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DR-AN-20-MO

20 GHz Analog Driver

Photline Driver

The Photline DR-AN-20-MO is a wideband RF amplifier module designed foranalog applications at frequencies up to 20 GHz.
The Photline DR-AN-20-MO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and alinear transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 20 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• Flat gain up to 20 GHz• Single voltage power supply

The Photline DR-AN-20-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.

• Low group delay variation
APPLICATIONS• LiNbO3 modulators• OFDM, RF over fiber• Linear amplification• Research & Development
OPTIONS• Heat-sink

Performance Highlights
ParameterMinTypMax

Unit

Cut-off frequencies

50 k20 G-Hz

Output voltage

0-

9Vpp

Gain

2830-

dB

Saturated output power

23-

-dBm

Output power 1dB comp2021-dBHarmonics---15

dBc

Noise Figure

5-

7dB

Measurements for Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 305 mA

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DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolMin

TypMax

Unit

Supply voltage (fixed)

Vbias

-12-

VCurrent consumption

Ibias-310-mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp-

1.2-

VElectrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

MinTypMax

UnitLower frequency

f3dB, lower-3 dB point

--50

kHz

Upper frequency

f3dB, upper-3 dB point

1820-

GHz

Gain

S21

Small signal, f < 15 GHz

2830-dB

Gain ripple-f < 15 GHz

-

-

±1.5

dB

Input return loss

S11f < 10 GHz

-

-10-

dB

Output return loss

S22

f < 20 GHz

-

-10-

dB

Isolation

S12

f < 20 GHz

--60

-dB

Output power 1dB

P1dB

2 GHz < f < 16 GHz

2021-dBm

Saturated output power

Psat

2 GHz < f < 12 GHz23--dBm

Output voltage

VoutLinear0-

7Maximum swing0-

9Noise Figure

NFf < 7 GHz & f > 18 GHz5-77 GHz < f < 18 GHz

3-

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

PSmall signal

-

3.6

5.2

W

Power dissipation

VppdB

Conditions: S paramters -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 operationTop0+40

W

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 = 300 mA

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

S21

S21 (dB)30252015Group delay

105002468101214Frequency (GHz)1618

20-10-20-30

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

0246810

12Frequency (GHz)14161820161820

161820

S11 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 300 mAConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

0-10-2-4-15-20

S11 (dB)

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

0

2

468

10

12Frequency (GHz)141618-20

20

Saturated Output Power Curve

468

10

12Frequency (GHz)

14Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

249823722Noise figure (dB)

P1dB (dBm)

2Noise Figure Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

212019180654321024681012141618

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Electrical Schematic Diagram

Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm

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n2.3(x4)

179.9

26.5

54
50.4

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 recommendedheatsink.
PIN

Function

Operational Notes

IN

RF InK-connector female

OUT

RF OutVbias

Power supply voltage

Vamp

Output voltage amplitude adjustment

01

K-connector male

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

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