05E05A S-Band Solid State Power Amplifier 20 Watts (CW) 2.0-2.6 GHz P/N: NW-PA-05E05A (Includes NW-PA-ACC-CB09MC interface cable) The NuPower 05E05A is a small, highly efficient connectorized solid state power amplifier that provides 20 watts of RF power to boost performance of data links and transmitters. The NuPower 05E05A accepts a nominal 0 dbm (1 mw) RF input and provides 44 db of gain from to 2600 MHz for continuous wave (CW) and near-constant-envelope waveforms. Based on the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology, the NuPower 05E05A s % power efficiency at rated power and <10 in 3 form factor make it ideal for size, weight, and power-constrained broadband RF telemetry, tactical communication, and electronic warfare systems. NuPower PAs feature over-voltage protection and can operate over a wide temperature range of - C to +85 C (baseplate). Extend your operational communication range with NuPower TM amplifiers from NuWaves Engineering. Features 30 Watts RF Output Power to 2600 MHz Small Form Factor (4.50 x 3.50 x 0.61 ) High-Efficiency GaN Technology 0 dbm Nominal RF Input Over-Voltage Protection Logic On/Off Control Benefits Extended Range Improved Link Margin Reduced load on DC power budget due to high efficiency operation Requires less volume on space-constrained platforms Applications Broadband RF Telemetry RF Communication Systems Electronic Warfare - Airborne Electronic Attack Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Software Defined Radios
Specifications Absolute Maximums Parameter Rating Unit Max Device Voltage 32 V Max Device Current 3.5 A Max RF Input Power, ZL = 50 Ω 15 dbm Max Operating Temperature (ambient) 60 C Max Operating Temperature (baseplate) 85 C Max Storage Temperature 85 C Export Classification EAR99 Electrical Specifications @ 28 VDC, 25 C, ZS=ZL=50 Ω Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Condition Operating Frequency BW 2000 2600 MHz RF Output Power PSAT 20 30 W Output Power @ 1dB Compression Small Signal Gain P1dB G - 2600 MHz, 0 dbm input 44 dbm 2600 MHz 55, @ -30 dbm input 54 db, @ -30 dbm input 49 2600 MHz, @ -30 dbm input Small Signal Gain Flatness ΔG 5 db Pin = -30 dbm Input VSWR VSWR 1.9:1 Nominal Input Drive Level PIN 0 dbm Operating Voltage VDC 27 28 30 V Quiescent Current IDQ 0.65 A Operating Current IDD 2.7 A Pin = 0 dbm Module Efficiency 41 % Switching Speed TXON/OFF 2 µs 10% to 90% Third Order Order Intercept Point 42 (Two tone test at 1 MHz spacing, OIP3 43 dbm Pout = 20 dbm / tone) 41 2600 MHz Harmonics 2nd -17 3rd -18 dbc Output Mismatch (No Damage) 10:1
Specifications (cont.) Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Operating Temperature (ambient) TA - +60 C Operating Temperature (baseplate) TC - +85 C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 +85 C Relative Humidity (non-condensing) RH 95 % Altitude MIL-STD-810F - Method 500.4 Parameter Value Unit Limits Dimensions 4.5 x 3.5 x 0.61 in Max Weight 9 oz Max RF Connectors, Input/Output Interface Connector Cooling SMA Female Micro-D, 9-pin Socket External Heatsink (Optional) ALT 30,000 ft Vibration / Shock Profile (Random profile in x,y, z axis, as per Figure for 15 minute duration in each axis) Performance Plots Test Conditions: +28 VDC, +25 C, ZS=ZL=50 Ω Output Power vs. Frequency Gain vs. Input Power 50-30 dbm -25 dbm -20 dbm -15 dbm -10 dbm -5 dbm 0 dbm +5 dbm 60 2100 MHz 2200 MHz 20 MHz 2500 MHz 2600 MHz 55 35 30 25 20 15 Gain (db) 50 35-30 -25-20 -15-10 -5 0 5 Input Power (dbm)
Performance Plots (cont.) P1dB & P3dB OIP3 50 48 48 P1dB P3dB 46 (dbm) 46 44 OIP3 (dbm) 44 42 42 38 35.00 Efficiency vs Output Power 35.00 Efficiency vs. Frequency Module Efficiency (%) 30.00 2200 MHz 25.00 20 MHz 20.00 2600 MHz 15.00 10.00 5.00 0.00 30 32 34 36 38 Module Efficiency (%) 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 0.00 30 dbm 32 dbm 34 dbm 35 dbm 37 dbm 39 dbm dbm Error Vector Magnitude (%) [w/ OFDM Waveform] Error Vector Magnitude (db) [w/ OFDM Waveform] 20 0 18-5 Error Vector Magnitude (%) 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2200 MHz 20 MHz Error Vector Magnitude (db) -10-15 -20-25 -30-35 - 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2200 MHz 20 MHz 0 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 42 44 46-14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 42 44 46 Harmonics (@ Psat) VSWR 0 49 (dbc) -5-10 -15-20 -25-30 -35 Second Harmonic Third Harmonic Gain (db) 48 47 46-1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 20 44 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 20
Mechanical Outlines PA Module Optional Heatsink
PA Module and Accessory Images PA Module Optional Fan-Cooled Heatsink PA Module w/ Fan-Cooled Heatsink Accessory Part Numbers Pinout Part Number NW-FL-05LPLE-2500-SFSF-M01 NW-PA-ACC-CB09MC NW-PA-ACC-CT09MC NW-PA-ACC-KT03 NW-PA-ACC-HS05 Description Harmonic Filter Module Standard Interface Cable Assembly - Flying Leads (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 (+28 Volts) I 3, 4, 5 Ground I 1, 2, 6, 8 Over Temperature Flag 0V = temperature fault +5V = no fault RF Enable 0 V or GND = RF ON +5V or NC = RF OFF O 7 I 9 Contact NuWaves NuWaves Engineering www.nuwaves.com 132 Edison Drive product.sales@nuwaves.com Middletown, OH 044 513.360.0800 Rev 032017 2017 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.