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PE1521

Low Noise Amplifier

2 – 6 GHz

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Product Features

•

2 – 6 GHz frequency range

•

3 dB Noise Figure

•

25 db Typical Gain

•

0.5 Typical dB Gain Flatness

•

100mA at +12VDC

Description

The PE1521 low noise amplifier is designed for

applications within the 2 to 6 GHz frequency range.

High efficiency operation is achieved by using low-

noise GaAs PHEMT devices. This amplifier is a cost

effective solution that offers typical performance of 25

dB gain, 0.5 dB gain flatness and a 3 dB noise figure.

Parameter

Units

Value

Description

Impedance

Ohms

50

Frequency

GHz

2.0 to 6.0

Small Signal Gain

dB

25

Typical

Gain Flatness

dB

1

Maximum

Pout at 1dB Gain Compression (P1dB)

dBm

15

Typical

Noise Figure

dB

3

Typical

VSWR, In

-

2:1

Maximum

VSWR, Out

-

2:1

Maximum

Vdc (internal regulator)

Volts

+11 to 15

Typical

Idc

mA

120

Maximum

Parameter

Units

Value

Description

Operating Temperature

Celsius

-30º to +70º

Input Connector

-

SMA Female

Output Connector

-

SMA Female

Case Style

PMN715

Ordering Information

Part Number

Description

PE1521

Low Noise Amplifier, 2 – 6 GHz