
SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA
The RF Line
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by MRFA2600/D
The MRFA2600 is a solid state class A amplifier and is specifically designed
for TV transposers and transmitters. This amplifier incorporates microstrip
technology and reliable Motorola push–pull transistors.
• Specified 26.5 Volts: 470–860 MHz Characteristics
Output Power: 25 Watts Min @ 1 dB Comp. (CW)
Gain: 10.5 dB Min (Small Signal)
• Suitable for 28 Volts Application
• 50 Ω Input and Output Impedance
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Supply Voltage V
Current I
Storage Temperature Range T
Operating Temperature (1) T
NOMINAL OPERATION CONDITION
upply
Transposer Application VCC = 26.5 V I
Transmitter Application VCC = 28 V I
CC
max
stg
op
25 W, 470–860 MHz
CLASS A
RF POWER AMPLIFIER
CASE 429A–02
STYLE 1
29 Vdc
4 Adc
–40 to +100 °C
–20 to +70 °C
= 3.8 A
sup
= 3.6 A
sup
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T
Characteristic
Instantaneous Bandwidth BW 470 860 MHz
Power Gain (small signal) G
Gain Ripple (small signal) G
Output Power @ 1 dB Compression P
Mismatch Tolerance (P
Intermodulation (–8 dB/–16 dB/–10 dB, P
Intermodulation (–8 dB/–16 dB/–7 dB, P
Input Return Loss IRL 15 — dB
(1) Temperature is measured at temperature test point (on the flange of the transistor).
REV 3
= 25 W) VSWR
out
Motorola, Inc. 1997
= 25°C, VCC = 26.5 V, I
C
= 20 W) IMD — –52.5 dB
ref
= 20 W) IMD — –50 dB
ref
= 3.8 A, unless otherwise noted)
sup
Symbol Min Max Unit
p
rple
out
10.5 — dB
— ±1 dB
25 — W
1
:1
— —
ref
ref
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OUTPUT
BIAS REMOTE
INPUT
RF DETECTION
VD = 1 V @ 25 W
on infinite load
DATE/SERIAL
MRFA2600
0000 000
PATENTED DESIGN
Figure 1. MRFA2600 Connections
C1 22 pF
D1 MMBD701
R1 22 kΩ
R2 680 Ω
R3 2.2 kΩ
RF VIDEO
84ASTBB514C
ISSUE E
R1
D1
R2 R3 C1
RF DETECTION
V
CC1
V
CC2
BIAS REMOTE
MRFA2600
2
If B.R. = “1” (TTL signal)
bias circuit is off
R1 4.7 kΩ
R2 4.7 kΩ
T1 BCX20.
B.R.
R1
T1
R2
MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA

MOUNTING RECOMMENDA TIONS
0.03
8 Fixing holes M3
Minimum useful depth: — Copper/Aluminum: 6 mm
HEATSINK TOOLING
Ra 0.8
• Flatness better than 0.03 mm.
• Roughness: Typical value 0.8.
THERMAL COMPOUND
• Paste with silicones: SICERONT KF Ref. 1201 Recommended.
• Thickness: Optimum between 0.06 mm and 0.15 mm, on the whole
back surface of the amplifier.
(Typical volume: 700 mm 3 for 0.1 mm thickness)
(Equivalent weight: 1.5g for 2.2 density paste).
SCREWS
• Socket head cap screws: — CHC M3 x 10 for Copper/Aluminum Heatsink.
• Material: Nickel plated steel.
WASHERS
• Split lock washers WZ ∅3 + Flat washers ZU ∅3.
CLEANING
• Some components of this amplifier are not qualified for every kind of cleaning solvent.
• Do not clean the amplifier in a solvent bath.
• Local cleaning is recommended.
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P ACKAGE DIMENSIONS
COMPONENT
AREA
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
F
W
M
A
E
D
L
G
2
P
K
B
C
5
6
1
Q
S 4 PL
3
8
4
H
I
T
N
U
7
X
J
R 4 PL
STYLE 1:
PIN 1. RF INPUT
2. RF OUTPUT
3. +VCC1 – (GROUND TO CASE)
4. +VCC2 – (GROUND TO CASE)
5. BIAS REMOTE
6. GROUND (BIAS REMOTE ONLY)
7. RF DETECTION
8. GROUND (RF DETECTION ONLY)
V
GROUND TO CASE
Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
MILLIMETERS
DIMAMIN MAX MIN MAX
B 3.342 3.35184.88 85.12
C 0.1423.60
D 2.154 2.16154.70 54.90
E 4.386 4.394111.40 111.60
F 0.134 0.1423.40 3.60
G 0.575 0.60614.60 15.40
H 3.492 3.52488.70 89.50
I 4.311 4.343109.50 110.30
J 2.913 2.92174.00 74.20
K 3.205 3.21381.40 81.60
L ––– 0.472––– 12.00
M 0.984 0.99225.00 25.20
N 1.669 1.67742.40 42.60
P 2.740 2.77269.60 70.40
Q 0.906 0.93723.00 23.80
R 0.134 0.1463.40 3.70
S 0.125 0.1353.18 3.42
T 1.539 1.57139.10 39.90
U 1.776 1.80745.10 45.90
V 0.177 0.1934.50 4.90
W 0.425 0.43310.80 11.00
X 2.354 2.36259.80 60.00
INCHES
4.523 4.532114.88 115.12
0.1343.40
CASE 429A–02
ISSUE A
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