VERY HIGH FREQUENCY GAIN BLOCK

Wide Band Amplifier ZVA-50953X+50Ω

45 to 95 GHz

1mm Female

THE BIG DEALy Exceptionally high frequency
y Flat gain response over a wideband
y Operates with a single DC supply of +10V to +15V
y Over voltage and reverse voltage protected
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APPLICATIONSy Automotive Radar/Sensing
y 5G FR2 millimeter wave bands
y Aerospace & Defensey Test and Measurement

Model No.

ZVA-50953X+

Case Style

VP3085-2Connectors

1mm Female

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mini-Circuits ZVA-50953X+ is a coaxial wideband and flat gain amplifier operating from 45 GHz to 95 GHz. The model operates
over a positive supply range of +10 to +15 V, allowing users to choose their desired operating voltage. Internal DC-DC conversion
circuitry maintains constant efficiency over the full input voltage range. The amplifier incorporates several DC-protection
features such as over-voltage, reverse voltage and in-rush current to protect from damage in case of unexpected spikes involtage during operation.

KEY FEATURES
FeatureAdvantages

Wide-band amplifier, 45 to 95 GHzA single amplifier serves the need for applications including Automotive, E-band communications, Test & Instrumentation.

Adjustable DC supply voltage

The device is capable of operating from +10 to +15 V, maintaining constant DC power consumption with no effecton RF performance.

DC Protection
y Over-voltagey Reverse voltage
y In-rush current

The internal DC circuitry allows the amplifier to be protected from external mishandling or unexpected spikes involtage that could lead to catastrophic failures in the field.

REV. OR
ECO-013112
ZVA-50953X+
MCL NY220610

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Wide Band Amplifier ZVA-50953X+50Ω

45 to 95 GHz

1mm Female

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT 25°C
Parameter

Condition (GHz)

Frequency Range

Min.

Typ.

45

Max.

Units

95

GHzGain45 - 55
55 - 90
90 - 95

13.5
14.5
12.5

161716———dB

Output Power at 1dB compression

45 - 95

1214—

dBm

Saturated Power45 - 95

1517—dBm

Input VSWR

45 - 95—

1.72.0:1

Output VSWR145 - 95—

1.7

2.0

:1

Operating DC Voltage

10—15V

Device Operating Current (at 10V DC)2—140205mA

1. Open and short-circuit loads are not recommended at the amplifier output. Ensure proper 50 Ohm load before turning the amplifier “ON”.
2. Max. operating current is based on current when amplifier is in saturation.

MAXIMUM RATINGS4
Parameter

Ratings

Operating Temperature (Ambient)-40°C to 60°C

Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C

Total Power Dissipation

1.35W

3RF Input Power (CW)DC Voltage+15 dBm
15V

3. Specified under matched load to 50 ohms.
4. Continuous operation is not recommended at these extremes. Permanent damage mayoccur if any of these limits are exceeded.

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Wide Band Amplifier ZVA-50953X+
50Ω

OUTLINE DRAWING

45 to 95 GHz

1mm Female

MOUNTING INFORMATION OF MODEL WITHOUT HEATSINK

Weight: 47.0 grams
Dimensions are in inches [mm]. Tolerances: 2 Pl.±.03; 3 Pl.±.015

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Wide Band Amplifier ZVA-50953X+50Ω

45 to 95 GHz

1mm Female

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA / CURVES
VSWR
(:1)
IN

OUT

Pout at
1 dB Compression
(dBm)

14.93

1.57

1.49

14.06

16.21

50

15.87

1.66

1.38

14.68

17.44

55

16.46

1.13

1.32

14.40

17.39

60

15.88

1.70

1.65

13.93

17.16

65

16.90

1.15

1.08

13.99

16.84

70

17.49

1.14

1.23

13.82

16.66

75

17.19

1.27

1.29

13.92

17.16

80

16.34

1.31

1.16

14.08

17.12

85

16.32

1.70

1.70

13.67

17.1790

18.48

1.39

1.31

13.33

17.32

95

15.14

1.33

1.21

14.79

17.03

Frequency(GHz)

Gain(dB)45

ZVA-50953X+
GAIN

26

Pout atSaturation(dBm)

ZVA-50953X+
INPUT VSWR

3.0

2.0

VSWR (:1)

GAIN (dB)

2218
14

1.0

106455055606570758085900.095

45505560

ZVA-50953X+
OUTPUT VSWR

3.065707580859095859095

FREQUENCY (GHz)FREQUENCY (GHz)ZVA-50953X+OUTPUT POWER

20OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

Pout at 1 dB Compression

VSWR (:1)

2.0

1.00.045505560657075

FREQUENCY (GHz)80859095

Pout at Saturation

1816141245505560657075
FREQUENCY (GHz)

80

NOTES
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights
and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the standard terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/terms/viewterm.html

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