3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3257 PE15A3257 is a broadband high gain GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial low noise amplifier, operating in the 2 to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 14 dBm of P1dB and 26 dB small signal gain, with the gain flatness of ±2.0 dB, along with 24 dBm pf IP3 performance. This low noise amplifier requires only a single positive DC supply, unconditionally stable, operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and characterized by a light weight (25 g) and small size (1.2”x1.0”x0.4”). Features • • • • • • • 2 to 18 GHz Frequency Range P1dB: 14 dBm Small Signal Gain: 26 dB Gain Flatness: ±2.0 dB Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±1.5 dB P1dB: 14 dBm IP3: 24 dBm • • • • • • • Noise Figure: 3 dB typ 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 Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 140mA) Description Minimum Frequency Range Typical 2 Units 18 GHz Gain 26 dB Gain Flatness ±2 dB Gain Variance at OTR* ±1.5 dB Output at 1 dB Compression Point +14 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point +24 dBm Spurious Noise Figure 3 -60 dBc 5 dB Input VSWR 2:1 Output VSWR 2:1 Operating DC Voltage 12 Volts Operating DC Current 140 mA Operating Temperature Range (OTR) Maximum -40 +85 °C . . *OTR= Base Plate Operating Temperature Range Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Rating Units Source Voltage +15 Volts RF input Power +17 dBm Operating Temperature (base-plate) -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -55 to +125 °C 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: 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3257 PE15A3257 REV 1.0 1 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3257 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: 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3257 PE15A3257 REV 1.0 2 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3257 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 -50 Freq.(MHz) dB Noise Figure 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 8500 9000 9500 10000 10500 11000 11500 12000 12500 13000 13500 14000 14500 15000 15500 16000 16500 17000 17500 18000 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: 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3257 PE15A3257 REV 1.0 3 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3257 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 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: 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3257 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/5-db-18-ghz-low-noise-broadband-amplifier-26-db-gain-sma-pe15a3257-p.aspx PE15A3257 REV 1.0 4 PE15A3257 CAD Drawing 3 dB NF, 14 dBm, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 26 dB Gain, 24 dBm IP3, SMA © 2013 Pasternack Enterprises All Rights Reserved PE15A3257 REV 1.0 5