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ERA-SM
50
B
ROADBAND
DC to 8 GHz
model identification
Model
marking
(see note below)
ERA-1, ERA-1SM
1
ERA-2, ERA-2SM
2
ERA-21SM
21
ERA-3, ERA-3SM
3
ERA-33SM
33
ERA-4,-4SM
4
ERA-4XSM
4X
ERA-5, ERA-5SM
5
ERA-50SM
50
ERA-51SM
51
ERA-5XSM
5X
ERA-6, ERA-6SM
6
ERA-8SM
E8
Note: Prefix letter (optional) designates assembly
location. Suffix letters (optional) are for wafer
identification.
--
--
--
prefix letter
number
suffix letter
1
10
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
1,000,000
M
TTF
(
y
e
a
r
s
)
80 100 120 140 160
180 200
MTTF vs. Junction Temp.
(For all ERA Models except ERA-5, ERA-5SM)
Junction Temp. (C)
168
040618
see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models
features
l
low thermal resistance
l
miniature microwave amplifier
l
frequency range, DC to 8 GHz, usable to 10 GHz
l
up to 18.4 dBm typ. (16.5 dBm min) output power
absolute maximum ratings
operating temperature: -45C to 85C
storage temperature: -65 to 150C
NOTES:
u
Aqueous washable
*
at 1 GHz for ERA-4,5,6, 4SM,4XSM ,5SM,5XSM, 50SM, 51SM, 6SM, 8SM.
**
f
u
is the upper frequency limit for each model as shown in the table;
for ERA-8SM VSWR (In & Out) is specified at DC-1GHz & 1-4 GHz.
*** Gain and VSWR are specified at 1.5 GHz.
J
Low frequency cutoff determined by external coupling capacitors.
A.
Environmental specifications and re-flow soldering information available in
General Information Section.
B.
Units are non-hermetic unless otherwise noted. For details on case
dimensions & finishes see "Case Styles & Outline Drawings".
C.
Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice.
D.
For Quality Control Procedures see Table of Contents, Section 0,
"Mini-Circuits Guarantees Quality" article. For Environmental
Specifications see Amplifier Selection Guide.
1.
Model number designated by alphanumeric code marking.
2.
ERA-SM models available on tape and reel.
3.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These
ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
4.
Supply voltage must be connected to pin 3 through a bias resistor in order
to prevent damage. See "Biasing MMIC Amplifiers" in minicircuits.com/
application.html. Reliability predictions are applicable at specified
current & normal operating conditions.
J
J
J
J
J
FREQ.
GHz
MODEL
u
u
u
u
u
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Note B
THERMAL
RESIS-
TANCE
GAIN , dB Typical
DC
OPERATING
POWER
4
at Pin 3
In
f
L
- f
U
jc
Typ.
C/W
Current
(mA)
P
(mW)
ABSO-
LUTE
MAX.
RATING
3
I
(mA)
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
DYNAMIC
RANGE
at 2 GHz*
NF
(dB)
Typ.
IP3
(dBm)
Typ.
MAXIMUM
POWER (dBm)
at 2 GHz*
Input
(no
dmg)
Output
(1 dB
Comp.)
Typ. Min.
3-f
U
**
GHz
DC-3
GHz
3-f
U
**
GHz
DC-3
GHz
Out
Min.@
2 GHz
1
0.1
2
3
4
6
8
over frequency, GHz
low power, up to +13.5 dBm output
all specifications at 25C
Typ Min Max
Device
Volt.
