High power amplification can be used across wide range of applications

Pasternack offers a number of high power broadband amplifiers that can be used across a wide range of applications including electronic warfare, radar, communications and test and measurement. The company’s PE15A5033F high power amplifier generates 100W typical saturated output power over a broad frequency range that covers 0.7GHz to 2.7GHz. This class A/AB design is unconditionally stable and utilizes highly efficient GaN technology for superior linear performance that supports a variety of input signal formats including CW, AM, FM, PM, and Pulse with power added efficiency (PAE) of 30% typical. Additional key performance features of this high power amplifier include 45dB minimum small signal gain, +/-1.5dB typical gain flatness @ Psat and an impressive harmonic suppression level of -20dBc typical. To ensure highly reliable thermal management, the amplifier module incorporates a heatsink and cooling fan that maintains an optimum baseplate temperature of 0C to +50C, with automatic shutdown capability at 85C. The package assembly supports SMA-female RF connectors at the input and output ports and a D-Sub connector with control functions that include +30VDC bias, current monitoring and TTL logic blanking. Another primary advantage of this amplifier is its rugged design platform capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions including humidity, altitude, shock and vibration. “Our PE15A5033F high power amplifier utilizes GaN technology for efficient broadband performance and it incorporates thermal management protection to ensure reliable operation essential for a number of applications including military radar and communications. This model is part of our extensive line of high power amplifiers that are available in stock for immediate shipment,” said Tim Galla, active device product manager at Pasternack.