1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3021 PE15A3021 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial power amplifier, operating in the 0.3 to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 30.5 dBm of P1dB and 37 dB small signal gain, with the gain flatness of ±2 dB along with an outstanding 42 dBm of IP3 performance. This power amplifier requires only a single positive DC supply, is unconditionally stable, operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, and characterized by a light weight (36 g) and small size (1.9”x1.5”x0.5”). Features • • • • • • • 0.3 to 18 GHz Frequency Range P1dB: 30.5 dBm Small Signal Gain: 37 dB Gain Flatness: ±2.0 dB Gain Variation Over the Temperature Range: ±2 dB Output IP3: 42 dBm Noise Figure Range: 2.5-3.5 dB • • • • • • 50 Ohm Input and Output Matched -40 to +75°C Operating Temperature Unconditionally Stable Single DC Positive Supply Built-in DC Voltage Regulator Small Size & Light Weight Applications • • • • • Laboratory Applications R&D Labs Radar Systems Electronic Warfare Telecom Infrastructure • • • • • Test Instrumentation Communication Systems Satellite Communications Wireless Communications Unmanned Systems • • • • • Microwave Radio Systems Power Amplifier Low Noise Amplifier General Purpose Amplification RF Front Ends Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 15Volts, DC Current = 850mA) Description MinimumTypical Maximum Units Frequency Range 0.3 18 GHz Gain 34 37 41 dB Gain Flatness ±2 ±2.5 Gain Variance at OTR* ±2 Output at 1 dB Compression Point +29.5 dB dB +30.5 dBm Output 3rd Intercept Point +42 dBm Reverse Isolation 60 dB Spurious -60 dBc Noise Figure at 2 to 15 GHz 2.5 3 dB Noise Figure at 15 to 18 GHz 3 3.5 dB Input VSWR 1.8:1 2.2:1 Output VSWR 1.8:1 2.2:1 Operating DC Voltage 12 Operating DC Current 700 Operating Temperature Range (OTR) -40 850 15 Volts 1,200 mA +75 °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: 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3021 PE15A3021 REV 1.0 1 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3021 Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Rating Units Source Voltage +18 Volts RF input Power 15 dBm Operating Temperature (base-plate) -40 to +75 °C Storage Temperature -55 to +125 °C ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation. . Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range Storage Range -40 to +75 deg C -55 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. • Heat Sink Required for Proper Operation, Unit is cooled by conduction to heat sink. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3021 PE15A3021 REV 1.0 2 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3021 Typical Performance 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 Freq.(MHz) 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, 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: 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3021 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/18-ghz-medium-power-broadband-amplifier-37-db-gain-3.5-db-sma-pe15a3021-p.aspx PE15A3021 REV 1.0 3 PE15A3021 CAD Drawing 1 Watt P1dB, 300 MHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 37 dB Gain, 42 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A3021 REV 1.0 4