NP Technologies Model NP-510 The NP-510 is a 90 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 500 MHz to 1000 MHz with a gain of 47.5dB. The NP-510 RF amplifier module utilizes rugged RF power MOSFET transistors and is designed for linear application with high gain, wide dynamic range and an excellent 3rd order intercept point. |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION @ VDD = +28VDC: Temp.=25°C, 50Ω System
Parameter
|
Symbol
|
Min
|
Typ
|
Max
|
Unit
|
Operating Frequency
|
BW
|
500
|
–
|
1000
|
MHz
|
Power Output Saturated
|
Psat
|
–
|
90
|
–
|
Watt
|
Power Output P-1dB
|
P-1dB
|
45
|
50
|
–
|
Watt
|
Gain
|
G
|
45
|
47.5
|
–
|
dB
|
Small Signal Gain Flatness
|
ΔG
|
–
|
±0.5
|
±1
|
dB
|
Input VSWR
|
S11
|
–
|
1.45:1
|
1.55:1
|
–
|
Harmonics @ 50 Watts 500-600 / 650-1000 MHz
|
H
|
–
|
-45
|
-30/-38
|
dBc
|
Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 5W per tone @ 959 & 960 MHz |
IP3 |
–
|
+55
|
–
|
dBm
|
Spurious Signals
|
dBc
|
–
|
-70
|
-60
|
dBc
|
Operating Voltage
|
Vdc
|
24
|
28
|
30 |
Volt
|
Operating Current @ 20 Watts / 50 Watts
|
Amps
|
–
|
10 |
12
|
Amp
|
Enable / Disable (shut down pin: gnd=off, open=on)
|
ms
|
Typical: 1ms off, 10ms on
|
ms
|
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
|
Description
|
Limits
|
Units
|
Dimensions: Module Only
|
6 x 2.95 x 1.04
|
Max
|
Inch
|
RF Connectors In / Out
|
SMA |
–
|
–
|
DC Connectors
|
Filtered Feed-through
|
–
|
–
|
Cooling: Optional
|
Heat Sink / 4 inch fan |
–
|
–
|
Weight: Module / Module with Heat Sink
|
1 / 8.75
|
Max
|
lb
|
PROTECTIONS
Thermal Shutdown
|
Bi-metal switch set at 80°C with self reset
|
Typ
|
Input Overdrive
|
Fold-back overdrive protection to 20 dBm
|
Max
|
Load VSWR
|
4.0:1 up to 50 watts
|
Max
|
Reverse Polarity Protection
|
Included |
–
|
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
|
Symbol
|
Min
|
Typ
|
Max
|
Unit
|
Operating Case Temperature
|
Tc
|
0°C
|
–
|
70°C
|
°C
|
Storage Temperature
|
Tstg
|
-30°C
|
–
|
100°C
|
°C
|
Relative humidity non-condensation
|
RH
|
95
|
–
|
–
|
%
|