18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3255 PE15A3255 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial low noise amplifier, operating in the 0.1 to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 16 dBm of P1dB and 14 dB small signal gain, with the excellent gain flatness of ±1.5 dB, along with 28 dBm pf IP3 performance. This low noise amplifier requires only a single positive DC supply, is unconditionally stable, operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and characterized by a light weight (0.8 g) and small size (1.2”x1.0”x0.4”). Features • • • • • • • • 0.1 to 18 GHz Frequency Range P1dB: 16 dBm Small Signal Gain: 14 dB Gain Flatness: ±1.5 dB Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±1 dB Output Psat: 18 dB P1dB: 16 dBm IP3: 28 dBm • • • • • • • • Noise Figure Range: 3-4 dB Reverse Isolation: 40 dB 50 Ohm Input and Output Matched -40 to +85°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 Low Noise Amplifier General Purpose Amplification RF Front Ends Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 80mA) Description MinimumTypical Maximum Units Frequency Range 0.1 18 Gain 12 16 14 GHz dB Gain Flatness ±1.5 dB Gain Variance at OTR* ±1 dB Output at 1 dB Compression Point +14 +16 dBm Saturation Output Power +16 +18 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point +27 +28 dBm Reverse Isolation 28 40 dB -60 dBc Spurious Noise Figure at 0.1 to 2 GHz 4 5 dB Noise Figure at 2 to 15 GHz 3 4 dB Noise Figure at 15 to 18 GHz 3.5 4.5 dB Input VSWR 1.5:1 2:1 Output VSWR 1.7:1 2:1 Operating DC Voltage 10 12 15 Volts Operating DC Current 65 80 95 mA Operating Temperature Range (OTR) -40 +85 °C Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3255 PE15A3255 REV 1.0 1 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3255 . . *OTR= Base Plate Operating Temperature Range Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Source Voltage RF input Power Rating Units +15 Volts +10 dBm Operating Temperature (base-plate) -55 to +125 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +85 °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. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3255 PE15A3255 REV 1.0 2 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3255 Power Data dB Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 Gain(dB) 25 C IN_Return Loss(dB) OUT_Return Loss(dB) Freq.(MHz) dB Noise Figure 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 Noise Figure 0.5 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 4800 5000 5200 5400 5600 5800 6000 6200 0 Freq.(MHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3255 PE15A3255 REV 1.0 3 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3255 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 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: 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3255 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/4.5-db-18-ghz-low-noise-broadband-amplifier-14-db-gain-sma-pe15a3255-p.aspx PE15A3255 REV 1.0 4 PE15A3255 CAD Drawing 18 dBm, 100 MHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 14 dB Gain, 28 dBm IP3, SMA © 2013 Pasternack Enterprises All Rights Reserved PE15A3255 REV 1.0 5