The SSPA 6.0-18.0-30 from Aethercomm is a high power, multi octave bandwidth, GaN solid state power amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. The amplifier provides 30 watts of saturated power to the load with a gain of 50 dB. It can be used in any high power system where a good level of efficiency is required a cross a wide frequency band. There is a PA Enable Command that is used to gate the PA on and off. The SSPA can be turned on in 40 uSec and turned off in 10 uSec. A logic high turns the PA On.
This broadband SSPA is packaged into a rugged housing that can be used in high shock and vibration environments. Other standard features include reverse polarity protection, output short and open circuit protection, and over/under voltage protection. This power amplifier module can operate at a temperature from -40°C to +70°C.
