VSX3630

Beverly Microwave Division
150 Sohier Road • Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: +1(978) 922-6000 • Email: [email protected]
www.cpii.com/bmd
X-Band GaN High Power Solid State Power Amplifier
VSX3630
Features:
• Frequency band: 7.8 - 9.8 GHz
• High efficiency GaN transistors
• BIT and controls
• 900 W pulsed modules @ 15% duty
Benefits:
• Can be power combined from
1.5 kW up to 12 kW
• Long life
• High efficiency
• Excellent pulse fidelity
• Low AM/PM
• Low phase noise
• Export control status - EAR99
CPI-Built RF Power Modules
X-band Solid State Power Amplifiers are efficient,
high power, and compact with proven GaN
transistor technology.
Applications:
• Pulsed radars
• Airborne radars
CPI’s VSX3630 Solid State Power Amplifiers are
rugged, reliable, and easy to maintain. The
VSX3630 Solid State Power Amplifier is designed
for use in radar applications and covers the
7.8 – 9.8 GHz frequency band. GaN transistors are
combined into 900 W bricks which are air cooled.
The 900 W bricks can be power-combined using
waveguide combiners for higher power
transmitters.
• TWTA replacements
Optimized for Pulsed Radars
This amplifier utilizes GaN transistors to provide
high gain, high efficiency and excellent pulse fidelity.
The result is excellent AM/PM, phase-noise and
spectral regrowth performance.
•• Solid
Power Amplifiers
Amplifiers• •Integrated
IntegratedMicrowave
Microwave
Assemblies
Solid State
State Power
Assemblies
••Receiver
ControlComponents
Components• •Transmitters
Transmitters
• Amplifiers
Receiver Protectors
Protectors •• Control
• Amplifiers
•• Modulators
Magnetrons• •Crossed
CrossedField
FieldAmplifiers
Amplifiers
Modulators •• Magnetrons
• Ring Loop
Loop Traveling
TravelingWave
WaveTubes
Tubes• •Power
PowerCouplers
Couplers
Beverly Microwave Division
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X-Band GaN Solid State Power Amplifier - VSX3630
Frequency Range
Specifications
Saturated Peak RF Output
Typical Pulse Width
Maximum Pulse Droop
Maximum Duty Cycle
Output Power Flatness
Nominal Small Signal Gain
7.8 to 9.8 GHz
900 W
1 to 100 µsec
0.6 dB
15%
Dependent on operating
bandwidth
38 dB
Maximum Input VSWR
1.5:1
Maximum Output VSWR
1.5:1
Maximum Harmonic Output
Maximum Interpulse Thermal
Noise
Noise Power Density
NTIA Compliance
-35 dBc
-160 dBm/Hz
-100 dBc in a 1 MHz
bandwidth
With appropriately
shaped input pulse
Prime Power
Specifications
Ambient Temperature
Relative Humidity
-30C to +50C operating
100% non-condensing
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
Shock and Vibration
Cooling
30,000 ft.
70,000 ft.
Ruggedized for harsh
environments
Forced air
RF Input Connection
SMA female
RF Output Connection
Dimensions (width)
42 VDC
Half-height WR90
Mechanical
7 in (17.78cm)
Dimensions (height)
3.2 in (8.13cm)
Dimensions (depth)
11.4 in (28.96cm)
Weight
12 lbs. (5.44kg) max.
Peak RF Pulse Plots
100 µsec PW
1 kHz PRF
1 µsec PW
1 kHz PRF
The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic
information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design.
For information on this and other CPI products visit our webpage at www.cpii.com/bmd, or contact:
CPI Beverly Microwave Division, Telephone: +1 (978) 922-6000 • FAX: +1 (978) 922-8914 • Email: [email protected]
Rev. 2/16