SCD10015 Rev B
SPECIFICATIONS
PA0218-30 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
Negative Supply Voltage VNS -15 -5 V
Positive Supply Voltage VPS +12 +15 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, TOFull Range -40 +55 °C
Positive Supply Voltage, VPS +12 +15 V
Negative Supply Voltage, VNS -15 -5 V
Broadband Power 2GHz to 18GHz
Broadband Standard Product
Aeroflex Plainview
www.aeroflex.com/bband
September 14, 2005
DESCRIPTION
Our new innovative broadband power amplifier designs provide
performance without sacrificing output power. The ultra wideband
performance of the PA0218-30 can replace multiple narrowband power
amplifiers, there by reducing cost and complexity in microwave systems.
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
❑>30dBm P1dB up to 18GHz
❑7dB NF @ 16GHz (Typical)
❑IP3 > 40dBm @ 8GHz
❑High Efficiency
❑Compact Size
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Frequency Range 2.0 - 18 GHz
Power Output 1dB Compression Point +30 +32 +34 dBm
Power Output Saturated Saturated Power +31 +33 +35 dBm
Gain 14 - - dB
Gain Flatness -1.5 - +1.5 dB
Noise Figure @ 8GHz - 6.5 - dB
RF Input Return Loss 4 - 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - - 10 dB
RF Output Return Loss 4 - 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - - 10 dB
Supply Voltage
Positive
Negative
+12
-15
-
-
+15
-5
V
V
Supply Current
+12V, +15V
-15V, -5V
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-
-
-
2.2
100
Amps
mA
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPICAL S-PARAMETERS
Aeroflex Plainview
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TYPICAL NOISE FIGURE
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
2 4 8 16 18
Frequency GHz
Power dBm
P1dB
Psat
TYPICAL RF OUTPUT POWER
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TYPICAL AM TO PM DISTORTION
TYPICAL MULTIPLE FREQUENCY GAIN COMPRESSION POINT
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change at any time without notice the specifications, design,
function, or form of its products described herein. All
parameters must be validated for each customer's application
by engineering. No liability is assumed as a result of use of
this product. No patent licenses are implied.
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OUTLINE DRAWING
ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL NUMBER HERMETICITY PACKAGE
PA0218-30 Non Hermetic 2.5L x 1.11W x .45Ht
ORDERING INFORMATION
