M
ONOLITHIC
A
MPLIFIERS
B
ROADBAND
DC to 6 GHz
50
Ω
MAR-SM
MAV-SM
MAV-A
up to +18.5 dBm output
FREQ.
J
(MHz)
MODEL
u
NO.
MAR-1SM
MAR-2SM
MAR-3SM
MAR-4SM
MAR-6SM
MAR-7SM
MAR-8SM
MAV-11SM
NEWMAV-11A
DC-1000
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-1000
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-1000
50-1000
50-2000
GAIN (dB)
Typical at MHz
Note 1
Min.
13.0
8.5
8.0
7.0
9.0
8.5
19.0
9.0
9.0
MAXIMUM
POWER (dBm)
DYNAMIC
RANGE
100
18.5
12.5
12.5
8.3
20.0
13.5
32.5
12.7
12.5
1000
15.5
12.0
12.0
8.0
16.0
12.5
22.5
10.5
11.5
2000
—
11.0
10.5
—
11.0
11.0
—
—
10.2
Output
(1 dB
Input
NF
IP3
Comp.)
(no
(dB) (dBm)
Typ. damage) Typ. Typ. In
+1.5
+4.5
+10.0
+12.5
+2.0
+5.5
+12.5
+17.5
+18.5
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
5.5
6.5
6.0
7.0
+14.0
+17.0
+23.0
+25.5
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
Out
1.2
1.4
1.7
1.9
1.7
1.7
#
1.7
1.1
DC
THERMAL
ABSOLUTE
RESIS-
MAXIMUM OPERATING
POWER
7
TANCE
5
RATING
6
at Pin 3
(25°C)
Current Volt
I
P
(mA) (mW) (mA) Typ.
40
60
70
85
50
60
65
80
80
200
325
400
500
200
275
500
550
550
17
25
35
50
16
22
36
60
60
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.25
3.50
4.00
7.80
5.50
5.50
θ
jc
°C/W
115
105
115
100
120
120
140
125
130
CASE
STYLE
Note B1
WW107
WW107
WW107
WW107
WW107
WW107
WW107
RRR137
DH820
C
O
N
N
E
C
T
I
O
N
PRICE
$
Qty.
(30)
1.04
1.17
1.24
1.34
1.21
1.36
1.32
1.62
1.29
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.5
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
3.0 +14.5 1.7
5.0 +19.0 1.7
3.3 +27.0
#
3.6 +30.0 1.5
4.8 +35.0 1.4
see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for MAR models
NOTES:
Aqueous washable
RAM models are hermetically sealed.
Increases below 1500 MHz.
Dash-8 models input and output impedances are not 50 ohms, see S-parameter data.
Conditionally stable, source and load VSWR<3:1 required.
Dash-6 models conditionally stable, source and load VSWR<5:1 required.
J
Low frequency cutoff determined by external coupling capacitors, except VNA-25
A. Environmental specifications and re-flow soldering information available in General Informa-
tion Section.
B1. Units are non-hermetic unless otherwise noted. Details on case dimensions & finishes in “Case
Styles & Outline Drawings”. Case styles VV105 or BBB123 available, consult factory.
C. Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice.
1. Minimum gain at highest frequency, except VAM-77, VAM-93 at 2 GHz. Full temperature
range, except room temperature for Dash-4 models.
2. Model number designated by alphanumeric code marking.
3. Frequency at which output power, NF and IP3 are specified:
500 MHz for MAR-1SM, MAR-6SM, RAM-1, RAM-6, MAV-11SM, VAM-6, 2 GHz for VAM-77, VAM-93,
1000 MHz for all other models.
4. Dash-6 models potentially unstable with very high VSWR terminations.
5. Thermal resistance
θjc
is from hottest junction in device to mounting surface of leads.
6. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These ratings are not
intended for continuous normal operation.
7. Supply voltage must be connected to pin 3 through a bias resistor in order to prevent
damage. See "Biasing MMIC Amplifiers" in minicircuits.com/application.html. Reliability
predictions are applicable at specified current & normal operating conditions.
u
*
I
#
model identification
Model
MAR-1SM
MAR-2SM
MAR-3SM
MAR-4SM
MAR-6SM
MAR-7SM
MAR-8SM
RAM-1
RAM-2
RAM-3
RAM-4
RAM-6
RAM-7
RAM-8
MAV-11SM
MAV-11A
VAM-3
VAM-6
VAM-7
VAM-77
VAM-93
marking
(see note below)
01
02
03
04
06
07
08
1 or 01
2 or 02
3 or 03
4 or 04
6 or 06
7 or 07
8 or 08
A
11
03
06
07
77
93
Notes:
- Prefix letter (optional) designates assembly location.
