40-W Amplifier Covers 6 To 18 GHz

April 20, 2010

A HIGH-POWER AMPLIFIER (PA) dubbed model L0618-46 operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an average of 50 to 60 W and at least 40 W of output power. Small signal gain is greater than 47 dB. The PA offers SMA input and Type N output RF connectors. It operates from a DC supply of +12 V at 52 A. The L0618-46 allows many options to be specified via TTL command, such as fast on/off switching that is typically 35 ns with a maximum of 50 ns. Although the PA package measures 13 x 1 x 1.5 in., the unit also can be provided in a 19-in. rack-mount chassis.

AML Communications, Inc., 1000 Avenida Acaso, Camarillo, CA 93012; (805) 388-1345, FAX: (805) 484-2191, Internet: www.amlj.com.

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Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.