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Linear Amplifier Boasts 80 W Output Power

April 12, 2007

By providing wideband operation in a compact and lightweight form, a solid-state Class AB linear power amplifier (PA) satisfies a variety of military needs. The model BM2719-80-3, which spans 20 to 1000 MHz, boasts RF output power of 80 W. Its RF gain is 50 dB ±1.5 dB. The PA's RF-input overdrive is +10 dBm. Input voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is 2.12:1 maximum. The device's harmonic rejection is –13 dBc. Among the other specifications for the model BM2719-80-3 are –60 dBc spurious content, 9.5 A typical DC current draw from a +28-VDC supply, and 20-µs PA enable speed. The PA measures 6.4 X 3.4 X 1.06 in. and weighs 1 lb.

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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.