SHF Communication Technologies AG
Wilhelm-von-Siemens-Str. 23D • 12277 Berlin • Germany
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E-Mail: sales@shf.de • Web: http://www.shf.deDatasheet
SHF 100 BPBroadband Amplifier

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Description
The SHF 100 BP is a two stage, wideband RF amplifier featuring flat gain and low group delay
variation. By use of proprietary monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) a 1 dBcompression point of 18 dBm and low noise figure are achieved.
In addition the amplifier is characterized by a single power supply requirement and a gain control
input for up to 3 dB gain reduction. Optionally an optimized tuning for improved pulse performance isavailable making this amplifier an excellent choice for muli-level (PAM) or analogue applications(OFDM or RF over fiber).

Applications


Optical Communications, Modulator DriverHigh-Speed Pulse ExperimentsSatellite Communications

Research and Development

Antenna MeasurementsRF over fiber

Available Options
01: DC return on input (max. ±1.75 V, max. 35 mA)

1
102: Built-in bias tee on input (max. ±12 V, max. 220 mA)
03: DC return on output (max. ±1.75 V, max. 35 mA)

1
104: Built-in bias tee on output (max. ±12 V, max. 220 mA)
MP: Matches the phase of two amplifiers

MT: Special tuning available to optimize performance with E/O modulators

2

3

ML: Special tuning optimised for multi-level applications up to 12.5 Gbaud

1The options 01 & 02 or 03 & 04 cannot be combined.
If an option is chosen, the maximum gain and the maximum output power might be reduced by up to 1 dB. The low f requency 3 dB Point might beincreased up to 50 kHz.

2

If this option is chosen, the maximum gain might be reduced by up to 3 dB.

3If this option is chosen, the high f requency 3 dB Point might be decreased down to 14 GHz. The limits f or output power are v alid until 14 GHz.
The output return loss might be increased up to -8 dB < 20 GHz.

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Specifications – SHF 100 BPParameter

UnitSymboldBm

Pin max

Min.

Typ.

Max.

CommentAbsolute Max Ratings
Maximum RF Input

10V2peak to peak voltage

DC Voltage at RF Input

V±12

AC coupled input

DC Voltage at RF Output

V±12

AC coupled output

Positive Supply Voltage

V912

reverse voltage protected

Positive Supply Current

AIDD

0.5

0.6

Gain Control Voltage

VUGC-5Tcase°C

10Case Temperature

48.5

040

Reduction by approx. 3dB
IGC <= 10 mA
pin open: max gain is achieved.

50

Electrical Characteristics (At 40°C case temperature, unless otherwise specified)w ithout option MLHigh frequency 3 dB point

GHzfHIGH

25

Low frequency 3 dB point

kHzfLOWGain

dB

S21

15

Output Power at 1 dB
Compression

dBm
V

P01dB

18
5

10 MHz...17 GHz
peak to peak voltage

Output Power at 2 dB
Compression

dBm
V

P02dB

21
7.1

10 MHz...17 GHz
peak to peak voltage

Output Power at 3 dB

dBm

P03dB

22

10 MHz...17 GHz

Compression

VInput Return LossdB

S11-12-10< 20 GHz

Output Return LossdBS22-10-9< 20 GHz

Rise Time/Fall Time

pstr/tf

20JitterpsJRMS

1.5

Full Setup 3
20%...80%, 7 V ≤ Vout ≤ 8 V
Full Setup 3
7 V ≤ Vout ≤ 8 V

Group Delay Ripple

ps±502…20 GHz, 100 MHz aperture

Power Consumption

W

30

40
non-inverting

16

84.5

9 V supply voltage

Mechanical Characteristics
Input Connector

SMA female

Output Connector

SMA female

Dimensions

mm

51x40x16
excluding connectors

4If operated with heat sink (part of the deliv ery ) at room temperature there is no need f or additional cooling.

3Measured with the f ollowing setup: SHF BPG 40 A -> DUT (SHF 100BP) -> Agilent 86100C with 50 GHz sampling head and precision timebase.

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Typical S-Parameters, Group Delay and Phase Response(without option ML)

Aperture of group delay measurement: 100 MHz

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Typical Binary Waveforms (without option ML)
23Measurements at 20 and 2.5 Gbps (PRBS 2 -1) had been performed using a SHF BPG 40 A and anAgilent 86100C DCA with Precision Time Base Module (86107A) and 50 GHz Sampling Head (83484A).
The measurements will be part of the inspection report delivered with each particular device.

