NuPower Xtender TM VU4GX02 VHF/UHF Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier

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1 NuPower Xtender TM VU4GX2 VHF/UHF Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier 2 MHz - 12 MHz 4 Watts Linear P/N: NW-BA-VU-4-GX2 The NuPower Xtender TM VU4GX2 is a highly efficient, miniature solid state bidirectional amplifier (BDA) that provides 4 watts of linear RF power (greater than watts Psat) across the 2 to 12 MHz frequency range. This BDA is ideal for extending the communication range of half-duplex transceivers running high peak-to-average waveforms such as OFDM. The efficiency and compact form factor of the NuPower Xtender TM VU4GX2 BDA makes it ideal for size, weight, and power-constrained RF telemetry and tactical communication systems. This solid state BDA features a chassis-less design, allowing the system integrator to easily incorporate the unit into the communications payload of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or small platforms. Extend your operational communication range with NuPower Xtender TM bidirectional amplifiers from NuWaves Engineering. Features 4 Watts Linear and > Watts Psat RF Output Power 2 MHz to 12 MHz Bidirectional Operation db Gain LNA Miniature Package External T/R Control Single Power Supply Over-Voltage Protection Benefits Extended Range Improved Link Margin Lessened load on DC power budget due to high efficiency operation Consumes less volume on space-constrained platforms Applications Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Group 2 & 3 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) RF Telemetry RF Communication Systems Software Defined Radios 132 Edison Drive, Middletown, OH product.sales@nuwaves.com

2 NuPower TM Specifications Xtender VU4GX2 BDA Absolute Maximums Parameter Rating Unit Max Device Voltage 32 VDC 7 A Max Device 28 VDC VDC 2. A Max RF Input ANT Port, Z L = Ω + dbm Max RF Input XCVR Port, Z L = Ω + dbm Max Operating Temperature (ambient) 6 C Max Operating Temperature (baseplate) 8 C Max Storage Temperature 8 C Export Classification ECCN A991.G Electrical Specifications - 28 VDC, C, ZS=ZL= Ω Operating Frequency BW 2 12 MHz Switching Speed TXON/OFF 8 µs % to 9% Operating Voltage VDC V Operating Current - Transmit I DD A CW, +28 Vin, Pout = 4 W A CW, +28 Vin, Pout = W Operating Current - Receive I DD 17 ma Receive Mode Quiescent Current I DQ 3 ma No RF Signal Applied, Transmit Mode Module Efficiency % CW, Pin = dbm, Transmit mode Electrical Specifications - 28 VDC, C, ZS=ZL= Ω RF Output Power, Linear PL 4 W -33 dbc ACLR (TBR), PIN = dbm RF Output Power, Psat Psat W Small Signal Gain G 36 db Pin = dbm Small Signal Gain Flatness ΔG ±.7 db Pin = dbm; Over any MHz segment Input VSWR VSWR 2.:1 Output Mismatch VSWR VSWR :1 Nominal Input Drive Level P IN dbm Spurious Emissions - dbc 2nd Harmonic -13 dbc Gain Flatness over Temperature ΔG_Temp 1 db Temp. Range - C to +8 C Baseplate 132 Edison Drive, Middletown, OH product.sales@nuwaves.com

3 NuPower TM Xtender VU4GX2 BDA Specifications (cont.) Electrical Specifications - 28 VDC, C, ZS=ZL= Ω Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Operating Temperature (ambient) TA - +6 C Operating Temperature (baseplate) TC - +8 C Storage Temperature TSTG - +8 C Relative Humidity (non-condensing) RH 9 % Altitude MIL-STD-8F - Method.4 Parameter Value Unit Limits Dimensions 2.34 x 2.34 x.7 in Max Weight 2.4 oz RF Connectors, Input/Output Interface Connector Cooling Receive P1dB P1dB 3 dbm Receive Gain G db Receive Gain Flatness ΔG ±. db Over any MHz segment Receive Noise Figure NF 2. SMA Female Micro-D, -pin Socket External Heatsink (Optional) ALT, ft Vibration / Shock Profile (Random profile in x,y, z axis, as per Figure for minute duration in each axis) Performance Plots Test Conditions: +28 VDC, + C, ZS=ZL= Ω Output Power vs. Frequency - dbm - dbm - dbm - dbm dbm dbm Gain (db) Gain vs. Frequency - dbm - dbm - dbm - dbm dbm dbm Edison Drive, Middletown, OH product.sales@nuwaves.com

4 NuPower TM Xtender VU4GX2 BDA Performance Plots Gain Flatness over Temp Output Power vs. Input Power 2 MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz Input Power (dbm) Current (A) Module Efficiency (%) Module Efficiency (%) - dbm - dbm - dbm - dbm dbm dbm Current vs. Frequency dbm - dbm - dbm - dbm dbm dbm Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) P1dB Noise Figure (db) Noise Figure Gain (db) Gain (S21) - Receive Mode Edison Drive, Middletown, OH product.sales@nuwaves.com

5 NuPower TM Xtender VU4GX2 BDA Mechanical Outline Accessory Part Numbers Pinout Part Number NW-BA-ACC-CBMA NW-BA-ACC-CTMA NW-BA-ACC-KT3 NW-BA-ACC-HS1 Description Standard Interface Cable Assembly - Flying Leads (not included with module) Upgraded Interface Cable Assembly - Banana Plug Termination Accessory Kit, which includes Fan-Cooled Heatsink and Upgraded Interface Cable Heatsink with Integrated Fan Function I/O Pin DC Power (+ to +32 Volts) I 3, 4,, 6, 12, 13 Ground I 1, 7, 8,, 11, 14, Over Temperature Flag V = Temperature Fault + V = No Fault T/R Enable V or GND = Transmit + V or NC = Receive O 2 I 9 Contact NuWaves NuWaves Engineering Edison Drive product.sales@nuwaves.com Middletown, OH Rev NuWaves Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice. Export of NuWaves Ltd. products are subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. export licenses may be required.