RF-LAMBDA
RFLUPA0506GE
LEADER OF RF BROADBAND SOLUTIONS
10W Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
Feature
Gain: 35dB typical
Output power +38dBm typical
High P1dB: +35dB m Full Band
Supply Voltage: +28V @ 350 m A
50 Ohm Matched Input / Output
Size: 3.56” x 2.93” x0.47”
Typical Applications
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Wireless Infrastructure
RF Microwave & VSAT
Military & Aerospace
Test Instrument
Fiber Optics
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With Vcc = +28V, 50 Ohm System Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
0.5
Gain
29
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation Over Temperature5
(‐45 ~ +85)
Input VSWR
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
35
Typ.
2
32
Max.
Units
6
GHz
dB
±5
±3
dB
±1.5
±1.5
dB
2.5
2.5
38
Supply Current (Idd) (Vcc=+28V)
350
Input Max Power(no damage)
2
Typ.
34
40
60
Min.
35
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Isolation S12 Max.
35
1500
37
dBm
39
dBm
350
65
55
1500
mA
60
dB
+8
Weight +8
dBm
5.99
ounces
Impedance
50
Ohms
Input /Output Connector
SMA‐Female
Finishing
Material Package Sealing
Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
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Standard: Gold 40 micron; Nickel 220 micron thickness
Option: Gold 80 micron; Nickel 180 micron thickness
Aluminum
Epoxy Sealing (Standard)
Hermetically Seal (Option with extra charge)
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Application Note
Step for Use
Step 2. After connect +28V DC biasing, the current drawing should be about 50~100mA, all LED indication
lights should be green.
Step 3. Push HV‐ON button and then release. The LED PWR should change from “Green” to “Red”, and +28V
Power Supply should draw 0.5~0.8A. At this point, PA is fully ready for operation.
Step 4. Turn on RF Input power.
Amplifier Use
Ensure that the amplifier input and output ports are safely terminated into a proper 50 ohm load before
turning on the power. Never operate the amplifier without a load. A proper 50 ohm load is defined as a load
with impedance less than 1.9:1 or return loss larger than 10dB relative to 50 Ohm within the specified
operating band width.
Power Supply Requirements
Power supply must be able to provide adequate current for the amplifier. Power supply should be able to
provide 1.5 times the typical current or 1.2 times the maximum current (whichever is greater).
In most cases, RF‐Lambda amplifiers will withstand severe mismatches without damage. However, operation
with poor loads is discouraged. If prolonged operation with poor or unknown loads is expected, an external
device such as an isolator or circulator should be used to protect the amplifier.
Ensure that the power is off when connecting or disconnecting the input or output of the amp.
Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
Step 1. RF Input and output ports can NOT be “OPEN” , must be fully connected or terminated with 50 ohm
impedance. The input RF signal must be turned off.
Prevent overdriving the amplifier. Do not exceed the recommended input power level.
Adequate heat‐sinking required for RF amplifier modules. Please inquire.
Amplifiers do not contain Thermal protection, Reverse DC polarity or Over voltage protection with the
exception of a few models. Please inquire.
Proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or
loss of functionality.
What is not covered with warranty?
Each of RF‐Lambda amplifiers will go through power and temperature stress testing.
Due to fragile of the die, IC or MMIC, those are not covered by warranty. Any damage to those will NOT be
free to repair.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
+28V
+8dB m
‐45 to +85 ‐55 to +125 Operational Temperature (C°) ‐45 to +85（Case Temperature）
Storage Temperature (C°) ‐55 to +125
30,000 ft. (Epoxy Seal Controlled environment)
Biasing Up Procedure
Step 1
Connect Ground Pin
Step 2
Connect input and output Step 3
Connect +28V biasing
60,000 ft 1.0psi min (Hermetically Seal Un‐
controlled environment)
（Optional）
Altitude
Vibration
25g rms (15 degree 2KHz) endurance, 1 hour per axis
Humidity
100% RH at 35c, 95%RH at 40ºc
Shock
20G for 11msc half sin wave,3 axis both directions
Power OFF Procedure
Step 1
Turn off +28V biasing
Step 2
Remove RF connection
Step 3
Remove Ground.
