RF AMPLIFIER MODULES
Standard or Custom
Small Size, State-of-the-Art Efficiency
Many applications require an amplifier module alone without an integrated
power supply, because of size and weight constraints or for lower cost.
LCF has developed a unique design which we call an "OPEN ARCHITECTURE
MODULE" to provide our customers with more flexibility to customize
our module to their application.
The important advantages are:
| Separate bias control terminals at each MOSFET
gate for good flexibility in gain control |
Separate power supply terminals for each MOSFET drain
for effective amplifier protection |
| A low loss output matching network for high efficiency and
optimum stability |
Separate
bias inputs and drain feedthroughs permit either Class A
or Class AB biasing. Turning off the bias disables
the amplifier. |
More detailed applications notes are available from LCF
upon request. Our amplifier modules can be wired inside for your convenience
with only input and output SMA connectors.
In addition to our STANDARD we are happy to CUSTOMIZE to
your requirements. Minor customization to our standard designs can be the
same price as our standard model. Higher power than listed are available
through power combining of our amplifier modules at the factory.
APPLICATIONS
| Broadband Communications |
Radar Systems |
| Calibration |
Antenna and component testing |
| Laser exciters |
MRI/NMR Imaging, medical research |
| Atmospheric research |
Laboratory testing |
| EMP testing |
RF Induction heating |
| Transmitter boosters |
Plasma/ion sources |
| Mobile radios |
Missile applications |
Module Package Specifications
*EXCLUDING MOUNTING FEET AND CONNECTORS
| Package Type |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Weight |
| A1 |
3.20 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
< 6oz |
| A2 |
3.58 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
< 10oz |
| A3 |
4.84 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
< 14oz |
| A4 |
4.28 |
1.8 |
0.5 |
< 8oz |
| B3 |
4.44 |
1.27 |
1.0 |
< 4oz |
| E3 |
5.84 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
< 1 Ib |
Electrical Specifications
2 MHz - 10 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 10-2-30-35 |
30W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
1 MHz - 30 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 30-1-50-10 |
50W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
2 MHz - 30 MHz
30 MHz - 50 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 50-30-15-30 |
15W |
30dB |
12V |
A2 |
30 MHz - 100 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 100-30-10-35 |
10W |
35dB |
24/28V |
E3 |
| 100-30-100-35 |
100W |
35dB |
28V |
E3 |
50 MHz - 150 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 150-50-100-35 |
100W |
35dB |
28V |
A3 |
150 MHz - 200 MHz
50 MHz - 250 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 250-50-100-10 |
100W |
10dB |
28V |
A1 |
| 250-50-100-18 |
100W |
18dB |
28V |
A2 |
| 250-50-100-35 |
100W |
35dB |
28V |
A3 |
| 250-50-200-10 |
200W |
10dB |
28V |
A1 |
| 250-50-200-18 |
200W |
18dB |
28V |
A2 |
| 250-50-200-35 |
200W |
35dB |
28V |
A3 |
240 MHz - 270 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 270-240-10-30 |
10W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
340 MHz - 390 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 390-340-30-40 |
30W |
45dB |
+12V |
F |
225 MHz - 400 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 400-225-10-35 |
10W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 400-225-20-10 |
20W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 400-225-20-18 |
20W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 400-225-20-35 |
20W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
| 400-225-30-10 |
30W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 400-225-30-18 |
30W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 400-225-30-35 |
30W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
| 400-225-50-10 |
50W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 400-225-50-18 |
50W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 400-225-50-35 |
50W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 400-225-100-10 |
100W |
10dB |
28V |
A1 |
| 400-225-100-18 |
100W |
18dB |
28V |
A2 |
| 400-225-100-35 |
100W |
35dB |
28V |
A3 |
450 MHz - 400 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 450-400-20-35 |
20W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
30 MHz - 500 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 500-30-40-35 |
75W |
35dB |
24/28V |
E3 |
100 MHz - 500 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 500-100-100-35 |
100W |
40dB |
24/28V |
E3 |
400 MHz - 500 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 500-400-5-35 |
5W |
35dB |
+15V |
A3 |
225 MHz - 600 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 600-225-20-10 |
20W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 600-225-20-18 |
20W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 600-225-20-10 |
20W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
| 600-225-30-10 |
30W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 600-225-30-18 |
30W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 600-225-30-30 |
30W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
400 MHz - 600 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 600-400-20-10 |
20W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 600-400-20-18 |
20W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 600-400-20-30 |
20W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
| 600-400-30-10 |
30W |
10dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 600-400-30-18 |
30W |
18dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 600-400-30-30 |
30W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3, B3 |
220 MHz - 650 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 650-225-30-30 |
40W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
700 MHz - 800 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 800-700-25 |
20W |
35dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
925 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 925-1-8 |
1W |
8dB |
12/15V |
A1 |
100 MHz - 500 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 500-100-5-30 |
5W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 500-100-10-30 |
10W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 500-100-100-30 |
100W |
30dB |
28V |
A3 |
500 MHz - 1000 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 100-500-5-8 |
5W |
8dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 1000-500-5-16 |
5W |
16dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 1000-500-5-30 |
5W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 1000-500-10-8 |
10W |
8dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 1000-500-10-16 |
10W |
16dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 1000-500-10-30 |
10W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
10 MHz - 1000 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 1000-10-1-8 |
1W |
8dB |
12/15V |
A1 |
| 100-10-5-8 |
5W |
8dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 1000-10-5-16 |
5W |
16dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 1000-10-5-30 |
5W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
| 1000-10-10-8 |
10W |
8dB |
24/28V |
A1 |
| 1000-10-10-16 |
10W |
16dB |
24/28V |
A2 |
| 1000-10-10-30 |
10W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
10 MHz - 1200 MHz
| Part No. |
Output Power |
Gain |
DC Supply |
PKG |
| 1200-10-10-40 |
10W |
30dB |
24/28V |
A3 |
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