40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3260 PE15A3260 is a Broadband High Gain GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial Low Noise Amplifier, operating in the 18 to 26.5 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 2 dB Noise Figure, 13 dBm of P1dB and 40 dB small signal gain, with gain flatness of ±1.0 dB, along with 22 dBm IP3 performance. This low noise amplifier requires only a single positive DC supply, is unconditionally stable, operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and is characterized by light weight (25 g) and small size (1.5”x1.0”x0.4”). Features 18 to 26.5 GHz Frequency Range Noise Figure: 2 dB typ Small Signal Gain: 40 dB typ Gain Flatness: ±1.0 dB typ Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±1.0 dB typ • P1dB: +13 dBm typ • • • • • • • • • • • • IP3: +22 dBm 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 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 18 Gain 38 26.5 GHz 40 43 dB Gain Flatness ±1 ±1.5 Gain Variance at OTR* ±1 dB Output at 1 dB Compression Point +12 +13 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point +20 +22 dBm Reverse Isolation 55 60 dB dB Spurious-60dBc Noise Figure . 2 2.5dB Input VSWR 1.5:1 1.8:1 Output VSWR 1.5:1 1.8:1 Operating DC Voltage Operating DC Current 10 150 12 180 15 220 Volts 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: 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 PE15A3260 REV 1.0 1 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3260 Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Rating Units Source Voltage +18 Volts RF input Power -5 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. . Mechanical Specifications Size Length Width Height 1.5 in [38.1 mm] 1 in [25.4 mm] 0.4 in [10.16 mm] Input Connector Output Connector 2.92mm 2.92mm . Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range Storage Range -40 to +85 deg C -45 to +125 deg C . 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: 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 PE15A3260 REV 1.0 2 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3260 Functional Block Diagram Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 PE15A3260 REV 1.0 3 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3260 Typical Performance Data Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss dB 50 40 30 Gain(dB) 25 C 20 IN_Return Loss(dB) 10 OUT_Return Loss(dB) 0 -10 -20 -30 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: 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 PE15A3260 REV 1.0 4 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3260 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm 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: 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/40-db-gain-2-db-26.5-ghz-low-noise-broadband-amplifier-2.92mm-pe15a3260-p.aspx PE15A3260 REV 1.0 5 PE15A3260 CAD Drawing 40 dB Gain, 2 dB NF, 13 dBm P1dB, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, Low Noise Broadband Amplifier, 22 dBm IP3, 2.92mm PE15A3260 REV 1.0 6