RF-LAMBDA USA LLC RFLUPA0220GD-B Wide Band Solid State Power Amplifier User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- RF-LAMBDA USA LLC
Table of Contents
RFLUPA0220GD-B
Wide Band Solid State Power Amplifier
(With Fast Blanking)
2GHz-20GHz
Features
- Wideband Solid State Power Amplifier
- Small Signal Gain 50dB Typical
- Output Saturation Power 48dBm Typical
- Supply Voltage +48VDC
- 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
- Overvoltage Protection
- Overcurrent Protection
- Auto Calibration
Product Description
RFLUPA0220GD-B is a wideband power amplifier with a frequency range of 2 to
20GHz with a fast blanking function.
The power output of this amplifier is 48dBm typical. The typical small signal
gain is 50dB with a flatness of ±2dB. This excellent performance is achieved
through the use of GaN devices.
The power amplifier’s input connector is SMA and output connector is NType.
This product has a calibration feature which enables customer to obtain great
performance through time and temperature changes.
The operating temperature of this product is within -40 to +85⁰C.
Typical Applications
- Wireless Infrastructure
- Military and Aerospace Applications
- Test Instrumentation
- Radar Systems
- 5G Wireless Communications
- Microwave Radio Systems
- TR Modules
- Research and Development
- Cellular Base Stations
Electrical Specifications (TA=+25⁰C)
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 – 16 | 17 – 20 | GHz | ||||
| Small Signal Gain | 50 | 45 | dB | ||||
| Gain Variance | +/-5 | +/-5 | dB | ||||
| Gain Variation Over Temperature (-40⁰C to +70⁰C) | +/-5 | +/-5 | dB | ||||
| Input Return Loss | -20 | -20 | dB | ||||
| Output 1dB Compression Point (P1dB) | 44 | 41 | dBm | ||||
| *Saturated Output Power (Psat) | 48 | 45 | dBm | ||||
| Supply Current (Vcc = +48VDC) | 8.5 | 12.1 | 8.5 | 12.1 | A | ||
| IM3 | -20 | -20 | dBc | ||||
| RF ON and OFF Speed | 2 | 2 | us | ||||
| Weight | 6.5 | lbs. | |||||
| Impedance | 50 | Ohms | |||||
| Input / Output Connectors | SMA Female (input) / N-Type Female (Output) | ||||||
| Package | Screw Sealed (Standard) |
Hermetically Sealed (Optional)
Note: Special screening is available with extra cost. Please inquire with sales.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Rating |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | +60VDC |
| *RF Input Power (RFIN) | Psat – Large Signal Gain |
Bias Up Procedure
- Connect ground
- Connect input and output with 50 Ohm source/load. (In band VSWR < 1.9:1 or >10dB return loss.)
- Connect positive supply and make sure power supply can handle max current.
Bias Down Procedure
- Turn off power supply
- Remove positive supply Connection
- Remove RF Connection
- Remove ground
Environmental Specifications and Test Standards
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Operational Temperature | -40⁰C to +85⁰C (Case Temperature) |
| Storage Temperature | -55⁰C to +125⁰C |
| Thermal Shock | -40⁰C à +85⁰C |
(5 Cycles / 10 hours)
**Random Vibration| MIL-STD-202G
Table 214-I, Test Condition Letter C
1.5 Hours Per Axis
High Temperature Burn In| Temperature +85⁰C for 72 Hours
Shock| 1. Weight >20g, 50g half sine wave for 11ms, Speed variation 3.44m/s
2. Weight <=20g, 100g Half sine wave for 6ms, Speed variation 3.75m/s
3. Total 18 times (6 directions, 3 repetitions per direction).
Altitude| Standard: 30,000 Ft (Epoxy Sealed Controlled Environment)
Optional: Hermetically Sealed (60,000 ft. 1.0 PSI min)
Hermetically Sealed (Optional)| MIL-STD-883 (For Hermetically Sealed Units)
Notes:
- Maximum RF input power is set to assure safety of amplifier. Input power may be increased at own risk to achieve full power of amplifier. Please reference gain and power curves.
- For vibration testing details please see additional information section
Typical Performance Plots
Note: Small signal VNA measurements include attenuators to protect
equipment
*Pulse Psat power test signal: 20μs pulse width with 10% duty cycle.
