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Power Amplifier Modules

Features:

  • 4 W nominal CW power
  • 6-18 GHz frequency range
  • Dual outputs, switchable
  • Modulation input control
  • Compact module, only 53 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm
  • Bare aluminium finish (6061), cooling via baseplate

Applications: 

  • Phased array transmitter element
  • Radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems
  • Laboratory use

Spec Sheet and Certificates

  • L3Harris Power Amplifier Modules Spec Sheet

    Power Amplifier Modules Spec Sheet

  • Earnings Presentation

    Space and Airborne Systems Australia Certifications

Power Amplifier Modules Specifications

Technical Specifications
Frequency Range 6-18 GHz
Fundamental Rated Output Power at 1dB Compression @ 25°C 35 dBm min, 35.5 dBm typ, 6-9 GHz
35 dBm min, 36.0 dBm typ, 9-14 GHz
32 dBm min, 34.0 dBm typ, 14-16 GHz
35 dBm min, 35.3 dBm typ, 16-18 GHz
Variation in Rated Output Power at P1dB Compression vs Temperature +0.5 dB typical @ -54°C
-0.2 dB typical @ 50°C
Saturated Output Power 0.5 dB above P1 dB
Input Power Window for Saturated Output Power -2.0 - +4.0 dBm typ, +25°C
Amplitude Matching to Reference ±0.3 dB typical, ±1.75 dB max
Phase Matching to Reference ±7 degrees typ, ±20 degrees max
Small Signal Gain 34.0 dB average, 25°C
38.0 dB average, -54°C
33.5 dB average, +50°C
Harmonic Output Level @ P1dB Typically better than –15 dBc
Output Two-Tone Third Order Typically +39 dBm
L/R Switch Performance Non-reflective ports
L/R Switching Speed 80 nS typical
L/R Switch Video Leakage <-50 dBm
L/R Switch Isolation Typically better than 10 dB
Modulation:
PRF
Switching Time
500 kHz max.
60 ns ON & OFF typical
In/Out VSWR 2:1
Load VSWR * † 2:1 for 85% of band, 3:1 max
Power Supply ‡ 3 A typ off +8.25 V rail at P1 dB
20 mA typ off -12 V @ P1 dB
Notes:
* At 3:1 VSWR, the output power will reduce by 1.2dB due to mismatch loss
† Unit must be operated with 50 ohm load at output
‡ No internal rail regulation. Recommended rail regulation is ±2.5%
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