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ACA0862 - B, D
1 GHz CATV Line Amplier MMIC
DATA SHEET
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ACA0862 family of surface mount monolithic
GaAs RF Linear Ampliers has been developed to
replace, in new designs, the standard CATV Hybrid
ampliers currently in use. The ACA0862 can also
replace the ACA0861 with the addition of tuning
capacitors to the output (see Figure 3). The MMICs
consist of two parallel ampliers, each with 12 dB gain.
The Ampliers are optimized for exceptionally low
distortion and noise gure while providing at gain and
excellent input and output return loss. The ACA0862B
and ACA0862D are optimized for different output
powers, and can be used separately or cascaded to
support a variety of applications. A Hybrid equivalent
is formed when two ACA0862 devices are cascaded
between transmission line baluns. For low gain
applications a single ACA0862 can be used; for higher
gain applications more than two can be cascaded. See
the ACA0861 application note for more information.
FEATURES
• 1 GHz Specied Performance
• Flat Gain
• Very Low Distortion
• Excellent Input/Output Match
• Low DC Power Consumption
• Good RF Stability with High VSWR Load
Conditions
• Surface Mount Package Compatible with
Automatic Assembly
• Low Cost
• Repeatability of Monolithic Fabrication
• Meets Cenelec Standard
• RoHS-Compliant Packaging S7 Package
16 Pin Wide Body SOIC
with Heat Slug
Figure 1: Hybrid Application Diagram
RF
Input
15dB
15dB
ACA1206
12dB
12dB
ACA0862B/D
RF
Output
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Figure 2: Pin Out
Table 1: Pin Description
Output Stages
The ACA0862B and ACA0862D are designed as output
stage ampliers. These parts can be used alone for
low gain, high output level applications or can be
cascaded with an ACA1206 input stage amplier for
higher gain. The ACA0862B is a low power dissipation
part, while the ACA0862D is a higher power dissipation
part. Cascaded, an ACA1206 and ACA0862B provide
exceptional push-pull hybrid equivalent performance;
an ACA1206 and an ACA0862D cascade provides
exceptional power doubling hybrid equivalent
performance. An ACA0862B can also be cascaded
with an ACA0862D to create a power doubler with
even better distortion performance.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage.
Functional operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure to
absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely affect reliability.
Table 3: Operating Ranges
The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric
performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical
specications.
Notes:
(1) Pins 3 and 6 should be AC-coupled. No external DC bias should be
applied.
(2) Pin 7 must be terminated through a resistor to either Vd or GND.
 Refertogure17(TestCircuit)andTable6,page8.
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Table 4: Electrical Specications
(TA = +25 °C, VD = +12 VDC)
Notes:
(1) Measured with a balun on input and output of the device. See Figure 3 for test setup.
(2)“B”devicemeasuredwith79analogchannels,+47dBmVoutputpowerat1002MHzwitha3dBtiltandQAMto
1002MHz.“D”devicemeasuredwith79analogchannels,+56dBmVoutputpowerat1002MHzwitha15.6dBtilt
andQAMto1002MHz.QAMchannelsare-6dBrelativetoanalogchannels.
(3)Axedresistorisneeded(seeTable6)tosetthedevices’currentdraw.Biasvoltageis+12VDC.
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0200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (MHz)
P1db (dBmV)
Figure 3: ACA0862B P1dB vs Frequency
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0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (MHz)
Figure 4: ACA0862D P1dB vs Frequency
15
20
25
30
35
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45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 85MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 5: ACA0862B MER - 64 QAM @ 85 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 543MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 7: ACA0862B MER - 64 QAM @ 543 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 85MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 6: ACA0862D MER - 64 QAM @ 85 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 543MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 8: ACA0862D MER - 64 QAM @ 543 MHz
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25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 543MHz
MER - 256QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 13: ACA0862B MER - 256 QAM @ 543 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 987MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 10: ACA0862D MER - 64 QAM @ 987 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 85MHz
MER - 256QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 12: ACA0862D MER - 256 QAM @ 85 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 987MHz
MER - 64QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 9: ACA0862B MER - 64 QAM @ 987 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 85MHz
MER - 256QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 11: ACA0862B MER - 256 QAM @ 85 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 543MHz
MER - 256QAM
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
4 CH.
Figure 14: ACA0862D MER - 256 QAM @ 543 MHz
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30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 987MHz
MER - 256QAM
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
4 CH.
Figure 16: ACA0862D MER - 256 QAM @ 987 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Pout (dBmV)
MER (dB)
CHANNEL UNDER TEST = 987MHz
MER - 256QAM
4 CH.
3 CH.
2 CH.
1 CH.
Figure 15: ACA0862B MER - 256 QAM @ 987 MHz
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Note: Apply voltage to both Vd lines simultaneously.
Figure 17: Test Circuit
Table 5: Parts List for Test Circuit
Table 6: R1, R2 Resistor Value
Figure 18: Balun Drawing (5.5 Turns)
Notes:
(1)T1,T2(balun)wind5.5turnsthrucore,asshowninFigure18.
(2)T1,T2balunscanbereplacedwithM/ACOM009210
Notes:
(1)R2canbeadjustedintheACA0862Dtestcircuitto
set the device current draw up to 610 mA.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 19: Hybrid Equivalent Test Circuit
Notes:
(1)Applyvoltagetoall+12Vdclinessimultaneously.
(2)SeeTable6forR1andR2values.
(3)Inputandoutputbaluns:wind5.5turnsthrucore(seeTable7),asshowninFigure6.
Figure 20: Balun Drawing (5.5 Turns)
Table 7: Parts List for Balun (5.5 Turns)
ACA1206 ACA0862
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Figure 21: S7 Package Outline - 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug
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Figure 22: S7 Package Outline - 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug
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