Features
n 1.6 dB Typical Midband Noise Figure
n +19 dBm Typical 1 dB Compression Point
n +30 dBm Typical Third Order Intercept

Description
M/A-COM’s AM-160 is a coupler feedback amplifier with
high intercept and compression points. The use of coupler
feedback minimizes noise figure and current in a high
intercept amplifier. This amplifier is packaged in a flatpack
with flanges. Due to the metal flatpack the thermal rise is
minimized. The ground plane on the PC board should be
configured to remove heat from under the package.
AM-160 is ideally suited for use where a high intercept,
high reliability amplifier is required.

Low Noise Amplifier, 28 dB Gain,
100 - 600 MHz
AM
-160

FP-9
Electrical Specifications 2,3 TA = -55°C to +85°C Case Temperature
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max.
Gain @ +25°C 250 MHz dB 27.2 28.2 29.2
Frequency Response — 100-600 MHz dB — — ±1.25
Gain Variation with
Temperature
— 100-600 MHz dB — — ±1.0
1 dB Compression Output Power 100-600 MHz dBm +16 — —
Noise Figure — 100-600 MHz dB — — 3.0
Reverse Transmission — 100-600 MHz dB — -38 -32
VSWR — 100-600 MHz
100-400 MHz
Ratio
Ratio
—
—
—
—
2.5:1
2:1
Output IP2 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 100-600 MHz dBm +36 — —
Output IP3 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 100-600 MHz dBm +27 — —
Vbias — — VDC +14.5 +15.0 +15.5
Ibias Vbias = +15.0 VDC — mA — 70 75
Power Dissipation @ +15V Bias — mW — 1050 —
2. All specifications apply when operated at +15 VDC, with 50 ohms source and load impedance.
3. Heat Sinking: Operation at case temperature above 95°C is not recommended. Heat sinking adequate to dissipate 1.2 W must
be provided in use.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power +10 dBm
Vbias +15.75 V
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C
1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
V3.00