TECHNICAL PRODUCT DATA SHEET

A11Amplifier

DESCRIPTION
The A11 Amplifier is a single stage gain block which
covers the GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS frequencies.
It has been designed with the thin link margins ofsatellite navigation systems in mind.
The A11 features 30dB of Gain, and a noise figure ofless than 1.8dB. It can be powered externally with anAC input voltage option, a DC input option, or, since
the product consumes less than 16mA, it may be
powered by the GPS receiver’s antenna voltageoutput. Regardless of the input power configuration,
the A11 can provide a DC voltage output to power anactive GPS antenna.

FEATURES

Excellent Noise Figure: F < 1.8dB
Excellent Gain: G = 30dB
Passes GPS L1/L2/L5, Galileo, GLONASS L1/L2,and Compass
Variable Gain Option Available: 0dB to 30dB

OPTIONS
The A11 Amplifier can be custom configured. Pleasecontact GPS Source for further information on productoptions and specifications.

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AS9100C:2009 and ISO 9001:2008 Compliant Company1A11 Electrical Specifications
Table 1-1.

Electrical Specifications

Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
ParameterConditions

Min

Frequency Range

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

1In/Out Impedance

IN, OUTGain

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

OptionMaxUnits2GHz
50
1227MHz303233

1575MHz303233

Min-4-3-1

Max283032Min-201Max

2830321227MHz
Variable GainTypIN – OUT, IN/OUT 50
1575MHzdB

dB

Input SWR

OUT Port 50

2:1—

Output SWR

IN Port 50

2:1—

Noise Figure (4)IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

1.8dB

Gain Flatness[L1 – L2] IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

2dB

Group Delay Flatness

Td,max – Td,min, IN – OUT

1nsReverse Isolation

OUT – IN

AC IN

DC IN

Wall Mount Transformer (3)110220/240

Wall Mount Transformer (Various Intl. plug typesavailable) (3)230

Pass DC

Non-Powered Configuration, DC Input on OUT port

3

16Powered, Mil. Conn. Or Quick Connect Option

(1)

28(2)

Device Current

Max RF Input
Notes:

1.
2.
3.

dB

110

PoweredAnt/Thru
Current

30

3

VAC

Current Consumption of Device (excludes Ant. Cur.)

16

Pass DC

Non-Powered Configuration, DC Input on OUT port

250

PoweredPowered, Mil. Conn. or Tinned Lead(3)Max RF Input Without Damage

10mAmAdBm

DC IN for powered option must be 2V greater than desired DC Voltage Out.
Maximum DC IN is 35V when 1275B powered option is included.
Maximum combined DC current draw out all ports of the device is a function of the DC input voltage and desired
DC output voltage according to the following:
Iout  1.4 / (VDC IN – VDC OUT) – 0.007A.
For powered option with a wall mount transformer: (Voltage Input = 110/220/240VAC), VDC IN is 9V.

4.

VDC

Does not apply to variable gain option at any setting other than maximum gain.

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Performance Data

2.1

A11
Figure 2-1.

Gain vs Frequency

Gain vs Frequency
40(L2) 32.488 dB

35(L1) 29.250 dB

Gain (dB)

30
2520
15
10
501000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1700

1800

1900

2000

1700

1800

1900

2000

Frequency (MHz)Figure 2-2.

SWR vs Frequency

SWR vs Frequency
1098SWR

76543(L2) 1.770 dB(L1) 1.464 dB

211000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

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Product Options
Table 3-1.

A11 Available Options

Power Supply
Voltage Input

Type110VAC

Wall Mount Transformer

220VAC

Wall Mount Transformer

240VAC (U.K.)

Wall Mount Transformer

PDC 5VDC to 28VDC or PM

Military Style Connector or Tinned Leads

Source Voltage

DC Voltage Out
3.3
5.0
7.5

Output Voltage (1)

9.0
12.0
Variable (3V to 12V)Custom

RF Connector
Connector Type
Connector

Limitations

N(Female/Male)

N/A

SMA

(Female/Male)

N/A

TNC

(Female/Male)

N/A

Housing
Housing

Housing Type

Limitations

Standard

NoneStandard

Pass DC Input and Output

SpecialBlock DC Input or Block DC Output (Cannot Block Both)Port (1)Configuration

Note:

1.

Powered Option: any or all RF ports (input or output) can be DC Blocked or can pass the powered DC voltage.

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4Product Code DecoderA11-A-X-X-X-X-P110/5-SF
Amplifier
A11 = A11 Amplifier

Gain Option
AXX = Custom Gain (XXdB)
V = Variable Gain (0 to 30dB)
Blank = Default Gain (30dB)

Environmental Option
BE
HS
VW

===
=
=BeaconEMI Shielding (Includes Waterproofing)
Hermetically Sealed
Variable Gain
Waterproof

Source Voltage
P110
P220
P240
PDC
PM
PM38999
PMS-1275
PMS-704
PMS38999-1275
PMS38999-704
Blank
*===
=
=
=
=
=
====Connector Option
NF
SFTF
NM
SM
TM======N ........ Female
SMA .... Female
TNC ... Female
N ......... Male
SMA .... Male
TNC .... Male

Output Voltage
3.35
7.5
912XXV=======

3.3V
5.0V
7.5V
9.0V
12.0V
Custom V
Variable V

Transformer
Transformer
Transformer
DC
Military Connector (User supplies DC)
Military Connector (User supplies DC)
Military Connector (User Supplies DC and 1275B Compliant)
Military Connector (User Supplies DC and 704F Compliant)
Military 38999 Connector and 1275B Compliant
Military 38999 Connector and 704F Compliant
No External Connector
On/Off Power Switch Available Upon Request

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Mechanical Drawing
A11 Amplifier — FAM-AAA-AAX-BBZ

GPS Source Part No.

FinishFAM-AAM-AAX-BBZ
Description

A11 Amplifier

Size

MassC

N/A

Tolerances
LinearA

3rd Angle Projection

Material

N/A

All materials and finishes shall comply with European Union RoHS and are lead free. Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified

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