Cascadable Amplifier

5 to 500 MHz

Rev. V2

A5-5 / SMA5-5

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Parameter

Typical

Guaranteed

Units

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

1-650

5-500

5-500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

15.5

14.0

13.5

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.1

±0.5

±0.7

Reverse Isolation

dB

21

Noise Figure (max)

dB

4.0

5.0

5.5

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

9.0

7.0

6.5

IP3

dBm

+21

IP2

dBm

+38

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+42

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.2:1 / 1.2:1

1.5:1 / 1.5:1

1.6:1 / 1.6:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

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Features

 AVAILABLE IN SURFACE MOUNT

 FLAT BANDWIDTH ± 1 Db (TYP.)

 LOW VSWR .1.2:1

 WIDE POWER SUPPLY RANGE: +8 to +15 VOLTS

Description

The A5-5 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses

thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance and

high reliability.

This single stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier design

displays impressive performance over a broadband frequency

range. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages are

Hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screening

is available

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Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

A5-5

TO-8

MAAM-008714-0SMA55

Surface Mount

MAAM-008714-00CA55

SMA Connectorized **

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature

-62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature

+125ºC

DC Voltage

+17 V

Continuous Input Power

+13 dBm

Short Term Input power

(1 minute max.)

50 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

+125ºC

Parameter

Rating

45ºC/W

0.173 W

Junction Temperature Rise

+8ºC

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.