NuWaves NuPower C20R01 User manual

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USERMANUAL
NUPOWER
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C20R01
C‐BANDPOWERAMPLIFIER
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PARTNUMBER:
NW‐PA ‐C‐20‐R01
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PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW
TheNuPowerfamilyofsolidstateRFpoweramplifier(PA)modulesisdesignedtomeetthedemanding
needs of the Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, and Commercial markets. Based on the latest gallium
nitride(GaN)technology,NuPower’spowerefficiencyandminiatureformfactormakeitidealforsize,
weight,andpower‐constrainedbroadbandRFtelemetryandtacticalcommunicationssystems.
1.1 NUPOWER
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PRODUCT LINE HIGHLIGHTS
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 High Performance: Unique combination of broadband coverage, miniature form factors, and
highefficiency.
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 Enclosures:TheNuPowerfamilyofpoweramplifiersishousedinasilvernickelplatedaluminum
enclosurewithmountingholesincorporatedintothechassis.
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 Completely Characterized: The NuPower family of solid state power amplifiers has been
completely characterized over temperature, voltage, and frequency. These high‐performance
modulesoffersignificantvaluefortheOEMuserortheSystemsIntegrator.
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 User Friendly: Over‐Voltage protection and regulator thermal shutdown provide defenses
againstuserinterfaceissues.
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 High Reliability: NuWaves’ selection of conservatively rated components provides high
reliability.EachNuPowerisinspectedtoIPC‐A‐610ClassIIqualitystandards.NuWaves’Quality
ManagementSystemisAS9100:2016RevDandISO9001:2015certified.
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 Applications: Broadband RF Telemetry •RFCommunicationSystems• Electronic Warfare •
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) • Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) • Unmanned Surface
Vehicles(USV)•SoftwareDefinedRadios• TestLabs
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 AvailableOptions:
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o Fan‐cooledheatsinkwith28Voperatedfan
o Labeledinterfacecablewithbananajackplugs
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C20R01 PA OVERVIEW
TheNuPower
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C20R01PAisahighlyefficient,solidstatepoweramplifierthatprovidesover20wattsof
RFpoweracross4400MHz–4900MHz.
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Based on the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology, NuPower L‐Band power efficiency and < 10 in
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cubicinchformfactormakeitidealforsize,weight,andpower‐constrained broadband RF telemetry
andtacticalcommunicationsystems.
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TheNuPower
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C20R01ruggedizedchassisallowsthesystemintegratortoeasily incorporatetheunit
into a platform operating in harshenvironments with limited space, such as small Unmanned Aircraft
Systems(UAS).
Figure 1: NuPower C20R01 Functional Diagram
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2.1 NUPOWER C20R01 PA SPECIFICATIONS
ThesubsequenttablesinthissectionoutlinetheNuPowerC20R01’sperformancespecifications.
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Table 1: NuPower C20R01 Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification
FrequencyRange 4400MHzto4900MHz
RFOutputPower 20Watts(min)
OutputPower@1dBCompression
33dBm@4400MHz
32dBm@4650MHz
30dBm@4900MHz
RFGain 43dB
InputVSWR 2.1(typ)
OutputMismatch
(NoDamage) 10:1
NominalInputDriveLevel 0dBm
MaximumInputDriveLevel
(Nodamage) +15dBm
Harmonic
2
nd
:≤‐25dBc
3
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:≤‐25dBc
ThirdOrderInterceptPoint
(Twotone testat1 MHzspacing,
Pout= 20 dBm /tone)
44dBm@800MHz
SwitchingSpeed 2µS
OperatingVoltage +27to+30VDC
OperatingCurrent 3.6A@+28VDC(typ)
ModuleEfficiency 25%
PowerAmplifierEnable GNDOn
Impedance 50Ω
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Table 2: NuPower C20R01 Environmental Specifications
Operating Conditions Specification
OperatingTemperature ‐40to+55
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‐40to+60
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C(baseplate)
StorageTemperature ‐55to+85
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2.2 NUPOWER C20R01 PA MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2: NuPower C20R01 Mechanical Outline
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Table 3: NuPower C20R01 Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Specification
RFConnectors SMA(female)
Control/PowerInterfaceConnector 9PinMicro‐D(socket)
Dimensions(LxWxH) 4.5”x3.5”x0.61”
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2.3 HEAT SINKING
The NuPower C20R01 is offered as a stand‐alone module or with an accessory kit
(p/nNW‐PA‐ACC‐KT03),whichincludesa28VDCfan‐cooledheatsinkandrequisitepowercable.[Thekit
alsoincludesanupgradedmoduleinterfacecableassembly,labeledandterminatedwithbananaplugs.]
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Figure 3: The NuPower PA Kit offers “out‐of‐the‐box” operation for the user. The 12 VDC fan‐cooled
heatsink is shown with the NuPower C20R01 mounted.
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Caution: The use of external heat‐sinking is required especially for those applications
requiringhighdutycycleoperation(e.g.continuouswave)orforextendedon‐timetesting.
Operationwithoutaproperheatsinkundertheseconditionswillcausepermanentdamage
totheproductandwillvoidtheproductwarranty.
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Themaxoperatingtemperatureis85˚C(baseplate).
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3 SETUP AND OPERATION
This section provides specific details for proper operation of the NuPower C20R01 module. Following
theseguidelineswillpreventdamagetothepoweramplifierorexternalequipment.
3.1 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
TooperatetheNuPowerC20R01,ensurethatthe powersupplyhasadequateoverheadtosourcethe
currentdemandoftheRFpoweramplifier.Thepowersupplysourcemustprovideatypicalvoltageof
+28VDCwithgreaterthan6ampscapability.
