The Cerus from Filtronic is a series of E-band Power Amplifiers that operates from 71 to 76 GHz. They are available in 1, 4 and 8-way configurations and deliver unparalleled performance for long range E-Band communications. These amplifiers provide an output power of up to 35 dBm with a small signal gain of over 20 dB. They consist of performance-matched GaAs MMICs that are efficiently combined to deliver maximum power. An integrated temperature sensor provides users with accurate amplifier temperature data, and optional control circuitry facilitates functions including gain control, mute control, and alarms. Cerus supports high order modulation schemes including 256QAM.
They require a supply of 4V while consuming up to 10 A of current. The amplifiers have a WR12 waveguide at the input interface. They are ideal for military or commercial applications and are low SWAP for airborne & HAPS applications.
