The NuPower Xtender DUAL-S-50-C01-S01 from NuWaves RF Solutions is a Dual-Channel Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) that operates from 2200 to 2500 MHz. On the Tx side, this amplifier delivers a saturated output power of 47 W with a gain of 17 dB while on the Rx side, it provides a gain of 12 dB and has a noise figure of 2.5 dB. This BDA is suitable for extending the range of communications and datalinks for ISR applications. It supports NxN MIMO radios with 2x2 and 4x4 configurations being used for high data rate applications. This amplifier is based on highly linear LDMOS technology and has a power amplifier, a low noise amplifier, and a switch in an integrated microwave assembly for a low SWaP solution to pair with MIMO radios.
The NuPower Xtender DUAL-S-50-C01-S01 includes complex modulation schemes with high peak-to-average ratios, where minimal signal distortion is required and supports constant envelope signals such as CW, AM, and FM. It switches between transmit and receive modes through a DC control input and uses Autosense for automatic switching between the two modes. This amplifier is equipped with over-voltage and reverse voltage protection for safety and requires a DC supply of 28 V. It is available in a module that measures 4.00 x 7.00 x 1.25 inches and has TNC connectors. The Bi-directional amplifier is ideal for unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground vehicles, software-defined radios, counter-UAS detection and mitigation, SISO radio range extension, and MIMO/MANET radio range extender applications.