3.2 CONNECTING A PROPER LOAD TO THE ANTENNA TERMINAL
TopreventdamagetothePA,theantennaterminalmustbeterminatedintoa50Ωload.Examplesofa
properloadinclude:
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 Directlyconnectingtoanantennaspecifiedforthefrequencyrange(4400MHzto4900MHz).
ConnectingtoaninappropriateantennamayresultindamagetothePAmodule.
 Connectingtoaproperantennathrougha50Ωtransmissionlineorcoaxialcable.Avoidusing
damagedcablesorcorrodedconnectorswhileattachingtheunittoanantenna.
 Terminating the antenna terminal into a 50 Ω power attenuator with minimum 20 dB
attenuation.
 ConnectingtoaloadcapableofdissipatingtheRFpowerfromthePAmodule.Loadscapableof
handling50Watts(min)arerecommended.
3.3 POWERING‐UP THE NUPOWER C20R01
TheNuPowerC20R01mustbeterminatedtoaproperloadbeforepowerisapplied.RefertoSection3.2
forthespecificationsoftheproperload.AfterthePAisproperlyterminated,theinterfacecablecanbe
connectedtotheunitandpowercanbeapplied.ThePAisnowreadyforoperation.
3.4 TRANSMIT TURN‐ON TIME
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Caution:DonotapplytransmitdatauntilthePAmoduleisatfullpower.Thiswillprevent
lossofdataatthebeginningofamessage.
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The NuPower C20R01 is at full power approximately 1 µS after the RF Enable line goes low (ground).
Therefore,transmitdatacanbeappliedtotheinputafter1µSwithoutlossofdata.
3.5 RF OUTPUT POWER VS. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TheNuPowerC20R01wasdesignedfor+28VDCoperation.
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 TheRFInputconnectorisSMA(female).
 TheRFOutputconnectorisSMA(female).
 The pin‐out definitions for the 9 pin Micro‐D socket connector are provided in Table 4. In a
typicalinstallation,thePAmoduleismatedtoahostcontrollerboardviaacableharness.
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The RF Out SMA connector is the antenna connection. This connection should
alwaysbeloadedinto50Ω,otherwisethePAcouldbedamaged.
4.1 INTERFACE CABLE HARNESS
The cable harness that connects the host controller to the 9 pin Micro‐D connector of the NuPower
C20R01ismadeupof9wires.
Table 4: NuPower C20R01 Interface Pin‐Out Definitions
Pin No. Pin Name I/0 Description
3,4,5 VSupply I PrimaryPower(+28VDC)
1,2,6,8 GND I SignalandPowerGround
7 TempFlag 0 Over‐tempIndicator
0V=temperaturefault
+5V=nofault
9 RFEnable I TransmitControl
0VorGND=RFOn
+5VorNC=RFOff
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Figure 4: Micro‐D Socket Locations
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4.2 DC POWER
ThenominalsupplyvoltagefortheNuPowerC20R01is+28VDC;Theacceptablesupplyvoltagerangeis
+27to+30VDC.
4.3 GROUND
ThesignalandpowergroundsaretiedtogetherinthePAmodule.
4.4 RF ENABLE
Thissignalisthelogiccontrolinputthatdesignateswhethertheunitisintransmitorstandbymode.The
RFEnablelineispulledhighinternallyplacingthePAmoduleinstandbymode.Ifthepinisleftfloating
(i.e.notconnected),theunitwilldefaulttostandbymode.
Groundingthepin(i.e.avoltagebelow+0.2VDC)placestheunitintransmitmode.Theusercaneither
connecttheRFEnablelinetopins,1,2,6&8ontheCTRL/PWRinterfaceconnector,oranopendrain
logiclinecapableofsinking500µAtoplacetheunitintransmitmode.
4.5 TEMP FLAG
Thissignalisanoutputtoindicateanover‐temperatureconditionintheNuPowerC20R01.Alogichigh
(+5VDC)indicatesnormaloperation,whilealogiclow(0VDC)indicatesanover‐temperaturecondition.
TheNuPowerC20R01incorporatesinternallogiccircuitrythatturnsofftheDCbiastotheRFtransistors.
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Caution: The amplifier should be shut down and allowed to cool offwhentheover‐
temperatureflagissetlowtoavoiddamagetothemodule.
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5 PRODUCT DISPOSAL – END‐OF‐LIFE
SafetyisaguidingprincipleofNuWavesEngineering.Weensuresafeproductionandoperationofour
products, as well as end‐of‐life disposal.  Improper disposal canadverselyaffecttheenvironment,
wildlifeandhumanhealth.PleasefollowtheseguidelineswhendisposingofaNuWavesproduct:
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 Donotremovethecoveroranyhardware
 Donotremovecomponentsfromthecircuitcardassembly
 Donotincinerate
 Donotcrushorshred
 Donotdisposeofasunsortedmunicipalwaste
 Donotexporte‐wasteoutsideoftheoriginaldestinationcountryforrecycling
 Utilizeane‐StewardorISO14001certifiede‐wasterecycler
 Considerexportcontrolsduringrecyclerselection
 If a NuWaves product is incorporated into a larger system or sub‐system, ensure that these
guidelinesarefollowedatsystemend‐of‐life
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6 GETTING HELP ‐ APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
NuWavesEngineeringofferstechnicalsupportforbasicconfigurationhelpandtroubleshooting,Monday
throughFriday,8a.m.to5p.m.EasternTime.
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TechnicalAssistance,ApplicationEngineeringandSales:
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Phone: (513)360‐0800
Email: [email protected]
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NuWavesHomePage:https://www.nuwaves.com/
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ProductWarranty:
https://products.nuwaves.com/wp‐content/uploads/NuWaves_Warranty_Repair.pdf
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6.1 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NuPowerproductlineandtheassociateddocumentation.