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Features

7/14/2014

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Model LC8501 is a high performance low cost amplifier covering a wide 10-500 MHz bandwidth. This design

utilizes a silicon based active for superior low phase noise performance. This standard model may also be

modified or customized in order to optimize any one particular parameter. All specification ratings are based

on measurements in a 50 Ω (ohm) system with a DC supply voltage tolerance of +/- 2%.

Low Cost RF Amplifier

Model # LC8501

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Broad Bandwidth: 10-500 MHz

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Low Phase Noise Performance

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Low Cost Packaging

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Low Noise Figure: 3.0 dB Typical

Mechanical & Electrical

Parameter

Specification

Specification Temperatures (Min/Max)

-40°C to +85°C

Housing Size

0.500” L x 0.500” W x 0.300” H

Housing Drawing

LC1

Technical Specifications

Parameter

Unit

Typical

Min/Max

Frequency Range

MHz

10-500

10-500

Gain

dB

11

10

Noise Figure

dB

3.0

3.5

Output Power @ 1 dB

Compression

dBm

8

7

dBm

21

-

dBm

31

-

Reverse Isolation

dB

15

-

Input VSWR

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1.75:1

2.0:1

Output VSWR

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1.75:1

2.0:1

Supply Voltage

volts

+5

+5

Supply Current

mA

16

20

Frequency Range: 10-500 MHz

Frequency Offset

Phase Noise

(dBc/Hz)

10 Hz

-142

100 Hz

-148

1 kHz

-155

10 kHz

-155

100 kHz

-158

Storage Temperature

-55°C to +85°C

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

DC Voltage @ 25°C

+8 volts

Input Drive @ 25°C (CW)

+13 dBm

Maximum Ratings

* Typical values are measured at 25

°C,

but not guaranteed.

** Typical values are measured at 500 MHz at

25

°C, and are not guaranteed.

Typical Phase Noise Performance**