Coaxial
ZHL-50W-52+
High Power Amplifier
50Ω 50W 50 to 500 MHz
Features
• High power, 50 Watt
• Excellent IP3, +59 dBm typ.
• Class A amplifier, usable up to 75W.
• No damage with an open or short output load under full CW output power1
• Shuts off when base plate temperature exceeds +100°C
• Internal power regulator (current remains constant over 22 to 28V)
• Over voltage protection, shut off above 29V
• Protected by US Patent 7,348,854
ZHL-50W-52X-S+▲
Model No.
Case Style
Connectors
ZHL-50W-52-S+
BT1165
SMA
Applications
• VHF/UHF transmitters
• Defense
• Amateur radio, FM, TV
• Laboratory use
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
▲
ZHL-50W-52+
ZHL-50W-52X+
Condition
(MHz)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
50
47
500
—
50
47
500
—
MHz
dB
Gain
52
±±.2
+47.5
+46.5
+49.0
+4ꢀ.0
4.5
52
±±.2
+47.5
+46.5
+49.0
+4ꢀ.0
4.5
Gain Flatness
—
±±.ꢀ
—
—
—
—
7.0
—
—
±±.ꢀ
—
—
—
—
7.0
—
dB
200 - 300
50 - 500
200 - 300
50 - 500
+46.0
+44.0
+47.0
+45.5
—
+46.0
+44.0
+47.0
+45.5
—
Output Power at ±dB compression
dBm
dBm
Saturated Output Power at 3dB compression
Noise Figure
dB
dBm
:±
Output third order intercept point
Input VSWR
—
+59
±.75
2.5
—
+59
±.75
2.5
—
—
—
—
Output VSWR
—
—
—
—
:±
DC Supply Voltage
—
24
25
—
24
25
V
Supply Current
1. At constant open or short load 24V nominal supply voltage
—
—
9.3
—
—
9.0
A
▲ Heat sink and fan not included. 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 performance.For reference, this requires thermal
resistance of user’s external heat sink to be 0.08°C/W max.
Outline Drawing
Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Ratings
-20°C to ꢀ5°C
-55°C to ±00°C
ꢀ5°C
Base Plate Temperature
Input RF Power2 (no damage)
+3dBm
2. At nominal output load, 24V nominal supply voltage.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
MOUNTING INFORMATION FOR MODELS WITHOUT HEATSINK.
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
__
__
J
.25
K
.63
L
1.03
M
__
__
N
__
P
3.25
Q
.5
R
6.00
S
5.1
T
wt
9.85
7.3
6.3
6.00
1.00
3.75
.13
3.30
.135 grams*
3.43 4185
250.19 185.42 160.02 152.40 25.40 95.25
6.35 16.00 26.16
__ 82.55 12.70 152.40 129.54
*500 grams without heatsink
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
REV. G
M158124
ZHL-50W-52+
ED-16050402
MM/SK/CP/AM
160916
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