NuWaves HILNA LS-C021-D User manual

USERMANUAL
HIGHINTERCEPTLOWNOISE
AMPLIFIER(HILNA
TM
)
MODELNUMBER:HILNA LS-C021-D
RF,Wireless,andEmbeddedSystemsEngineering
NUWAVESENGINEERING
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PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW
NuWaves’HILNAfamilyof amplifiers is designed to achieve high RF gain while maintaining extremely
lownoise,andhighthird‐orderinterceptpointacrossawideband.HILNA’srobust power supply also
operatesoveraverybroadrangeeasilyallowingtheunittobeintegratedintosystemswithoutregard
topowersupplyprecision.
1.1 HILNA
TM
PRODUCT LINE HIGHLIGHTS
Hi
ghPerformance‐Noise,Gain,Intercept,DynamicRange:Unique combination of extremely
lownoise,highgain,highoutputintercept,andwidebandfrequencycoverage.
Robust Power Supply: Operates over a very broad range of power supply voltages.  Included
witheachamplifierisamatingpowerconnectorwithcableattached.
Enclosures:
oHILNAV1,HILNAG2V1,HILNAGPS,HILNAHF,andHILNACFarehousedinablackor
silveranodizedextrudedaluminumenclosurewithmountingflanges.
oµHILNAishousedinaminiaturesleekblackanodizedmilledaluminumenclosure.
oHILNALS is housed ina black anodized milled aluminum enclosure with mounting
holesincorporatedintothechassis
oHILNA CX is housed in a nickel plated rugged aluminum enclosure with mounting
holesincorporatedintothechassis.
Completely Characterized: The HILNA family of low noise amplifiers has been completely
characterized over temperature, voltage, and frequency. The amplifiersarerobust,offering
significantvaluefortheOEMuserortheSystemsIntegrator.
User Friendly: Reverse‐voltage protection and regulator thermal shutdown provide defenses
againstuserinterfaceissues.
HighReliability:NuWaves’selectionofconservativelyratedcomponentsprovideshighreliability
deliveringhighMeanTimeBetweenFailure(MTBF)numbers.EachHILNAisinspectedtoIPC‐A‐
610ClassIIIqualitystandards.
ESD Protection: The HILNA Amplifiers are suitable for many types of applications where ESD
susceptibilityisprominent.Theamplifiersaredesignedtowithstandupto1000VutilizingESD
waveformsdescribedinIEC610004‐2.
Applications: IF or RF Buffer Amplifier ▪ Overcome Systematic RF Losses ▪ Increase Antenna
Signal Levels ▪ Military Radios ▪ RF Wideband Front‐Ends ▪ RF Pre‐Amp ▪ TV ▪ Final Stage
AmplifierforLow‐LevelRepeaters▪LongCableRunstoAntenna▪UltraLowNoiseApplications▪
LNA for Cellular Base Station ▪ High Linearity Systems ▪ General Purpose Amplification ▪ High

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PerformanceReceivers▪HighPowerDriveSignalsforIncreasedDynamicRange▪HighReliability
RFAmplifierApplications▪BaseStationApplications▪VHF/UHFAmplification▪FinalPAforLow‐
Power Applications ▪  Low‐Noise Transmit Driver ▪ Cable Modem ▪ Fixed Wireless ▪ Mobile
Infrastructure▪IndustrialScientificMedicalBandApplications
Users:EngineeringandScientificLaboratories▪TestandMeasurementFacilities▪OEMsofRF
HighEndSystems▪ResearchLaboratories▪CommunicationsEngineering Firms ▪ Cable TV
SystemEngineers▪RFSystemIntegrators▪TestRanges▪Universities▪AntennaDesignFacilities
▪ FieldServiceTechnicians▪AerospaceandDefenseSystems▪RadioandTVEngineers▪Amateur
Radio ▪ Scientific and Consulting Agencies ▪ Radio and WirelessCommunicationServices▪
Precision Equipment Repair Organizations ▪ Professional and Technical Service Institutions ▪
MilitaryRadio&CommunicationFacilitiesproductmodels
2 HILNA
TM
LS OVERVIEW
NuWaves’ HILNA™ LS-C021-D is a broadband low noise amplifier covering L‐ & S‐bands, and
designed to achieve high gain while maintaining low noise and a high third‐order intercept point.
This high‐performance module delivers 15 dB of gain over the broad range of1GHz to 3 GHz with a
noise figure of less than 2 dB and OIP3 of +33 dBm. The HILNA LS’s small form factor (3.3
in3) makes it ideal forsmall communication system installations, co‐located to the antenna. In
addition, theHILNA LS C021-D is available with an optional builtinbias‐
Tcapabilityeliminatingtheneedfora separatepowercablerun.
Figure 1: HILNA LS C021-D Functional Diagram, shown with Optional Internal Bias-T for Power-Over-Coax

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2.1 HILNA LS C021-D ELECTRICAL DATA
Table 1: HILNA LS C021-D Absolute Maximum Rating
OperatingVoltage +15VDC
RFP
in
 +20dBm
OperatingTemperature ‐20to+60
0
C
StorageTemperature ‐40to+85
0
C
Table 2: HILNA LS C021-D Power Specifications
Min Typ Max
OperatingVoltage VDC +5 +12 +15
CurrentConsumption mA 130
Table 3: HILNA LS C021-D RF Specifications
PARAMETER UNIT HILNA LS C021-D
Min Typ Max
FrequencyRange MHz 1000 3000
Gain dB 15
NoiseFigure dB 1.7
OIP3 dBm +33
P1dB dBm +17
VSWRIn 1.4:1
VSWROut 1.5:1
ReverseIsolation dB 20

