# A25 / SMA25 Cascadable Amplifier (5 to 1500 MHz)

## Features

- Medium Output Level: +9 dBm (typical)
- Wide Power Supply Range: +8 to +15 Volts

## Description

- Discrete hybrid RF amplifier
- Uses thin-film manufacturing processes
- Single-stage bipolar transistor feedback amplifier
- Available in TO-8, Surface Mount, and SMA Connectorized packages (connectorized version not RoHS compliant)

## Ordering Information

Part Number	Package
A25	TO-8
MAAM-008717-0SMA25	Surface Mount
MAAM-008717-00CA25	SMA Connectorized

## Electrical Specifications (Typical @ 25°C)

- Frequency Range: 1-1600 MHz (typical), 5-1500 MHz (guaranteed)
- Small Signal Gain (min): 10.0 dB (25°C), 9.0 dB (0°C to 50°C), 8.0 dB (-54°C to +85°C)
- Gain Flatness (max): ±0.3 dB (25°C), ±0.6 dB (0°C to 50°C), ±1.0 dB (-54°C to +85°C)
- Reverse Isolation: 20 dB
- Noise Figure (max): 6.0 dB (25°C), 7.5 dB (0°C to 50°C), 8.0 dB (-54°C to +85°C)
- Power Output @ 1 dB Compression (min): 9.0 dBm (25°C), 7.0 dBm (0°C to 50°C), 6.5 dBm (-54°C to +85°C)
- IP3: +21 dBm
- IP2: +33 dBm
- Second Order Harmonic IP: +38 dBm
- VSWR (Input / Output): 1.5:1 / 1.5:1 (typical), 2.0:1 / 2.0:1 (guaranteed), 2.1:1 / 2.1:1 (-54°C to +85°C)
- DC Current @ 15 Volts (max): 24 mA (25°C), 27 mA (0°C to 50°C), 29 mA (-54°C to +85°C)

## Absolute Maximum Ratings

- Storage Temperature: -62°C to +125°C
- Case Temperature: +125°C
- DC Voltage: +17 V
- Continuous Input Power: +13 dBm
- Short Term Input Power: 50 mW
- Peak Power: 0.5 W

## Thermal Data

- Thermal Resistance (θjc): 45°C/W
- Transistor Power Dissipation: 0.183 W
- Junction Temperature Rise: +8°C

## Weights

- TO-8: 1 gram (0.04 oz)
- Surface Mount: 1 gram (0.04 oz)
- SMA Connectorized: 19 grams (0.67 oz)