Monolithic MMIC Amplifier

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Electrical Specifications at 25°C and 35mA, unless noted

VAM-3+

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Ratings

Operating Temperature*

-20°C to 85°C

Storage Temperature

-55°C to 100°C

Operating Current

60mA

Power Dissipation

240mW

Input Power

13dBm

Note: Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.

1

Case is defined as ground leads.

*Based on typical case temperature rise 5°C above ambient.

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Frequency Range*

DC

2

GHz

Gain

f=0.1 GHz

—

11.5

dB

f=1 GHz

—

11.0

f=2 GHz

7.5

9.5

Input Return Loss

f=DC to 2 GHz

14

dB

Output Return Loss

f=DC to 2 GHz

11.5

dB

Output Power @ 1 dB compression

f=1 GHz

+9.0

dBm

Output IP3

f=1 GHz

+22

dBm

Noise Figure

f=1 GHz

6.0

dB

Recommended Device Operating Current

35

mA

Device Operating Voltage

4.70

V

Device Voltage Variation vs. Temperature at 35 mA

-2.6

mV/°C

Device Voltage Variation vs. Current at 25°C

15.5

mV/mA

500

°C/W