MACOM AM-177PIN Datasheet

Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier,
12 dB Gain, 10 - 1000 MHz

V 3.00

AM-177

Features

n +22 dBm Typical High 1 dB Compression
n +38 dBm Typical High Third Order Intercept
n 1.2:1 Typical VSWR

Description

M/A-COM’s AM-177 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-177 is ideally
suited for use where a high intercept, high reliability
amplifier is required.

Absolute Maximum Ratings 1

Parameter

Max Input Power +20 dBm

Vbias +15.75 V

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 damage.

Absolute Maximum

TO-8-1

Electrical Specifications

Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max.

Gain @ +25°C 500 MHz dB 11.5 12.0 12.5

Frequency Response — 10 - 1000 MHz dB — — ±0.5

Gain Variation with

Temperature

1 dB Compression Output Power 10 - 1000 MHz dBm +20 — —

Noise Figure — 10 - 1000 MHz dB — — 8.5

Reverse Transmission — 10 - 1000 MHz dB — -16 -14

VSWR — 10 - 1000 MHz Ratio — — 2.0:1
Output IP2 Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm 10 - 1000 MHz dBm +42 — —
Output IP3 Two-tone inputs up to 0 dBm 10 - 1000 MHz dBm +30 — —

Vbias — — V +14.5 +15.0 +15.5

Ibias Vbias = +15.0 VDC — mA — 105 115

Power Dissipation @ +15V Bias — mW — 1575 —

2. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.

3. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95°C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 1.75W must
be provided in use.

2,3

TA = -55°C to +85°C Case Temperature

— 10 - 1000 MHz dB — — ±0.8

Cascadable Thin Film Amplifier, 12 dB Gain, 10 - 1000 MHz

Typical Performance Curves

AM-177

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Gain vs. Frequency

85°C 25°C -55°C

14

13

Gain (dB)

12

11

3 5 10 20 50 100 300 500 700 900 1100

Frequency (MHz)

Noise Figure

+85°C

10

9

8

+25°C

VSWR vs. Frequency

RF IN RF OUT

2.0

1.8

1.6

VSWR

1.4

1.2

1.0
3 5 10 20 50 100 300 500 700 900 1100

Frequency (MHz)

1 dB Compression

23

22

7

6

Noise Figure (dB)

5

3 5 10 20 50 100 300 500 700 900 1100

Frequency (MHz)

Intermodulation Intercept

IP2 IP3

60

50

40

Intercept (dBm)

30

3 5 10 20 50 100 300 500 700 900 1100

Frequency (MHz)

21

Output Power (dBm)

20

3 5 10 20 50 100 300 500 700 900 1100

Frequency (MHz)

Ordering Information

Part Number Package

AM-177 PIN 4 TO-8-1

4. Mounting kit part number AU00071 required for PCB
applications.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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