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Linear Amplifier Covers 20 To 2500 MHz

Dec. 15, 2006

Miltary applications demand extreme ruggedness from their components. A solid-state, Class AB linear amplifier promises to meet these tough requirements while delivering solid performance. In a single module, the model BME27258-50 operates over the full 20-to-2500-MHz frequency range. The amplifier’s typical output power at 1-dB compression is 40 W with a saturated output power of 50 W. Its gain is 64 dB ±4.0 dB. The input VSWR is 2:1 maximum. The amplifier’s harmonic rejection is –15 dBc while spurious levels are –60 dBc. The model BME27258-50 requires a voltage supply of +28 VDC. The RF input and output connectors are type SMA female. The amplifier is designed to operate up to 30,000 feetin temperatures ranging from –40°C to+50°C. Weighing just 5 lbs., it measures 6.4 X 6.7 X 1.4 in.

Comtech PST Corp., 105 Baylis Rd., Melville, NY 11747; (631) 777-8900, FAX: (631) 777-8877, Internet: www.comtechpst.com

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Nancy Friedrich | RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

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.