50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A5018 PE15A5018 is a 4W Linear wideband GaAs amplifier module for Wideband communications, pulsed applications including radar and medical and laboratory applications. The amplifier operating in the 2.3 to 2.7 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 14 Watts typ of P1dB power and high 50 dB typical small signal gain with the gain flatness of ±0.5 dB typical. The amplifier requires typically a +12V DC power supply. The connectorized SMA module is unconditionally stable and includes built-in voltage regulation, bias sequencing, and reverse bias protection, and thermal protection for added reliability. The amplifier operates over the temperature range of -20°C and +85°C. Features • • • • • 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz Frequency Range P1dB 20 Watts typ Small Signal Gain: 50 dB typ Gain Flatness: ±0.5 typical 50 Ohms Input and Output Matched • • • • Unconditionally Stable Regulated Supply & Bias Sequencing Overvoltage Protection Thermal Protection Applications • L-band Military Radar • Commercial Air Traffic Control • Weather & Earth Observation Satellites • Radar & Communication Systems • High Gain Driver Power Amplifier • High Gain Output Power Amplifier Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts) Description Frequency Range Small Signal Gain 2.3 50 2.7 GHz dB Gain Flatness ±0.5 dB Output Power at 1 dB Compression Point +41.5 dBm RF Sample Port +29 +30 +31 dB Output 3rd Order Intercept Point +53 Input Return Loss -20 dB Rise/Fall Time <1 usec Operating DC Voltage 12 Volts Standby DC Current 400 mA Operating Current at at 14 W CW 5,500 mA Operating Temperature Range MinimumTypical Maximum Units -15 -20 +85 dBm °C . Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 PE15A5018 REV 1.0 1 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A5018 Protections Protections Description Max RF Input Load VSWR @ 20 Watts Thermal Shutdown Over Voltage Under Voltage True Reverse Value +10 dBm ∞ at all amplitudes / phase angles o Unit will shut down if case temperature exceeds +85 C, will automatically turn o back on when case temperature falls ~ 10 C from shutdown. Unit will shut down if input voltage exceeds +14 VDC Unit requires a minimum of +9 VDC to enable. Unit will also shut down if VDC falls below +9 V during operation. Unit will not enable and the unit will not draw current if +VDC and Ground are 3 reversed 3. Current may be drawn if the +VDC is tied to chassis ground. Current will not go through the unit. Mechanical Specifications Size Length Width Height 6 in [152.4 mm] 3.5 in [88.9 mm] 0.69 in [17.53 mm] Weight Input Connector Output Connector 0.812 lbs [368.32 g] SMA Female SMA Female . Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range Storage Range -20 to +85 deg C -55 to +100 deg C Humidity Shock Vibration 95% Non-Condensing MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5 MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5 .. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 PE15A5018 REV 1.0 2 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A5018 Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document) Not 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: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 PE15A5018 REV 1.0 3 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A5018 Typical Performance Data dB Gain and Input Return Loss 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 Gain(dB) 25 C IN_Return Loss(dB) Freq.(MHz) dBm P1dB and Psat 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 P1dB (dBm) Psat (dBm) Freq.(MHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 PE15A5018 REV 1.0 4 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET dB PE15A5018 P1dB Over Temperature 43 41 39 37 P1dB +25 C P1dB -10 C P1dB +85 C 35 33 Freq.(MHz) dB Psat Over Temperature 45 43 41 Psat +25 C 39 Psat -10 C 37 Psat +85 C 35 Freq.(MHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 PE15A5018 REV 1.0 5 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A5018 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 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: 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/50-db-gain-2.7-ghz-high-power-high-gain-amplifier-sma-pe15a5018-p.aspx PE15A5018 REV 1.0 6 PE15A5018 CAD Drawing 50 dB Gain, 14 Watt P1dB, 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz, High Power High Gain Amplifier, 53 dBm IP3, SMA PE15A5018 REV 1.0 7