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NP Technologies Model NP-512 The NP-512 is a 10 watt CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 380 MHz to 420 MHz with a gain of 38dB. The NP-500 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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380 | – |
420
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MHz
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Power Output CW
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Pcw
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–
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3
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–
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Watt
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Power Output PEP (10ns pulse 25% duty cycle)
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Ppep
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–
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10
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–
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Watt
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Gain
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G
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35
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38
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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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–
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±1.0
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dB
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Input VSWR
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S11
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–
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1.6:1
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2.0:1
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–
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Harmonics @ 3 Watt CW
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H
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–
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-19
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-18
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
2 Tones, 0.5W per tone @ 380 & 481 MHz |
IP3 |
–
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+50
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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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23
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24
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28 |
Volt
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Operating Current
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Amps
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–
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1.5 | 2.0 |
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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2.2 x 4 x 0.86
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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: Module
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1
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Max
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lb
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PROTECTIONS
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Thermal Shutdown
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None
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Typ
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Input Overdrive
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+5 dBm PEP Max |
Max
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Load VSWR
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Infinite up to 10 watts PEP
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Max
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Reverse Polarity Protection
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None |
–
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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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70°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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