600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power
Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA
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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
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P1dB 28 dBm min.
•
Noise figure 3.5 dB typ
•
Gain 30 dB min.
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Gain Flatness +/-1.0 dB typ
Applications
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Medium Power Amplifier
•
Driver Amp
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Military Communications
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Broadband Communication
•
Test & Measurement
Electrical Specifications
(TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 1,300mA)
Description
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Flatness
Output at 1 dB Compression Point
Noise Figure
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Operating DC Voltage
Operating DC Current
Operating Temperature Range (OTR)
..
-30
+28
3.5
1.8:1
1.8:1
12
1,300
1,400
+60
4
2:1
2:1
Volts
mA
°C
Minimum
6
30
Typical
Maximum
18
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dB
±1
±1.25
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
.
-30 to +60 deg C
RTCA, DO-160C
RTCA, DO-160C
MIL-STD-883, METHOD 1010
Shock
Vibration
Temperature Cycle
Compliance Certifications
(visit www.Pasternack.com for current document)
Not RoHS Compliant
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600 mW P1dB, 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power
Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA
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Plotted and Other Data
PE15A3018
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.
•
Heat Sink Required for Proper Operation, Unit is cooled by conduction to heat sink.
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Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, 3.5 dB NF, SMA
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Typical Performance Data
PE15A3018
dB
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
6
Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss
Gain(dB )@+25 C
IN_Return Loss(dB)
OUT_Return Loss(dB)
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)
dB
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
6
6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4
9
Gain vs Temperature
Gain(dB )@+25 C
Gain(dB) @+60℃
Gain(dB) @-30℃
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)
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NF vs Temperature
PE15A3018
dB
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
6
6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4
9
NF(dB) 25 C
N.F(dB) @+60℃
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)
dBm
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
6
6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4
9
P1dB vs Temperature
P1dB(dBm) @+60 C
P1dB(dBm) @+25 C
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)
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PE15A3018
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