NP Technologies Model NP-551 The NP-551 is a 40dBm CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 1.1 GHz to 1.6 GHz with a gain of 24dB. The NP-551 RF amplifier module utilizes GaAs FET transistors and is designed for linear application with high gain, wide dynamic range and an excellent 3rd order intercept point. |
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 @ 38dBm
|
H
|
–
|
-35
|
–
|
dBc
|
Inter-modulation Point
Measured @ 1.5 GHz, 100KHz spacing, 1W avg. |
IP3 |
–
|
+52
|
–
|
dBm
|
Spurious Signals
|
dBc
|
–
|
-70
|
-60
|
dBc
|
Operating Voltage
|
Vdc
|
10
|
12.5
|
15 |
Volt
|
Operating Current @ 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
|
Dimensions: Module Only
|
3.7 x 7.27 x 0.56
|
Max
|
Inch
|
RF Connectors In / Out
|
SMA |
–
|
–
|
DC Connectors
|
Filtered Feed-through
|
–
|
–
|
Cooling: Optional
|
Heat sink not included |
–
|
–
|
Weight: Module / Module with Heat Sink
|
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
|
–
|
–
|
%
|