50W Power Amplifier 18-26 GHz
Wide-bandwidth operation from 18 to 26.5 GHz
High power output of 50W at 0 dBm input
Integrated 31.5 dB attenuation control with 0.5 dB steps
Fast switching speed of 50-100 ns
Excellent heat dissipation with temperature equalizer
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Description
This high-performance wide-bandwidth power amplifier operates across the 18 to 26.5 GHz frequency range. It delivers a robust output power of 50W with an input power of 0 dBm. The device features integrated attenuation control with a range of 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps. Designed for reliability, it includes excellent heat dissipation capabilities and operates within a wide temperature range from -10°C to +40°C. The amplifier is housed in a compact module with 2.92mm-Female input and WR42 waveguide output connectors, making it suitable for demanding RF and microwave applications.
OPA50W-18-26-GC2 | |
| 50W Power Amplifier 18-26 GHz | |
Property | Value |
| Operating Frequency (GHz) | 18-26.5 GHz |
| Operating Temperature (degC) | -10-+40 degC |
| Storage Temperature (degC) | -40-+70 degC |
| VSWR input (/) | 2.0-2.5 / |
| Input Power for Rated PSAT (dBm) | 0-+10 dBm |
| Power Consumption @VDC = 22 V (W) | 450-520 W |
| DC Interface Connector (Value) | 13W3 |
| Gain Flatness @Pin = -20 dBm (Symbol) | ΔG |
| Gain Flatness @Pin = -20 dBm (Typ.) | +/-3 dB |
| Gain Flatness @Pin = -20 dBm (Max.) | +/-4 dB |
| Weight | TBD |
| Dimensions | 180 x 160 x 35 mm |
| 1 (Description) | AT1 |
| 1 (Specifications) | 0.5 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 10 (Description) | EN |
| 10 (Specifications) | Amplifier Enable: +3.3V~+5V or Open (Internal Pull-up), Amplifier Disable: <1V or Short |
| 2 (Description) | AT2 |
| 2 (Specifications) | 1 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 3 (Description) | AT3 |
| 3 (Specifications) | 2 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 4 (Description) | AT4 |
| 4 (Specifications) | 4 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 5 (Description) | AT5 |
| 5 (Specifications) | 8 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 6 (Description) | AT6 |
| 6 (Specifications) | 16 dB Attenuation Control Bit, Enable: +2.3V~+5V , Disable: 0V~+0.8V or Open (Internal Pull-down) |
| 7 (Description) | ID |
| 7 (Specifications) | Current detection: I = V/0.1, Unit: A (CW Pattern) |
| 8 (Description) | TP |
| 8 (Specifications) | Temperature detection: T = (V-0.5)/0.01, Unit: degC |
| 9 (Description) | GND |
| 9 (Specifications) | Control Ground |
| A1 (Description) | GND |
| A1 (Specifications) | Power Ground |
| A2 (Description) | NC |
| A2 (Specifications) | Undefined |
| A3 (Description) | +22V |
| A3 (Specifications) | Power |
| Cooling (Value) | External Heatsink (Not Supplied) |
| Harmonics @Pout = 50 W (Symbol) | 2nd |
| Harmonics @Pout = 50 W (Typ.) | -25 dBc |
| Output Power @Pin = 0 dBm (Min.) | 50 W |
| Output Power @Pin = 0 dBm (Symbol) | Pout |
| Power Flatness @Pin = 0 dBm (Max.) | +/-2 dB |
| Power Flatness @Pin = 0 dBm (Symbol) | ΔPo |
| Power Flatness @Pin = 0 dBm (Typ.) | +/-1 dB |
| RF Input Interface | 2.92mm-Female |
| RF output Interface | WR42 |
| Spurious Signals@ Pout = 50 W (Symbol) | Spur |
| Spurious Signals@ Pout = 50 W (Typ.) | -60 dBc |
Features | |
| Wide-bandwidth operation from 18 to 26.5 GHz; High power output of 50W at 0 dBm input; Integrated 31.5 dB attenuation control with 0.5 dB steps; Fast switching speed of 50-100 ns; Excellent heat dissipation with temperature equalizer | |
Applications | |
| Wireless Infrastructure | |
| RF Microwave and Vsat | |
| Test Instrumentation | |
| Short Haul / High Capacity Links | |
| Military & Aerospace Applications | |
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