DATA SH EET
Product specification
Supersedes data of 1997 Mar 26 2001 Nov 14
DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
BGX885N
860 MHz, 17 dB gain push-pull
amplifier
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ook, halfpage
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860 MHz, 17 dB gain push-pull amplifier BGX885N
FEATURES
•Excellent linearity
•Extremely low noise
•Silicon nitride passivation
•Rugged construction
•Gold metallization ensures excellent reliability.
DESCRIPTION
The BGX885N is a hybrid amplifier module designed for
CATV/MATVsystemsoperatingoverafrequencyrangeof
40 to 860 MHz at a voltage supply of 24 V (DC).
PINNING - SOT115D
Note
1. Pins 1 and 9 carry DC voltages.
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 input; note 1
2, 3 common
4 60 mA supply terminal
5, 6, 7 common
8+V
B
9 output; note 1
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246
351
Side view
MBK049
Fig.1 Simplified outline.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
Gppower gain f = 50 MHz 16.5 17.5 dB
f = 750 MHz 17.3 −dB
Itot total current consumption (DC) VB=24V −240 mA
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN. MAX. UNIT
VBDC supply voltage −26 V
ViRF input voltage −65 dBmV
Tstg storage temperature −40 +100 °C
Tmb operating mounting base temperature −20 +100 °C
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CHARACTERISTICS
Table 1 Bandwidth 40 to 860 MHz; VB= 24 V; Tmb =30°C; ZS=Z
L=75Ω
Notes
1. Decrease per octave of 1.5 dB.
2. fp= 349.25 MHz; Vp=V
o= 59 dBmV;
fq= 403.25 MHz; Vq=V
o
;
measured at fp+f
q= 752.5 MHz.
3. Measured according to DIN45004B:
fp= 341.25 MHz; Vp=V
o
;
f
q= 348.25 MHz; Vq=V
o−6 dB;
fr= 350.25 MHz; Vr=V
o−6 dB;
measured at fp+f
q−f
r= 339.25 MHz.
4. Measured according to DIN45004B:
fp= 851.25 MHz; Vp=V
o
;
f
q= 858.25 MHz; Vq=V
o−6 dB;
fr= 860.25 MHz; Vr=V
o−6 dB;
measured at fp+f
q−f
r= 849.25 MHz.
5. The module normally operates at VB= 24 V, but is able to withstand supply transients up to 30 V.
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
Gppower gain f = 50 MHz 16.5 17.5 dB
f = 750 MHz 17.3 −dB
SL slope cable equivalent f = 40 to 860 MHz 0.2 1.4 dB
FL flatness of frequency response f = 40 to 860 MHz −±0.3 dB
s11 input return losses f = 40 MHz; note 1 20 −dB
f = 800 to 860 MHz 10 −dB
s22 output return losses f = 40 MHz; note 1 20 −dB
f = 640 to 860 MHz 15 −dB
d2second order distortion note 2 −−53 dB
Vooutput voltage dim =−60 dB; note 3 61 −dBmV
dim =−60 dB; note 4 60 −dBmV
NF noise figure f = 50 MHz −7.5 dB
f = 350 MHz −7.5 dB
f = 550 MHz −7.5 dB
f = 650 MHz −7.5 dB
f = 750 MHz −8dB
f = 860 MHz −8dB
I
tot total current consumption (DC) note 5 −240 mA
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860 MHz, 17 dB gain push-pull amplifier BGX885N
List of components (see Fig.2)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION VALUE
C1, C3, C4 ceramic multilayer capacitor 1 nF (max.)
C2 ceramic multilayer capacitor 1 nF
R resistor 200 Ω, 1W
Fig.2 Test circuit.
Pins 1 and 9 carry DC voltages.
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MGC591
RC2
C3
C1
input
12 V
BGX885N
C4
output
987654321
VB= 24 V
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860 MHz, 17 dB gain push-pull amplifier BGX885N
PACKAGE OUTLINE
UNIT A2
max. cee
1q
Q
max. q1U1
max. U2W
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC EIAJ
mm 20.8 9.1 0.51
0.38 0.25 27.2 2.54 13.75 2.54 5.08 12.7 8.8 4.15
3.85 2.4 38.1 25.4
q2
10.2 4.2 44.75 8 0.25 0.1 3.8
bF
∅ P
6-32
UNC
yw
S
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
SOT115D
0 5 10 mm
scale
A
max. D
max. L
min.
E
max. Z
max.
Rectangular single-ended package; aluminium flange; 2 vertical mounting holes;
2 x 6-32 UNC and 2 extra horizontal mounting holes; 9 gold-plated in-line leads SOT115D
D
U1q
q1
b
F
S
A
Z
E
A2
L
c
d
Q
U2
M
w
78923
We
e
1
564
PyMB
yMB
1
B
d
max.
97-04-10
q2yMB
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DATA SHEET STATUS
Notes
1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was
published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
DATA SHEET STATUS(1) PRODUCT
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DEFINITIONS
Short-form specification The data in a short-form
specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the
same type number and title. For detailed information see
the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Limiting values definition Limiting values given are in
accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System
(IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting
values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device
attheseoratany otherconditionsabove thosegivenin the
Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied.
Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Application information Applications that are
described herein for any of these products are for
illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make
norepresentationorwarrantythatsuch applicationswillbe
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
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Printed in The Netherlands 613518/05/pp8 Date of release: 2001 Nov 14 Document order number: 9397 750 08814
