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Surface Mount
Dual Matched MMIC Amplifiers
50Ω
• • • • • •
! NEW
MERA-7456
High Dynamic Range DC to 1 GHz
• • • • • low noise figure, 2.7 dB typ. low thermal resistance transient protected patent pending useable as balanced and push pull amplifier
Features
Two matched amplifiers in one package InGaP HBT IF and RF amplifier frequency range, DC to 1 GHz, usable to 4 GHz high gain, 25.1 dB typ. at 100 MHz up to +19 dBm typ. output power at 100 MHz high IP3, +36 dBm at 100 MHz
CASE STYLE: DL1020 PRICE: $ 4.70 ea. QTY (25)
Applications
• cellular • catv • VHF & UHF communication receivers & transmitters
Electrical Specifications @25°C
Freq.H (GHz) Gain, dB Typical A1, A2 Maximum Power ( dBm) Dynamic Range VSWR Maximum (:1) Rating** Typ. DC Operating Power Pin 5, Pin 8 Thermal Resistance
θjc, typ. °C/W 120
matching1
Amplitude Unbalance between 2 amps (dB)
DC-1 GHz Typ. Max.
fL-fU
DC-1
H
over frequency, GHz 0.1 1 2 3 4 25.1 22.5 18.6 14.2 9.4
IP3 (dBm) Output Typ. (1 dB Comp.) Typ. Input NF Min.@ 0.1 1.0 2.0 Min.@ 0.5 1.0 (no (dB) 0.1 1GHz GHz GHz GHz 0.1GHz dmg.) Typ. GHz GHz GHz 20 19 18.2 14.4 18 10 2.7 36 35 32
I P Current Volt In Out mA mW (mA) Typ Min Max 1.3 2.0 130 700 80 4.8 4.3 5.3
Phase Unbalance between 2 amps (deg.)
1-4 GHz Typ.
1-4 GHz DC-1 GHz Typ. Max. Typ.
0.1 0.3
0.1 —
0.6
1.0
Guaranteed specification DC-1GHz. Low frequency cutoff determined by external coupling capacitors. ** Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation. Reliability predictions and normal operating conditions are applicable at current specified.
1. For test method, see application note AN-60-032
Pin Connections
PORT RF IN 1 RF OUT 1 RF IN 2 RF OUT 2 DC 1 DC 2 GROUND 1 8 4 5 8 5 2,3,6,7 and paddle
MTTF vs. Junction Temperature
1,000,000 100,000
Maximum Ratings2
Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature -45°C to 85°C -55°C to 100°C
2. See application note AN-60-032 for adequate heat sinking of paddle.
MTTF (years)
10,000 1,000 100 10 1 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
RF IN1 1 RFC (opt) 8 Vd RF IN2 4 Vd 5 RFC (opt) Rbios Vcc RF OUT2 RF OUT1
typical biasing configuration
Rbios Vcc
A1
Junction Temp. (˚C)
A2
2,3,6,7 & PADDLE
Outline Drawing
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-293 Suggested PCB Layout (PL-164)
Outline Dimensions ( inch mm )
A B C D — .193 .035 .236 — 4.90 0.90 6.00 E F G H — .050 .017 .008 — 1.27 0.43 0.20 J K — .024 — 0.60 L M N P Q R S wt. — .050 .030 .270 .030 .110 .020 grams — 1.27 0.76 6.86 0.76 2.79 0.51 .08
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Performance Curves
MERA-7456 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
CURRENT=80mA
MERA-7456
MERA-7456 GAIN.