RF-LAMBDARFLUPA18G40GA

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Wide Band Power Amplifier
18GHz-40GHzFeatures
Gain: 35dB typical
Output power +26dBm typicalHigh P1dB: +24 dB m Full Band
Supply Voltage: +10V @ 900 m A
50 Ohm Matched Input / Output
Size: 2.68” x 2.68” x0.46”

Typical Applications•••••

Wireless Infrastructure
RF Microwave & VSAT
Military & Aerospace
Test Instrument
Fiber Optics

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vcc = +10V
ParameterMin

Frequency Range

18Gain30TypMaxMin262635Typ32MaxUnits40GHz38dB

Gain Flatness

±3.0

±2.5

dB

Gain Variation Over Temperature(-45 ~ +85)

±1.5

±1.5

dB

Noise Figure

5.0

6.0

5.5

7.5

dB

Input VSWR

2.0

2.5

2.3

3.0:1Output 1 dB Compression Point (P1dB)

24

26

2428

dBm

Saturated Output Power (Psat)

2729dBm

Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)3434dBm

Isolation S12-55-50

dB

Supply Current (Vcc=+10V)

900

1500

900

1500mA

Weight9.9

ounces

Impedance

50Ohms

Input / Output Connectors
FinishingMaterialPackage Sealing

Wide Band Power Amplifier 18GHz~40GHz••••••

2.92mm - Female
Standard: Gold 40 micron; Nickel 220 micron thickness
Option: Gold 80 micron; Nickel 180 micron thickness
Aluminum/copper
Epoxy Sealing (Standard)
Hermetically Sealed (Option with extra charge)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Environmental Specifications

Operating Voltage+12V

RF Input Power (RFIN)+14dB mBiasing Up Procedure
Connect Ground Pin

Step 2Connect input and output

Step 3Connect +10V biasing-45 ~ +85

Storage
Temperature (°C)

-50 ~ +125

Altitude30,000 ft.
(Epoxy Sealed Controlledenvironment)
60,000 ft. 1.0psi min(Hermetically Sealed Uncontrolled environment)（Optional）

Vibration

25g RMS (15 degrees 2KHz)
endurance, 1 hour per axis

Humidity

100% RH at 35c, 95%RH at 40ºc

Shock

20G for 11msec half sine wave,3axis both directions

Power OFF Procedure
Step 1

Turn off +10V biasing

Step 2

Remove RF connection

Step 3

Remove Ground.

Wide Band Power Amplifier 18GHz~40GHz

Step 1

Operational
Temperature (°C)

Typical Performance Plots
Gain

Input VSWR

Trc3
S21 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref 31 dB
Mem5[Trc3] S21 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref 31 dB

Cal Math SmoInvisible

3 (Max)Trc1 S11 SWR 1 U / Ref 1 U

Cal

1 (Max)
M1 18.000000 GHz
M2 40.000000 GHz
M3 29.760000 GHz

S11

M1 18.000000 GHz
M2 40.000000 GHz• M3 29.760000 GHz

S2171

33.619 dB
34.128 dB
39.425 dB

101.6921 U
1.5146 U
2.1058 U

961851

M3417M2

M163152141131M32-9

M1M21Ch1 fb Start 15 GHzPb-30 dBm

Stop 45 GHz

Ch1 fb Start 15 GHz

Pb-30 dBm

Stop 45 GHz

12/30/2015, 2:04 AM

12/30/2015, 2:04 AM

Isolation

Gain vs. output power
Gain vs. Output Power40

Trc2 S12 dB Mag 10 dB / Ref -40 dB

Cal Smo

18GHz
19GHz
20GHz
21GHz
22GHz
23GHz
24GHz
25GHz
26GHz
27GHz
28GHz
29GHz
30GHz
31GHz
32GHz
33GHz
34GHz
35GHz
36GHz
37GHz
38GHz
39GHz
40GHz

2 (Max)39

M1 18.000000 GHz -65.065 dB
M2 40.000000 GHz -49.657 dB• M3 29.760000 GHz -58.284 dB

S12-1038

-20

37-30

36

Gain(dB)

-40

M2-50

M3-60

3534M1-7033-8032-90

31

Ch1 fb Start 15 GHzPb-30 dBm

Stop 45 GHz
3012/30/2015, 2:05 AM

51015202530

Output Power(dBm)

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Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)P1dB vs. Frequency
P1dB vs. Frequency
50454030

Wide Band Power Amplifier 18GHz~40GHz

P1dB(dBm)

35252015105152025303540Frequency(GHz)

Noise Figure

Current
Current vs. Output Power
12001150Current(mA)

1100+

1050

1000

950

900

850

810121416182022242628

Output Power(dBm)

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2nd Harmonic Wave Output Power
2nd Harmonic Wave vs. Output Power-15-20

2nd Harmonic Wave(dBc)

-25

-30

-35

-40

-45-50+-55-60

51015202530

Output Power(dBm)

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 returnloss 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 thetypical 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 orcirculator 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.

Wide Band Power Amplifier 18GHz~40GHz

18GHz
19GHz
20GHz
21GHz
22GHz
23GHz
24GHz
25GHz
26GHz
27GHz28GHz
29GHz
30GHz
31GHz
32GHz
33GHz
34GHz
35GHz
36GHz
37GHz
38GHz
39GHz
40GHz

Amplifiers do not contain Thermal protection, Reverse DC polarity or Over voltage protection with the exception of a fewmodels. 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.

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Outline Drawing:
All Dimensions in mm [inches]
Heat Sink required during operation (Sold Separately)+10V

RF-Lambda
RFLUPA18G40GA
F:18-40GHz
SN:XXXXXXXXX

15,5 [0,61]IN

6,2 [0,24]

108 [4,25]

GND

4-M3
Tapped hole62 [2,44]+10V

10,9 [0,43]

68 [2,68]

19,6 [0,77]

4- 3.4[0.13]
THRU

Wide Band Power Amplifier 18GHz~40GHz

IncludingHeat sinkOUT

GND

RF-Lambda
RFLUPA18G40GA
F:18-40GHz
SN:XXXXXXXXX

IN

36 [1,42]

5,7 [0,22]62 [2,44]
68 [2,68]

11,7 [0,46]

OUT

25 [0,98]
36,7 [1,44]

68 [2,68]

Ordering Information
Part No.
RFLUPA18G40GA

ECCN

Description

EAR99 18-40GHz Power Amplifier

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