Power Amplifier Ranges from 6 to 18 GHz

July 7, 2015

This rack-mount, GaN-based power amplifier provides 50 W saturated output power from 6 to 18 GHz.

Class-AB linear power amplifier model BHE69189-50 is a rugged rack-mount unit capable of at least 40-W, 3-dB output power and 50-W typical saturated output power with 45-dB typical gain at 40-W output power from 6 to 18 GHz. Second- and third-harmonic rejections are better than –12 and –22 dBc, respectively, with third-harmonic rejection of better than –60 dBc. The amplifier, based on the latest gallium-nitride (GaN) solid-state device technology, is rated for a maximum RF input overdrive level of +10 dBm. It measures 19.0 × 22.0 × 3.5 in. and weighs 40 lbs., and comes with standard Type-N female connectors (SMA or TNC connectors are optional).

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