10,000
1,000
100
10
MTTF vs. Junction Temp.
(MAR, MAV, RAM, VAM)
MTTF (years)
120
140
160
180
Junction Temperature ( C)
(˚C)
®
200
Mini-Circuits
170
INTERNET
http://www.minicircuits.com
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
Distribution Centers
NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 • 417-335-5935 • Fax 417-335-5945 • EUROPE 44-1252-832600 • Fax 44-1252-837010
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
030122
1
100
Mini-Circuits
Surface Mount
®
* RAM
VAM
up to +12.7 dBm output
FREQ.
J
(MHz)
MODEL
u
NO.
*
*
*
*
RAM-1
RAM-2
RAM-3
RAM-4
DC-1000
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-1000
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-1000
GAIN (dB)
Typical at MHz
Note 1
Min.
13.0
8.5
8.0
7.0
9.0
8.5
19.0
Note 1
Min.
7.5
8.0
7.8
11.0
17.0
MAXIMUM
POWER (dBm)
DYNAMIC
RANGE
100
19.0
12.5
12.5
8.5
20.0
13.5
32.5
1000
15.5
11.8
12.0
8.0
16.0
12.5
23.0
2000
—
11.0
10.5
—
11.0
11.0
—
3000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Output
(1 dB
Input
NF
IP3
Comp.)
(no
(dB) (dBm)
Typ. damage) Typ. Typ. In
+1.5
+4.5
+10.0
+12.5
+2.0
+5.5
+12.5
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
5.5
6.5
6.0
6.5
+14.0
+17.0
+23.0
+25.5
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
Out
1.3
1.4
1.7
1.9
1.3
1.8
#
DC
ABSOLUTE
THERMAL
MAXIMUM OPERATING
RESIS-
POWER
7
RATING
6
TANCE
5
at Pin 3
(25°C)
Current Volt
I
P
(mA) (mW) (mA) Typ.
40
60
80
100
50
60
65
200
325
425
540
200
275
420
17
25
35
50
16
22
36
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.25
3.50
4.00
7.80
θ
jc
°C/W
150
145
150
140
155
155
175
CASE
STYLE
Note B1
AF190
AF190
AF190
AF190
AF190
AF190
AF190
C
O
N
N
E
C
T
I
O
N
PRICE
$
Qty.
(1-9)
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
Qty.
(30)
1.19
1.16
1.31
1.19
1.19
1.3
1.2
1.6
1.4
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
* RAM-6
* RAM-7
* RAM-8
2.8 +14.5 1.4
4.5 +19.0 2.0
3.0 +27.0
#
Typical at GHz
VAM-3
VAM-6
VAM-7
NEWVAM-77
NEWVAM-93
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-2000
DC-6000
DC-3000
0.1
11.5
19.5
13.0
13.9
22.3
1
11.0
15.0
12.0
13.6
21.2
2
9.5
10.0
9.8
12.9
19.1
3
4
— —
— —
— —
12.5 11.2
17.1 —
6
—
—
—
9.9
—
+9.0
+2.0
+5.5
+4.0
+12.7
+13
+13
+13
+13
+13
6.0
3.0
5.0
3.8
3.7
+22.0
+14.0
+18.0
+18.0
+27.0
1.5 1.7
1.6 1.5
1.5 1.5
1.3 1.5••
1.5 1.1
60
40
50
50
75
240
125
175
175
330
35
16
22
22
35
4.70
3.30
3.80
3.3
3.2
500
505
505
194
159
MMM168
MMM168
MMM168
MMM168
MMM168
cb
cb
cb
cb
cb
see suggested PCB layouts: PL-075 for RAM models
features
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
cascadable
excellent repeatability
wide bandwidth, up to 6000 MHz
unconditionally stable, most models
hermetically sealed, RAM models
high output power, up to +12.7 dBm typ
low cost
typical biasing configuration
ERA/MAR/MAV/RAM/VAM
pin connections
PORT
RF IN
RF OUT
DC
GND EXT
cb
1
3
3
2,4
NSN GUIDE
MCL NO.
MAR-1SM
MAR-3SM
MAR-6SM
RAM-6
NSN
5962-01-414-8635
5962-01-423-1569
5962-01-460-6063
5996-01-450-5504
DESIGNERS KITS AVAILABLE
The Design Engineers Search Engine
Provides Actual Data Instantly
At:
http://www.minicircuits.com
In Stock... Immediate Delivery
For Custom Versions Of Standard Models
Consult Our Applications Dept.
171
030124
