Cougar Components AC3064C

The Cougar Components AC3064C is a hybrid RF amplifier engineered for broadband operation across 0.1–3.0 GHz. Built on chip and wire hybrid construction in a TO-8 package, it delivers consistent gain and low noise performance across industrial, commercial, and military applications. The device supports upscreening to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K standards, enabling deployment in environments.

Technical Specifications Small signal gain reaches 18.5 dB typical across 0–50 °C, with guaranteed minimums of 17.5 dB and 16.5 dB over the extended operating range of −55 to +85 °C. Gain flatness remains ±0.3 dB typical, improving to ±0.6 dB and ±0.8 dB at temperature extremes. Noise figure measures 3.3 dB typical in the 0.4–3.0 GHz band at standard conditions, rising to 4.0 dB and 4.5 dB guaranteed across the full temperature range. At 0.1–0.4 GHz, noise figure is 4.5 dB typical, guaranteed to 5.0 dB and 5.5 dB respectively. Output power at 1 dB compression point reaches +16.5 dBm typical, with guaranteed performance of +15.5 dBm and +15.0 dBm at temperature limits. Input and output SWR remain 1.5:1 typical, guaranteed to 1.9:1 and 2.1:1. Reverse isolation measures 36.0 dB typical. Second-order harmonic intercept achieves +52 dBm, while third-order two-tone intercept reaches +27 dBm, both typical.

Key Features

Frequency range: 0.1–3.0 GHz

DC supply: +17 V maximum; nominal 80 mA at +15 Vdc

Maximum continuous RF input: +10 dBm

Short-term input power (1 minute): 100 mW

Peak power handling (3 µsec): 0.25 W

Thermal resistance: +24 °C/W typical (θjc)

Storage and operating temperature: −62 to +125 °C

Typical Applications Suitable for RF receiver chains, system test benches, and signal conditioning in defense and aerospace systems where gain stability and low-noise performance over wide bandwidth are critical.

Compatibility & Integration TO-8 package enables direct integration into hybrid assemblies and test fixtures. MIL-PRF-38534 upscreening qualifies the device for high-reliability military procurement.