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AH101
Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
x
50
– 1500 MHz
x
+47 dBm Output IP3
x
13.5 dB Gain
x
+26.5 dBm P1dB
x
MTTF > 1000 Years
x
Internally Matched
x
Single +9 V Supply
x
Lead-free/Green/
RoHS-
compliant
SOT-89 Package
Applications
x
Mobile Infrastructure
x
CATV / DBS
x
Defense / Homeland Security
Specifications
(1)
Product Description
The AH101 is a medium power gain block that offers
excellent dynamic range in a low-cost surface mount
package. The combination of a single supply voltage and
an internally matched device makes it ideal for both narrow
and broadband applications. Only dc blocking and bypass
capacitors as well as an RF choke are required for operation.
Superior thermal design allows the product to achieve +46
dBm IP3 performance at a mounting temperature of +85
q
C
with an associated MTTF of greater than 1000 years. The
AH101 is available in the environmentally-friendly lead-
free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package. The
broadband amplifier uses a high reliability GaAs MESFET
technology and is targeted for applications where high
linearity is required.
Functional Diagram
4
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
1
2
3
Function
Input
Ground
Output / Bias
Ground
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Parameter
Operational Bandwidth
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output IP3
(2)
Output P1dB
Noise Figure
Operating Current Range
Supply Voltage
Units Min
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
V
Typ
800
13.5
20
15
+47
+26.5
3.5
200
+9
Max
1500
50
12
+43
170
230
1.
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: T = 25 oC, Vdd = +9 V in a 50 ohm test fixture.
2. OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +8 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the OIP3 using a 2:1 rule.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Voltage
RF Input Power (continuous)
Junction Temperature
Rating
-40 to +85
q
C
-55 to +150
q
C
+11 V
+18 dBm
220
q
C
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Typical Performance
Parameter
Frequency
Gain
S11
S22
Output P1dB
Output IP3
(2)
Output IP2
Noise Figure
Supply Current
Supply Voltage
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
V
Typical
450
13.8
-27
-14
+26.5
+47
+63
3.4
200
+9
50
13.6
-23
-8
+26.1
+45
+63
4.4
900
13.5
-21
-18
+26.5
+47
+60
3.6
1500
12.7
-14
-16
+25
+47
+59
4.2
Ordering Information
Part No. Description
AH101-G
AH101-PCB
50-1500 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
Med. Power High Linearity Amplifier