Coaxial, Built-In RF Switch
ZHL-20W-13SW+
High Power Amplifier
50Ω 20W 20 to 1000 MHz
Features
•ꢀHigh power, 20 Watt
•ꢀProtected against overheat - shuts off automatically at about +100°C
case temperature
•ꢀProtected against over voltage - shuts off automatically at about
+29V(excluding fan)
•ꢀExcellent gain flatness, 1ꢀ2 dꢁ typꢀ
•ꢀRF built-in switch with TTL/CMOS control
•ꢀClass A amplifier
▲ ZHL-20W-13SWX+
Model No.
Case Style
Connectors
Price (Qty.)
ZHL-20W-13SW+
CP1683
SMA
$1445.00 ea. (1-9) $1370.00 ea. (1-9)
•ꢀProtected by US patent 7,348,854
Applications
•ꢀVHF/UHF transmitters
•ꢀDefense
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
•ꢀAmateur radio, FM, TV
Product Description
ZHL-20W-13SW+ is a Class-A, high dynamic range, unconditionally stable amplifier with automatic over temperature and over voltage protectionꢀ
It features a built-in RF switch with TTL/CMOS controlꢀ
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
ZHL-20W-13SW+
▲ ZHL-20W-13SWX+
Parameter
Condition (MHz)
Min.
20
46
—
Typ.
Max.
1000
55
1ꢀ.
—
Units
MHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
20 - 1000
50
Gain Flatness
dB
Output Power at 1dB compression
Output Power at 3 dB compression
Noise Figure
+39
+40
—
+41
+43
3ꢀ5
+50
1ꢀ7
2ꢀ5
24*
—
dBm
dBm
dB
—
—
Output third order intercept point
Input VSWR
—
—
dBm
:1
—
—
Output VSWR
—
—
:1
DC Supply Voltage
—
—
V
Supply Current
—
2ꢀ.
0ꢀ5
—
A
SW Low (VIL), RF ON
—
—
V
SW High (VIH), RF OFF
SW Current
2ꢀ7
—
5ꢀ0
5
V
—
µA
Rise Time (SW ON to 90% RF)
Fall Time (SW OFF to 10% RF)
* Recommended Operating Voltageꢀ
—
—
50
µsec
µsec
—
—
5
▲ Heat sink and fan not includedꢀ Alternative heat sinking and heat removal must be provided by
the user to limit maximum base-plate temperature to 85°C, in order to ensure proper performanceꢀ
For reference, this requires thermal resistance of user’s external heat sink to be 0ꢀ3°C/W maxꢀ
Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
ꢁase Plate Temperature
DC Voltage
Ratings
-20°C to 65°C
-55°C to 100°C
85°C
28V
SW Voltage
10V
Input RF Power1 (no damage)
-3 dꢁm
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceededꢀ
1ꢀ At nominal output load, 24V nominal supply voltageꢀ Amplifier can withstand
a full mismatch (short or open) across all phases at the RF output for peak
envelope power (PEP) not exceeding the output power at 1 dꢁ compression (or
+41dꢁm typꢀ at output) [Refer to application note AN-60-037 for PEP calculation]ꢀ
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
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ZHL-20W-13SW+
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