Cougar Components AR2589B

The Cougar Components AR2589B is a RF amplifier engineered for wideband operation across 100 MHz to 3.5 GHz. Delivering 20 dB nominal small signal gain, the device amplifies signals throughout its specified band with SMA input and output connectors for seamless integration into RF systems.

## Technical Specifications

• **Model:** AR2589B
• **Manufacturer:** Teledyne Cougar
• **Frequency Range:** 100 MHz – 3.5 GHz
• **Small Signal Gain:** 20 dB (Nominal)
• **Input/Output Connectors:** SMA
• **Country of Origin:** United States

## Key Features

• SMA connectors on both input and output ports
• Operates across a 3.4 GHz bandwidth from 100 MHz to 3.5 GHz
• Nominal 20 dB small signal gain
• Compact metal housing designed for efficient thermal management and RF shielding

## Typical Applications

The AR2589B suits integration into telecommunications systems, radar platforms, and electronic warfare installations. Its wideband frequency coverage and gain specification position it for signal conditioning and power boost roles across microwave and UHF frequency bands.

## Compatibility & Integration

The AR2589B functions as a component for larger electronic system integration. System designers must ensure 50-ohm impedance matching at input and output. Compatibility depends on power supply voltage, current requirements, and the specific frequency band and signal levels of the application. Teledyne Cougar components may fulfill the functional intent of comparable part numbers but are not guaranteed direct replacements without verification of electrical and physical characteristics.