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Low Noise Amplifier: PBB-20-218-16-LCA

February 12, 2013

PBB-20-218-16-LCAPMI Model No. PBB-20-218-16-LCA is a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz low noise amplifier which provides 20 dB of gain while maintaining a gain flatness of ±2.0 dB maximum over the operating frequency. The noise figure is 4 dB typical and offers a typical OP 1 dB of +14 dBm minimum.

The amplifier requires +12 to +15 VDC and the current draw is 150 mA typical.

The unit is supplied with SMA(F) connectors in our standard PE2 housing.

Typical Specifications:

Frequency Range

2.0 to 18GHz

Gain

20dB

Gain Flatness

±2.0dB

Noise Figure

4.0dB

OP1dB

14dBm

VSWR In/Out

2.0:1

DC Voltage Supply

+12 to +15

DC Current Draw

150mA

Connectors

SMA(F)

Housing

PE2

Environmental Ratings:

Temperature:

 -20ºC to +70 ºC Operating

 -55ºC to +125 ºC Non-Operating

 Humidity:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B

 Shock:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B

 Altitude:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B

 Temperature Cycle:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A

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