50W Power Amplifier 26-40 GHz
Wide-bandwidth operation from 26 GHz to 40 GHz
High output power of 50W with 50 ohm input impedance
Integrated 6-bit digital attenuation with 31.5 dB range
Excellent heat dissipation with built-in temperature equalizer
Comprehensive DC interface for power, enable, and monitoring
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Description
This high-performance wide-bandwidth power amplifier operates in the 26 to 40 GHz frequency range. It delivers a robust output power of 50W with excellent power and gain flatness. The device features integrated attenuation control with a 31.5 dB range in 0.5 dB steps, and includes comprehensive monitoring for current and temperature. Designed for reliability, it incorporates a temperature equalizer for efficient heat dissipation and supports both CW and switching modes.
OPA50W-26-40-GC2 | |
| 50W Power Amplifier 26-40 GHz | |
Property | Value |
| Operating Frequency (GHz) | 26-40 GHz |
| Attenuation Range (dB) | 0.5-31.5 dB |
| Input Power for Rated PSAT (dBm) | 0-+10 dBm |
| Operating Voltage Limit (V) | +22-+24 V |
| Power Consumption @VDC = 22 V (W) | 450-520 W |
| Working Pattern (/) | 0-CW / |
| RF Connectors Input (Value) | 2.92 mm-Female |
| RF Connectors Output (Value) | WR28 |
| DC Interface Connector (Value) | 13W3 |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to +40 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70 degC |
| VSWR input (Symbol) | VSWR_in |
| VSWR input (Typ.) | 2.0 |
| VSWR input (Max.) | 2.5 |
| Input Impedance (Symbol) | Impedance |
| Input Impedance (Typ.) | 50 Ohm |
| 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 | 150 x 145 x 30 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 |
| Attenuation Step (Symbol) | Ats |
| Attenuation Step (Typ.) | 0.5 dB |
| Cooling (Value) | External Heatsink (Not Supplied) |
| Harmonics @Pout = 50 W (Symbol) | 2nd |
| Harmonics @Pout = 50 W (Typ.) | -30 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 |
| Spurious Signals@ Pout = 50 W (Symbol) | Spur |
| Spurious Signals@ Pout = 50 W (Typ.) | -60 dBc |
| Switching Propagation Delay (Max.) | 500 ns |
| Switching Propagation Delay (Symbol) | tPHL/tPLH |
| Switching Propagation Delay (Typ.) | 300 ns |
| Switching Speed (Max.) | 100 ns |
| Switching Speed (Symbol) | Tr/Tf |
| Switching Speed (Typ.) | 50 ns |
Features | |
| Wide-bandwidth operation from 26 GHz to 40 GHz; High output power of 50W with 50 ohm input impedance; Integrated 6-bit digital attenuation with 31.5 dB range; Excellent heat dissipation with built-in temperature equalizer; Comprehensive DC interface for power, enable, and monitoring | |
Applications | |
| Wireless Infrastructure | |
| RF Microwave and Vsat | |
| Test Instrumentation | |
| Short Haul / High Capacity Links | |
| Military & Aerospace Applications | |
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