3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3258 PE15A3258 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 3 dB Noise Figure, +15 dBm of P1dB and 33 dB small signal gain, with the gain flatness of ±1.0 dB, along with +25 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 (28 g) and small size (1.5”x1.0”x0.4”). Features • • • • • • • 2 to 18 GHz Frequency Range Noise Figure: 3dB typ Small Signal Gain: 33 dB Gain Flatness: ±1.0 dB Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±1.5 dB P1dB: +15 dBm IP3: +25 dBm • • • • • • 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 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 = 180mA) Description MinimumTypical Maximum Units Frequency Range 2 Gain 30 3337.5dB Gain Flatness ±1 18 ±1.5 GHz dB Gain Variance at OTR* ±1.5 dB Output at 1 dB Compression Point at 2 to 14 GHz +13 +15 dBm Output at 1 dB Compression Point at 14 to 18 GHz +11 +13 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point at 2 to 14 GHz +22 +25 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point at 14 to 18 GHz +20 +22 dBm Reverse Isolation 35 55 dB Spurious-60dBc Noise Figure 3 Input VSWR 1.7:1 2.2:1 4.2 dB Output VSWR 1.7:1 2.2:1 Operating DC Voltage 10 12 15 Volts Operating DC Current 160 180 220 mA Operating Temperature Range (OTR) -40 +85 °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: 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA PE15A3258 PE15A3258 REV 1.0 1 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3258 Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Rating Units Source Voltage +15 Volts RF input Power +15 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. . 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, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA PE15A3258 PE15A3258 REV 1.0 2 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3258 Power Data dB Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss 50 40 30 Gain(dB) 25 C 20 IN_Return Loss(dB) 10 OUT_Return Loss(dB) 0 -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: 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA PE15A3258 PE15A3258 REV 1.0 3 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3258 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, 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, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA PE15A3258 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/3-db-18-ghz-low-noise-broadband-amplifier-33-db-gain-sma-pe15a3258-p.aspx PE15A3258 REV 1.0 4 PE15A3258 CAD Drawing 3 dB NF, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 33 dB Gain, SMA © 2013 Pasternack Enterprises All Rights Reserved PE15A3258 REV 1.0 5