Model SC2215
26.5 GHz Programmable Gain RF Amplifier
Typical Applications
- High Volume Production Test
- Benchtop Designer Verification Testing (DVT)
- RF/Microwave Design and Characterization
- Receiver Characterization
The SC2215 is a single-slot PXIe compliant module targeted at test and measurement applications requiring high output power and low noise performance. It is well suited for high volume production test applications.
Channel 0 includes a direct path which bypasses the amplifier stages. This capability can be useful in high applications requiring bi-directional signal measurement, like those present in devices sharing Tx and Rx paths on a common port. Channel 1 has higher drive capability and can generate 28 dBm of saturated output power at 1 GHz.
Use of solid-state switches minimizes reliability concerns associated with mechanical relays. On-board thermal measurement and in-circuit, high frequency power detectors are present on both channel outputs. These functions are accessible by the user and can be incorporated into systems requiring dynamic output power level monitoring and self-test functions, helping to minimize outages in production environments.
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
- Gain:
- -3.3 dB @ 1 GHz
- -3.3 dB @ 6 GHz
- -5.2 dB @ 13 GHz
- -8.8 dB @ 26.5 GHz
- Maximum Input Power: +15 dBm
- Second Harmonic:
- -75 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -70 dBc @ 9 GHz
- Third Harmonic:
- -90 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -90 dBc @ 9 GHz
Channel 0 Main Path
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
- Maximum Linear Gain:
- 34.5 dB @ 1 GHz
- 34.5 dB @ 6 GHz
- 32.5 dB @ 13 GHz
- 27.2 dB @ 26.5 GHz
- Gain Control Range: 0 to -31.5dB in 0.5 dB Steps
- Noise Figure:
- 4.7 dB @ 1 GHz
- 4.7 dB @ 6 GHz
- 7.0 @ 13 GHz
- 10.7 @ 26.5 GHz
- Output P3dB:
- 18.7 dBm @ 1 GHz
- 18.7 dBm @ 6 GHz
- 17.0 dBm @ 13 GHz
- 14.7 dBm @ 26.5 GHz
- Maximum Input Power: +15 dBm
- Second Harmonic:
- -40 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -40 dBc @ 9 GHz
- Third Harmonic:
- -70 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -67 dBc @ 9 GHz
Channel 1 Path
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
- Maximum Linear Gain:
- 37.2 dB @ 1 GHz
- 37.2 dB @ 6 GHz
- 33.8 @ 13 GHz
- 27.8 @ 26.5 GHz
- Gain Control Range: 0 to -31.5dB in 0.5 dB Steps
- Noise Figure:
- 4.1 dB @ 1 GHz
- 4.1 dB @ 6 GHz
- 4.1 dB @ 13 GHz
- 9.5 dB @ 26.5 GHz
- Output P3dB:
- 25.8 dBm @ 1 GHz
- 25.8 dBm @ 6 GHz
- 21.5 dBm @ 13 GHz
- 20.5 dBm @ 26.5 GHz
- Maximum Input Power: +15 dBm
- Second Harmonic:
- -45 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -40 dBc @ 9 GHz
- Third Harmonic:
- -72 dBc @ 1 GHz
- -67 dBc @ 9 GHz
Compliance
- EN 61326-1:2013: Class A emissions; Basic Immunity
- AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
- FCC Part 15/B: Class A emissions
- ICES-001: Group 1, Class A
- KN11: Group 1, Class A
- RoHS Compliant
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C
- Storage temperature: -40 to 70°C
