This Class A amplifier is ideal for satellite communications. It is airborne qualified for use in broadband bidirectional systems.
This amplifier provides unparalleled linearity specifications with the smallest size in the market and high efficiency. Its standard features include temperature compensation and a single voltage DC supply with option of output power monitor and baseplate temperature monitor.
| Frequency Band | 14.0 to 14.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Power Out @ 1 dB GCP | +42 dBm (16 W) |
| Connector: output | WR-75 flange with O ring or SMA "F" |
| Connector: input | SMA "F" |
| Input Power | 2 dBm (typ.) |
| Small Signal Gain | 40 dB |
| Gain Variation: over full band (500MHz) | ±1.5 dB max |
| Gain Variation: over any 3MHz | ±0.5 dB max |
| Gain Stability | ±1.0 dB -40ºC to +60ºC |
| VSWR: input | 1.4:1 max |
| VSWR:output | 1.4:1 max |
| unconditionally stable, no damage under any load | |
| Harmonics | -50dBc |
| Harmonics @1dB GCP | -25dBc max |
| Spurious Response | in-band -60dBc |
| Intermodulation (3rd order) | -26 dBc max |
| (with 2 output carriers each @ +36dBm) | |
| Group delay (Linear) | <±1 ns any 72 MHz |
| Power Supply | +12V, 18A |
| Operating Temperature | -40ºC to +60ºC (baseplate) |
| Survival Temperature | -50ºC to +70ºC (baseplate) |
| Size | 10" x 5" x 1" |
The transmitter provides a frequency translation of an L-band input to a Ka-band output. It features high linearity, low phase noise performance and high linear power.
Come and visit us at AFCEA West 2010, Canadian Pavilion, Booth # 903 at San Diego Convention Center, February 2-4, 2010.