20 dBm Psat, 1 GHz to 18 GHz, Medium Power
Broadband Amplifier, 30 dB Gain, SMA
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PE15A3262
The PE15A3262 is a 20 dBm power amplifier designed for operation in the 1 GHz to 18 GHz frequency range. The amplifier
utilizes high power devices that provide excellent linearity and high gain. High efficiency operation is achieved by using hybrid
MIC designs and advanced GaAs PHEMT devices. The amplifier requires only +12 VDC power supply.
Features
• 1 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range
• P1dB +19 dBm typ.
• Psat 20 dBm min
• Gain 30 dB min.
• Gain Flatness +/-1.5 dB typ
Applications
• Medium Power Amplifier
• Driver Amp
• Military Communications
• Broadband Communication
• Test & Measurement
Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts, DC Current = 240mA)
Description
MinimumTypical Maximum Units
Frequency Range
1
Gain
30
Gain Flatness
±1.5
Gain Variance at OTR*
±1.5
Output at 1 dB Compression Point
Saturation Output Power
GHz
dB
dB
dB
+19
dBm
+20
dBm
Noise Figure at 1 to 2 GHz
3.7
dB
Noise Figure at 2 to 18 GHz
3.2
dB
Input VSWR
2:1
2.5:1
Output VSWR
2:1
2.5:1
Operating DC Voltage
12
13
Volts
240
270
mA
+71
°C
11
Operating DC Current
Operating Temperature Range (OTR)
18
-54
. .
*OTR= Base Plate Operating Temperature Range
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
-54 to +71 deg C
.
Shock
Vibration
Temperature Cycle
RTCS, DO-160C
RTCS, DO-160C
MIL-STD-883, METHOD 1010
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Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document)
Not RoHS Compliant
Plotted and Other Data
Notes:
• Values at +25 °C, sea level
• ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation.
• Heat Sink Required for Proper Operation, Unit is cooled by conduction to heat sink.
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Typical Performance Data
Gain, Input Return Loss and Output Return Loss
dB
40
30
20
Gain(dB )@+25 C
10
IN_Return Loss(dB)
OUT_Return Loss(dB)
0
-10
-20
-30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Freq.(GHz)
Gain vs Temperature
dB
50
45
40
35
30
25
Gain(dB )@+25 C
20
Gain(dB) @+71℃
15
Gain(dB) @-54℃
10
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Freq.(GHz)
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NF vs Temperature
dB
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
NF(dB) 25 C
0.5
N.F(dB) @+71℃
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
18
Freq.(GHz)
Psat vs Temperature
dBm
30
25
20
15
Psat 85 C
10
Psat 25 C
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Freq.(GHz)
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P1dB vs Temperature
dBm
50
45
40
35
P1dB(dBm) @25 C
30
P1dB(dBm) @+71℃
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Freq.(GHz)
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