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NP Technologies Model NP-515 The NP-515 is a 25 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 88 MHz to 250 MHz with a gain of 48dB. The NP-515 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. Download complete datasheet |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION @ VDD = +28VDC: Temp.=25°C, 50Ω System
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Parameter
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Symbol
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Min
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Typ
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Max
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Unit
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Operating Frequency
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BW
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88
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–
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250
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MHz
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Power Output Saturated
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Psat
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–
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25
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–
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Watt
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Power Output P-1dB
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P-1dB
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16
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20
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–
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Watt
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Gain
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G
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45
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48
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–
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dB
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Small Signal Gain Flatness
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ΔG
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–
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–
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±1
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dB
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Input VSWR
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S11
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–
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1.25:1
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1.65:1
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–
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Harmonics 88-150 / 175-250 MHz
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H
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–
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-26/-35
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-22/-28
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 5W per tone @ 199 & 200 MHz |
IP3 |
–
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+52
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–
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dBm
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Spurious Signals
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dBc
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–
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-70
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-60
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dBc
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Operating Voltage
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Vdc
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24
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28
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30 |
Volt
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Operating Current @ 10 watts
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Amps
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–
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1.9 |
2.5
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Amp
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Enable / Disable (shut down pin: gnd=off, open=on)
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ms
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Typical: 1ms off, 10ms on
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ms
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Parameter
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Description
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Limits
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Units
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Dimensions: Module Only
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2.2 x 4 x0.86
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Max
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Inch
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RF Connectors In / Out
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SMA |
–
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–
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DC Connectors
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Filtered Feed-through
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–
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–
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Cooling
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Heat Sink not included |
–
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–
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Weight
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1
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Max
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lb
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PROTECTIONS
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Thermal Shutdown
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Bi-metal switch set at 80°C with self reset
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Typ
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Input Overdrive
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-3dB max
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Max
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Load VSWR
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6.0:1 up to 10 watts
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Max
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Reverse Polarity Protection
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None |
–
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Parameter
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Symbol
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Min
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Typ
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Max
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Unit
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Operating Case Temperature
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Tc
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0°C
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–
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70°C
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°C
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Storage Temperature
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Tstg
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-30°C
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–
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100°C
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°C
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Relative humidity non-condensation
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RH
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95
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–
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–
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%
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