Model # BX3118 Available as: BX3118LF, SMA Connectorized Housing (H1) RoHS Compliant RF/Microwave Amplifier Features • Standard +15 Volt Supply • Low 9 kHz – 10 MHz Operation • RoHS Compliant Option Typical Intermodulation Performance at 25 ºC Technical Specifications TYPICAL Ta = +25 ºC MIN/MAX Ta = -40ºC to +85 ºC Second Order Harmonic Intercept Point: +35 dBm (Typ.) Frequency 9 kHz – 10 MHz 9 kHz – 10 MHz +29 dBm (Typ.) Gain (dB) 10.5 9 Min. Second Order Two Tone Intercept Point: Power @ 1 dB Comp. (dBm) +3 +1 Min. Third Order Two Tone Intercept Point: +19 dBm (Typ.) Reverse Isolation (dB) -20 -- In 1.8:1 2.0:1 Max. Notes: Noise Figure, 1 dB Compression and Intermods are all measured at 10 MHz. Out 1.8:1 2.0:1 Max. S- Parameters are measured at 300 kHz. Noise Figure (dB) 6.5 7.5 Max. All typical parameters are tested at 25°C. Power Vdc +15 +15 mA 35 50 Max. Characteristic VSWR Care should always be taken to effectively ground the case of each unit. Package outlines drawings below for reference only. Absolute Maximum (No Damage) Ratings Operating Temperature -55ºC to +100 ºC Storage Temperature -62ºC to +125ºC Case Temperature +125 ºC DC Voltage +18 Volts Continuous RF Input Power +13 dBm Short Term RF Input Power 200 Milliwatts (1 Minute Max.) Maximum Peak Power 0.5 Watt (3 μsec Max.) Rev Date: 7/14/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 1 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # BX3118 Typical Performance Graphs Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) Noise (dB) Gain (dB) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Reverse Isolation (dB) 1 dB Comp. (dBm) Rev. Isolation (dB) 1 dB Compression (dBm) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Output VSWR Input VSWR Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Rev Date: 9/15/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 2 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # BX3118 Instructions Grounding Instructions Care should be taken to effectively ground each unit. Revisions API reserves the right to make revisions to both product and/or the information contained within their datasheets without advanced notice. Min./Max. Values Specifications are guaranteed when tested in a 50 Ω (ohm) system. Typical performance graphs and values are measured at 25°C, but not guaranteed. Rev Date: 9/15/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 3 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected]