NP-551: RF amplifier 1.1-1.6GHz 40dBM

 

NP Technologies Model NP-551
Designed for linear application in the 1.1-1.6GHz range. This amplifier utilizes RF GaAs FET devices that provide high gain and wide dynamic range. Suggested applications: Video, CW, multi-carrier, pulse, AM & FM modulation.

 

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION @ VDD = +12.5VDC: Temp.=25°C, 50Ω System

Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Frequency
BW
1.1
-
1.6
GHz
Power Output Saturated
Psat
-
40
-
dBM
Power Output P-1dB
P-1dB
-
38
-
dBM
Gain
G
23
24
-
dB
Small Signal Gain Flatness
ΔG
-
±1
-
dB
Input VSWR
S11
-
-
2.0:1
-
Harmonics at 38dBM
H
-
-35
-
dBc
Inter-modulation Point
Measured at 1.5, 100KHz spacing, 1W avg.
IP3
-
+52
-
dBm
Spurious Signals
dBc
-
-70
-60
dBc
Operating Voltage
Vdc
10
12.5
15
Volt
Operating Current at 8 watts
Amps
-
2.9
3.2
Amp
Enable / Disable (shut down pin: gnd=off, open=on)
ms
Typical 30us off, 60us on.
ms

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter
Description
Limits
Units
Dimentions
3" x 7.27" x 0.56"
Max
Inch
RF Connectors In / Out
SMA in / out
-
-
DC Connectors
Filtered feed-through
-
-
Cooling
Heat-sink not included
-
-
Weight
0.75
Max
lb

PROTECTIONS

Thermal Shutdown
None
Typ
Input Overdrive
None
Max
Load VSWR
4.0:1 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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