NP-516: RF amplifier 225-400 MHz 20 watt

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NP Technologies Model NP-516
Designed for linear application in the 225 to 400 MHz range. This amplifier utilizes class AB RF Power MOSFET devices that provide high gain, wide dynamic range and an excellent 3rd order intercept point. Suggested applications: multi-carrier, pulse, AM & FM modulation.

 

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION @ VDD = +24VDC: Temp.=25°C, 50Ω System

Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Frequency
BW
225
-
400
MHz
Power Output Saturated
Psat
-
20
-
Watt
Power Output P-1dB
P-1dB
13
15
-
Watt
Gain
G
13
15
-
dB
Small Signal Gain Flatness
ΔG
-
-
±.05
dB
Input VSWR
S11
-
1.4:1
1.5:1
-
Harmonics
H
-
-23
-20
dBc
Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 2 watts per tone @ 350 & 351 MHz
IP3
-
+52
-
dBm
Spurious Signals
dBc
-
-70
-60
dBc
Operating Voltage
Vdc
22
24
28
Volt
Operating Current
Amps
-
1.6
2.0
Amp
Enable / Disable (shut down pin: gnd=off, open=on)
ms
Not included
ms

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter
Description
Limits
Units
Dimentions
2.2 x 4 x 0.86
Max
Inch
RF Connectors In / Out
SMA
-
-
DC Connectors
Filtered feed-thru
-
-
Cooling
Heat-sink not included
-
-
Weight
Max
lb

PROTECTIONS

Thermal Shutdown
Bi-metal switch set at 70°C with self reset.
Typ
Input Overdrive
+28dBm Max
Max
Load VSWR
6.0:1 up to 10 watts
Max
Reverse Polarity Protection
None
-

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Case Temperature
Tc
0°C
-
50°C
°C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-30°C
-
100°C
°C
Relative humidity non-condensation
RH
95
-
-
%
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