PA18000 Series

18 GHz Express - Power Amplifiers

Features & Benefits

Variety of Power Levels
High Reliability MIL Style GaAsFET Based MMIC Circuits
Compact, Watertight Outdoor Aluminum Housing

The PA18000 Series are professional quality, Specifications

18 GHz microwave power amplifiers,
designed for use with the TX 18000 Series RF Input General
transmitters and RP 18000A Series Frequency Range: 18.142 to 18.580 GHz Power Requirements
repeaters. Four models are available Voltage: 60 VAC square wave
Return Loss (Minimum): 14 dB
ranging from power levels of 500 milliwatts Frequency: 60 Hz
to 5.0 watts. RF Output Current (a): 0.15 to 2.20 A
Frequency Range: 18.142 to 18.580 GHz Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +55 C
The PA18000 Series amplifies signals in the
18.142 to 18.580 GHz frequency range, Flatness (with flat input): 1.0 dB Humidity: 100 %
thereby allowing for implementation of Power Output (@ 72 ch Loading/-80 dB CTB)
Mechanical
longer length microwave links. The amount 500 mW: (-22.6 dBm/ch)
1 W: (-19.6 dBm/ch) Dimensions (LxWxH):
of power needed is dependent on a number
3 W: (-13.6 dBm/ch) 20.0 x 6.0 x 9.0 in
of variables, including: path length, number 508 x 152 x 229 mm
5 W: (-12.6 dBm/ch)
of transmitted channels, desired
Gain Customized to System (Max.) Weight: 33.0 lbs, 15.0 kg
performance (i.e. fading, C/N, C/CTB),
nature of atmospheric and terrain 500 mW: 10 dB Connectors
1 W: 14 dB
conditions, and the size of the transmitter RF Input: WR42 Waveguide Choke Flange
3 W: 17 dB
and receiver antennas. The PA18000 Series 5 W: 21 dB
RF Output: WR42 Waveguide Choke Flange
products are designed around a modular AC Power: CATV Entry 5/8-24
Noise Figure: 10 dB Monitor: MS3112E14-15P
system approach. This allows for tailoring of
a power amplifier to meet the different Return Loss (Minimum): 14 dB
demands of the particular system. The
PA18000 Series employs high reliability,
MIL style, GaAsFET based, MMIC circuits.
This state-of-the-art technology ensures
years of trouble-free service. A DC voltage
monitor connector is provided that gives
continuous readings of eight operating
voltages.
The PA18000 Series products are housed in Ordering Information
compact, watertight, outdoor aluminum
housings and can be pole or tower Model Stock No. Description
mounted. The units are provided with PA18005 7125W 18 GHz Power Amplifier 500 mW, Waveguide, CATV Powering
WR42 waveguide choke flange input and PA18010 7131W 18 GHz Power Amplifier 1.0 Watt, Waveguide, CATV Powering
output ports. The amplifiers are powered PA18020 7132W 18 GHz Power Amplifier 3.0 Watt, Waveguide, CATV Powering
by standard 60 VAC CATV powering. PA18050 7135W 18 GHz Power Amplifier 5.0 Watt, Waveguide, CATV Powering

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