Input Signal @ 20 Gbps

Output Signal @ 20 Gbps

Input Signal @ 2.5 Gbps

Output Signal @ 2.5 Gbps

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Typical Frequency Response (with option ML)

Typical Binary Waveforms (with option ML)
Measurements at 10 and 2.5 Gbps had been performed using a SHF BPG 40 A and an Agilent 86100C
DCA with 50 GHz Sampling Head (83484A).

Input Signal @ 10 Gbps

Output Signal @ 10 Gbps

Input Signal @ 2.5 Gbps

Output Signal @ 2.5 Gbps

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Typical 4-Level Waveforms (with option ML)
Measurements at 10 GBaud had been performed using a SHF 611 C DAC and an Agilent 86100C DCAwith Precision Time Base Module (86107A) and 70 GHz Sampling Head (86118A).

Input Signal @ 10 Gbaud, ~0.35 Vpp

Output Signal @ 10 GBaud, ~2.4 Vpp

Input Signal @ 10 Gbaud, ~0.7 Vpp

Output Signal @ 10 GBaud, ~4.5 Vpp

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Typical 8-Level Waveforms (with option ML)
Measurements at 10 GBaud had been performed using a SHF 611 C DAC and an Agilent 86100C DCA
with Precision Time Base Module (86107A) and 70 GHz Sampling Head (86118A).

Input Signal @ 10 Gbaud, ~0.41 Vpp

Output Signal @ 10 GBaud, ~2.7 Vpp

Input Signal @ 10 Gbaud, ~0.82 Vpp

Output Signal @ 10 GBaud, ~5.2 Vpp

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Typical Low Frequency Response (<1 MHz)

Typical Saturation power

Top (red): 3 dB compression;
Middle (green): 2 dB compression;
Bottom (blue): 1 dB compression

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5025

59.1

136.9
143.6

Mechanical Drawing with Heat Sink

51

9.5

26
18.7
16.4
12.9

40

4.9

16.5

M4 (2x)

40

16.5

4.9

26
18.7
16.4

9.5
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16dB

+9V
0.6A

P03dB : 22dBm

40kHz - 25GHz

0 ... -5V

all dimensions in mm

All dimensions in mm
For permanent mounting remove the heat sink from the amplifier. In that case please ensure thatadequate cooling of the amplifier is guaranteed. It is recommended to use thermal paste or a thermal gap
pad for the mounting. In order to separate the heat sink from the amplifier, remove the four screws on theheat sink. Please note, thermal paste is used between the heat sink and the amplifier housing.

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Mechanical Drawing without Heat Sink

37

3

M2,5x5 (4x)

31
48
51

16.5

9.5

6.4
2.9

16
8.7

4.9

40
16
8.7

6.4

9.5
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16dB+9V
0.6A

P03dB : 22dBm

40kHz - 25GHz

0 ... -5V

4.9
16.5
all dimensions in mm

Please ensure that adequate cooling of the amplifier is guaranteed.

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User Instructions
ATTENTION!
El e ctrosta ti c se nsi ti ve Ga As FET a m pl i fi e r

1.

To prevent damage through static charge build up, cables should be always discharged before
connecting them to the amplifier!

2.

Attach a 50 Ohm output load before supplying DC power to the amplifier!

3.

The supply voltage can be taken from any regular power supply and can be connected to the supply
feed-through filter via an ON / OFF switch.

4.

It make sense to use the minimum supply voltage. A higher one increases the power dissipation of theinternal voltage stabilizer.

5.

Using a 3 dB or 6 dB input attenuator will result in a 6 dB or 12 dB increase of the input return loss. For
minimal degradation of amplifier rise time, these attenuators should have a bandwidth specification of
more than the amplifier bandwith.

6.

High input voltages will drive the amplifier’s output stage into saturation, leading to waveform peakclipping.

7.

Saturated output voltages can only be used without damage while the amplifier is connected to a 50
Ohm precision load with a VSWR of less than 1.2 or better than 20 dB return loss.

8.

While using a reflective load the output voltage has to be reduced to a safe operating level according to
the magnitudes of the reflections.
ATTENTION: At radio frequencies a capacitive load can be transformed to an inductive one throughtransmission lines! With an output stage driven into saturation this may lead to the immediate
destruction of the amplifier (within a few ps)!

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