ERA-1
DC-8
12.3 12.1
11.8 10.9
9.7
7.9
8.2
9
12.0 10.0
15
4.3 26
1.5
1.8
1.5 1.9
75 330
40
3.4 3.0 4.1
178
VV105 cb
1.37
ERA-2
DC-6
16.2 15.8
15.2 14.4
13.1
11.2
--
13
13.0 11.0
15
4.0 26
1.3
1.4
1.2 1.6
75 330
40
3.4 3.0 4.1
155
VV105 cb
1.52
ERA-3
DC-3
22.1 21.0
18.7 16.8
--
-- --
16
12.5
9.0
13
3.5 25
1.5 --
1.4 --
75 330
35
3.2 3.0 4.1
154
VV105 cb
1.67
ERA-1SM
DC-8
12.3 12.1
11.8 10.9
9.7
7.9
8.2
9
12.0 10.0
15
4.3 26
1.5
1.8
1.5 1.9
75 330
40
3.4 3.0 4.1
183
WW107 cb
1.42
ERA-21SM
DC-8
14.2 13.9
13.2 12.2
10.8
8.7
8.9
11.2
12.6 10.6
15
4.7 26
1.1
1.4
1.3 1.9
75 330
40
3.5 3.0 4.1
194
WW107 cb
1.57
ERA-2SM
DC-6
16.2 15.8
15.2 14.4
13.1
11.2
--
13
13.0 11.0
15
4.0 26
1.3
1.4
1.2 1.6
75 330
40
3.4 3.0 4.1
160
WW107 cb
1.57
ERA-33SM
DC-3
19.3 18.7
17.4 15.9
--
--
--
15
13.5 11.5
13
3.9 28.5 1.6 --
1.25 --
75 330
40
4.3 3.8 4.8
140
WW107 cb
1.72
ERA-3SM
DC-3
22.1 21.0
18.7 16.8
--
-- --
16
12.5
9.0
13
3.5 25
1.5 --
1.4 --
75 330
35
3.2 3.0 4.1
159
WW107 cb
1.72
ERA-8SM
DC-2
31.5 25.0
19.0 15.0
12.0
--
--
17
12.5
--
13
3.1 25
1.4
1.8
1.8 2.2
65 250
36
3.7 3.2 4.2
140
WW107 cb
1.22
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Model
Type
No. of
Units in Kit
Description
Price $
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designers kits available
K1-ERA
ERA
30
10 of each 1,2,3
49.95
K2-ERA
ERA
20
10 of each 4,5
69.95
K1-ERASM
ERA-SM
30
10 of each 1SM, 2SM,3SM
49.95
K2-ERASM
ERA-SM
20
10 of each 4SM, 5SM
69.95
K3-ERASM
ERA-SM
30
10 of each 4SM, 5SM, 6SM
99.95
Drop-In & Surface Mount
ERA-SM
pin connections
PORT
cb
RF IN
1
RF OUT
3
DC
3
CASE GND
2,4
NOT USED
--
DEMO BOARD
ERA-TB
NSN GUIDE
MCL NO.
NSN
ERA-1SM
5962-01-459-9075
ERA-3SM
5996-01-516-5438
ERA-4SM
5962-01-459-7410
ERA-5SM
5962-01-459-9314
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J
J
J
J
FREQ.
GHz
MODEL
u
u
u
u
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NO.
C
O
N
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E
C
T
I
O
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CASE
STYLE
Qty.
(30)
PRICE
$
Note B
THERMAL
RESIS-
TANCE
GAIN , dB Typical
DC
OPERATING
POWER
4
at Pin 3
In
f
L
- f
U
jc
Typ.
C/W
Current
(mA)
P
(mW)
ABSO-
LUTE
MAX.
RATING
3
I
(mA)
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
DYNAMIC
RANGE
at 2 GHz*
NF
(dB)
Typ.
IP3
(dBm)
Typ.
MAXIMUM
POWER (dBm)
at 2 GHz*
Input
(no
dmg)
Output
(1 dB
Comp.)
Typ. Min.
