M
ONOLITHIC
A
MPLIFIERS
B
ROADBAND
DC to 8 GHz
ERA
ERA-SM
50Ω
low power,
up to +13.5 dBm output
J
FREQ.
GHz
MODEL
u
NO.
ERA-1
ERA-2
ERA-3
ERA-1SM
ERA-21SM
ERA-2SM
ERA-33SM
ERA-3SM
ERA-8SM
f
L
- f
U
DC-8
DC-6
DC-3
DC-8
DC-8
DC-6
DC-3
DC-3
DC-2
0.1
1
over frequency, GHz
2
3
4
6
8
8.2
—
—
8.2
8.9
—
—
—
—
Min.@
2 GHz
9
13
16
9
11.2
13
15
16
17
all specifications at 25°C
MAXIMUM DYNAMIC
POWER (dBm) RANGE
at 2 GHz*
at 2 GHz*
Output
Input
(1 dB
(no
Comp.)
Typ. Min. dmg)
12.0 10.0
13.0 11.0
12.5 9.0
12.0 10.0
12.6 10.6
13.0 11.0
13.5 11.5
12.5 9.0
12.5 —
15
15
13
15
15
15
13
13
13
GAIN , dB Typical
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
In
Out
NF IP3
Device
(dB) (dBm) DC-3 3-f
U
** DC-3 3-f
U
** I
P Current
Volt.
Typ. Typ. GHz GHz GHz GHz (mA) (mW) (mA) Typ Min Max
4.3 26
4.0 26
3.5 25
4.3 26
4.7 26
4.0 26
1.5 1.8
1.3 1.4
1.5 —
1.5 1.8
1.1 1.4
1.3 1.4
1.5 1.9
1.2 1.6
1.4 —
1.5 1.9
1.3 1.9
1.2 1.6
1.25 —
1.4 —
1.8 2.2
75 330
75 330
75 330
75 330
75 330
75 330
75 330
75 330
65 250
40
40
35
40
40
40
40
35
36
3.4 3.0 4.1
3.4 3.0 4.1
3.2 3.0 4.1
3.4 3.0 4.1
3.5 3.0 4.1
3.4 3.0 4.1
4.3 3.8 4.8
3.2 3.0 4.1
3.7 3.2 4.2
ABSO-
LUTE
MAX.
RATING
3
DC
OPERATING
POWER
4
at Pin 3
THERMAL CASE
RESIS- STYLE
TANCE
θ
jc
Typ.
°C/W
178
155
154
183
194
160
140
159
140
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O
N
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12.3 12.1 11.8 10.9 9.7 7.9
16.2 15.8 15.2 14.4 13.1 11.2
22.1 21.0 18.7 16.8 —
—
12.3 12.1 11.8 10.9 9.7 7.9
14.2 13.9 13.2 12.2 10.8 8.7
16.2 15.8 15.2 14.4 13.1 11.2
19.3 18.7 17.4 15.9 —
22.1 21.0 18.7 16.8 —
31.5 25.0 19.0 15.0 12.0
—
—
—
VV105 cb 1.37
VV105 cb 1.52
VV105 cb 1.67
WW107 cb 1.42
WW107 cb 1.57
WW107 cb 1.57
WW107 cb 1.72
WW107 cb 1.72
WW107 cb 1.22
3.9 28.5 1.6 —
3.5 25
1.5 —
3.1 25
1.4 1.8
see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models
features
l
l
l
l
low thermal resistance
miniature microwave amplifier
frequency range, DC to 8 GHz, usable to 10 GHz
up to 18.4 dBm typ. (16.5 dBm min) output power
model identification
Model
ERA-1, ERA-1SM
ERA-2, ERA-2SM
ERA-21SM
ERA-3, ERA-3SM
ERA-33SM
ERA-4,-4SM
ERA-4XSM
ERA-5, ERA-5SM
ERA-50SM
ERA-51SM
ERA-5XSM
ERA-6, ERA-6SM
ERA-8SM
marking
(see note below)
1
2
21
3
33
4
4X
5
50
51
5X
6
E8
absolute maximum ratings
operating temperature: -45°C to 85°C
storage temperature: -65° to 150°C
Note: Prefix letter (optional) designates assembly
—
—
—
location. Suffix letters (optional) are for wafer
identification.
prefix letter
number
NOTES:
Aqueous washable
at 1 GHz for ERA-4,5,6, 4SM,4XSM ,5SM,5XSM, 50SM, 51SM, 6SM, 8SM.
f
u
is the upper frequency limit for each model as shown in the table;
for ERA-8SM VSWR (In & Out) is specified at DC-1GHz & 1-4 GHz.
*** Gain and VSWR are specified at 1.5 GHz.
J
Low frequency cutoff determined by external coupling capacitors.
A. Environmental specifications and re-flow soldering information available in
General Information Section.
B. Units are non-hermetic unless otherwise noted. For details on case
dimensions & finishes see “Case Styles & Outline Drawings”.
C. Prices and Specifications subject to change without notice.
D. For Quality Control Procedures see Table of Contents, Section 0,
"Mini-Circuits Guarantees Quality" article. For Environmental
Specifications see Amplifier Selection Guide.
1. Model number designated by alphanumeric code marking.
2. ERA-SM models available on tape and reel.
3. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These
ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
4. 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
*
**
suffix letter
MTTF vs. Junction Temp.
(For all ERA Models except ERA-5, ERA-5SM)
1,000,000
100,000
MTTF (years)
10,000
1,000
100
10
1
80
100
120
140
160
180 200
Junction Temp. (˚C)
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ERA
ERA-SM
medium power,
up to +18.4 dBm output
J
FREQ.
