NuPower
TM
12B01A User Manual
Rev 1.1
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NUPOWER
TM
12B01A OVERVIEW
The NuPower
TM
12B01A solid state power amplifier (SSPA) is a small, highly efficient PA that provides
over 10 watts of RF power across both L‐ & S‐bands.
Based on the latest GaN technology, NuPower’s greater than 40% 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 12B01A accepts a nominal 0 dBm RF input and provides over 40 dB of gain from 1000 to
2500 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 12B01A Functional Diagram
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NUPOWER 12B01A SPECIFICATIONS
The subsequent tables in this section outline the NuPower 12B01A’s performance specifications.
Table 1: NuPower 12B01A Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Frequency Range
1 GHz to 2.5 GHz
RF Output Power
10 Watts (min)
RF Gain
40 dB (min)
2
nd
Harmonic
1000 to 1400 MHz
1400 1700 MHz
1700 to 2000 MHz
2000 to 2500 MHz
≤ ‐6 dBc
≤ ‐15 dBc
≤ ‐20 dBc
≤ ‐25 dBc
