Model # QBH-1401PM Standard RF/Microwave Amplifier Features • Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 500 MHz • Superior Phase Noise Performance • Low Noise Figure • High Reverse Isolation Model QBH-1401PM is a standard high performance RF amplifier covering 10-500 MHz. This Silicon BiPolar design offers guaranteed superior phase noise performance. This standard design may also be ordered in a screened MILSTD-883 version (Model # QBH-1401PMB ) All specification ratings are based on measurements in a 50 Ω (ohm) system with a DC supply voltage tolerance of +/- 2%. Technical Specifications Maximum Ratings Parameter Typical Min/Max 10 MHz - 500 MHz 10 MHz - 500 MHz 14.5 dB 12.5 dB ( +/- 0.6 dB) 3.6 dB 4.5 dB Case Temperature +125°C Output Power @ 1 dB Compression +12.3 dBm +10 dBm DC Voltage @ 25°C + 16 volts Output 3rd Order Intercept + 22 dBm - Continuous RF Input Power + 7 dBm Output 2nd Order Intercept +34 dBm - Short Term RF Input Power 50 Milliwatts (1 Minute Max.) Reverse Isolation (10-200 MHz) 60 dB 50 dB 52 dB 45 dB Input VSWR 1.2:1 1.7:1 Output VSWR 1.3:1 1.7:1 Supply Voltage 15 volts 15 volts Supply Current 42 mA 50 mA Frequency Range Gain Noise Figure (200-500 MHz) Maximum (No Damage) Ratings Storage Temperature -62°C to +125°C Operating Temperature -55°C to +125°C 0.1 Watt (3 μsec Max.) Maximum Peak Power * Typical values are measured at 25°C, but not guaranteed. Guaranteed Phase Noise Performance (dBc/Hz) Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) -130 Frequency (Offset) -140 -150 Typical Guaranteed 10 Hz -154 -150 100 Hz -164 -160 1 kHz -172 -168 10 kHz -174 -170 100 kHz -174 -170 1 MHz -174 -170 -160 -170 -180 1010 Hz 100 100 Hz 11000 kHz 10000 10 kHz 100000 100 kHz 1000000 1 MHz Rev Date: 2/17/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 1 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # QBH-1401PM Typical Performance Graphs Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) 20 5 19 4 Noise (dB) 18 Gain (dB) 17 16 15 14 3 2 13 12 1 11 10 0 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 1 dB Compression (dBm) 360 430 500 430 500 70 14 60 Rev. Isolation (dB) 1 dB Comp. (dBm) 290 Reverse Isolation (dB) 15 13 12 11 10 50 40 30 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 29 28 27 IP2 (dBm) 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 80 150 220 290 290 360 2nd Order Intercept (dBm) 30 10 220 Frequency (MHz) 3rd Order Intercept (dBm) IP3 (dBm) 220 Frequency (MHz) 360 430 500 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 220 290 360 500 Frequency (MHz) Rev Date: 2/17/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information 430 Page # 2 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # QBH-1401PM Typical Performance Graphs Output VSWR 2 2 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 Output VSWR Input VSWR Input VSWR 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1 1 10 80 150 220 290 360 430 500 10 80 150 Frequency (MHz) 220 290 360 430 500 Frequency (MHz) 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: 2/17/2014 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 3 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected]