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VWA-0R518-MP-2521

25dB Gain 0,5 to 18GHz Ultra Wideband
Medium Power Amplifier Module

Description

The VWA-0R518-MP-2521 is a broadband dual stage
GaAs MMIC amplifier module, which provides up to25 dB gain from 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz and delivers+21 dBm of output power, with less than 5.5 dB Noise
Figure within the bandwidth. This unit is designed for
Ultra Wideband applications and is ideal for ECM, T&M,
driving E/O modulator with RF signal as well as othersRF applications. This amplifier has single-ended input
and output, and SMA field replaceable RF connectors(male or female).

FeaturesUltra Wideband
Very High Gain
Very Low Noise Figure
High power50 Ohm impedanceSingle +12V supply

Typical Characteristics (25°C)
Electrical Parameters
High Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Low Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Averaged Gain
Gain Flatness
Noise Figure (@ +55°C)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power @ 1dB gain compression
Bias Voltage
Drive Current

Symbols
BWhighBWLowGGNF
S11S22P1dBVbias
Id

Environment Parameters
Operating temperature
Storage temperature

Symbols
TopTstg

Symbols
Vbias max

Min18

TypMax-8-8500
29+1,55,5-10-1024-1,5+21+10Units
GHzMHzdBdBdBdBdBdBm
VmA+12400+ 15Min-20-55

TypMax+70+85

Units°C°C

Min

TypMax+15250

Units
V°C

Absolute maximum ratings
Maximum ratings
Supply Voltage
Lead soldering temperature

Head Office : rue de la Croix Blanche - Immeuble LOGI – 78350 France
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mail : info@vectrawave.com
VWA 00027 AAxx DS Rev 1.41

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Typical measurements
Noise Figure

Output Power @ 1dB
compression

Mechanical characteristics(dimensions in mm)

Handling
This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge andshould not be handled except at a static freeworkstation. Take precautions to prevent ESD; usewrist straps, grounded work surfaces and recognizedanti-statictechniques
whenhandling
theVWA-0R518-MP-2521 module.

S Parameters

Pin out

Pin NbDesignation

12345Input
OutputVbias
GroundVc

Ordering information
Part number
VWA 00027 AA

Operating Connector Connector
temp. °CInOut-20 / + 70 SMA female SMA female

Options on demand: Input and output RF connectors
 Operating temperature -40/+85°C

Care should be taken to avoid supply transient and overvoltage. Over voltage above the maximum specified inabsolute maximum rating section may cause permanent
damage to the device.

Head Office : rue de la Croix Blanche - Immeuble LOGI – 78350 France
http://www.vectrawave.com
 + 33 (0)619 870 560
+33 (0)139 564 012
mail : info@vectrawave.com
VWA 00027 AAxx DS Rev 1.41

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VWA 00039Ax

Description

The xG-PSDx-DB is a evaluation board for phase shifter driver in 16mm SMD package.

Lay out

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Pin out when used with VWA 00020 Ax xx
Component

TypeJ1
J2
J3
J4

I1

SMA
SMA
SMA
DC
connection
DC
connection
DC
connection
SMA
DC
connection
DCconnection
DCconnection
DCconnection
DCconnection
DCconnection
Strap

I2Strap

R2R5

Potentiometer
Potentiometer

J5J6J7J8J9J10J11J12J13SMD pinnb1028NA16Usage
RF input
RF output
J4 LF mod input
V phase command VphCommentNot Connected
Direct command when I2 nonconnected
GNDGNDGND

18Vee

NA30

J12 LF mod input
Vdet

Not Connected32

Ref det +Reference diode A

34

Ref Det -Reference diode K

42Vdd

44

V gain control Vagc

NANA

Direct command when I1 nonconnected
Not Connected

Allow Vagc adjustment via R2. Active J12 must be not connected.
when strap connected.
Allow Vph adjustment via R5. Active when J4 must be not connected.
strap is connected
Allow Vagc adjustment
Allow Vph adjustment

Remove straps I1 and I2 for direct command of Vagc and Vph with J12 and J4 respectively.

Head Office : rue de la Croix Blanche - Immeuble LOGI – 78350 France
http://www.vectrawave.com
 + 33 (0)619 870 560
+33 (0)139 564 012
mail : info@vectrawave.com
VWA 00039 Ax xx DS Rev 0.1 VectraWave Proprietary information subject to change without notice

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