600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3018 The PE15A3018 is a 28 dBm power amplifier designed for operation in the 6 GHz to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier utilizes high power devices that provide excellent linearity and high gain. High efficiency operation is achieved by using hybrid MIC designs and advanced GaAs PHEMT devices. The amplifier requires only +12 VDC power supply. Features • 6 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range • P1dB 28 dBm min. • Noise figure 3.5 dB typ • Gain 30 dB min. • Gain Flatness +/-1.0 dB typ Applications • Medium Power Amplifier • Driver Amp • Military Communications • Broadband Communication • Test & Measurement Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 1,300mA) Description MinimumTypical Maximum Units Frequency Range 6 Gain 30 Gain Flatness Output at 1 dB Compression Point ±1.25 +28 dB dB dBm 3.5 Input VSWR 1.8:1 2:1 Output VSWR 1.8:1 2:1 Operating DC Current Operating Temperature Range (OTR) 4 GHz Noise Figure Operating DC Voltage ±1 18 12 1,300 -30 dB Volts 1,400 mA +60 °C . . Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range -30 to +60 deg C . Shock Vibration Temperature Cycle RTCA, DO-160C RTCA, DO-160C MIL-STD-883, METHOD 1010 Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document) Not RoHS Compliant Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA PE15A3018 PE15A3018 REV 1.0 1 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3018 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: 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA PE15A3018 PE15A3018 REV 1.0 2 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3018 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 6 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9 9.6 10.2 10.8 11.4 12 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 15 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.4 18 Freq.(GHz) Gain vs Temperature dB 50 45 40 35 30 25 Gain(dB )@+25 C 20 Gain(dB) @+60℃ 15 Gain(dB) @-30℃ 10 5 0 6 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9 9.6 10.2 10.8 11.4 12 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 15 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.4 18 Freq.(GHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA PE15A3018 PE15A3018 REV 1.0 3 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3018 NF vs Temperature dB 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 NF(dB) 25 C 0.5 N.F(dB) @+60℃ 0 6 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9 9.6 10.2 10.8 11.4 12 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 15 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.4 18 Freq.(GHz) P1dB vs Temperature dBm 35 30 25 20 15 P1dB(dBm) @+60 C 10 P1dB(dBm) @+25 C 5 0 6 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9 9.6 10.2 10.8 11.4 12 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 15 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.4 18 Freq.(GHz) Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA PE15A3018 PE15A3018 REV 1.0 4 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE15A3018 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, 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: 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA PE15A3018 URL: http://www.pasternack.com/18-ghz-medium-power-broadband-amplifier-30-db-gain-3.5-db-sma-pe15a3018-p.aspx PE15A3018 REV 1.0 5 PE15A3018 CAD Drawing 600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA © 2013 Pasternack Enterprises All Rights Reserved PE15A3018 REV 1.0 6