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Cascadable Amplifier

200 to 2000 MHz

Rev. V3

PA38 / SMPA38

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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

25ºC

0º to 50ºC

-54º to +85ºC*

Frequency

GHz

0.2-2.4

0.2-2.0

0.2-2.0

Small Signal Gain (min)

dB

10.0

8.5

8.0

Gain Flatness (max)

dB

±0.3

±0.7

±1.0

Reverse Isolation

dB

17

Noise Figure (max)

dB

4.0

4.7

5.2

Power Output

@ 1 dB comp. (min)

dBm

23.0

21.5

21.0

IP3

dBm

+34

IP2

dBm

+55

Second Order Harmonic IP

dBm

+60

VSWR Input / Output (max)

1.7:1 / 1.5:1

1.9:1 / 1.9:1

2.0:1 / 2.0:1

DC Current @ 15 Volts (max)

mA

150

158

160

Features

• WIDE BANDWIDTH: 200-2400 MHz (TYP.)

• HIGH OUTPUT LEVEL: +23.0 dBm (TYP.)

• LOW NOISE FIGURE: 4.0 dB (TYP.)

• HIGH THIRD ORDER I.P.: +34 dBm (TYP.)

Description

The PA38 RF amplifier is a discrete hybrid design, which uses

thin film manufacturing processes for accurate performance

and high reliability.

This two stage GaAs FET feedback amplifier design displays

impressive performance characteristics over a broadband

frequency range. Both TO-8 and Surface Mount packages

are hermetically sealed, and MIL-STD-883 environmental screen-

ing is available

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Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

PA38

TO-8

SMPA38

Surface Mount

CPA38 **

SMA Connectorized

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Absolute

Maximum

Storage Temperature

-62ºC to +125ºC

Case Temperature

85ºC

DC Voltage

+16 V

Continuous Input Power

+17 dBm

Short Term Input power

(1 minute max.)

100 mW

Peak Power (3 µsec max.)

1 W

“S” Series Burn-In

Temperature (case)

85ºC

Parameter

Rating

125.8ºC/W

0.578 W

Junction Temperature Rise

72ºC

** The connectorized version is not RoHs compliant.