The SSPA 20.0-24.0-20 from Aethercomm is a Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 20 to 24 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 37 W with a gain of more than 40 dB and OIP3 of 50 dBm. This SSPA can be blanked on and off in less than 10.0 uSec.
This GaN SSPA includes reverse polarity protection and output short and open circuit protection along with an over-temperature shut down option. It requires a DC supply voltage of 28 V and consumes less than 13.7 A of current. The amplifier is available in an enclosure optimized for high shock and vibration requirements that measures 4 (w) x 5 (l) x 2 (h) inches and has an SMA-female input connector and WR-42 output waveguide interface. DC and logic connections are accessible via feed through pins.
