AH3

High Dynamic Range Gain Block

The Communications Edge TM
Product Information

Product Features Product Description Functional Diagram

50 870 MHz The AH3 is a high dynamic range amplifier in a low-cost GND
surface-mount package. The combination of low noise
+41 dBm OIP3 figure and high output IP3 at the same bias point makes it
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3 dB Noise Figure ideal for receiver and transmitter applications. The device
13 dB Gain combines dependable performance with superb quality to
maintain MTTF values exceeding 100 years at mounting
+20 dBm P1dB temperatures of +85 C. The AH3 is available in the
Lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant environmentally-friendly lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant 1 2 3
SOT-89 Package SOT-89 package. RF IN GND RF OUT

Single +5 V Supply
The broadband amplifier uses a high reliability GaAs Function Pin No.
MTTF > 100 years MESFET technology and is targeted for applications where Input 1
high linearity is required. In addition, the AH3 is internally Output/Bias 3
matched for 50 ohms. Ground 2, 4
Applications
Mobile Infrastructure
CATV / DBS
RFID
Mobile Wireless

Specifications (1) Typical Performance (4)

Parameter Units Min Typ Max Parameter Units Typical
Operational Bandwidth MHz 50 870 Frequency MHz 50 450 800
Test Frequency MHz 800 S21 dB 13.2 13 12.5
Gain dB 12 12.9 14 S11 dB -8.4 -16 -15
Input Return Loss dB 10 S22 dB -18.7 -16 -15
Output Return Loss dB 20 Output P1dB dBm +20 +20 +20
Output P1dB dBm +20 Output IP3 (2) dBm +36 +40 +41
Output IP3 (2) dBm +37 +41 Noise Figure dB 6 3.5 3.4
Noise Figure (3) dB 2.9 Supply Voltage V 5
Operating Current Range mA 120 150 180 Device Current mA 150
Supply Voltage V 5 4. Parameters reflect performance in an AH3WB-PCB application circuit, as shown on page 3.

1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: T = 25 C, 50 system.

2. 3OIP 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 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
3. Noise figure can be optimized by matching the input for optimal return loss.

Absolute Maximum Rating

Parameter Rating
Operating Case Temperature -40 to +85 C
Ordering Information
Storage Temperature -55 to +125 C
Part No. Description
Supply Voltage +6 V
AH3-G High Dynamic Range Amplifier
RF Input Power (continuous) +10 dBm (lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
Junction Temperature +220 C AH3WB-PCB 50 870 MHz Fully Assembled Application Circuit
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

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High Dynamic Range Gain Block
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Typical Device Data

S-Parameters (VD = +5 V, ID = 150 mA, T = 25 C, calibrated to device leads)
Freq (MHz) S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang)
50 -11.93 -33.34 14.15 169.58 -19.95 7.77 -18.60 -126.62
100 -13.21 -28.09 13.95 170.57 -19.98 2.69 -20.54 -149.57
150 -13.51 -28.85 13.85 169.10 -19.86 0.25 -21.16 -160.72
200 -13.48 -32.18 13.83 167.34 -19.85 -1.46 -21.23 -167.36
250 -13.55 -36.10 13.81 164.90 -19.87 -3.41 -20.91 -170.48
300 -14.05 -44.73 13.78 162.57 -19.86 -4.62 -19.26 -177.22
350 -14.12 -48.60 13.75 160.01 -19.91 -5.48 -19.07 -175.89
400 -13.53 -55.70 13.70 157.51 -19.92 -7.31 -19.12 -178.33
450 -13.60 -61.16 13.69 155.04 -19.95 -7.85 -18.71 -179.04
500 -13.32 -65.93 13.65 152.52 -19.90 -10.12 -18.67 178.55
550 -13.11 -70.97 13.60 150.15 -19.85 -10.20 -18.46 178.78
600 -12.65 -75.78 13.52 147.48 -19.91 -11.07 -18.43 177.91
650 -12.43 -80.45 13.51 145.06 -19.89 -12.83 -18.29 177.33
700 -12.10 -84.62 13.46 142.56 -19.87 -12.67 -18.31 175.94
750 -11.79 -88.75 13.39 140.08 -19.82 -14.15 -18.29 176.28
800 -11.54 -93.43 13.33 137.61 -19.92 -14.94 -18.18 174.92
850 -11.28 -96.17 13.26 135.38 -19.84 -15.94 -18.26 173.97
900 -10.97 -100.66 13.21 132.61 -20.09 -16.96 -18.20 174.37
950 -10.69 -104.85 13.08 129.83 -20.09 -19.21 -18.35 175.02
1000 -10.53 -107.99 13.04 127.70 -19.92 -19.33 -17.83 174.09
Device S-parameters are available for download on the website at: http://www.wj.com

