Z-Communications, a leading supplier of VCO's and PLL's has introduced a new range of RF amplifier products. The PAC18700T and DRC23000M operate at K-band frequencies and provide a unique advantage by allowing quick and simple installation into systems with their integrated supply circuitry. These amplifiers can be operated from a single power source and are available in a SMA connectorized module package.
The PAC18700T provides more than 30 dBm of saturated output power and over 26 dB of gain while covering the frequency band of 17.7 to 19.7 GHz. This high gain amplifier operates off a single 5V power supply and offers a temperature compensated power detector with 30 dB of dynamic range that can be utilized for precise gain control and ensuring a consistent power output. This amplifier also provides exceptional linearity with a 3rd order intercept point (OIP3) of 46 dBm making it a preferred solution for any system requiring low intermodulation distortion. This high performance amplifier provides 50 dB of isolation while designed to operate over the temperature range of -40 to 55°C and is available in a 1.43" x 1.53" x 0.6" package.
The DRC23000M is an ideal driver amplifier that provides more than 16 dBm of output power and 20 dB of gain while operating in the frequency range of 20 GHz to 26 GHz. It has been designed to be powered from a single 5V supply while drawing 300 mA of current. This amplifier has excellent OIP3 performance of 26 dBm which will help those designers seeking a driver, with minimum non-linear effects in a high gain amplifier chain, an optimum solution. The DRC23000M is geared to operate over the temperature range of -40 to 55°C and is housed in a package that measures 1.2" x 1.05" x 0.6".
Both these power amplifiers are well suited for satellite communications, commercial and military radar systems, and point to point radio applications that require robust performance.
