15 GHz Linear Amplifier PSPL5867 Datasheet The PSPL5867 is a broadband linear amplifier intended for use amplifying signals with a minimum amount of distortion. The PSPL5867 demonstrates exceptional gain flatness and low deviation from linear phase while providing a bandwidth of 10 kHz to 15 GHz. This amplifier is ideal for use as a linear gain block in applications such as 12.5 Gb/s fiber optic receiver channels. Key performance specifications Broadband linear amplifier with 15 dB gain 10 kHz to 15 GHz bandwidth Low deviation from linear phase (3 degrees) 1 dB compression point of 13 dBm RF power detection www.tektronix.com 1 Datasheet Typical performance 2 www.tektronix.com PSPL5867 15 GHz Linear Amplifier Specifications Parameter Symbol Impedance Z Ohms Upper 3 dB freq. fc,h GHz Lower 3 dB freq. fc,l kHz Small Signal Gain S21 dB Gain Flatness Deviation from Linear Phase Units Minimum Typical 14 15 Maximum Comments 50 13 3 dB roll-off point 10 20 3 dB roll-off point 15 16 Avg. at 1 GHz and 2 GHz dB +/-0.3 +/-0.5 50 MHz < f < 7 GHz deg +/-3 +/-5 50 MHz < f < 8 GHz Return Loss, Input S11 dB -10 50 MHz < f < 20 GHz Return Loss, Output S22 dB -10 -9.5 50 MHz < f < 14 GHz 14 GHz f < 16 GHz 7.0 f > 50 MHz At 12 dBm RF output Eff. Input RMS Noise Voltage Noise Figure V rms NF 99 dB Max Power Out (-1 dB gain comp) dBm 5.0 10 13 Power Detector RF Bandwidth GHz 15 Power Detector Output Bandwidth (video) kHz 20 Power Detector Output Voltage Range VDC 3.4 4.0 4.6 Polarity Inverting Coupling AC, input and output RF Connectors SMA jacks (f) DC Connector Solder pins Supply Voltage (+) +VDC VDC 7.5 8 8.5 Supply Voltage (-) -VDC VDC -5.5 -5 -4.5 Supply Current (+) +IDC mA 105 Supply Current (-) -IDC mA 7 Power Dissipation Pdiss W 1.0 15 Input damage threshold Vbias VDC -10 9 Input is AC coupled Max Allowed Input Input DC Bias Range dBm 1.5 Output DC Bias Range Vbias VDC -5 13 Output is AC coupled Operating Temp TCASE Deg C 0 75 Case temperature Storage Temp Tstor Deg C -40 125 Warranty One Year www.tektronix.com 3 Datasheet Mechanical dimensions Ordering information Models PSPL5867 Datasheet LINEAR AMPLIFIER, 15 GHz ASEAN / Australasia (65) 6356 3900 Belgium 00800 2255 4835* Central East Europe and the Baltics +41 52 675 3777 Finland +41 52 675 3777 Hong Kong 400 820 5835 Japan 81 (3) 6714 3010 Middle East, Asia, and North Africa +41 52 675 3777 People's Republic of China 400 820 5835 Republic of Korea 001 800 8255 2835 Spain 00800 2255 4835* Taiwan 886 (2) 2722 9622 * European toll-free number. If not accessible, call: +41 52 675 3777 Austria 00800 2255 4835* Brazil +55 (11) 3759 7627 Central Europe & Greece +41 52 675 3777 France 00800 2255 4835* India 000 800 650 1835 Luxembourg +41 52 675 3777 The Netherlands 00800 2255 4835* Poland +41 52 675 3777 Russia & CIS +7 (495) 6647564 Sweden 00800 2255 4835* United Kingdom & Ireland 00800 2255 4835* Balkans, Israel, South Africa and other ISE Countries +41 52 675 3777 Canada 1 800 833 9200 Denmark +45 80 88 1401 Germany 00800 2255 4835* Italy 00800 2255 4835* Mexico, Central/South America & Caribbean 52 (55) 56 04 50 90 Norway 800 16098 Portugal 80 08 12370 South Africa +41 52 675 3777 Switzerland 00800 2255 4835* USA 1 800 833 9200 Updated 10 April 2013 For Further Information. Tektronix maintains a comprehensive, constantly expanding collection of application notes, technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology. Please visit www.tektronix.com. Copyright (c) Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 24 Jul 2014 www.tektronix.com 1PW-30539-0