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Figure 2: HILNA LS C021-D Frequency Response
2.3 HILNA LS C021-D MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 3: HILNA LS C021-D Mechanical Outline

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Table 4: HILNA LS C021-D Mechanical Specifications
RFBulkheadConnector SMAfemale
RFInputandOutputMatingConnector SMAmale
DCPowerConnector 9-Pin M icro-DB9
Dimensions(LxWxH) 2.50”x1.75”x0.75”
Weight 3.00oz.
3 INSTALLING, CONNECTING, AND USING THE HILNA AMPLIFIER
HILNAamplifiershavebeendesignedtobehighlyreliableunderthespecifiedoperatingconditions.The
following installation and interfacing guidelines should be followedtopreventdamagetotheRF
module.
TheHILNA LS C021-Disequippedwithhigh‐performanceRFconnectors.Gold plated SMA‐type
receptaclesareused because they perform very well across the usable frequency range of the
unit. For optimal performance,ahigh‐quality50ΩcoaxialcablewithSMA‐typeplugsshouldbeusedto
interfacewiththeamplifier.
Caution: Due to the wideband nature of the unit, installation should not be attempted on a tower
with transmit antennas. 
IfcableswiththeSMA‐typeconnectorsarenotavailable,highqualityadaptersareavailableformost
coaxialconnectortypes.
TheHILNA LS C021-Dis available with an optionalbuiltinbias‐Tcapability,allowingtheusertosupplyDC
powerfromtheRFcircuitryorcoaxialcableswithoutaffectingtheRFsignalthroughthemain
transmissionpath.
Caution: Due to the bias‐T configuration, DC power will always be present on the RF output line.
3.2 POWER SUPPLY
TheHILNAcontainsinternallinearvoltageregulators.Theseregulatorsprotectthecircuitryfromvoltage
variationsattheinputandallowforthewideoperatingvoltage.Thepowerconnectorfortheunits
isamicro-D 9-pinconnector.Asanoption,DCpowercanalsobeappliedtotheRFOutputport
withanexternalbias‐T.Theonlyrestrictionsonthepowersourcefortheunitare:
‐ Capableofsourcing130 mAofcurrent
‐ Capableofsourcing+5VDCto+15 VDC
Caution: The HILNA amplifier contains components that are sensitive
to Electro‐Static Discharge (ESD). The use of wrist strap, mats, and
ground straps should be adhered to during the installation process.
3.1 CABLING

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Carbatteries(throughacigarettelighteradaptor),laboratoryDCpowersupplies,orwalltransformers
aresuitablepowersourcesaslongasthesuperimposedrippleislowinamplitude.
3.3 CONNECTIONS
Caution: Do not apply RF to the unit until after all cable connections are made and power has been
applied. 
MakingtheconnectionsfromtheHILNA LS C021-Diseasilyaccomplished:
1. Connectthe"RFOUT"connectorontheunittoa50Ωcoaxialcable
2. Applypowertotheunitbyfirstplugginginthe9-pin micro-DpowercableintotheDCpower
inputontheunit,orthroughtheRFOutputportusinganexternalbias‐T.
3. Connecttheblackleadtothepositivesideofthepowersupplyandconnecttheredleadto the
negativesideofthepowersupply.Powerisnowreadytobeappliedtotheunit.
4. ConnecttheRFSourcetotheRFDestinationwithasecond50Ωcoaxialcable.
5. ApplyRFtotheinputcableassembly.
Poweringdowntheunitisdonebyreversingthisprocedure.
ConnectionSummary:
•ConnecttheRFOutputtoagoodload.Thecharacteristicimpedanceis50Ω.
•ApplyDC(+5 - 15VDC)atthepowerconnector,orthroughtheRFOutputportusing an
externalbias‐T (optional built-in bias-T required).
•ConnectanRFsourcetotheRFInputconnector.
Caution: Excess drive levels at the input to the amplifier can permanently damage
the unit. Under no circumstance should the RF Input level exceed +20 dBm.
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
TheHILNA LS C021-Dunitsareratedforoperationfrom‐20to+60°C.TheenclosureisNOTwatertight
so theunitmustbekeptdry.Itisrecommendedthattheunitbeinstalledinawell‐ventilatedareaor
mountedto a heat sink if the input voltage exceeds +12 VDC. The unit will run warmer as the
input voltage increases.
3.5 DC POWER CABLE HARNESS
The cable harness that connects the power supply to the 9‐pin Micro‐D connector of the HILNA LS-
C021-Dismadeupof3wires.
Table 6: HILNA LS-C021-D Interface Pin‐Out Definitions

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4 GETTING HELP ‐ APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
NuWaves Engineering offers technical support for basic configuration and troubleshooting, Monday
throughFriday,8a.m.to5p.m.EasternTime.
TechnicalAssistance,ApplicationEngineering,andSales:
Phone:(513)360‐0800
Email:[email protected]
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ProductWarranty:
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4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2006 ‐ 2019 NuWaves Ltd. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
user manual is copyright protected. NuWaves reserves the right to make periodic modifications and
productimprovementstotheHILNAproductlineandtheassociateddocumentation.