Note: IM3 test performed with 1MHz tone spacing
Alarm Status Panel
LED #| Name| Function| Initial State| Description|
Applied
---|---|---|---|---|---
| Reset| Control| | Manual reset button to reset PA| Yes
| Calibration| Control| | When pressed, button will start manual calibration|
Yes
1| Power| Control| Red| LED will light to RED color when supply power is
applied| Yes
2| Pout| Indicator| Red| LED will light to GREEN color when RF output power is
ON| Yes
3| System Initialing| Indicator| Green| LED will blink while system is booting
or calibrating| Yes
4| RF IN| Indicator| Green| PA will shut down and latch this LED to a RED
color when input signal is over limit | Yes
5| VSWR| Indicator| Green| PA will shut down and latch this LED to a RED color
when output reflection is over limit | Yes
6| ID| Indicator| Green| PA will shut down and latch this LED to a RED color
when an imbalance in the drain current of the combining branches occurs or if
a drain current limit is reached | Yes
7| TEMP| Indicator| Green| PA will shut down and latch this LED to a RED color
when driven over temperature *| Yes
8| CAL| Indicator| Green| PA will shut down and latch this LED to a RED while
in calibration mode| Yes
Note: LED needs to be manually reset to initial state by pressing RESET button
Protection Connector Table
Female D-Sub is on the housing
The mating male part number: 172-E15-103R001
Pin #| Name| Function| Initial State| Description|
Applied
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Reset| Control| HIGH| Resets PA when logic LOW is applied and released| Yes
2| Gate Disable| Control| LOW| Appling logic HIGH disables gate of amplifiers|
Yes
3| Drian Disable| Control| LOW| Appling logic HIGH disables drains of
amplifiers| Yes
4| RF IN Over| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when input
signal is over limit| Yes
5| Temp Over| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when amplifier
is driven over temperature| Yes
6| Current Over| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when drain
current limit is reached| Yes
7| ID Imbalance| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when an
imbalance in the drain current of the combining branches occurs| Yes
8| PA Off Alarm| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when any of
the protection limit is reached| Yes
9| Temperature Analog Signal| Indicator| | The pin will supply an analog
signal representing the internal temperature of the amplifier| Optional
10| Fast Blanking| Control| LOW| Appling logic HIGH quickly disables amplifier
output| Yes
11| VSWR| Indicator| LOW| Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when output
reflection is over limit| Yes
12| 5dB Attenuation| Control| LOW| Applying logic HIGH enables 5dB
attenuation| No
13| 10dB Attenuation| Control| LOW| Applying logic HIGH enables 10dB
attenuation| No
14| +5V| Power Supply| +5V| +5V DC is available for reference 400mA current
ability| Yes
15| GND| GND| GND| GND| Yes
Notes:
- HIGH/LOW voltages are standard TTL signals 0.0V-0.8V = LOW. 2V-5V = HIGH. Input current is 10uA.
- Matching connector and cable will be shipped with the product.
- Applied=Yes means the feature is included. Applied=No means the feature is not included with this model.
- 5V reference supply can source 700mA.
- Indicator output signals can source 24mA.
- *Calibration. During calibration process, RF output must be terminated. RF input signal must be OFF.
Power Supply Connector Table
Male D-Sub is on the housing, part number: 09691000022
The mating female part number: 09691100022
Pin #| Gender on the Housing| Function| Initial State|
Description| Applied
---|---|---|---|---|---
A2| Female| VDC| VDC| Supply Voltage (this pin is up to 20A)| Yes
A1| Male| GND| GND| GND (this pin is up to 20A)| Yes
Notes:
- Matching connector and cable will be shipped with the product.
- If customer would like to use their own wires, 12 AWG wire is required for high current applications
Outline Drawing
Notes:
- Package Material: Aluminum and Copper
- Plating: Nickel
- All dimensions are in millimeters [inches].
- Tolerances ±0.25 [0.010] unless otherwise specified.
- Heat sink required during operation (sold separately). Matching heatsink is listed on our website. If customer would like to use their own cooling method, please make sure the amplifier will operate under the specs that listed in page 2 of this datasheet.
Additional Information
| Documentation | Webpage |
|---|---|
| ESD Policy | https://rflambda.com/pdf/rflambda_esd_control.pdf |
| Heatsink Lookup Specifications |
https://rflambda.com/search_heatsink.jsp
Connector Torque Specifications|
https://www.rflambda.com/pdf/Torque_Specifications.pdf
Random Vibration Test Standard| https://www.rflambda.com/pdf
/rflambda_random_vibration_MIL-STD-202G.pdf
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Modification | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RFLUPA0220GD | Input connector SMA and Output connector N-Type | 2-20Ghz DC |
Power Amplifier
RFLUPA0220GD-B| Fast Blanking Feature Option| Standard Amplifier with RF
Blanking Option
REMC0220GD| Digital Attenuation, USB/Ethernet Remote control, LED display,
etc| AC Power Benchtop Equipment
Amplifier Use
Ensure that the amplifier input and output ports are safely terminated into
a proper 50 ohm load before turning on the power. Never operate the amplifier
without a load. A proper 50 ohm load is defined as a load with impedance less
than 1.9:1 or return loss larger than 10dB relative to 50 Ohm within the
specified operating band width.
Power Supply Requirements
Power supply must be able to provide adequate current for the amplifier. Power
supply should be able to provide 1.5 times the typical current or 1.2 times
the maximum current (whichever is greater).
In most cases, RF – Lambda amplifiers will withstand severe mismatches without
damage. However, operation with poor loads is discouraged. If prolonged
operation with poor or unknown loads is expected, an external device such as
an isolator or circulator should be used to protect the amplifier.
Ensure that the power is off when connecting or disconnecting the input or
output of the amp.
Prevent overdriving the amplifier. Do not exceed the recommended input power
level.
Adequate heat-sinking required for RF amplifier modules. Please inquire.
Amplifiers do not contain Thermal protection, Reverse DC polarity or Over
voltage protection with the exception of a few models. Please inquire.
Proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions are recommended to avoid
performance degradation or loss of functionality.
What is not covered with warranty?
Each RF – Lambda amplifier will go through power and temperature stress
testing.
Since the die, ICs or MMICs are fragile, these are not covered by warranty.
Any damage to these will NOT be free to repair.
Important Notice
The information contained herein is believed to be reliable. RF-Lambda makes
no warranties regarding the information contained herein. RF-Lambda assumes no
responsibility or liability whatsoever for any of the information contained
herein. RF-Lambda assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the
use of the information contained herein. The information contained herein is
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with such information is entirely with the user. All information contained
herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify
the latest relevant information before placing orders for RF-Lambda products.
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products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in
medical, life-saving, or life sustaining applications, or other applications
where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury
or death.
Rev 1. 01-07-2024
Subject to change without notice
B1.0
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