MXD5U OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
1 AMPLIFIER
The RF section of the MXD5U Amplifier consists of a heatsink assembly that includes three cascaded broadband
amplifier modules and a directional coupler. Figure 1 shows the layout of this assembly.
Figure 1 MXD5U Amplifier Heatsink Assembly
Also mounted on the heatsink is a thermal switch that protects the amplifier from over temperature conditions.
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MXD5U Operations and Maintenance