Typical Performance Plots
Gain
Input VSWR
Trc1 S11 SWR 1 U / Ref 1 U
Trc3
S21 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref 80 dB Cal Math 3
Mem5[Trc3] S21 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref 80 dB Invisible
80
M1 500.00000 MHz 34.870 dB
S21
70
• M2 2.000000 GHz 36.648 dB
60
M3 6.000000 GHz 37.336 dB
50
M3
M2
M1
40
30
20
10
0
-10
Ch1 Base Freq Start
Base
300Pwr
MHz-25 dBm
9
7
6
5
4
M1
3
M2
M3
2
1
Ch1 Base Freq Start
Base
300Pwr
MHz-25 dBm
Stop 6.2 GHz
Cain vs. output power
Gain vs. Output Power
Trc2 S12 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref 0 dB Cal
2
0
M1 500.00000 MHz -65.237 dB
S12
-10
M2 2.000000 GHz -57.777 dB
M3 6.000000 GHz -56.837 dB
-20
44
43
42
41
-30
M2
M3
Gain(dB)
40
-40
-50
M1
-60
1
8
Stop 6.2 GHz
Isolation
Cal
M1 500.00000 MHz 1.4706 U
M2 2.000000 GHz 1.7912 U
M3 6.000000 GHz 1.5005 U
S11
10
Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
Operating Voltage
RF Input Power Operating Case Temperature(C°)
Storage Temperature(C°)
Environment specifications
39
-70
37
-80
36
-90
35
Ch1 Base Freq Start
Base
300Pwr
MHz-25 dBm
0.5GHz
1GHz
1.5GHz
2GHz
2.5GHz
3GHz
3.5GHz
4GHz
4.5GHz
5GHz
5.5GHz
6GHz
38
Stop 6.2 GHz
34
20
25
30
35
40
45
Output Power(dBm)
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P1dB vs. Frequency
Current
P1dB vs. Frequency
50
Current vs. Output Power
1400
45
1200
40
1000
Current(mA)
P1dB(dBm)
30
25
20
800
600
400
15
200
10
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
26
6
Frequency(GHz)
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Output Power(dBm)
3th Harmonic Wave output Power
2nd Harmonic Wave output Power
2nd Harmonic Wave vs. Output Power
3rd Harmonic Wave vs. Output Power
0
5
0
-10
-10
+
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.5GHz
1GHz
1.5GHz
2GHz
2.5GHz
3GHz
3.5GHz
4GHz
4.5GHz
5GHz
5.5GHz
6GHz
-35
-40
-45
20
25
30
35
40
45
Output Power(dBm)
3rd Harmonic Wave(dBc)
2nd Harmonic Wave(dBc)
-5
-20
+
-30
-40
-50
0.5GHz
1GHz
1.5GHz
2GHz
2.5GHz
3GHz
3.5GHz
4GHz
4.5GHz
5GHz
5.5GHz
6GHz
-60
-70
20
25
30
35
40
Output Power(dBm)
45
Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
35
4th Harmonic Wave output Power
4th Harmonic Wave vs. Output Power
0
-10
4th Harmonic Wave(dBc)
-20
-30
-40
0.5GHz
1GHz
1.5GHz
2GHz
2.5GHz
3GHz
3.5GHz
4GHz
4.5GHz
5GHz
5.5GHz
6GHz
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
20
25
30
35
40
45
Output Power(dBm)
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Outline Drawing: All Dimensions in mm（inches）
Heat Sink required during operation
12 [0.47]
6 [0.24]
Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier 0.5GHz~6GHz
4- 2.8[0.11]
THRU
70.1 [2.76]
10.5 [0.41]
RFLUPA0506GE
GND
F:0.5-6GHz
+28V
SN:XXXXXXXXXX
OUT
31.2 [1.23]
RF-Lambda
12 [0.47]
74.5 [2.93]
IN
86 [3.39]
90.4 [3.56]
Ordering Information
Part No
ECCN
RFLUPA0506GE EAR99
Description
0.5‐6GHz Power Amplifier
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RF‐Lambda products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life‐saving, or life sustaining applications, or
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