10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
The Photline DR-AN-10-HO is a wideband RF amplifier module designed for analog applications at frequencies up to 10 GHz.
The Photline DR-AN-10-HO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and a linear transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 23 dBm. It exhibits flat Group Delay and Gain curves with reduced ripple over the entire bandwidth.
The Photline DR-AN-10-HO operates from a single power supply for safety and ease of use, and offers gain control over 3 dB. It comes in a compact 52 mm x 25.6 mm housing with K type RF connectors (compatible SMA) and with an optional heat sink.
This amplifier module is ideally suited to drive optical modulators for analog applications.
FEATURES
• Output voltage up to 12 Vpp
• Linear amplifier
• Flat gain up to 10 GHz
• Single voltage power supply
• Low group delay variation
APPLICATIONS
• LiNbO3 modulators
• OFDM, RoF, Phase modulation
• Research & Development
OPTIONS
• Heat-sink
• Low output voltage version for EAM
RELATED EQUIPMENTS
• MXIQ-LN, MXAN-LN modulators
• MBC-AN Automatic Bias Controllers
Performance Highlights
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Cut-off frequencies
80 k
11 G
-
Hz
Output voltage
0
-
12.5
Vpp
Gain
-
30
-
dB
Saturated output power
26
-
-
dBm
Output power 1dB comp
24
25
-
dBm
Harmonics
-
-
-15
dBc
Noise figure
-
-
3
dB
Measurements for Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA
DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply voltage (fixed)
Vbias
-
12
-
V
Current consumption
Ibias
-
500
-
mA
Gain control voltage
Vamp
-
1.5
-
V
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Lower frequency
f3db, lower
-3 dB point
-
-
80
kHz
Upper frequency
f3db, upper
-3 dB point
-
11
-
GHz
Gain
S21
Small signal
-
30
-
dB
Gain ripple
-
< 10 GHz
-
±1.5
-
dB
Input return loss
S11
f < 10 GHz
-
-10
-
dB
Output return loss
S22
f < 10 GHz
-
-10
-
dB
Isolation
S12
f < 10 GHz
-
-60
-
dB
Output power 1 dB
P1dB
2 GHz < f < 10 GHz
24
25
-
dBm
Saturated power
Psat
2 GHz < f < 10 GHz
26
-
-
dBm
Output voltage
Vout
Linear
0
-
9
Vpp
Maximum swing
0
-
12.5
Noise figure
NF
3 GHz < f < 10 GHz
2
-
3
dB
Harmonics
Harm
P1dB, f = 5 GHz
-
-
-15
dBc
Power dissipation
P
Small signal
-
6
-
W
Conditions: S parameters -30 dBm, Tamb = 25°C, 50 Ω system
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
RF input voltage
Vin
-
0.9
Vpp
Supply Voltage
Vbias
11
13
V
DC current
Ibias
-
0.560
mA
Gain control voltage
Vamp
0
2
V
Power dissipation
Pdiss
-
7.3
W
Temperature of operation
Top
0
+40
°C
Storage temperature
Tst
10
+70
°C
S21 and Group Delay Parameter Curves
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
S12Parameter Curve
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
S22Parameter Curve
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
S11 Parameter Curve
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
Saturated Output Power Curve
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
Noise Figure Curve
Conditions: Vbias= 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias= 500 mA
Electrical Schematic Diagram
Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm
The heatsinking of the module is necessary. It’s user responsability to use an adequate heatsink. Refer to the iXBlue recommended heatsink.
PIN
Function
Unit
IN
RF In
K connector female
OUT
RF Out
K connector male
Vbias
Power supply voltage
Set a typical operating specification
Vamp
Output voltage amplitude adjustment
Adjust for gain control tuning
Mechanical Diagram And Pinout With HS-HO1 Heatsink
All measurements in mm