PA Achieves 5 W From 18 To 26.5 GHz

Aug. 26, 2009

THE LATEST ADDITION to a family of broadband high-power amplifiers boasts nominal smallsignal gain of 52 dB and typical saturated output power of +38 with 1 dB output-power flatness. The model AMF-8B-18002650-70-37P plate-mounted high-power amplifier spans 18 to 26.5 GHz while delivering at least 5 W of saturated output power. It generally offers input/output-port voltage standing wave ratios (VSWRs) of 2.0:1 or less. The unit runs from +12 to +15 VDC (+48 VDC optional). At full power, it typically draws 7 A. The SMA connectorized module has a base that is 5 in. wide, 5.24 in. long, and 2 in. high including heat-sink fins on top. Its housing is EMI and environmentally shielded. The amplifier can operate at baseplate temperatures to +60C. It includes overtemperature protection in addition to full internal voltage regulation. A 20-dB output coupled port is available as an option.

MITEQ, Inc., 100 Davids Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788; (631) 436-7400, FAX: (631) 436-7430, Internet: www.miteq.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.