23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3008 PE15A3008 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial power amplifier, operating in the 0.5 to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 23 dBm of P1dB and 32 dB small signal gain, with the excellent gain flatness of ±1 dB along with an outstanding 35 dBm of IP3 performance. This power amplifier requires only a single positive DC supply, is unconditionally stable, operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, and characterized by a light weight (28 g) and small size (1.5”x1.0”x0.4”). Features • • • • • • • 0.5 to 18 GHz Frequency Range P1dB: 23 dBm Small Signal Gain: 27 dB Gain Flatness: ±2.3 dB Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±2 dB Output IP3: 35 dBm Noise Figure Range: 2.5-4 dB • • • • • • 50 Ohm Input and Output Matched -40 to +75°C Operating Temperature Unconditionally Stable Single DC Positive Supply Built-in DC Voltage Regulator Small Size & Light Weight Applications • • • • • • Laboratory Applications R&D Labs Radar Systems Electronic Warfare Telecom Infrastructure Test Instrumentation • • • • • • Military & Space Communication Systems Satellite Communications Wireless Communications Unmanned Systems Microwave Radio Systems • • • • Power Amplifier Low Noise Amplifier General Purpose Amplification RF Front Ends Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 330mA) Description MinimumTypical Maximum Units Frequency Range 0.5 Gain 24 Gain Flatness GHz 27 29.5 dB ±2.3 ±2.5 dB Gain Variance at OTR* ±2 dB Output at 1 dB Compression Point +20 +23 dBm Output 3 Intercept Point +30 +35 dBm rd 18 Spurious -60 dBc Noise Figure at 500 to 700 MHz 4 4.5 dB Noise Figure at 0.7 to 18 GHz 2.5 3.5 dB Input VSWR 2:1 2.5:1 Output VSWR 2:1 2.5:1 Operating DC Voltage 12 Operating DC Current 300 330 Operating Temperature Range (OTR) -40 Volts 500 mA +75 °C . . *OTR= Base Plate Operating Temperature Range Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3008 PE15A3008 REV 1.0 1 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3008 Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Rating Units Source Voltage +13 Volts RF input Power +15 dBm Operating Temperature (base-plate) -55 to +125 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +75 °C ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation. . Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document) RoHS Compliant Plotted and Other Data Notes: • Values at +25 °C, sea level • ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation. • Heat Sink Required for Proper Operation, Unit is cooled by conduction to heat sink. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3008 PE15A3008 REV 1.0 2 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3008 Power Data dB Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss 40 30 20 Gain(dB) 25 C 10 IN_Return Loss(dB) 0 OUT_Return Loss(dB) -10 -20 -30 -40 Freq.(MHz) dB Noise Figure 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Noise Figure Freq.(MHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3008 PE15A3008 REV 1.0 3 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3008 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA from Pasternack Enterprises has same day shipment for domestic and International orders. Our RF, microwave and millimeter wave products maintain a 99% availability and are part of the broadest selection in the industry. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3008 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/18-ghz-medium-power-broadband-amplifier-27-db-gain-3.5-db-sma-pe15a3008-p.aspx PE15A3008 REV 1.0 4 PE15A3008 CAD Drawing 23 dBm P1dB, 500 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 27 dB Gain, 35 dBm IP3, SMA © 2013 Pasternack Enterprises All Rights Reserved PE15A3008 REV 1.0 5