Features
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20 dB High Gain
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60 mA Maximum Low Power
Description
M/A-COM's AM-184 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-184 is ideally
suited for use where a high intercept, high reliability
amplifier is required.
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,
20 dB Gain, 10 - 2000 MHz
AM
-
/AMC
-
184
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
+13 dBm
Vbias
+15.75 V
Operating Temperature
-55C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +125C
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Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 20 dB Gain, 10 - 2000 MHz
AM-/AMC-184
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
1000 MHz
dB
19.0
20.0
21.0
Frequency Response
--
10 - 2000 MHz
dB
--
--
1.5
Gain Variation with
Temperature
--
10 - 2000 MHz
dB
--
--
1.5
1 dB Compression
Output Power
10 - 2000 MHz
dBm
+10
--
--
Noise Figure
--
10 - 2000 MHz
dB
--
--
6.0
Reverse Transmission
--
10 - 2000 MHz
dB
--
-30
-27
VSWR
--
10 - 2000 MHz
Ratio
--
--
2.0:1
Output IP
2
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
10 - 2000 MHz
dBm
+30
--
--
Output IP
3
Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm
10 - 2000 MHz
dBm
+20
--
--
Vbias
--
--
V
+14.5
+15.0
+15.5
Ibias
Vbias = +15.0 VDC
--
mA
--
52
60
Power Dissipation
@ +15V Bias
--
mW
--
780
--
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 1.0W must
be provided in use.
S-Parameter Data
S11
S21
S12
S22
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
MAG
ANG
10
0.13
-171.5
10.33
6.2
0.03
4.5
0.10
80.7
20
0.12
-175.9
10.18
0.3
0.03
2.8
0.08
47.2
500
0.12
105.1
10.13
-79.8
0.03
-12.1
0.10
-131.1
2000
0.28
176.9
9.63
53.4
0.01
-75.0
0.30
-142.7
Frequency (MHz)
40
0.12
174.6
10.48
-4.6
0.03
1.4
0.08
7.2
100
0.12
165.0
10.51
-15.7
0.03
-1.8
0.06
-38.9
200
0.12
149.1
10.42
-32.4
0.03
-4.8
0.05
-76.4
1000
0.12
9.8
9.60
-156.4
0.03
-27.2
0.12
173.5
1500
0.14
-99.8
9.53
126.5
0.02
-51.5
0.14
-89.3
Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 20 dB Gain, 10 - 2000 MHz
AM-/AMC-184
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
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
3
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
AM-184 PIN
4
TO-8-1
AMC-184 SMA
C-32
1 dB Compression
Intermodulation Intercept
Gain vs. Frequency
VSWR vs. Frequency
4. Mounting kit part number AU00071 required for PCB
applications.
10
11
12
13
5
10
50
100 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Frequency (MHz)
Output Power (dBm)
10
20
30
40
5
10
50
100 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Frequency (MHz)
Intercept (dBm)
IP2 (f1+f2)
IP3
IP2 (f1-f2)
4
5
6
7
5
10
50
100 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
+85C
+25C
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
5
10
50
100 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR
RF IN
RF OUT
19
20
21
22
5
10
50
100 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
+85C
+25C
-55C
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