High Performance Amplifier,
20 dB Gain, 10 - 200 MHz
V 5.00
AM-/AMC-136
Features
n +49 dBm Typical Midband Third Order Intercept
n +29 dBm Typical Midband 1 dB Compression
n 4.8 dB Typical Midband Noise Figure
Description
M/A-COM’s AM-136 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 flatpack
with flanges. 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-136 is ideally suited for use where a high
intercept, high reliability amplifier is required.
C-25
FP-9
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power +15 dBm
V
+17.0 V
bias
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C
1. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damange.
Pin Configuration
Pin # Function Pin # Function
1 RF OUT 6 RF IN
2 GND 7 GND
3 GND 8 GND
4 GND 9 GND
5 Vbias2 10 Vbias2
2. Bias may be applied to either a single bias pin, or both bias
pins. If bias is applied to both bias pins, it is important that
potential ground loops be avoided, and that there is adequate filtering on the bias lines.
High Performance Amplifier, 20 dB Gain, 10 - 200 MHz
AM-/AMC-136
V 5.00
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max.
Gain 50 MHz @ +25°C 50 MHz dB 19.2 20.4 20.8
Frequency Response — 10 - 200 MHz dB — — ±0.8
Gain Variation with
Temperature
1 dB Compression Output Power 10 - 200 MHz
Noise Figure — 10 - 200 MHz dB — — 7.0
Reverse Transmission — 10 - 200 MHz dB — -28 -26
VSWR — 10 - 200 MHz
Output IP2 Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm 10 - 200 MHz
Output IP3 Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm 10 - 200 MHz
Vbias — — V 14.25 15 15.75
Ibias Vbias = +15.0 VDC — mA — 180 220
3,4
TA = -55°C to +85°C Case Temperature
— 10 - 200 MHz dB — — ±1.0
10 - 70 MHz
10 - 70 MHz
10 - 70 MHz
10 - 70 MHz
dBm
dBm
Ratio
Ratio
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
+23
+25
—
—
+53
+57
+36
+44
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2.5:1
1.7:1
—
—
—
—
Power Dissipation @ +15V Bias — W — 2.7 —
3. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.
4. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95°C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 3.5W must
be provided in use. The flange should be screwed down to the heat sink, which should be RF ground.
Typical Performance Curves
Gain vs. Frequency
+85°C +25°C -55°C
22.0
21.0
Gain (dB)
20.0
19.0
3 5 10 20 50 100 200 300
Frequency (MHz)
Intermodulation Intercept
IP2IP3
72
68
64
Intercept (dBm)IP2
60
3 5 10 20 50 100 200 300
Frequency (MHz)
52
48
44
40
Intercept (dBm) IP3
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n 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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