RF-Lambda REMC0218GE Manual

REMC0218GE
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier
2GHz ~18GHz
Features
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Wideband Power Amplifier
Gain: 55dB
Output Power +50dBm typical
Supply Voltage: 110V/220V AC
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Wireless Infrastructure
Military & Aerospace
Test and Measurement
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25⁰C
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
2
Gain
50
Typ.
Max.
Units
18
GHz
55
dB
Gain Flatness
±5
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
(-40℃~+85℃ )
±3
dB
Input VSWR
2
:1
Output 1dB Compression Point (P1dB)
45
dBm
Saturated Output Power ( Psat)
(CW)
50
dBm
Isolation S12
60
dB
Supply Current (110V/ 220V AC)
7
A
Efficiency at Psat
10
%
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Weight
360.49
ounces
Impedance
50
Ohms
Input / Output Connectors
Input SMA-Female/Output N-Female
Finish
White Painted Finish
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Biasing Up Procedure
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Operating Voltage
RF Input Power
230VAC
+5dBm
Connect input and output with 50 Ohm
source/load. ( in band VSWR<1.9:1 or
>10dB return loss)
Step 2
Turn on AC power
Step 3
Enable RF output
Power OFF Procedure
Step 1
Turn off RF output power
Step 2
Turn Off AC power
Step 3
Disconnect input and output
Environmental Specifications and Test Standards
Parameter
Description
Operational Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
(Case Temperature)
Storage Temperature
-50℃~+105℃
Thermal Shock
-40℃  +85℃
(5 Cycles / 10 hours)
Random Vibration
MIL-STD-202G
Table 214-I, Test Condition Letter C
1.5 Hours Per Axis
High Temperature Burn In
Temperature +85℃ for 72 Hours
Shock
1. Weight >20g, 50g half sine wave for 11ms, Speed variation 3.44m/s
2. Weight <=20g, 100g Half sine wave for 6ms, Speed variation 3.75m/s
3. Total 18 times (6 directions, 3 repetitions per direction).
Altitude
Standard: 30,000 Ft (Epoxy Sealed Controlled Environment)
Optional: Hermetically Sealed (60,000 ft. 1.0 PSI min)
Hermetically Sealed
(Optional)
MIL-STD-883 (For Hermetically Sealed Units)
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Ordering Information
Description
REMC0218GE
2-18GHz Power Amplifier
Amplifier Use
Ensure that the amplifier input and output ports are safely terminated into a proper 50 ohm load before turning on the power.
Never operate the amplifier without a load. A proper 50 ohm load is defined as a load with impedance less than 1.9:1 or return
loss larger than 10dB relative to 50 Ohm within the specified operating band width.
Power Supply Requirements
Power supply must be able to provide adequate current for the amplifier. Power supply should be able to provide 1.5 times the
typical current or 1.2 times the maximum current (whichever is greater).
In most cases, RF - Lambda amplifiers will withstand severe mismatches without damage. However, operation with poor loads
is discouraged. If prolonged operation with poor or unknown loads is expected, an external device such as an isolator or
circulator should be used to protect the amplifier.
Ensure that the power is off when connecting or disconnecting the input or output of the amp.
Prevent overdriving the amplifier. Do not exceed the recommended input power level.
Adequate heat-sinking required for RF amplifier modules. Please inquire.
Amplifiers do not contain Thermal protection, Reverse DC polarity or Over voltage protection with the exception of a few
models. Please inquire.
Proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
Part No.
What is not covered with warranty?
Each RF - Lambda amplifier will go through power and temperature stress testing.
Since the die, ICs or MMICs are fragile, these are not covered by warranty. Any damage to these will NOT be free to repair.
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EMC Equipment User Manual
Front Panel
ON/OFF switch
Alarm Indicator
Keypad
Gain Adjustment Knob
RF Output
RF Input
Rear Panel
Instrument AC power supply switch
Fuse Holder
Main AC connector
GND connector
USER CONTROL, D-SUB Connector
low-voltage (3.3V) TTL control signals.
See page below for more information.
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
Power Indicator
USB Port (upon request)
LAN Port (upon request)
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Front Panel LCD Screen Display
Switching On Instrument
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
Please follow the instructions on the front panel LCD screen after switching on the power.
Press “1” on keypad to continue.
Self Calibration Screen
Calibration is may be recommended
“[1] Calibrate” to execute instrument self calibration
process.
“[2] Reset” to reboot the instrument.
*Please turn OFF RF input power, and terminate the RF
output port while applying calibration function
Instrument Protection Alarms
The front panel LCD screen will display the error code or error message when instrument self protection is
triggered. Front panel alarm indicator will light up.
To eliminate the error code, press “RESET” on front panel keypad to reboot the instrument and clear the alarms.
If error code can not be eliminated after reboot, please contact [email protected]
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Instrument Status Display Page
Indicates instrument RF output status. It will display:
Output is Ready to Turn on or RF Output is ON
Press “Menu” on keypad to enter instrument functions
selection menu
User can set a constant gain for the unit. Equipment will
automatically adjust the gain at certain frequency
Switches On or Off for instrument RF output port
Instrument Function Selection Page
To enter this function selection page, press “Menu” on front
panel keypad while the instrument is showing the status page.
Press the corresponding number on front panel keypad to
select:
“[1] Calibrate” calibrates the instruments.
“[2] Frequency” enters RF input signal center frequency.
“[3] RF ON/OFF” switches the RF output port on or off.
“[4] Reset” Restarts the instrument (Turns RF output off)
“[5] Status” enters instrument status display page.
“[6] Product Info” displays product part number and serial
number
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
Instrument temperature
RF output attenuation (change with adjustment knob)
RF input signal center frequency
Instrument RF output power
All action functions will ask for confirming execution when selected from function selection menu.
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User Control Connector on Rear Panel
Name
Function
1
Reset
Control
2
Driver Disable
Control
3
Drain Disable
4
Initial State
Description
Applied
Resets PA when logic LOW is applied and released
Yes
LOW
Appling logic HIGH disables driver of amplifiers
Yes
Control
LOW
Applying logic HIGH disables drain of amplifiers
Yes
RF IN Over
Indicator
LOW
Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when input signal is
over limit
No
5
Temp Over
Indicator
LOW
Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when amplifier is
driven over temperature
Yes
6
Current Over
Indicator
LOW
Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when drain current
limit is reached
Yes
7
ID Imbalance
Indicator
LOW
Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when an imbalance
in the drain current of the combining branches occurs
Yes
8
PA input
power
Indicator
PA input power is represented by voltage
No
9
PA output
power
Indicator
PA output power is represented by voltage
No
10
PA output
reflection
power
Indicator
PA output reflection power is represented by voltage
No
11
VSWR
Indicator
LOW
Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when output
reflection is over limit
No
13
+5V
Power Supply
+5V
+5V DC is supplied for reference
Yes
14
GND
Ground
GND
Ground
Yes
15
GND
Ground
GND
Ground
Yes
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
Pin #
HIGH/LOW voltages are standard TTL signals:
0.0V-0.8V = LOW
2V-5V = HIGH
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Amplifier Outline Drawing:
All Dimensions in mm [inches]
482.6 [19.000]
465 [18.307]
11 [0.433]
7 [0.276]
133.2 [5.244]
PN:REMC18G40GM
Freq:18-40GHz
Wide Band EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier 2GHz ~ 18GHz
46.11 [1.815]
25.75 [1.014]
506.94 [19.958]
447 [17.598]
436.8 [17.197]
Important Notice
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RF-Lambda products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life-saving, or life sustaining applications, or
other applications where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death.
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