04/2002
ACA2402
750/870 MHz CA TV
Push-Pull Line Amplifier
PRELIMINARY DA TA SHEET - Rev 1.1
Figure 1: Hybrid Application Diagram
FEATURES
• 22 dB Gain
• Very Low Distortion
• Excellent 75 Ω Input and Output Match
• Stable with High VSWR Load Conditions
• Monolithic Design for Consistent Performance
Part-to-Part
• Low DC Power Consumption
• Surface Mount Package Compatible with
Automatic Assembly
• Low Cost Alternative to Hybrids
• Meets Cenelec Standards
APPLICATIONS
• CATV Line Amplifiers, System Amplifiers,
Distribution Nodes S7 Package
16 Pin Wide Body SOIC
with Heat Slug
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ACA2402 is a highly linear, monolithic GaAs RF
amplifier that has been developed to replace, in new
designs, standard CATV hybrid amplifiers. Offered
in a convenient surface mount package, the MMIC
consists of two pairs of parallel amplifiers that are
optimized for exceptionally low distortion and noise
figure. A hybrid equivalent that provides flat gain
response and excellent input and output return loss
over the 40 to 870 MHz CATV downstream band is
formed when one ACA2402 is cascaded between
two appropriate transmission line baluns.
RF Input
RF Output
2A
2B1B
1A
ACA2402