Cerus 1 AA025 & AA026 E-Band Amplifiers

Product catalog summary

Overview
Filtronic's Cerus 1 E-Band Amplifiers, models AA025 and AA026, are high-power amplifiers designed for both military and commercial applications. They operate in the 71-76GHz and 81-86GHz frequency bands, respectively, and are suitable for long-range E-Band communications.

Key Features

High power output with saturated powers exceeding +28dBm.
High linearity supporting 256QAM modulation.
Wide bandwidth of 5GHz.
Gain greater than 20dB.
Low Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) for airborne and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) applications.

Technical Specifications
AA025 Specifications:

Transmit Frequency: 71-76 GHz
Small Signal Gain: 24 dB
Saturated Power (P SAT): +28 dBm
1dB Compression Point (P1dB): +24 dBm
Output Third-Order Intercept Point (OIP3) at 20dBm: +36 dBm
Supply Voltage: 3.5 to 4.2 V
Supply Current: 1.1 A
Size: 24 x 42 x 22.5 mm
Weight: 33 g
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C

AA026 Specifications:

Transmit Frequency: 81-86 GHz
Small Signal Gain: 24 dB
Saturated Power (P SAT): +27 dBm
1dB Compression Point (P1dB): +23 dBm
Output Third-Order Intercept Point (OIP3) at 20dBm: +34 dBm
Supply Voltage: 3.5 to 4.2 V
Supply Current: 1.2 A
Size: 24 x 42 x 22.5 mm
Weight: 33 g
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C

Interface and Connectivity

Waveguide input and output: WR12
DC connector: IPLI-103-02-L-SH-K

Connector Details
Connector CON1 controls the drain currents of the HPA assembly. It is crucial to keep the wire harness as short as possible. The pinout includes:

Pin 1: VG (Gate voltage)
Pin 2: VD (Drain voltage)
Pin 3: GND (Ground)

Catalog excerpts

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Cerus 1 AA025 & AA026 E-Band Amplifiers Data Sheet Features 71-76GHz and 81-86Gz High Power Amplifiers Saturated powers up to >+28dBm High linearity supports 256QAM modulation Wide 5GHz bandwidth >20dB gain Suitable for military or commercial applications Low SWAP for airborne & HAPS applications Cerus 1 Amplifier Block Diagram Description Filtronic’s range of Cerus amplifiers provide market leading linear mmW power. Available in single to N-way configurations, the Cerus power amplifiers deliver unparalleled performance for long range E-Band communications. The Cerus 1 E-Band amplifier modules each contain 1x Filtronic GaAs HEMT PA MMIC, performance matched to deliver maximum power. Proven system performance – Demonstrated in systems supporting 256QAM Field proven technology – >50,000 Filtronic millimetre wave transceivers deployed worldwide.

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Cerus 1 AA025 & AA026 E-Band Amplifiers Data Sheet AA025 Outline Specification Parameter Over baseplate operating temperature -40 to to +70C All RF parameters referenced to waveguide output port. Typ. Small Signal Gain Absolute maximum RF input power Supply voltage 1 Supply current 1 Supply voltage 2 Waveguide input & output: WR12 AA026 Outline Specification Parameter Over baseplate operating temperature -40 to to +70C All RF parameters referenced to waveguide output port. Typ. Small Signal Gain Absolute maximum RF input power Supply voltage 1 Supply current 1 Supply voltage 2 Waveguide input...

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Cerus 1 AA025 & AA026 E-Band Amplifiers Data Sheet Connector CON1 Connector CON1 controls the drain currents of the HPA assembly. The length of the wire harness must be as short as possible. Gate voltage (Vary to achieve ID). Drain voltage.

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