The Cougar Components AC2066C is a high-performance thin-film amplifier engineered for aerospace, space, military, industrial, and commercial applications requiring wideband signal amplification across demanding temperature environments. This TO-8 packaged device delivers consistent gain and low noise across an 8–2100 MHz frequency span, with performance specifications tailored to both standard operating conditions (0–50 °C) and extended military temperature ranges (−55 to +85 °C).
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 8–2100 MHz
• **Small Signal Gain:** 17.0 dB (0–50 °C); 16.0 dB (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Gain Flatness:** ±0.25 dB (0–50 °C); ±0.7 dB (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Noise Figure:** 5.3 dB (0–50 °C); 6.2 dB (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Power Output @ 1 dB Compression:** +15.0 dBm (0–50 °C); +14.0 dBm (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Reverse Isolation:** 29.0 dB
• **Third Order Two-Tone Intercept Point:** +27.5 dBm
• **Second Order Harmonic Intercept Point:** +48 dBm
• **Second Order Two-Tone Intercept Point:** +43 dBm
• **Input SWR:** <1.5:1 (0–50 °C); 1.8:1 (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Output SWR:** <1.5:1 (0–50 °C); 1.8:1 (−55 to +85 °C)
• **DC Current:** 65.0 mA (0–50 °C); 69.0 mA (−55 to +85 °C)
• **Supply Voltage:** +18 V maximum
• **Maximum Continuous RF Input Power:** +10 dBm
• **Maximum Case Temperature:** +125 °C
• **Storage Temperature:** −62 to +125 °C
## Key Features
• Dual operating temperature ranges with specified performance across full military envelope
• Excellent reverse isolation and linearity characteristics for demanding signal environments
• Low noise performance suitable for receive-path applications
• Compact TO-8 package for space-constrained installations
• 100% screening and Group A Testing per Teledyne Cougar process flows
## Typical Applications
• Aerospace and space communication systems
• Military radar and signal intelligence equipment
• Industrial RF test and measurement
• Commercial broadband amplification
## Compatibility & Integration
Teledyne Cougar AC2066C amplifiers meet the performance intent of comparable industry part numbers but are not direct form-fit-function replacements. All units receive standardized 100% screening and Group A Testing per established Teledyne Cougar qualification flows.