Gain Return Loss

0
15

-5
14
S11, S22 (dB)

S11 S22
Gain (dB)

13 -10

12 -15

11 -20

10
-25
0 200 400 600 800 1000
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

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High Dynamic Range Gain Block
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Application Circuit: 50 870 MHz (AH3WB-PCB)

Typical RF Performance at 25 C +5v

CAP
Frequency MHz 50 450 800 ID=C2
.01uF
S21 Gain dB 13.2 13 12.5
S11 Input R.L. dB -8.4 -16 -15
S22 Output R.L. dB -18.7 -16 -15
Output P1dB dBm +20 +20 +20 IND
ID=L2
Output IP3 dBm +36 +40 +41 L=390 nH
(+5 dBm / tone, 10 MHz spacing)
Noise Figure dB 6 3.5 3.4
Device Bias +5V @ 150mA PORT IND SUBCKT CAP
P=1 NET="AH3" ID=C1
ID=L1 C=1000 pF
Z=50 Ohm L=12 nH

PORT
P=2
Z=50 Ohm

Gain Return Loss

15 0
DB(|S(2,1)|) DB(|S(1,1)|) DB(|S(2,2)|)
14 -5

13 -10

12 -15

11 -20

10 -25
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

Circuit Board Material: .062 total thickness with a .014 FR-4 top RF layer,
4 layers (other layers added for rigidity), 1 oz copper, 50 Microstrip line
details: width = .025.

Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

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AH3-G Mechanical Information

This package is lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant. It is compatible with both lead-free (maximum 260 C reflow temperature) and leaded
(maximum 245 C reflow temperature) soldering processes. The plating material on the leads is NiPdAu.

Outline Drawing Product Marking

The AH3-G will be marked with an AH3G
designator. An alphanumeric lot code
(XXXX-X) is also marked below the part
designator on the top surface of the package.
The obsolete tin-lead package is marked with
AH3 designator followed by alphanumeric
lot code.

Tape and reel specifications for this part are

located on the website in the Application
Notes section.

MSL / ESD Rating

ESD Rating: Class 1B

Value: Passes 500V to <1000V
Land Pattern Test: Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114

ESD Rating: Class IV

Value: Passes 1000V to <2000V
Test: Charged Device Model (CDM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101

MSL Rating: Level 3 at +260 C convection reflow

Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020

Mounting Config. Notes

1. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper
performance of this device. Vias should use a .35mm
(#80 / .0135) diameter drill and have a final plated thru
diameter of .25 mm (.010).
2. Add as much copper as possible to inner and outer layers
near the part to ensure optimal thermal performance.
3. Mounting screws can be added near the part to fasten the
board to a heatsink. Ensure that the ground / thermal via
region contacts the heatsink.
Thermal Specifications 1000
MTTF vs. GND Tab Temperature 4. Do not put solder mask on the backside of the PC board in
the region where the board contacts the heatsink.
Parameter Rating 5. RF trace width depends upon the PC board material and
M T T F (m illio n h rs )

Operating Case Temperature -40 to +85 C construction.

100 6. Use 1 oz. Copper minimum.
Thermal Resistance, Rth (1) 59 C / W 7. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in
Junction Temperature, Tj (2) 129 C degrees.

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1. The thermal resistance is referenced from the hottest
part of the junction to the ground tab (pin 4).
2. This corresponds to the typical biasing condition of 1
+5V, 150 mA at an 85C case temperature. A
60 70 80 90 100 110
minimum MTTF of 1 million hours is achieved for
Tab Temperature (C)
junction temperatures below 160 C.

Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

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