BROADBAND
VDI offers waveguide amplifiers for various applications. Waveguide amplifiers are able to boost a small input RF signal to a large output RF signal. For sample data on waveguide amplifiers, please refer to the Waveguide Amplifier Product Manual (also located under Resources). Please contact VDI for more information.
VDI Broadband Power Amplifier Specifications
|
VDI Part Number
|
WR19AMP |
WR15AMP
|
WR12AMP
|
WR10AMP
|
WR8.0AMP |
WR6.5AMP
|
WR4.3AMP
|
| Amplifier Band (GHz) |
40-60 |
50-75 |
60-90 |
75-110 |
90-140 |
110-170 |
170-260 |
| Waveguide Interface |
WR-19 |
WR-15 |
WR-12 |
WR-10 |
WR-8.0 |
WR-6.5 |
WR-4.3 |
| Gain S21 (dB, typical) |
16 |
20 |
18 |
18 |
23 |
20 |
24 |
| Saturated Output Power (dBm, typical) |
20 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
19 |
18 |
16 |
| Output P1dB (dBm, typical)† |
17 |
11 |
16 |
17 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
| Input Reflection, S11 (dB, typical) |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-9 |
-9 |
| Output Reflection, S22 (dB, typical) |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-3 |
| Maximum RF Input Power (dBm) |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+6 |
| Bias Connector* |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
| Current Draw (Typical / Maximum, mA) |
400 / 500 (est) |
450 / 1200 |
150 / 500 |
150 / 500 |
300 / 800 |
200 / 600 |
300 / 800 |
†All amplifiers will meet P1dB specification listed above and is expected to have similar P1dB performance. P1dB data will not be provided with each amplifier.
*For SMP Bias Connectors Only: An SMP to LEMO 00 cable or SMP to SMA cable or both can be provided. Must be specified on quote or PO. An SMP to LEMO 00 cable is provided if a VDI Waveguide Amplifier is purchased with VDI SAX-UP, CCU, or CCD modules. SMP to LEMO 00 cable is for compatibility with VDI SAX-UP, CCU and CCD modules. SMP to SMA cable is for general use.
NARROWBAND
VDI offers waveguide amplifiers for various applications. Waveguide amplifiers are able to boost a small input RF signal to a large output RF signal. For sample data on waveguide amplifiers, please refer to the Waveguide Amplifier Product Manual (also located under Resources). Please contact VDI for more information.
VDI Narrowband Power† Amplifier Specifications
|
VDI Part Number
|
130AMPS
|
170AMPS
|
197AMPS
|
130AMPMP
|
170AMPMP
|
197AMPMP
|
| Amplifier Band (GHz) |
120-140 |
160-180 |
185-205 |
120-140 |
160-180 |
185-205 |
Input / Output Flange
(UG-387/U-M) |
WR-6.5 |
WR-5.1 |
WR-4.3 |
WR-6.5 |
WR-5.1 |
WR-4.3 |
| Gain S21 (dB, typical) |
24 |
17 |
15 |
24 |
20 |
15 |
Saturated Output Power
(dBm, typical) |
22 |
21 |
18 |
25 |
24 |
20 |
| Output P1dB (dBm, typical)†† |
18 (est.) |
13 |
10 (est.) |
- |
- |
13 (est.) |
| Input Reflection, S11 (dB, typical) |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
Output Reflection, S22
(dB, typical) |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
-10 |
| Bias Connector* |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
Contact VDI |
Contact VDI |
Contact VDI |
| Maximum RF Input Power (dBm) |
+10 |
+13 |
+13 |
+13 |
+16 |
+16 |
Current Draw
(Typical / Maximum, mA) |
~500
(typ., est.) |
~700
(typ., est.) |
~400
(typ., est.) |
~1000
(typ., est.) |
~1400
(typ., est.) |
~800
(typ., est.) |
†Higher power versions are under development. Please contact VDI for more information.
††All amplifiers will meet P1dB specification listed above. P1dB data will not be provided with each amplifier.
*For SMP Bias Connectors Only: An SMP to LEMO 00 cable or SMP to SMA cable or both can be provided. Must be specified on quote or PO. An SMP to LEMO 00 cable is provided if a VDI Waveguide Amplifier is purchased with VDI SAX-UP, CCU, or CCD modules. SMP to LEMO 00 cable is for compatibility with VDI SAX-UP, CCU and CCD modules. SMP to SMA cable is for general use.
VDI Narrowband Power† Amplifier Specifications
|
VDI Part Number
|
VDI15.0AMP-
0055/0067-
15-20 |
VDI12.0AMP-
0067/0087-
20-20 |
| Amplifier Band (GHz) |
55-67 |
67-87 |
| Input / Output Flange (UG-387/U-M) |
WR-15 |
WR-12 |
| Gain S21 (dB, typical) |
17 |
20 |
| Saturated Output Power (dBm, typical) |
20 |
19 |
| Output P1dB (dBm, typical)†† |
17 |
15 |
| Input Reflection, S11 (dB, typical) |
-7 |
-10 |
| Output Reflection, S22 (dB, typical) |
-10 |
-10 |
| Bias Connector* |
SMP(m) |
SMP(m) |
| Maximum RF Input Power (dBm) |
+10 |
+10 |
| Current Draw (Typical / Maximum, mA) |
150 / 500 |
150 / 500 |
†Higher power versions are under development. Please contact VDI for
more information.
††All amplifiers will meet P1dB specification listed above. P1dB data
will not be provided with each amplifier.
*For SMP Bias Connectors Only: An SMP to LEMO 00 cable or SMP to SMA cable or both can be provided. Must be specified on quote or PO. An SMP to LEMO 00 cable is provided if a VDI Waveguide Amplifier is purchased with VDI SAX-UP, CCU, or CCD modules. SMP to LEMO 00 cable is for compatibility with VDI SAX-UP, CCU and CCD modules. SMP to SMA cable is for general use.
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS
VDI offers a low noise amplifier in the WR5.1 band. Specifications and performance data are shown below. Contact VDI for more information.
| VDI WR5.1AMP-LN 140-220GHz Low Noise Amplifier |
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Frequency |
140-220 GHz |
| Input / Output Flange |
WR-5.1 UG-387/U-M |
| Gain (typ.) |
20dB |
| Noise Figure (typ.) |
6dB |
| Maximum RF Input Power |
TBD |
| P1dB |
TBD |
| Input Return Loss |
-9 dB |
| Output Return Loss |
-6 dB |
| DC Voltage |
+9 ± 1V |
| DC Current Draw |
TBD |
| DC Voltage Bias Port |
SMP(m)* |
| Weight |
~0.1lbs. |
| Case Temperature |
20-40°C |
| Size (without connectors) |
0.75" x 0.75" x 1.25" |
*Bias cable (SMP(f) to LEMO FFA.00.250) cable included.
