The AM-147 from MACOM is a cascadable amplifier (coupler feedback amplifier) that operates from 10 to 500 MHz. It provides an output power of 21 dBm with a gain of 16 dB. The use of coupler feedback minimizes the noise figure to 4.2 dB with output power intercepts at 1 dB and 3 dB compression points. The amplifier requires a 17 V DC Supply and draws 56 mA of current. It is packaged in a surface mount TO-8 package. Due to the internal power dissipation, the thermal rise is minimized, making it suitable for applications where a high intercept, high-reliability amplifier is required.
