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NP Technologies Model NP-520 The NP-520 is a 100 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 30 MHz to 90 MHz with a gain of 45dB. The NP-520 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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3
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–
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90
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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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100
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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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50
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–
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Watt
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Gain
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G
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43
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45
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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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–
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dB
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Input VSWR
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S11
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–
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–
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1.3:1
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–
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Harmonics @ 50 watts 2nd / 3rd
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H
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–
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-40 / -24
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-35/-20
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 5W per tone @ 50 & 51 MHz |
IP3 |
–
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+57
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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 @ 50 Watts
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Amps
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–
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7
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–
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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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3″ x 8″ 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 |
–
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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: Optional
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Heat Sink not included |
–
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–
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Weight
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1.25
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Typ |
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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Fold-back overdrive protection to 20 dBm
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Max
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Load VSWR
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4:1 up to 50 watts
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Max
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Reverse Polarity Protection
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Included |
–
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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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