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DR-AN-20-HO

20 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver

Photline Driver

The Photline DR-AN-20-HO is a wideband RF amplifier module designed foranalog applications at frequencies up to 20 GHz.
The Photline DR-AN-20-HO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and alinear transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 23 dBm. Itexhibits flat Group Delay and Gain curves with reduced ripple over the entire
bandwidth.

FEATURES• Output voltage up to 12 Vpp• Linear amplifier• Flat gain up to 20 GHz

The Photline DR-AN-20-HO operates from a single power supply for safety andease of use, and offers gain control over 3 dB. The amplifier comes in a compact
52 mm x 25.6 mm housing with K type RF connectors (compatible SMA) and with
an optional heat sink.
This amplifier module is ideally suited to drive optical modulators for analog
applications.

• Single voltage power supply• Low group delay variation
APPLICATIONS

Performance Highlights• LiNbO3 modulators

ParameterMinTypMax

Unit• OFDM, RoF, Phase modulation

Cut-off frequencies

80 k25 G-Hz

• Research & Development

Output voltage

0-12.5VppGain-30-dB

OPTIONS

Saturated output power

26--dBm• Heat-sink

Output power 1dB comp2225-dBm• Low output voltage version for EAMHarmonics---15dBc

Noise figure--5dB

RELATED EQUIPMENTS

Measurements for Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA• MXIQ-LN, MXAN-LN modulators• MBC-AN Automatic Bias Controllers

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DC Electrical Characteristics
ParameterSymbol

Min

TypMax

Unit

Supply voltage (fixed)

Vbias

-

12-

V

Current consumption

Ibias-

500-mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp-

1.5-

V

Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMax

Unit

Lower frequency

f3db, lower-3 dB point

--80

kHz

Upper frequency

f3db, upper-3 dB point-

2325GHzGain

S21Small signal

272930dB

Gain ripple-f < 24 GHz

-

±1.5-

dB

Input return loss

S11f < 20 GHz-

-10-dB

Output return loss

S22

f < 20 GHz--10-dB

Isolation

S12f < 30 GHz--60-dB

Output power 1 dB

P1dB

2 GHz < f < 20 GHz

2225-dBm

Saturated powerPsat

2 GHz < f < 20 GHz

26--dBm

Output voltage

VoutLinear0-

9Maximum swing0-

12.5

Noise figure

NF

1 GHz < f < 18 GHz

2-

5f < 18 GHz

2-

3Harmonics

Harm

P1dB, f = 5 GHz---15dBcP

Small signal-6-WPower dissipation

VppdB

Conditions: S parameters -30 dBm, Tamb = 25°C, 50 Ω system

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter

SymbolMinMaxUnit

RF input voltage

Vin-

0.9

Vpp

Supply Voltage

Vbias

1113

V

DC current

Ibias-0.560mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp02VPower dissipation

Pdiss-7.3

W

Temperature of operationTop0+40°C

Storage temperatureTst-5+70°C

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S21 and Group Delay Parameter Curves

S12 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA

400,825200,615Group delay

0,4

100,250246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24-30-40

S12 (dB)

S21 (dB)

30-20

1,0S21Group Delay (ns)350-101,2-50-60-70-800,0-90

Frequency (GHz)S22 Parameter Curve

6810121416

Frequency (GHz)1820

22241820

22241820

220-5-5-10-10-15

S11 (dB)

S22 (dB)

4Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA

0-15-20-20-25-30-35-25-40-30

0246810121416

Frequency (GHz)

1820

2224

1dB Compression Curve-450246810121416

Frequency (GHz)

Noise Figure Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mAConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA

30829728627

Noise figure (dB)

P1dB (dBm)

2S11 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA

2625
24
2322
21
20

002

46810

121416

18

20

4
3
2
10

22

Frequency (GHz)www.photonics.ixblue.com

5024

68

10

1214

16

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Electrical Schematic Diagram

Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm

25.6
17n2.3(x4)

9.9

26.5

54
50.4

3x5.084.5

6116.45

48.3

4.75

The heatsinking of the module is necessary. It’s user responsability to use an adequate heatsink. Refer to page 5 for iXBlue recommended
heatsink.

PINFunction

Unit

IN

RF In

K connector female

OUT

RF OutK connector maleVbias

Power supply voltage

Set
CREATION
01 a typical operating specification

Vamp

Output voltage amplitude adjustment

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Photline Driver
Mechanical Diagram And Pinout With HS-HO1 Heatsink
All measurements in mm672740f

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