NuPow
er Xtender™
12B04A-D27 User Manual
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NUPOWER XTENDER 12B04A
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D27 OVERVIEW
The NuPower Xtender™
12B04A-D27 is a small, lightweight, and power-efficient bidirectional amplifier
(BDA) ideal for extending the communication range of half-duplex L- or S-band transceivers running
constant-envelope or near-constant-envelope waveforms. The NuPower 12B04
A‐D
27 accepts a nominal
+27 dBm RF input, and generates 20 watts of RF transmit power from 1000 to 2500 MHz in transmit
mode. The integrated low-noise amplifier provides a minimum of 13 dB of gain in receive mode.
Based on the latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, NuPower’s high
-efficiency and 6.9 in.
3
form factor
make it ideal for SWaP-
constrained applications. In addition, NuPower’s broadband frequency coverage
supports operational flexibility. NuPower Xtender bidirectional amplifiers are designed with ruggedized
chassis for high reliability in harsh environments. An optional accessory kit is available, which includes a
fan‐cooled heatsink with AC/DC power adapter and upgraded interface cable with labeled banana plugs.
Figure 1: NuPower Xtender Functional Diagram
