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DR-AN-10-MO

10 GHz Analog Driver

Photline Driver
The Photline DR-AN-10-MO is a wideband RF amplifier module designed foranalog applications at frequencies up to 12 GHz.
The Photline DR-AN-10-MO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and alinear transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 21 dBm. It
exhibits flat Group Delay and Gain curves with reduced ripple over the entire
bandwidth.

FEATURES• Output voltage up to 9 Vpp• Linear amplifier

The Photline DR-AN-10-MO 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.

• Flat gain up to 12 GHz• Single voltage power supply• Low group delay variation
APPLICATIONS• LiNbO3 modulators• OFDM, RF over fiber• Linear amplification• Clock amplifier• Research & Development

Performance Highlights
ParameterMinTypMax

Unit

Cut-off frequencies

50 k

11 G-Hz

Output voltage0-

9Vpp

Gain

2830-

dB

Saturated output power

23--dBm

OPTIONS

Output power 1dB comp2122-dB• Heat-sink

Harmonics

---15

dBc

Noise Figure

3-

6dB

Measurements for Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mA

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DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolMin

TypMax

Unit

Supply voltage (fixed)

Vbias-1213V

Current consumption

Ibias-300400mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp-1.2

1.3V

Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMaxUnitLower frequency

f3dB, lower-3 dB point

50-

-kHz

Upper frequency

f3dB, upper-3 dB point

-11-

GHz

Gain

S21

Small signal, f < 10 GHz

2830-dB

Gain ripple-f < 10 GHz--±1.5dB

Input return loss

S11f < 10 GHz

-

-10-

dB

Output return loss

S22

f < 10 GHz

-

-15-

dB

Isolation

S12f < 10 GHz

--60

-dB

Output power 1dB

P1dB

2 GHz < f < 10 GHz

2122-dBm

Saturated output powerPsat

2 GHz < f < 10 GHz

23--dBm

Output voltage

VoutLinear0-

7Maximum swing

0-

9Noise Figure

NF

2 GHz < f < 10 GHz

3-

6dBHarmonics

Harm@P1dB, f < 5 GHz---15dBc

P

Small signal

-

3.6

5.2

W

Power dissipation

VppConditions: S parameters conditions : Pin = -30 dBm, Tamb = 25 °C, 50 W 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.
ParameterSymbol

MinMaxUnit

RF input voltage

Vin-

0.6

Vpp

Supply voltage

Vbias

013

V

DC current

Ibias

0400mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp

01.3

V

Power dissipation

Pdiss-5.2

W

Temperature of operation

Top0+50W

Storage temperature

Tst-10+70°C

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S21 and Group Delay Parameter Curves

S12 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mAConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mA

S21

S21 (dB)

30
25
2015Group delay

10500246810

Frequency (GHz)12-10-20-30

S12 (dB)

35

1,21,11,00,90,80,70,60,50,40,30,20,10,0Group Delay (ns)40-40-50-60-70-80-90

S22 Parameter Curve

02468Frequency (GHz)

101210121012S11 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mAConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mA

0-10-2-4-15-20

S11 (dB)

S22 (dB)-6-25-8-10-12-14-16-30-18-35

02468

Frequency (GHz)

10-20

12Saturated Output Power Curve

02468

Frequency (GHz)

Noise Figure Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mAConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 310 mA

24987Noise figure (dB)

P1dB (dBm)

23222165432
12002468101202468

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Electrical Schematic Diagram

Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm

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179.9

26.5

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3x5.08

4.5

648.3

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.
PIN

Function

Operational Notes

IN

RF InK-connector female

OUTRF OutVbias

Power supply voltage

VampOutput voltage amplitude adjustment

K-connector male
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Mechanical Diagram and Pinout with HS-MO2 Heatsink
All measurements in mm

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fiber lasers as well as research laboratories all over the world.
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