Cascadable Amplifier

10 to 500 MHz

A53/ SMA53

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V2

1

Ω

Ω

Parameter

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

MHz

5-600

10-500

10-500

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

15.0

14.0

13.5

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.5

±0.8

±1.0

Reverse Isolation

dB

20

Noise Figure (max)

dB

3.0

3.5

4.0

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

3.5

2.0

1.5

IP3

dBm

+16

IP2

dBm

+22

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+28

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.5:1 / 1.5:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

2.1:1 / 2.1:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

12

15

17

Features

• AVAILABLE IN SURFACE MOUNT

• LOW NOISE: 3.0 dB (TYP.)

• MEDIUM THIRD ORDER I.P.: +16 dBm (TYP.)

• MEDIUM GAIN 15 dB (TYP.)

Description

The A53 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

A53

TO-8

SMA53

Surface Mount

CA53

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 sec max.)

0.5 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

125ºC

Parameter

Rating

45ºC/W

0.111 W

Junction Temperature Rise

5ºC

* Over temperature performance limits for part number CA53, guaranteed from 0