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R. A. Wood Associates has designed and built a new wide-band amplifier, using surface mount technology. The amplifier can be utilized across the frequency band: 0.5 - 18.0 GHz. This is an ideal amplifier for Electronic Warfare (EW) applications in high dynamic range locations. The amplifier has good wide-band flatness, high dynamic range, and very good noise figure for its high 1dB compression point. Performance in narrower bands can be observed in the Specification Table with accompanying plots. We are keeping these built ahead to improve delivery time. A datasheet is available for download in the Additional Information section of this page. If you are interested in pricing and delivery information, please Contact Us.
Datasheet
The wide-band performance of the RCT0050 WB Amplifier can be seen in the plots below. The plots display typical measured data for various parameters such as gain (S21), output 1dB compression point (P1dB), input return loss (S11) and output return loss (S22). The unit is designed to be supplied with +12V, which is the voltage all of the following data was captured with. Typical current draw for these amplifiers is approximately 225mA. An internal, negative voltage regulator helps to provide noise suppression and a precise output signal. These amplifiers can be built quickly with surface mount assembly. Maximum Ratings and other details are available for your viewing in their own section.
Typical Gain and Noise Figure across the amplifier's working band can be seen below.
Typical output 1dB compression points across the unit's working band are plotted below.
Typical input and output return loss across the frequency band can be seen below. The plot displays typical and maximum dB values, plotted as solid red and dotted blue lines. Also, the maximum VSWR ratio for S11 and S22 can be observed, plotted as solid green and dashed gold lines. Refer to the key within the plot below to aid with identification as well.
The table below shows typical, and worst case data for the RCT0050 Wide-band Amplifier. Plots can be viewed by clicking on the typical data for each parameter, except P-P flatness, which is included in the associated gain plots. The input and output return loss (S11 and S22) values are representative of the maximum values over the various frequency bands. Typical and worst case values are in the table below. For worst case values, the decibel value is followed by the bracketed [VSWR ratio]. The P1dB value is representative of the minimum value over the various frequency ranges, and is associated with the output. The peak to peak (P-P) value is the difference, in decibels, between the positive and negative peak of the measured gain value. "NF" refers to the noise figure maximum for each respective band. Links show typical data plots.
| Frequency Range (GHz) | |||||||||
| Specification | 0.5 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 4.0 | 4.0 - 8.0 | 8.0 - 12.0 | 12.0 - 18.0 | 0.5 - 18.0 | 2.0 - 18.0 | ||
| GainAvg. (dB) | Minimum | 18.8 | 18.6 | 18.4 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.4 | 18.4 | |
| Typical | 19.1 | 18.8 | 18.6 | 18.8 | 19.4 | 19.0 | 19.0 | ||
| Maximum | 19.7 | 19.0 | 18.8 | 19.1 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | ||
| P-P Flatness (dB) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Typical | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | ||
| Maximum | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | ||
| P1dBMin. (dBm) | Minimum | 23.6 | 23.8 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 18.1 | 18.1 | 18.1 | |
| Typical | 25.0 | 25.1 | 24.7 | 23.0 | 18.8 | 18.8 | 18.8 | ||
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| S11Max (dB) [VSWR] | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Typical | -17.5 | -17.8 | -16.5 | -15.4 | -11.1 | -11.1 | -11.1 | ||
| Maximum | -10.2 [1.9:1] | -10.2 [1.9:1] | -10.2 [1.9:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | ||
| S22Max (dB) [VSWR] | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Typical | -20.3 | -20.8 | -14.2 | -12.6 | -12.6 | -12.6 | -12.6 | ||
| Maximum | -11.7 [1.7:1] | -11.7 [1.7:1] | -11.7 [1.7:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | -9.5 [2.0:1] | ||
| NFMax. (dB) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Typical | 5.2 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | ||
| Maximum | 5.6 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | ||
*All data taken at ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.*
| Absolute Maximum Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Voltage (+V) | +13V |
| RF Input Power | +23dBm |
| ESD Sensitivity (HBM) | Class 1A |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85°C |
| Storage Temperature | -55 to 150°C |
| *Exceeding any one or combination of the following maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device.* | |
| Recommended Operating Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Voltage (+V) | +12V |
| *Specifications are measured at this voltage. Performance is not guaranteed if altering this supply voltage.* | |
R. A. Wood Associates reserves the right to make minor modifications to limits if needed, to allow for producibility and manufacturing yields. In general, electrical performance improves as design improvements are learned and incoporated. If you would like to be notifed of limit changes, please Contact Us, and we will keep you informed. Please feel free to also browse our Other Products. Thank you for your time and consideration, we hope to hear from you soon!
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