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NP Technologies Model NP-518 The NP-518 is a 150 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 500 MHz to 1000 MHz with a gain of 58dB. The NP-518 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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500 |
–
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1000
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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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150
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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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–
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100
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–
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Watt
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Gain
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G
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54
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58
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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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±1
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±1.5
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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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1.7:1
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–
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Harmonics @ 100 Watts
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H
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–
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-45
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–
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 10W per tone @ 900 & 901 MHz |
IP3 |
–
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+58
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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 @ 100 Watts
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Amps
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–
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17
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20
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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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9 x 6.125 x 1.25
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Max
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Inch
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RF Connectors In / Out
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SMA in / N out |
–
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–
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DC Connectors
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High Power D-sub
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–
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–
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Cooling: Optional
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Heat Sink not included |
–
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–
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Weight:
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1.5
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Typ
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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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+0dBm max
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Max
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Load VSWR
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4.0:1 up to 100 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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50°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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