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Page 1 of 5 April 2006
AH2
High Dynamic Range Amplifier
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
x
50
– 1000 MHz
x
+40 dBm OIP3
x
-71dBc CTB
x
-48dBc CSO
x
3.5 dB Noise Figure
x
14.5 dB Gain
x
+20 dBm P1dB
x
Lead-free/Green/
RoHS-compliant
SOT-89 Package
x
Single +5 V Supply
x
MTTF > 100 years
Applications
x
CATV / DBS
Specifications
(1)
Product Description
The AH2 is a general purpose, high dynamic range
amplifier targeting cable TV markets. The combination of
gain flatness, high linearity and bandwidth make it ideal for
CATV distribution, cable modem and laser diode driver
applications. The AH2 is designed for 75 ohm systems and
can operate directly from a +5 Volt DC regulator. The
device is manufactured using reliable GaAs MESFET
technology and boasts an MTBF of >100 years at a
mounting temperature of +85 °C. It is available in the
environmentally-friendly lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant
SOT-89 package. All devices are 100% RF and DC tested.
Functional Diagram
4
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
1
2
3
Function
Input
Output/Bias
Ground
Pin No.
1
3
2, 4
Parameter
Operational Bandwidth
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3
(2)
Noise Figure
Operating Current Range
Supply Voltage
Units
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
V
Min
50
Typ
800
14.5
14
17
+21
+40
3.5
150
5
Max
1000
13
+37
120
180
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
T = 25 oC, 50 system.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +5 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
Supply Voltage
RF Input Power (continuous)
Junction Temperature
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Rating
-40 to +85
q
C
-55 to +150
q
C
+6 V
+10 dBm
+220
q
C
Typical Performance
(3)
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
S22
Output P1dB
Output IP3
(2)
Output IP2
(2)
CTB
(4)
CSO
(4)
Xmod
(4)
Noise Figure
Supply Voltage
Device Current
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
dB
V
mA
Typical
100
14.5
-14
-17
+20
+40
+52
-71
-48
-65
3.5
860
13.2
-14
-17
+20
+40
+52
3.5
5
150
3. Parameters reflect performance in a single-ended 75 ohm circuit, as shown on page 3.
4. 77 channels 50 – 550MHz +34dBmV/channel, flat-loading
Ordering Information
Part No.
AH2-G
AH2-PCB
Description
High Dynamic Range Amplifier
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
Single-ended 75 ohm Application Circuit Board