RF & Microwave Power Amplifiers Spectrum Microwave, a world class leader in amplifier technology, is your full service partner for high performance power amplification requirements. Designed To Perform Efficient amplification is a system For more information or to let us know how we may help you, please contact us at 888.553.7531 Utilizing both hybrid thick film and SMT technology, our power amplifiers draw from a wide range of leading edge Full of Standard Features semiconductors including: • Silicon MOSFET • LDMOS • GaAs Wide bandwidth and high • GaN efficiency are not the only • SiC features offered in our full line of higher power amplifiers. SMI also incorporates many features designer’s goal and we design not normally found in Linear Class A, Class AB and power amplifiers, Non-Linear Class C high power including: amplifiers with efficiency in mind. Products include both broadband, high linearity amplifiers, as well as high frequency, narrowband, higher power amplifiers to 100 watts with strict attention to size and value. 3 Built-in User Control Interfaces 3 High input protection circuitry 3 Built-in monitoring 3 Voltage Regulators 3 Thermal temperature compensating circuits 3 Harmonic Filters 3 Fault Monitoring 3 Customizable Control Functions 3 Custom Designs Available Higher Power Amplifiers (Class A) Exceeding Expectations Spectrum Microwave’s design engineers focus their expertise not only on meeting the customer’s requirements, but on exceeding expectations. Other companies talk about technology. The performance of our sophisticated designs speak for itself. Part Number Frequency (MHz) Gain (dB) Noise Figure (dB) P1dB (dBm) IP3 (dBm) IP2 (dBm) Rev. Iso. (dB) Input VSWR Output VSWR Supply (Volts) Current (mA @ P1dB) QBS-544 QBS-545 QBS-234 QBS-367 QBS-330 QBS-229 QB-933 QBS-227 QBS-233 QBS-204 BXMP1034 BXMP1008 BXMP1026 BXMP1004 QB-963 QBH-2832 QBS-158 QBS-256 BXMP1001 BXMP1003 BXMP1029 QBH-8900 QB-152 QB-166 QB-101 BXMP1032 BXMP1037 BXMP1033 BXMP1002 QB-962 QBH-2818 QBH-2830 TM3093 BXMP1005 TM3110 TM3098 BXMP1000 BXMP1038 1 - 30 30 - 512 1930 - 1990 2400 - 2450 800 - 960 1800 - 2000 50 - 450 860 - 910 1800 - 2200 3700 - 4200 50 - 450 50 - 250 50 - 250 50 - 250 2500 - 3500 1 - 200 800 - 960 1800 - 2000 0.5 - 35 5 - 35 1 - 35 800 - 960 0.5 - 35 1 - 32 2 - 70 500 - 1000 1000 - 2000 1 - 50 10 - 100 2500 - 3500 0.35 - 400 5 - 200 10 - 200 10 - 200 10 - 250 10 - 300 100 - 1000 20 - 3000 29 19 40 32 40 41 12 40 40 27 11 17 31 31 32 35.5 21.5 24 22 22 12 22 21.9 12.7 21.9 13 19 35 10 31 18.5 34.5 11 21 15.5 13.5 12 42 2 5.5 6 8 8 7 8 5 6 8 5.5 5.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 2.5 4 3.7 3.7 4 3 4 7.8 4 6 5 5.5 5.5 3.5 5 4.7 5.5 5.5 5 5 7 5 46 46 42 42 42 41 39 39 39 39 36 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33 33 33 32 32 31.5 31.5 31 31 31 31 31 30.5 30.5 30.5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 55 55 52 52 53 52 63 49 50 50 61 43 43 43 45 48 50 47 49 49 48 47 50 55 54 45 45 47 45 42 42 46 42 43 45 45 43 40 80 76 60 60 60 60 95 55 56 55 90 63 63 63 55 70 55 53 93 93 91 54 100 110 105 54 54 54 54 52 68 66 55 63 63 63 55 49 40 29 35 50 52 51 15 60 55 40 17 20 38 38 43 45 24 35 27 27 15 40 31 40 31 17 24 45 17 40 23 40 15 15 17 17 23 50 1.2 1.5 2.0 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.75 1.5 1.3 1.5 1.75 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.8 2.0 1.5 2.0 1.5 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 1.75 1.5 1.4 1.7 1.75 1.5 1.5 1.5 28 24 15 15 15 15 28 15 15 15 15 15 15 24 15 28 24 15 24 24 15 15 24 24 24 15 15 15 15 15 24 24 15 15 15 15 15 15 1000 4500 5500 6500 5000 2700 1900 2000 1500 3000 2500 600 660 660 700 435 400 950 425 425 400 350 420 450 420 350 450 435 320 350 245 300 330 300 240 240 350 550 Higher Power Amplifiers (Class AB) Part Number Frequency (MHz) Gain (dB) P1dB (dBm) Rev. Iso. (dB) Input VSWR Output VSWR Supply (Volts) Current (mA @ P1dB) QBS-343 QBS-549 QBS-398 QBS-517 QBS-552 QBS-550 QBS-553 QBS-551 QBS-265 QBS-276 QBS-324 QBS-267 QBS-258 QBS-259 QB-925 QB-904 800 - 960 20 - 1000 1805 - 1880 900 - 1000 876 - 960 1000 - 2500 1710 - 1880 2500 - 6000 1930 -1990 1930 - 1990 2110 - 2170 2402 - 2452 1920 - 1990 2400 - 2450 2500 - 6000 2000 - 6000 41 27 33 48 34 34 34 34 32 39 39 32 32 32 18 38 48 47 47 46 44 44 44 44 43 42 42 42 41.5 41 40 35 50 40 50 55 50 50 50 50 46 53 53 45 46 46 35 48 1.5 1.5 1.3 2.0 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.6 1.5 2.0 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 2.0 28 28 24 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 24 6000 5000 5000 4500 3000 3000 3000 3000 2000 1600 1700 1700 1500 1400 2200 900 All specifications listed are typical at 25˚C | Full Customization | A broad range of RF and microwave components, integrated assemblies and power amplifiers are the cornerstone of SMI’s business. Our ability to offer complete custom solutions for unique requirements in a timely manner and rapid turn-around prototypes with demanding specifications is what separates Spectrum Microwave from other power amplifier vendors. Experienced RF Chain Analysis Engineering solutions and providing assistance with the entire RF transmit chain (baseband or IF) is an element of customer service that separates Spectrum Microwave from other vendors whose one dimensional offerings leave customers flat. Optimum Packaging Solutions Our designers