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NP Technologies Model NP-551 The NP-551 is a 40dBm CW, RF amplifier module designed to operate over the frequency range of 1.1 GHz to 1.6 GHz with a gain of 24dB. The NP-551 RF amplifier module utilizes GaAs FET 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 = +12.5VDC: 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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1.1
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–
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1.6
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GHz
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Power Output Saturated
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Psat
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–
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40
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–
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dBm
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Power Output P-1dB
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P-1dB
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–
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38
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–
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dBm
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Gain
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G
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23
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24
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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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2.0:1
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–
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Harmonics @ 38dBm
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H
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–
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-35
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–
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dBc
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Inter-modulation Point
Measured @ 1.5 GHz, 100KHz spacing, 1W avg. |
IP3 |
–
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+52
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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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10
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12.5
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15 |
Volt
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Operating Current @ 8 watts
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Amps
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–
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2.9
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3.2
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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: 30us off, 60us 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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3.7 x 7.27 x 0.56
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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 / Module with Heat Sink
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0.75
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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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None
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Max
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Load VSWR
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4.0:1 up to 10 watts
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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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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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