AH1
High Dynamic Range Amplifier
The Communications Edge™
Product Features
• 250-3000 MHz
• +41 dBm Output IP3
• 2.7 dB Noise Figure
• 13.5 dB Gain
• +21 dBm P1dB
• MTBF >100 Years
• SOT-89 SMT Package
• Single +5 V Supply
Actual Size
Product Description
Functional Diagram
The AH1 is a high dynamic range amplifier
packaged in a low cost SOT-89 surface mount
package. The combination of low noise figure
and high output IP3 at the same bias point
makes it ideal for receiver and transmitter
applications. The AH1 achieves +41 dBm
OIP3 at a mounting temperature of 85˚C with
an associated MTBF of >100 years5. All devices
are 100% RF and DC tested.
The product is targeted for applications where
high linearity is required.
4
1
2
3
Function
Input
Ground
Output Bias
Ground
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Specifications
Typical Parameters
Parameter
Units Min. Typical Max.
Frequency Range
MHz
250-3000
S21 - Gain
dB 12.4 13.5
S11 - Input Return Loss3 dB
-8
S22 - Output Return Loss dB
-15
Output IP32
dBm +37 +41
Output P1dB
dBm
+21
Noise Figure
dB
2.7
Operating Current Range mA 120 150 180
Supply Voltage
V
5
Test conditions unless otherwise noted.
1. T = 25°C, Vdd = 5.0, Freq = 800 MHz, 50 ohm system.
2. OIP3 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 OIP3 using a 2:1 slope rule.
3. S21 and S11 can be improved in the band of interest using a single input shunt microstrip to
ground.
4. Degradation of OIP3 occurs at low temperatures. Minimum typical OIP3 at -40˚C is +35dBm.
5. MTBF calculated with channel temperature at 155˚C.
Parameter
Units
Typical
Frequency
MHz 900
S21
dB
14.3
S11
dB
-16.5
S22
dB
-13.9
Output IP3
dBm +41.0
Output P1dB
dBm +21.2
Noise Figure
dB
2.5
Typical parameters reflect performance in an application circuit.
1900
12.6
-14.5
-11.7
+41.0
+21.0
2.5
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
Supply Voltage
Input RF Power (continuous)
-40 to +85°C
-55 to +125 °C
+6.0 V
+10 dBm
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Ordering Information
Part No.
AH1
AH1-PCB
Description
High Dynamic Range Amplifier
(Available in tape and reel)
Fully Assembled Application Circuit
WJ Communications, Inc. • Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: sales@wj.com • Web site: www.wj.com
February 2002