Model: ERA-010060-20W-28P-MOD-A
E-REON P/N: Z-000045
RF Power Amplifier Module, 1–6 GHz, 20 W, +28 V Wideband RF Power Amplifier with Integrated Monitoring
1–6 GHz · 20 W CW nominal · 43–45 dB gain · +28 VDC · Integrated current and temperature monitoring
Wideband solid-state RF power amplifier module designed for CW and pulsed RF signals. Integrated analog current and temperature outputs support monitoring and safe subsystem integration.
1–6 GHz
20 W CW
43–45 dB Gain
+28 VDC
Integrated Monitoring
Frequency
1–6
GHz
Output power
20
W CW
Gain
43–45
dB
Indicative price:
€ 2,300
(excl. VAT)
•
Availability:
Usually in stock
Pricing and availability may change without notice. Final commercial terms depend on configuration and quantity.
Overview
Highlights
- Continuous 1–6 GHz frequency coverage
- 20 W CW nominal saturated output power
- 43–45 dB small-signal gain
- Integrated current and temperature monitoring
- Single +28 VDC supply operation
Integration requirements
- External heatsink or cold-plate cooling is required
- Monitor current and temperature during operation
- Verify the RF load before applying high output levels
- Follow the recommended bias sequence before applying RF drive
Applications
- Radar and pulsed-RF systems
- RF communication and countermeasure systems
- Test instrumentation
- Broadband RF subsystems
- Laboratory and OEM integration
Key specifications
RF performance
| Frequency range | 1–6 GHz |
|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W CW nominal (43 dBm at Psat) |
| Gain | 43–45 dB |
| Gain flatness | ±1.2 dB typical |
| Nominal input level | 0 dBm |
| Maximum RF input power | +10 dBm absolute maximum |
| Input VSWR | ≤ 1.5 |
| Efficiency | 30% typical at Psat |
| Second harmonic | -12 dBc typical |
| Third harmonic | -15 dBc typical |
| Spurious suppression | -70 dBc typical |
| Switching speed | < 50 µs from PAEN to RF output |
Electrical and environmental limits
| DC supply voltage | +28 VDC nominal |
|---|---|
| Maximum supply voltage | +30 VDC absolute maximum |
| Quiescent current | 1.5 A typical, 2 A maximum |
| Output VSWR without damage | 2:1, all phase angles |
| Operating temperature | -45 to +75 °C baseplate temperature |
| Storage temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
| Humidity | Up to 95%, non-condensing |
| Export classification | EAR99 |
Control and interface
D-sub 9-pin control connector
| Pin 1 – Vcc | +28 VDC input, tied to pins 2 and 3 |
|---|---|
| Pin 2 – Vcc | +28 VDC input, tied to pins 1 and 3 |
| Pin 3 – Vcc | +28 VDC input, tied to pins 1 and 2 |
| Pin 4 – GND | Power ground, tied to pins 5 and 6 |
| Pin 5 – GND | Power ground, tied to pins 4 and 6 |
| Pin 6 – GND | Power ground, tied to pins 4 and 5 |
| Pin 7 – VTEMP | Temperature-sensor output, 10 mV/°C |
| Pin 8 – VCUR | Current-sensor output, 100 mV/A |
| Pin 9 – PAEN | Enable input: +3.3 V = ON, 0 V = OFF |
Monitoring outputs
| VTEMP | Analog voltage proportional to temperature, 10 mV/°C |
|---|---|
| VCUR | Analog voltage proportional to current, 100 mV/A |
Bias sequencing
Follow the recommended sequence before applying RF drive.
- Apply +28 VDC to Vcc with pins 1–3 tied together
- Keep the RF input disabled during initial power-up
- Set PAEN on pin 9 to +3.3 V to enable the amplifier
- Apply RF input only after the amplifier has been enabled
Mechanical
| RF input connector | SMA female |
|---|---|
| RF output connector | SMA female |
| DC and control connector | D-sub 9-pin |
| Cooling | External heatsink or cold plate through the baseplate |
| Module dimensions | Refer to the mechanical drawing |
Connector gender for the D-sub interface must be confirmed against the released production configuration.
Mechanical drawing
Dimensions are in millimetres. Confirm the released mechanical interface before completing the system design.