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HPA-272+ 

Rack Mounted High-Power Amplifier (100W) 

700 to 2700 MHz 

 
 

 

User’s Manual 

 

 

     

AN-60-086    Rev.: A    (M155654)    03/23/16    File: AN60086.doc 

©Mini-Circuits, 2016.  All rights reserved. 

 

Summary of Contents for HPA-272+

Page 1: ...HPA 272 Rack Mounted High Power Amplifier 100W 700 to 2700 MHz User s Manual AN 60 086 Rev A M155654 03 23 16 File AN60086 doc Mini Circuits 2016 All rights reserved 1...

Page 2: ...nts or modifications without notice and may contain errors omissions inaccuracies mistakes or deficiencies Mini Circuits assumes no responsibility for and will have no liability on account of any of t...

Page 3: ...nal 11 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 8 1 Connecting the Amplifier 12 8 2 Temperature and Fan Monitoring 12 8 2 1 Front Panel LED Indicators 12 8 2 2 Status Monitoring Via the 9 Pin D Sub Connector 13 9...

Page 4: ...ndling the amplifier unit and to provide basic information on the proper use of this equipment We re here to support you every step of the way For technical support and assistance please find the foll...

Page 5: ...ution to avoid touching any parts where live voltage may be present to prevent injury or death due to electrical shock Heavy Object The equipment case for your HPA 272 unit is heavy When handling use...

Page 6: ...for proper operation Electrostatic Discharge Any person operating this unit must have Electrostatic Discharge ESD protection to prevent damage to any components Opening Tampering This equipment is des...

Page 7: ...e and saturated output power of unit Slotted holes on the outer left and right extensions of the front panel allow secure mounting to a standard 19 483mm rack support structure Figure 1 Front panel of...

Page 8: ...the unit temperature exceeds the maximum rating and when the cooling fans are not functioning properly The 9 Pin D Sub socket allows remote monitoring of these conditions in layouts where the front pa...

Page 9: ...atings To prevent damage to your equipment please do not exceed any of the maximum ratings specified here and on the model data sheet Table 1 Maximum Parameter Ratings Operating Temperature 0 C to 50...

Page 10: ...et on a stable surface Be sure not to lose or misplace the power cord contained in the package with the amplifier unit 6 2 Package Contents Table 2 Package contents Item Description Quantity HPA 272 U...

Page 11: ...to room ambient airflow for proper operation Additionally due to weight the unit must be supported by means other than the front panel This can be facilitated by side rails or by a shelf sufficiently...

Page 12: ...perature and Fan Monitoring 8 2 1 Front Panel LED Indicators The HPA 272 features LED lights on the front panel which provide easy visual confirmation of the internal temperature and fan status The gr...

Page 13: ...e output at pins 1 and 2 will be TTL logic levels indicating the status of the amplifier as follows Logic 1 high at pin 1 signals over temperature alarm Logic 1 high at pin 1 signals fan malfunction a...

Page 14: ...ontaining 10 independent 10W 4 way splitters to deliver a test tone anywhere in the 700 to 2700 MHz range into 40 test channels simultaneously at greater than 1W per channel This setup allows dramatic...

Page 15: ...The coupler s 35 dB coupling ratio and 250W input power rating allow the power sensor to be used safely even at fully saturated output power from the amplifier providing a power measurement of approx...

Page 16: ...e of the power sensor circuit presented in section 9 2 creates a high power amplifier system with typical gain control range of 2 to 48 dB Figure 7 Amplifier system with output power monitoring and ga...

Page 17: ...uits 141 series of HandFlex interconnect cables are ideal for fixed interconnections between components in test systems from DC to 18 GHz Available from stock in a wide variety of lengths and many com...

Page 18: ...r corrections to the Materials or Mini Circuits failure to do so Mini Circuits customers are solely responsible for the products systems and applications in which Mini Circuits parts are incorporated...

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