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ERA-8SM+ - Mini-Circuits

Description: SMT MMIC, Linear, Gain Block, HBT Amplifier, DC to 2000 MHz, 50Ω, Micro-X Style Package

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ERA-8SM+ Details

  • Manufacturer Part Number:

    ERA-8SM+

  • Pbfree Code:

    Yes

  • Rohs Code:

    Yes

  • Part Life Cycle Code:

    Active

  • Package Description:

    ROHS COMPLIANT, PLASTIC, CASE WW107, MICRO-X-4

  • ECCN Code:

    EAR99

  • Manufacturer:

    Mini-Circuits

  • YTEOL:

    6.65

  • Additional Feature:

    LOW NOISE

  • Characteristic Impedance:

    50 Ω

  • Construction:

    COMPONENT

  • Gain:

    22.9 dB

  • Input Power-Max (CW):

    13 dBm

  • Mounting Feature:

    SURFACE MOUNT

  • Number of Functions:

    1

  • Number of Terminals:

    4

  • Operating Frequency-Max:

    2000 MHz

  • Operating Temperature-Max:

    85 °C

  • Operating Temperature-Min:

    -45 °C

  • Package Body Material:

    PLASTIC/EPOXY

  • Package Equivalence Code:

    SL,4GW-LD,.085CIR

  • Power Supplies:

    3.7 V

  • RF/Microwave Device Type:

    WIDE BAND LOW POWER

  • Surface Mount:

    YES

  • Technology:

    BIPOLAR

  • VSWR-Max:

    2.2

ERA-8SM+ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • A good PCB layout and grounding scheme is crucial for optimal performance. Mini-Circuits recommends a 4-layer PCB with a solid ground plane, and a via-stitched ground plane around the ERA-8SM+ to minimize noise and radiation. A low-impedance path to ground is essential for the amplifier's output stage.
  • The ERA-8SM+ is a general-purpose amplifier, and the input and output matching networks may need to be optimized for your specific application. Mini-Circuits recommends using a network analyzer to measure the amplifier's input and output impedance, and then designing a matching network to achieve the desired impedance match.
  • The ERA-8SM+ is rated for operation up to 85°C, but it's recommended to derate the amplifier's power dissipation at higher temperatures to ensure reliable operation. Consult the datasheet for thermal derating guidelines.
  • Yes, the ERA-8SM+ can be used in a push-pull configuration to achieve higher power output. However, this requires careful design and layout to ensure proper phasing and impedance matching. Consult the datasheet and application notes for guidance on push-pull configurations.
  • The ERA-8SM+ requires a dual-supply biasing scheme, with a positive voltage supply (Vcc) and a negative voltage supply (Vee). The recommended biasing scheme is to use a voltage divider network to set the amplifier's quiescent current, and to ensure that the amplifier is operated within its recommended operating conditions.

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About Mini-Circuits

Mini-Circuits is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of RF and microwave components and systems. The company's product portfolio includes a vast array of components such as amplifiers, mixers, splitters, couplers, filters, switches, and attenuators, among others. These components cover frequency ranges from DC to 65 GHz and beyond, serving applications in wireless communication, satellite communication, radar systems, test and measurement equipment, medical devices, and more.

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