NuPower
TM
NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01 User Manual
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NUPOWER
TM
S-10-C01-S01 OVERVIEW
The NuPower
TM
S-10-C01-S01 solid state power amplifier (SSPA) is a small, highly efficient PA that provides
over 10 watts of RF power across S-band.
Based on the latest GaN technology, NuPower’s
typical 26% power efficiency and 3.9 cubic inch form
factor makes it ideal for size, weight, and power-constrained broadband RF telemetry and tactical
communications systems.
The NuPower NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01 accepts a nominal -5 dBm RF input and provides over 44 dB of power
gain from 3000 to 4000 MHz. NuPower PAs feature over-voltage and reverse-voltage protection in
addition to a simple control line interface allowing the user to easily place the module into transmit or
standby mode of operation. A kit is available for purchase which includes a fan-cooled heatsink with AC
/ DC power adapter and upgraded interface cable with labeled banana plugs.
Figure 1: NuPower NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01 Functional Diagram
2.1
NUPOWER NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01 SPECIFICATIONS
The subsequent tables in this section outline the NuPower NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01
’s performance
specifications.
Table 1: NuPower NW-PA-S-10-C01-S01 Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Frequency Range
3 GHz to 4 GHz
RF Output Power
8 Watts (min)
RF Large Signal Gain
44 dB (min)
RF Small Signal Gain
52dB (typ)
2
nd
Harmonic
-30 dBc (typ)
Supply Voltage
+11 to +32 VDC
Current Consumption
2 A @ +28 VDC (typ)
Power Amplifier Enable
+5 VDC On (RF Enable)
