40 dB Gain, 10 dBm P1dB, 1 GHz to 40 GHz, Broadband
High Gain Amplifier, Bench-Top, 5 dB NF, 2.92mm
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PE15A3514
The PE15A3514 is a Portable Amplifier that operates over the 20.0 to 40.0 GHz Frequency Range. The amplifier has a typical
gain of 60 dB and a P1dB of +10 dBm minimum. The amplifier has an On/Off switch that is located on the Front Panel. Input/
Output Connectors are 2.92mm. The amplifier comes with a fuse and a 6 foot power cord. The amplifier can operate on either
100VAC or via an external 12VDC Battery Pack or Supply.
Features
• 20.0 to 40.0 GHz Frequency Range
• Gain of 60 dB typ
• On/Off Switch on Front Panel
• Gain Flatness of ±3.0 dB max
• P1dB of +10 dBm
• Input/Output Connectors 2.92mm Female.
Applications
• Test and Measurement
• General Purpose Broadband High
Gain Amplifier
• Lab Test Amplifier
• Portable Broadband Amplifier
Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, DC Voltage = 12Volts)
Description
Frequency Range
MinimumTypical Maximum Units
1
40
GHz
Gain
40
dB
Gain Flatness
±2.5
dB
Output at 1 dB Compression Point
+10
dBm
Output at 1 dB Compression Point at +22
dBm
Output at 1 dB Compression Point at +18
dBm
Noise Figure
5
dB
(Mid-Band)
.
Input VSWR
2.5:1
Output VSWR
2.5:1
Operating DC Voltage 1
12
Volts
(External)
.
(External)
Operating AC Voltage
100 VAC
(Supplied
with a fuse and 6 foot power cord)
.
Operating Temperature Range (OTR)
-40
+85
°C
. .
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40 dB Gain, 10 dBm P1dB, 1 GHz to 40 GHz, Broadband
High Gain Amplifier, Bench-Top, 5 dB NF, 2.92mm
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PE15A3514
Mechanical Specifications
Size
Length
Width
Height
4.92 in [124.97 mm]
4.92 in [124.97 mm]
2.26 in [57.4 mm]
Weight
3.254 lbs [1.48 Kg]
Input Connector
Output Connector
2.92mm Female
2.92mm Female
.
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
Storage Range
-40 to +85 deg C
-40 to +100 deg C
.
Humidity
Shock
Vibration
Altitude
Temperature Cycling
MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D COND. A
Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document)
Not RoHS Compliant
REACH Compliant
12/17/2015
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.
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40 dB Gain, 10 dBm P1dB, 1 GHz to 40 GHz, Broadband
High Gain Amplifier, Bench-Top, 5 dB NF, 2.92mm
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PE15A3514
Typical Performance Data
Small Signal Gain
55.00
50.00
45.00
40.00
Gain 38.4dB
(avg)
Flatness +/2.65dB
Gain Flatness
35.00
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
1.0
4.0
7.0 10.0 13.0 16.0 19.0 22.0 25.0 28.0 31.0 34.0 37.0 40.0
Frequency [GHz]
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PE15A3514
P1dB [dBm]
P1dB vs Frequency
24.0
22.0
20.0
18.0
16.0
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
Measuered
P1dB
17.61
dBm TYP
1.00 4.90 8.80 12.70 16.60 20.50 24.40 28.30 32.20 36.10 40.00
Frequency [GHz]
Noise Figure [dB]
Noise Figure vs Frequency
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Measured NF
04.21 dB TYP
1
6.1
11.2
16.3
21.4
26.5
Frequency [GHz]
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PE15A3514
VSWR GRAPH
2.50
VSWR
2.00
Output VSWR 1.86:1
Max
1.50
Input VSWR 1.87:1
Max
1.00
0.50
0.00
20.00 22.00 24.00 26.00 28.00 30.00 32.00 34.00 36.00 38.00 40.00
Frequency [GHz]
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40 dB Gain, 10 dBm P1dB, 1 GHz to 40 GHz, Broadband
High Gain Amplifier, Bench-Top, 5 dB NF, 2.92mm
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