GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2.0 W

5.9 - 6.4 GHz

AM42-0040

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V3

2

RoHS

Compliant

Typical Bias Configuration

4,5,6,7,8

Absolute Maximum Ratings

1,2,3

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

+23 dBm

+12 Volts

-3 Volts

+12 Volts

1700 mA

Channel Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

1.

Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

2.

M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

3.

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Linear Gain

dB

27

30

—

Input VSWR

Ratio

—

2.3:1

2.7:1

Output VSWR

Ratio

—

3.0:1

—

Output Power

dBm

31.7

33.0

34.5

Output Power vs. Frequency

dB

—

1.0

1.5

Output Power vs. Temperature

dB

—

±0.4

—

Drain Bias Current

mA

900

1050

1100

Gate Bias Voltage

V

-2.4

-1.2

-0.4

Gate Bias Current

mA

—

5

20

Thermal Resistance

25°C Heat Sink

°C/W

—

5.6

—

Second Harmonic

dBc

—

-35

—

Third Harmonic

dBc

—

-45

—

V

2

—

—

4.

Nominal bias is obtained by first connecting -2.4 volts to

typical.

5.

RF ground and thermal interface is the flange (case bot-

tom). Adequate heat sinking is required.

6.

No DC bias voltage appears at the RF ports.

7.

8.

Resistor and capacitors surrounding the amplifier are

suggestions and not included as part of the AM42-0040.