MSA-0186

Cascadable Silicon Bipolar MMIC␣ Amplifier Technical Data MSA-0186 Features Cascadable 50 Ω Gain Block 3 dB Bandwidth: DC to 0.9 GHz High Gain: 17.5 dB Typical at 0.5 GHz Unconditionally Stable (k>1) Surface Mount Plastic Package Tape-and-Reel Packaging Option Available[1] Description The MSA-0186 is a high performance silicon bipolar Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) housed in a low cost, surface mount plastic package. This MMIC is designed for use as a general purpose 50 Ω gain block. Typical applications include narrow and broad band IF and RF amplifiers in commercial and industrial applications. 86 Plastic Package The MSA-series is fabricated using HP’s 10 GHz fT, 25␣ GHz f MAX, Note: silicon bipolar MMIC process 1. Refer to PACKAGING section “Tapewhich uses nitride self-alignment, and-Reel Packaging for Semiconductor Devices”. ion implantation, and gold metallization to achieve excellent performance, uniformity and reliability. The use of an external bias resistor for temperature and current stability also allows bias flexibility. Typical Biasing Configuration R bias VCC > 7 V RFC (Optional) 4 C block 3 IN 1 MSA C block OUT Vd = 5 V 2 5965-9694E 6-262 MSA-0186 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Device Current Power Dissipation[2,3] RF Input Power Junction Temperature Storage Temperature Absolute Maximum[1] 40 mA 200 mW +13 dBm 150°C –65 to 150°C Thermal Resistance[2,4]: θjc = 115°C/W Notes: 1. Permanent damage may occur if any of the...