3-f
U
**
GHz
DC-3
GHz
3-f
U
**
GHz
DC-3
GHz
Out
Min.@
2 GHz
1
0.1
2
3
4
over frequency, GHz
typical biasing configuration
1
1
10
10
100
100
1,000
1,000
MTTF (Years)
M
T
T
F
(
Y
e
a
r
s
)
140
140
160
160
180
180
200
200
220
220
Junction Temp. (
Junction Temp. (C)
C)
MTTF vs. Junction Temp. (ERA-5, ERA-5SM)
MTTF vs. Junction Temp. (ERA-5, ERA-5SM)
169
040618
see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models
NEW
NEW
Vcc
ERA-1
ERA-2
ERA-21SM
ERA-3
ERA-33SM
ERA-4,
ERA-5,
ERA-50SM,
ERA-6,
ERA-8SM
ERA-1SM
ERA-2SM
ERA-3SM
4SM,4XSM
5SM
-51SM,5XSM ERA-6SM
7
90.9
88.7
88.7
107
69.8
38.3
33.2
40.2
30.1
88.7
8
113
113
113
133
93.1
52.3
48.7
53.6
43.2
118
9
137
137
137
162
115
66.5
63.4
68.1
56.2
143
10
162
162
162
191
140
80.6
78.7
82.5
69.8
174
11
187
187
187
221
165
95.3
95.3
97.6
84.5
200
12
215
215
215
249
191
110
110
113
97.6
226
13
237
237
237
280
215
127
124
127
113
255
14
261
261
261
309
243
143
140
143
127
280
15
287
287
287
340
267
158
158
158
140
309
16
309
309
316
365
287
174
174
174
154
340
17
332
332
340
392
316
187
187
191
169
365
18
357
365
365
422
340
205
205
205
182
392
19
383
392
392
453
365
221
221
221
196
422
20
412
412
412
475
392
237
232
237
210
453
R BIAS
"1%" Resistor Values (ohms) for Optimum Biasing of ERA Models
medium power, up to +18.4 dBm output
all specifications at 25C
Typ Min Max
Device
Volt.
ERA-6
DC-4
12.6 12.5 12.2
11.7
11.3
10.5
17.9
16
20
4.5 36
1.3
1.2
1.6 1.8
120 650
70
5.0 4.6 5.6
170
VV105 cb
3.85
ERA-4
DC-4
14.3 14.0 13.4
12.7
11.8
11
17.3
15
20
4.2 34
1.2
1.2
1.3 1.8
120 650
65
4.5 4.2 5.5
163
VV105 cb 3.85
ERA-5
DC-4
20.2 19.5 18.5
16.7
14.3
16
18.4 16.5
13
4.3 32.5 1.3
1.3
1.2 1.3
120 650
65
4.9 4.2 5.5
278
VV105 cb
3.85
ERA-6SM
DC-4
12.6 12.5 12.2
11.7
11.3
10.5
17.9
16
20
4.5 36
1.3
1.2
1.6 1.8
120 650
70
5.0 4.6 5.6
175
WW107 cb
3.90
ERA-4SM
DC-4
14.3 14.0 13.4
12.7
11.8
11
17.3
15
20
4.2 34
1.2
1.2
1.3 1.8
120 650
65
4.5 4.2 5.5
168
WW107 cb 3.90
ERA-4XSM
DC-4
14.7 14.2 13.5
12.0
11.8
12
17.0 15.0
20
4.2 35
1.2
1.2
1.2 1.4
100 650
65
4.5 4.2 5.5
196
WW107 cb
1.69
ERA-5XSM
DC-4
20.5 19.5 17.6
15.5
13.7
16
17.8 16.5
13
3.5 33
1.2
1.3
1.2 1.4
120 650
65
4.9 4.2 5.5
133
WW107 cb
1.69
ERA-51SM
DC-4
18.0 17.4 16.1
14.8
12.5
14
18.1 16.5
13
4.1 33
1.1
1.2
1.2 1.9
120 650
65
4.5 4.2 5.5
154
WW107 cb
3.90
ERA-5SM
DC-4
20.2 19.5 17.6
15.6
14.0
16
18.4 16.5
13
4.3 32.5 1.3
1.3
1.2 1.3
120 650
65
4.9 4.2 5.5
283
WW107 cb
3.90
ERA-50SM***
DC-1.5 20.7 19.4 18.3
--
--
16
17.2 16.0
13
3.5 32.5 1.3 --
1.2 --
120 650
60
4.4 4.0 4.9
177
WW107 cb
2.95
ERA
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