1 dB Compression
Intermodulation Intercept
Gain vs. Frequency
VSWR vs. Frequency
4
5
6
7
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
200
400
600
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
+85C
+25C
19
20
21
22
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
200
400
600
Frequency (MHz)
Output Power (dBm)
+85C
+25C
30
40
50
60
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
200
400
600
Frequency (MHz)
Intercept (dBm)
IP2
IP3
10
11
12
13
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
200
400
600
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
+85C
+25C
-55C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
200
400
600
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR
RF IN
RF OUT
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