use sophisticated software to optimize package layouts for a variety of thermal conditions providing a higher MTBF than other firms who choose a less advanced method Experts at Integration of package integration. Spectrum Microwave engineers are experts at amplifier, filter and power supply design. Integrating multiple components in a single housing reduces overall costs and package housing size while optimizing heat transfer. Unique Packaging Modules, pallets, surface mount and substrate drop-in packages offer SMI customers a wide range of custom packaging options. | State-of-the-Art Engineering | Tools and software our RF Engineers routinely use: Using state-of-the-art software and simulation tools, our experienced engineering team is able to quickly take a requirement from concept to production. Utilizing these sophisticated programs sets our company apart from other power amplifier firms, making Spectrum Microwave the company choice for all of your power amplification needs. Design Development 3 Agilent ADS Design Suite 3 SolidWorks 3 Labview 3 Agilent Genesys 3 AutoCAD 3 Cadence Allegro 3 Ansoft Designer 3 Sonnet EM Simulator 1 All amplifier designs are based on theoretical linear and non-linear simulations using both ADS and Genesys. Based on proven nonlinear simulation and CAD mechanical and thermal modeling, SMI provides compact, low weight, excellent thermal characteristic power amplifiers to customers in the shortest possible time. 3 Teaming with Customers SMI engineers work closely with customers using thermal and CAD models to embed the power amplifier into the customer’s next higher level assembly to ensure fit and thermal integrity. 3D Modeling 2 4 All power amp designs are based Performance Enhancements on state-of-the-art 3D SolidWorks Spectrum Microwave builds added features into modeling. These sophisticated models its lineup of power amplifiers including; are used to predict junction-to-case 3Fault Reporting 3Control & Configuration Monitoring using RS-232, temperatures, thermal profiles, and optimized PCB layouts. RS-485, MODBUS, I2C, CAN and other protocols 3High Efficiency Doherty techniques integrated 3Optimized for Cross-Cancellation Linearization 3Drain Boost Efficiency Enhancements implemented 3Power & Coupler Feedback techniques employed 100% Testing Prior to delivery, Spectrum Microwave performs 100% electrical testing on all power amplifiers to confirm compliance with the customer’s specification requirements. Our quality management system is also registered is compliant with ISO-9001:2008 and periodically audited by our registrar. For more information or to let us know how we may help you, please contact us at 888.553.7531 | High Performance | Spectrum Microwave’s diverse lineup of power amplifier solutions includes several broadband models covering 2 to 6 GHz in a small, low profile package. Using advanced semiconductor technologies such as GaN and HEMT for broader bandwidths, along with a number of proprietary design techniques, our power amplifiers deliver exceptional performance from 1 watt to 500 watts. Power Out vs. Frequency Gain A standard Internal Voltage Regulator Commitment to Quality With over 20 awards and accolades to its credit, Spectrum Microwave’s reputation for quality and performance We also added an is incorporated to integral High Pass accept multiple Filter for improved bias options. Low Frequency No additional circuitry needed. Internal blocking caps, biasing circuitry and RF matching is included. is the reason why leading military and technology firms choose SMI for their amplification requirements. A balanced output design is featured for Excellent Broadband Return Loss. Rejection. Designed & Tested To Perform | Superior Quality | Our thick and thin film amplifiers are designed Spectrum Microwave subjects the highest quality control standards to every aspect of production from initial design through the entire manufacturing process. Our Quality Assurance Department maintains tight control of all processes in our ISO 9001:2008 certified facility including both material and screening standards, strict lot traceability, and continuous monitoring over all parameters critical to product quality and development. and tested to meet the reliability and testing requirements of MIL-PRF-38534 and the screening requirements of MIL-STD-883. We are also equipped to perform Groups A, B, C and D QCI qualification of our hybrid microelectronic devices. We routinely perform MIL-PRF-38534 Class H qualification testing on many of our amplifiers thereby proving out the high Seam Sealing reliability designs Spectrum Microwave Spectrum Microwave’s inventory of sealing alternatives includes both is known for in the industry.detection. seam sealing and projection welding which provide a very reliable hermetic seal, while maintaining a cool, stable environment for the Temperature Cycling package and its temperature sensitive contents. Hermetic sealing also maintains environmental integrity to pass the rigors of Cycling amplifiers from -55 to 85°C MIL-PRF-38534 methods 1014 conditions A & C for both is often required when the amplier Gross and Fine leak detection. may be exposed to extreme operating conditions. Laser Sealing Unlike other amplifier companies we offer laser sealing for both hermetic and environmental integrity. 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