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NuPower

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 S100A01 User Manual    

 

 

 

Rev 1.0 

2.1

 

NUPOWER S100A01 PA SPECIFICATIONS 

The subsequent tables in this section outline the NuPower S100A01’s performance specifications. 
 

Table 1: NuPower S100A01 Electrical Specifications 

Parameter 

Specification 

Frequency Range 

2000 MHz to 2500 MHz 

RF Output Power 

90 Watts (min); 125 Watts (typ) 

Output Power @ 1 dB Compression 

36 dBm @ 2000 MHz 

37 dBm @ 2250 MHz 

41 dBm @ 2500 MHz 

RF Large Signal Gain 

21 dB (typ) 

Input VSWR 

1.5:1 (typ) 

Output Mismatch Max 
(No Damage all Phase Angles) 

10:1 

Nominal Input Drive Level 

+30 dBm 

Maximum Input Drive Level 
(No damage) 

+33 dBm 

Harmonics 

2

nd

: ≤

-52 dBc 

3

rd

: ≤

-55 dBc 

Third Order Intercept Point 

(Two tone test at 1 MHz spacing, 

Pout = 30 dBm / tone) 

46 dBm @ 2000 MHz 

47 dBm @ 2250 MHz 

49 dBm @ 2500 MHz 

Switching Speed 

2 µS (max), 500 ns (typ) 

Operating Voltage 

+27 to +32 VDC 

Operating Current 

11.5 A @ +28 VDC (typ) 

Module Efficiency 

40% (typ) 

Power Amplifier Enable 

RF Enable = Low (0V – +0.8VDC) 

Impedance 

50 Ω

 

 

Summary of Contents for NUPOWER S100A01

Page 1: ...NUAL NUPOWERTM S100A01 S BAND POWER AMPLIFIER PART NUMBER NW PA S 100 A01 NuWaves Engineering 132 Edison Drive Middletown Ohio 45044 PH 513 360 0800 FAX 513 539 8782 www nuwaves com product sales nuwa...

Page 2: ...the chassis Completely Characterized The NuPower family of solid state power amplifiers have been completely characterized over temperature voltage and frequency These high performance modules offer s...

Page 3: ...ide GaN technology NuPower S Band power efficiency and 10 in3 cubic inch form factor make it ideal for size weight and power constrained broadband RF telemetry and tactical communication systems The N...

Page 4: ...2000 MHz 37 dBm 2250 MHz 41 dBm 2500 MHz RF Large Signal Gain 21 dB typ Input VSWR 1 5 1 typ Output Mismatch Max No Damage all Phase Angles 10 1 Nominal Input Drive Level 30 dBm Maximum Input Drive Le...

Page 5: ...ure 55 to 85 o C Table 2 Notes 145 C max ambient operating temperature with HTSK 07 Pout 100W 2 70 C max baseplate operating temperature S100A01 module only Pout 100W Table 3 NuPower S100A01 Mean Time...

Page 6: ...SPECIFICATIONS Figure 2 NuPower S100A01 Mechanical Outline Table 4 NuPower S100A01 Mechanical Specifications Parameter Specification RF Connectors SMA female Control Power Interface Connector Micro D...

Page 7: ...amplifier The power supply source must provide a typical voltage of 28 VDC with greater than 13 amps capability 3 2 CONNECTING A PROPER LOAD TO THE ANTENNA TERMINAL To prevent damage to the PA the an...

Page 8: ...harness The RF Out SMA connector is the antenna connection This connection should always be loaded into 50 otherwise the PA could be damaged 4 1 INTERFACE CABLE HARNESS The cable harness that connects...

Page 9: ...grounds are tied together in the PA module 4 4 RF ENABLE This signal is the logic control input that designates whether the unit is in transmit or standby mode The RF Enable line is pulled high intern...

Page 10: ...ure Flag to DC Power 28 Volts input The Temperature Flag can be used to monitor thermal status 4 6 CURRENT TEMP This signal is an output to indicate internal temperature of the S100A01 Temperature Fla...

Page 11: ...sing of a NuWaves product Do not remove the cover or any hardware Do not remove components from the circuit card assembly Do not incinerate Do not crush or shred Do not dispose of as unsorted municipa...

Page 12: ...d Sales Phone 513 360 0800 Email support nuwaves com NuWaves Home Page https www nuwaves com Product Warranty https products nuwaves com wp content uploads NuWaves_Warranty_Repair pdf 6 1 GENERAL INFO...

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