SCD10049 Rev A
SPECIFICATIONS
PA020180-3922 GaN High Power Amplifier Module
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS1
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN MAX UNITS
Operating Temperature – Case TMO -40 +65 °C
Storage Temperature – Case TMS -40 +125 °C
Positive Supply Voltage VPS +27 +30 V
1. Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximums Rating" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOMINAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNITS
Temperature, TC – Case Full Range -40 +55 °C
Positive Supply Voltage, VPS +27 +30 V
Broadband Power 2GHz to 18GHz 8Watts CW
Broadband Standard Product
Aeroflex Plainview
www.aeroflex.com/bband
March 11, 2009
DESCRIPTION
Our new industry leading broadband power amplifier designs provide
performance without sacrificing output power. The ultra wideband performance
of the PA020180-3922 can replace multiple narrowband power amplifiers, there
by reducing cost and complexity in microwave systems. This design uses the
intrinsic advantage of Gallium Nitride technology to provide broadband power
and high efficiency.
Our team of engineers can custom design power amplifiers using the latest
simulation software and proprietary technology to meet even the most
demanding specifications.
FEATURES
❑>39dBm PSAT up to 16GHz
❑22dB Typical Gain
❑IP3 > 46dBm @ 7GHz
❑Single Power Supply
❑High Efficiency > 24%
❑Compact Size
Preliminary
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ +25°C
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Frequency Range 2.0 - 18 GHz
Power Output 3dB Compression Point - +38 - dBm
Power Output Saturated Saturated Power - +39 - dBm
Gain -22-dB
Gain Flatness -3.5 - +3.5 dB
IP3 @ 7GHz 46 48 - dBm
RF Input Return Loss 2- 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - 10 - dB
RF Output Return Loss 4 - 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - 12 - dB
Positive Supply Voltage +27 +28 +30 V
Positive Supply Current, 28V - 1.2 - Amps
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPICAL S-PARAMETERS
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Measured Data Broadband GaN Amplifier 2 to 18 GHZ PA020180-3922
GAIN
OUTPUT POWER
GAIN COMPRESSION
INPUT POWER
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parameters must be validated for each customer's application
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2.705 MAX
2.340
.180
.250
.800
1.350
2X
2X
2X
.235
1.615 MAX
2.132
.305
.050
.175
2X
.400
.200
.170
2.510
.095
6X
2X
2X
ESD
R.054
6X
RF IN RF OUT
+28V
GND
.420 MAX
2X
PA020180-3922
OUTLINE DRAWING
MODEL NUMBER HERMETICITY PACKAGE
PA020180-3922 Non-Hermetic 2.70L x 1.615W x .42Ht
ORDERING INFORMATION
