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NP Technologies Model NP-516 The NP-516 is a 20 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 225 MHz to 400 MHz with a gain of 15dB. The NP-516 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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225
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–
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400
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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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20
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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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13
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15
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–
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Watt
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Gain
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G
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13
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15
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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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±0.5
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dB
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Input VSWR
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S11
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–
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1.4:1
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1.5:1
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–
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Harmonics @ 10 Watts 2nd / 3rd
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H
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–
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-30
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-20/-23
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 2W per tone @ 350 & 351 MHz |
IP3 |
+52
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+54
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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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22
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24
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28 |
Volt
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Operating Current @ 10 Watts
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Amps
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–
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1.6 |
2
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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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None
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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 x .086
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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: Module / Module with Heat Sink
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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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+28dBm 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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