4 Watt Psat, 8 GHz to 11 GHz, High Power
Amplifier, 28 dB Gain, SMA
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PE15A4015
PE15A4015 is a broadband 4 W GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based coaxial power amplifier module designed to be used in a wide
range of commercial and defense applications in the 8 to 11 GHz frequency range. The amplifier offers 28 dB small signal
gain with ±3 dB gain flatness. This performance is achieved through the use of advanced GaAs PHEMT MMIC circuitry. The
amplifier operates over the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and characterized by a light weight (45 g) and small size
(1.5”x1.2”x0.56”).
Features
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8 GHz to 11 GHz Frequency Range
P1dB Output Power: 32 dBm typ
Psat: 36 dBm typ
Small Signal Gain: 28 dB typ
Gain Flatness: ±3 dB typ
Power Added Effiency @Psat: 25%
Telecom Infrastructure
Fixed Microwave Backhaul
Microwave Radio Systems
Military & Space
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Noise Figure: 10 dB
50 Ohm Input and Output Matched
-40 to +85°C Operating Temperature
Unconditionally Stable
Small Size & Light Weight
EAR99 (No Export License Required)
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High Power Output Amplifier
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General Purpose Amplification
Applications
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Radar & Sensors
Satellite Communication
Commercial Avionics
Driver Amplifier
Electrical Specifications
(TA = +25°CVds = +5V , Idsq = 2.0 A, Vgg = -2.6V**)
Description
Frequency Range
Small Signal Gain
Gain Flatness
Psat
Efficiency Psat
Output Power at 1 dB Compression Point
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Operating Temperature Range
Thermal Resistance
.
-40
2.3
Minimum
8
Typical
28
±3
+36
25
+32
10
6
Maximum
11
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
%
dBm
dB
dB
+85
°C
°C/W
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4 Watt Psat, 8 GHz to 11 GHz, High Power
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Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Drain Source Voltage
Gate Source Voltage
Drain Source Current
Drain Source Current
PE15A4015
Rating
+6
-3
0.2
0.9
2
20
175
-40 to +85
-55° to +135
Units
Volts
Volts
A
A
A
W
°C
°C
°C
ESD Sensitive Material,
Transport material in
Approved ESD bags.
Handle only in approved
ESD Workstation.
Drain source current
Continuous Dissipation at 25°C
Channel Temperature
Operating Temperature (base-plate)
Storage Temperature
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Mechanical Specifications
Size
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Input Connector
Output Connector
SMA Female
SMA Female
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
Storage Range
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-40 to +85 deg C
-55 to +135 deg C
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4 Watt Psat, 8 GHz to 11 GHz, High Power
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Compliance Certifications
(visit www.Pasternack.com for current document)
RoHS Compliant
REACH Compliant
12/17/2014
PE15A4015
Plotted and Other Data
Notes:
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Values at +25 °C, sea level
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ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation.
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Heat Sink Required for Proper Operation, Unit is cooled by conduction to heat sink.
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC-Based Power up sequence
1. Connect common ports
a. Connect single GND lead
b. Connect all –Vg ports together
c. Connect all +Vd ports together
2. Connect the load, attenuator to protect the VNA.
3. Connect the input port, may have an attenuator at the input (perform the CAL with the loads before connecting the
amplifier to the VNA).
4. Apply the –Vg voltage at close to –Vg Pinch off (Start at -1.9Volts, except for PE15A4014 and PE15A4015 use
-3.0).
5. Apply the +Vd voltage.
6. Adjust the –Vg to the ideal negative voltage (approximately -1.1Volts to -0.97Volts, except for PE15A4014 and
PE15A4015 use -2.6 to -2.4 see datasheet), observe the gain and power output.
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4 Watt Psat, 8 GHz to 11 GHz, High Power
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40
30
PE15A4015
Gain
Gain & Return Losses (dB)
20
10
0
-10
Output RL
-20
-30
-40
7
8
9
10
Frequency (GHz)
Input RL
11
12
*Bias is V
ds
= +5V , I
dsq
= 2.0 A, V
gg
=
-2.6V.
50
50
40
40
Gain (dB) & P1dB (dBm)
30
30
20
S21
P1dB
EFF
20
10
10
0
7
8
9
Frequency (GHz)
10
11
12
13
0
50
50
40
40
Gain (dB) & P3dB (dBm)
30
30
20
S21
20
10
Psat
EFF
10
0
7
8
9
Frequency (GHz)
10
11
12
13
0
*Bias at:
V
ds1,2,3
=+5V, V
gg
=
-2.6V,
I
dsq1
=0.14A, I
dsq2
=0.56A, I
dsq3
=1.3A.
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Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
4
4 Watt Psat, 8 GHz to 11 GHz, High Power
Amplifier, 28 dB Gain, SMA
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PE15A4015
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