Broadband linear gain amplifier (15 dB gain) 15 GHz bandwidth with excellent gain flatness (0.

3 dB) Lower 3 dB frequency of 10 kHz Low deviation from linear phase (3 degrees) 1 dB compression point of 13 dBm

MODEL 5867
15 GHZ LINEAR AMPLIFIER

RF power detection
The Picosecond Pulse Labs Model 5867 is a broadband linear amplifier intended for use amplifying signals with a minimum amount of distortion. The 5867 demonstrates exceptional gain flatness and low deviation from linear phase while providing a bandwidth of 10 kHz to 15 GHz. This amplifier is ideal for use as a linear gain block in applications such as 12.5 Gb/s fiber optic receiver channels.

Typical Measurements
18

Dev. from Linear Phase (deg)

16 14

4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5

S21 - Gain (dB)

12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 5 10 15 20

Frequency (Ghz)

Frequency (GHz)

S21 - Gain

Deviation from Linear Phase

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MODEL 5867 15 GHZ LINEAR AMPLIFIER 5867 Electrical Specifications

PARAMETER Gain Upper 3 dB Frequency Lower 3 dB Frequency Gain Flatness Deviation from Linear Phase Characteristic RF Impedance Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 50 MHz < f < 14 GHz 14 GHz < f < 16 GHz Noise Figure Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression Power Detector RF Bandwidth Power Detector Output Bandwidth (video) Power Detector Output Voltage Range S11 S22 NF fc,h fc,l SYMBOL UNITS dB GHz kHz dB deg Ohms dB dB dB dBm GHz KHz VDC 3.4 10 5.0 13 15 20 4.0 4.6 at 12 dBm RF output MIN 13 14 TYPICAL 15 15 10 0.3 3 50 -10 -10 -9.5 7.0 50 MHz < f < 20 GHz 20 0.5 5 MAX 16 COMMENTS Average at 1 GHz and 2 GHz 3dB roll-off point 3dB roll-off point 50 MHz < f < 7 GHz 50 MHz < f < 8 GHz

f > 50 MHz

5867 Operating Specifications

PARAMETER Maximum allowed Input DC Voltage Supply (pos) DC Voltage Supply (neg) Power Dissipation Input DC Bias Range Output DC Bias Range Operating Temperature Storage Temperature +VDC -VDC Pdiss Vbias Vbias TCASE TCASE SYMBOL UNITS dBm VDC VDC W VDC VDC
o o

MIN

TYPICAL

MAX 15

COMMENTS Damage threshold Typical 105 mA Typical 7 mA Input is AC coupled Output is AC coupled Case Temperature Case Temperature

7.5 -5.5 -10 -5 0 -40

8 -5 1.0

8.5 -4.5 1.5 +9 +13 75 125

C C

Static sensitive device, limited 30-day warranty.

0 -5
0

S22 - Output Return Loss (dB)

0 5 10 15 20

S11 - Input Return Loss (dB)

-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60 0 5 10 15 20

Frequency (GHz)

Frequency (GHz)

Typical S11 Input Return Loss

Typical S22 Output Return Loss

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MODEL 5867 15 GHZ LINEAR AMPLIFIER 5867 Mechanical Dimensions

1.050 0.291

0.375 0.156 X3 1.8

0.15 X4 0.090 M3 X .5 4X
+V GND -V DET

0.16

0.820

IN

OUT

1.000

0.50

0.090

0.870
DC PIN DEFINITION: +V: +8 V Supply GND: Ground V: 5 V Supply DET: RF Power Detector

0.19

Ordering Information
Part #: 5867-107 Where 107 denotes connector configuration of RF input SMA jack, RF output SMA jack, solder pins. Other connector configurations may be available upon request.

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