PSPL8003 15 GHz Low Noise Amplifier LABware Module

PSPL8003 Datasheet

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PSPL8003 Datasheet

The Model PSPL8003 15 GHz Low Noise Amplifier LABware Module is designed for bench-top lab use. This LABware module can simply be plugged in with a line cord (either 110 V or 220 V) and the amplifier is ready for use. The PSPL8003 is a broadband linear amplifier intended for use amplifying signals with a minimum amount of distortion. The PSPL8003 provides exceptional gain flatness and low deviation from linear phase while providing a bandwidth of 10 kHz to 15 GHz. This amplifier is ideal for use as a linear gain block.

Key performance specifications

LABware bench-top instrument
15 GHz bandwidth with excellent gain flatness (±0.3 dB)
Lower 3 dB frequency of 10 kHz
Low deviation from linear phase (±3 degrees)
1 dB compression point of 13 dBm
Integrated power supplies

Typical performance

The following plot shows the response of the PSPL8003 to a 100 mv 20 ps rise time step. The PSPL8003 is an inverting amplifier; the output has negative polarity. From the top to the bottom, the time scales are 50 ps/div, 500 ps/div, and 2 ns/div.

Specifications

Specifications

Parameter	Symbol	Units	Minimum	Typical	Maximum	Comments
Impedance	Z	ohms		50
Upper 3 dB freq.	f_c,h	GHz	14	15
Lower 3 dB freq.	f_c,l	kHz		10	20
Small signal gain	S₂₁	dB	13	15	16	Average at 1 GHz and 2 GHz
Max Power Out (-1 dB gain comp)	P_1 dB	dBm	10	13
Gain Flatness		dB		±0.3	±0.5	50 MHz
Group Delay Flatness		ps		±3	±5	50 MHz
Input Return Loss	S₁₁	dB			-10	50 MHz
Output Return Loss	S₂₂	dB			-10 -9.5	50 MHz 14 GHz ≤ f
Noise Figure	NF	dB		5.0	7.0	f > 50 MHz
Polarity	Inverting
Coupling	AC, input and output
RF Connectors	SMA jacks (f)

Ordering information

Models

PSPL8003: LINEAR AMPLIFIER, 15 GHz, LABware