GHz
MODEL
u
NO.
ERA-6
ERA-4
ERA-5
ERA-6SM
ERA-4SM
NEW
ERA-4XSM
NEW
ERA-5XSM
f
L
- f
U
DC-4
DC-4
DC-4
DC-4
DC-4
DC-4
DC-4
0.1
1
over frequency, GHz
2
3
4
Min.@
2 GHz
10.5
11
16
10.5
11
12
16
14
16
16
all specifications at 25°C
MAXIMUM DYNAMIC
POWER (dBm) RANGE
at 2 GHz*
at 2 GHz*
Output
Input
(1 dB
(no
Comp.)
Typ. Min. dmg)
17.9 16
17.3 15
18.4 16.5
17.9 16
17.3 15
17.0 15.0
17.8 16.5
18.1 16.5
18.4 16.5
17.2 16.0
20
20
13
20
20
20
13
13
13
13
GAIN , dB Typical
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
In
Out
NF IP3
Device
(dB) (dBm) DC-3 3-f
U
** DC-3 3-f
U
** I
P Current
Volt.
Typ. Typ. GHz GHz GHz GHz (mA) (mW) (mA) Typ Min Max
4.5 36
1.3 1.2
4.2 34
1.2 1.2
4.3 32.5 1.3 1.3
4.5
4.2
4.2
3.5
36
34
35
33
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.6 1.8
1.3 1.8
1.2 1.3
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.8
1.8
1.4
1.4
120 650
120 650
120 650
120
120
100
120
650
650
650
650
70
65
65
70
65
65
65
65
65
60
5.0 4.6 5.6
4.5 4.2 5.5
4.9 4.2 5.5
5.0
4.5
4.5
4.9
4.6
4.2
4.2
4.2
5.6
5.5
5.5
5.5
ABSO-
LUTE
MAX.
RATING
3
DC
OPERATING
POWER
4
at Pin 3
THERMAL CASE
RESIS- STYLE
TANCE
θ
jc
Typ.
°C/W
170
163
278
175
168
196
133
154
283
177
Note B
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N
N
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12.6 12.5 12.2 11.7 11.3
14.3 14.0 13.4 12.7 11.8
20.2 19.5 18.5 16.7 14.3
12.6
14.3
14.7
20.5
12.5
14.0
14.2
19.5
12.2
13.4
13.5
17.6
11.7
12.7
12.0
15.5
11.3
11.8
11.8
13.7
VV105 cb 3.85
VV105 cb 3.85
VV105 cb 3.85
WW107
WW107
WW107
WW107
cb 3.90
cb 3.90
cb 1.69
cb 1.69
ERA-51SM
DC-4 18.0 17.4 16.1 14.8 12.5
ERA-5SM
DC-4 20.2 19.5 17.6 15.6 14.0
ERA-50SM*** DC-1.5 20.7 19.4 18.3 —
—
4.1 33
1.1 1.2
4.3 32.5 1.3 1.3
3.5 32.5 1.3 —
1.2 1.9
1.2 1.3
1.2 —
120 650
120 650
120 650
4.5 4.2 5.5
4.9 4.2 5.5
4.4 4.0 4.9
WW107 cb 3.90
WW107 cb 3.90
WW107 cb 2.95
see suggested PCB layout PL-075 for ERA models
R BIAS
"1%" Resistor Values (ohms) for Optimum Biasing of ERA Models
Vcc
ERA-1
ERA-1SM
90.9
113
137
162
187
215
237
261
287
309
332
357
383
412
ERA-2
ERA-2SM
88.7
113
137
162
187
215
237
261
287
309
332
365
392
412
ERA-21SM
88.7
113
137
162
187
215
237
261
287
316
340
365
392
412
ERA-3
ERA-3SM
107
133
162
191
221
249
280
309
340
365
392
422
453
475
ERA-33SM
69.8
93.1
115
140
165
191
215
243
267
287
316
340
365
392
ERA-4,
4SM,4XSM
38.3
52.3
66.5
80.6
95.3
110
127
143
158
174
187
205
221
237
ERA-5,
5SM
33.2
48.7
63.4
78.7
95.3
110
124
140
158
174
187
205
221
232
ERA-50SM,
ERA-6,
-51SM,5XSM ERA-6SM
40.2
30.1
53.6
43.2
68.1
56.2
82.5
69.8
97.6
84.5
113
97.6
127
113
143
127
158
140
174
154
191
169
205
182
221
196
237
210
ERA-8SM
88.7
118
143
174
200
226
255
280
309
340
365
392
422
453
typical biasing configuration
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
MTTF vs. Junction Temp. (ERA-5, ERA-5SM)
1,000
NSN GUIDE
MCL NO.
NSN
5962-01-459-9075
5996-01-516-5438
5962-01-459-7410
5962-01-459-9314
ERA-1SM
ERA-3SM
ERA-4SM
ERA-5SM
pin connections
PORT
RF IN
RF OUT
DC
CASE GND
NOT USED
DEMO BOARD
cb
1
3
3
2,4
—
ERA-TB
MTTF (Years)
100
10
1
140
160
180
Junction Temp. (˚C)
( C)
200
220
designers kits available
KIT
NO.
Model
Type
No. of
Units in Kit
Description
Price $
per kit
K1-ERA
K2-ERA
K1-ERASM
K2-ERASM
K3-ERASM
ERA
ERA
ERA-SM
ERA-SM
ERA-SM
30
20
30
20
30
10 of each 1,2,3
10 of each 4,5
10 of each 1SM, 2SM,3SM
10 of each 4SM, 5SM
10 of each 4SM, 5SM, 6SM
49.95
69.95
49.95
69.95
99.95
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