NuPower
TM
12D05A User Manual
Rev 1.1
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2.1
NUPOWER 12D05A PA SPECIFICATIONS
The subsequent tables in this section outline the NuPower 12D05A’s performance specifications.
Table 1: NuPower 12D05A Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Frequency Range
1700 MHz to 2400 MHz
RF Output Power
35 Watts (min) @ 1700‐1850 MHz
20 Watts (min) @ 2200‐2300 MHz
15 Watts (min) @ 2300‐2400 MHz
Output Power @ 1 dB Compression
33 dBm @ 2000 MHz
31 dBm @ 2300 MHz
RF Gain
44 dB (typ)
Input VSWR
1.9 (typ), 2.3 (max)
Output Mismatch
(No Damage)
10:1
Nominal Input Drive Level
0 dBm
Maximum Input Drive Level
(No damage)
+15 dBm
Harmonic
2
nd
: ≤‐17 dBc
3
rd
: ≤‐18 dBc
Third Order Intercept Point
(Two
tone
test
at
1
MHz
spaci
ng,
Pout
=
20
dBm
/
tone)
44 dBm @ 2000 MHz
42 dBm @ 2300 MHz
Switching Speed
2 µS
Operating Voltage
+27 to +30 VDC
Operating Current
3.0 A @ +28 VDC (typ)
Module Efficiency
41% (typ)
Power Amplifier Enable
GND On
Impedance
50
Ω