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Rev. 8/09
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
INTERMODULATION PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS*
2.5 TO 5.5 GHz
6 LEADED MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER
AFT5591
Typical Values
AFT5591
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+33.0 dBm
Medium Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17.0 dB
6 Leaded Microwave Package
Small Signal Gain (Min.)
17.0 dB
15.0 dB
Gain Flatness (Max.)
±1.5 dB
±2.0 dB
Noise Figure (Max.)
5.0 dB
9.0 dB
SWR (Max.)
Input/Output
1.8:1 / 2.0:1
2.0:1 / 3.0:1
Power Output (Min.)
@ 1dB comp.
+33.0 dBm
+32.0 dBm
Reverse Isolation
54 dB
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DC Current (Max.)
600 mA
700 mA
Gate Voltage (Max./Min.)
-7.0 V to -3.0 V
Guaranteed
Parameter
Typical
0 to 50° C
-55 to +75° C
Frequency (Min.)
2.5 - 5.5 GHz
Typical @ 25° C; 3000 MHz
AFT5591
Second Order Harmonic Intercept Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+45 dBm
Second Order Two Tone Intercept Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+39 dBm
Third Order Two Tone Intercept Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+40 dBm
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-55 to 150° C
Maximum Case Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+75° C
Maximum DC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+12 Volts
Maximum Continuous RF Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+25 dBm
Maximum Short Term Input Power (1 Minute Max.) . . . . . .
+25 dBm
Maximum Peak Power (3 sec Max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+25 dBm
Thermal Resistance1 (
θjc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12.7° C/Watt
Junction Temperature Rise Above Case (Tjc) . . . . . . . . . .
+150° C
1 Thermal resistance is based on total power dissipation.
* Measured in a 50-ohm system at +8 Vdc @ 600 mA unless otherwise specified.
AFT5591
6 Leaded Package for Amplifiers
Pin #1: VD
Pin #4: NC
Pin #2: RF Output
Pin #5: RF Input
Pin #3: VD
Pin #6: VG
Biasing Instructions:
1.
Make sure that no RF is being applied
2.
Set drain voltage equal to zero volts
3.
Turn gate voltage to -7.0 volts
4.
Turn drain voltage to +8.0 volts
5.
At this point, the drain current should be
less than 100 mA
6.
Adjust gate voltage up (closer to zero) until
the current reaches 600 mA
7.
RF may now be applied
To de-Bias:
1.
Remove RF
2.
Turn drain voltage to zero volts
3.
Turn gate voltage to zero volts
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES