RF-Lambda REMC26G40GL User manual

REMC26G40GL
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Wideband EMC Benchtop Power Amplifier
26GHz-40GHz
Electrical Specifications (TA=+25⁰C)
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Range 26 40 GHz
Small Signal Gain 48 55 dB
Gain Flatness ±7.0 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature (0⁰C to +50⁰C)±3.0 dB
Input VSWR 1.5 :1
Output 1dB Compression Point (P1dB) 46 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 47 49 dBm
Supply Current (220V AC) 4 A
IM3 -28 dBc
Power Added Efficiency (PAE) 15 %
Turn On/Off Speed (Switch Disable) ON 100 ns
OFF 100 ns
Turn On/Off Speed (Drain Disable) ON 50 us
OFF 200 us
Turn On/Off Speed (Gate Disable) ON 1500 us
OFF 200 us
Weight 58.5 Max. lbs.
Impedance 50 Ohms
Input / Output Connectors 2.92mm-Male(Input)/WR-28 (Output) (E-Plane)
(Input connector equipped with adapter to 2.92-Female)
(H-Plane available with adapter)
Package 3U Rack-mount/Tabletop Chassis
Product Description
REMC26G40GL is a wideband EMC power amplifier with a frequency range
of 26 to 40 GHz.
The power output of this amplifier is 49 dBm typical. The typical small signal
gain is 55 dB with a flatness of ±7dB. This excellent performance is
achieved through the use of GaN devices.
The power amplifier’s input connector is 2.92-Male and the output is WR-28.
This product has a calibration feature which enables customer to obtain
great performance through time and temperature changes.
The operating temperature of this product is with in 0⁰C to +50⁰C.
Features
•Wideband EMC Solid State Power Amplifier
•Small Signal Gain 55 dB Typical
•Output Saturation Power 49dBm Typical
•Supply Voltage 110/220 VAC
•50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
•Over Temperature Protection
•Over Current Protection
Typical Applications
•Wireless Infrastructure
•Military and Aerospace Applications
•Test Instrumentation
•Radar Systems
•5G Wireless Communications
•Microwave Radio Systems
•TR Modules
•Research and Development
•Cellular Base Stations

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Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage Range 90VAC to 264VAC
*RF Input Power (RFIN) Psat –Large Signal Gain
*Maximum RF input power is set to assure safety of amplifier. Input power may be increased at own risk to achieve full power of amplifier. Please
reference gain and power curves.
**For vibration testing details please see additional information section.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Environmental Specifications and Test Standards
Parameter Description
Operational Temperature 0⁰C to +50⁰C
(Case Temperature)
Storage Temperature -40⁰C to +85⁰C
Thermal Shock 0⁰C →+50⁰C
(5 Cycles / 10 hours)
**Random Vibration MIL-STD-202G
Table 214-I, Test Condition Letter C
1.5 Hours Per Axis
High Temperature Burn In Temperature +50⁰C for 72 Hours
Shock 1. Weight >20g, 50g half sine wave for 11ms, Speed variation 3.44m/s 2. Weight <=20g, 100g Half sine wave for 6ms, Speed variation 3.75m/s
3. Total 18 times (6 directions, 3 repetitions per direction).
Altitude Standard: 30,000 Ft (Epoxy Sealed Controlled Environment)
Optional: Hermetically Sealed (60,000 ft. 1.0 PSI min)
Hermetically Sealed
(Optional) MIL-STD-883 (For Hermetically Sealed Units)
1. Connect input and output with 50 Ohm source/load.
(In band VSWR < 1.9:1 or >10dB return loss.)
2. Connect Power Cable
3. Turn On Back Panel AC Power Supply Switch
4. Press Front Panel Power Switch to Power Display
Bias Up Procedure Bias Down Procedure
1. Press Front Panel Power Switch to Power Off Display
2. Turn Off Back Panel AC Power Supply Switch
3. Remove Power Cable (If Moving Equipment)
4. Disconnect input and output with 50 Ohm source/load. (In
band VSWR < 1.9:1 or >10dB return loss.)

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Typical Performance Plots
Gain @ +25℃Input VSWR@+25℃
Isolation @ +25℃
Note: Small signal VNA measurements include attenuators to protect equipment

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Typical Performance Plots
Gain vs. Output Power CW
Saturation Power vs. Frequency CW Pout vs. Pin
PndB vs. Frequency CW

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Typical Performance Plots
Right IM3 vs. Pout
Delta IM3 vs. Pout
Left IM3 vs. Pout
Note: IM3 test performed with 1MHz tone spacing

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Typical Performance Plots
The Gates Closure Time is 200 us @+25℃The Gates Open Time is 1500 us @+25℃
The drain control port：D-sub 15 PIN #3(Drain Disable).
The yellow curve is the drain control signal, the blue curve is RF output envelope.
The Drains Closure Time is 200 us @+25℃The Drains Open Time is 50 us @+25℃
The gate control port：D-sub 15 PIN #2 (Gate Disable).
The yellow curve is the gate control signal, the blue curve is RF output envelope.
Switch control port: D-sub 15 PIN #10(Switch Disable) .
The yellow curve is the switch control signal, the blue curve is RF output envelope.
The RF Switch Off Time is 100 ns @+25℃The RF Switch On Time is 100 ns @+25℃

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EMC Equipment Specifications
Front Panel LCD
Keypad
GND connector
RF Input (2.92-Male)
Rear Panel
Main AC connector
GND connector
Gain Adjustment Knob
-40dB Coupling
ON/OFF switch
RF Output (WR-28)
AC power supply switch
USER CONTROL
DB-15 Connector
TTL control signals
See page below for more information
USB-A Port (work log)
USB-A Port (N/A)
USB-B Port(remote control)
LAN Port(remote control)

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Self Calibration Screen
Instrument Protection Alarms
The front panel LCD screen will display the error code or error message when instrument self protection is
triggered. Front panel alarm indicator will light up.
To eliminate the error code, press “RESET” on front panel keypad to reboot the instrument and clear the alarms.
If error code can not be eliminated after reboot, please contact [e-mail]
The Calibration key is invalid.
Switching On The Instrument
Please follow the instructions on the front panel LCD screen after switching on the power.
Press “1” on keypad to continue.
Front Panel LCD Screen Display

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Instrument temperature (For illustrative purposes only)
RF output attenuation (Change with adjustment knob)
RF input signal frequency (For illustrative purposes only)
Instrument RF output power (For illustrative purposes only)
Switches On or Off for instrument RF output port
Indicates instrument RF output status. It will display:
ON or OFF
Press “Menu” on keypad to enter instrument functions
selection menu
To enter this function selection page, press “Menu” on front
panel keypad while the instrument is showing the status page.
Press the corresponding number on front panel keypad to
select:
“[1] Calibrate”the calibrate key is invalid
“[2] Frequency” enters RF input signal frequency
“[3] RF ON/OFF” switches the RF output port on or off
“[4] Reset” Restarts the instrument (Turns RF output off)
“[5] IP Set” enters IP display page
“[6] Product Info” displays product information
All action functions will ask for confirming execution when selected from function selection menu.
Instrument Status Display Page
Instrument Function Selection Page
Front Panel LCD Screen Function
ALC mode, power lock
AGC mode, this function is invalid
Note: The data shown here is just for presentation.

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Pin # Name Function Initial State Description Applied
1 Reset Control HIGH Resets PA when logic LOW is applied for five more
seconds and released Yes
2 Gate Disable Control LOW Applying logic HIGH disable gates of amplifiers Yes
3Drain Disable Control LOW Applying logic HIGH disable drains of amplifiers Yes
4RF Input
Over Drive Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when input signal is over limit Yes
5Temp Over Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when amplifier is driven
over temperature Yes
6Current Over Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when drain current limit is
reached Yes
7 ID Imbalance Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when an imbalance in the
drain current of the combining branches occurs Yes
8 PA Off Alarm Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when any of the
protection limit is reached Yes
9 Fan Alarm Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when Fan limit is reached Yes
10 RF Input
Switch Control LOW Applying logic HIGH turns OFF RF front-end switch to terminator Yes
11 VSWR Indicator LOW Pin will be latched to logic HIGH when output reflection is
over limit Yes
12 Fixed Attenuation
10dB Control LOW Applying and holding logic HIGH to enable 10dB fixed
attenuation Yes
13 Fixed Attenuation
20dB Control LOW Applying and holding logic HIGH to enable 20dB fixed
attenuation Yes
14 +5V Power Supply +5V +5V DC is supplied for reference (200mA) Yes
15 GND Ground GND Ground Yes
Notes:
•HIGH/LOW voltages are standard TTL signals 0.0V-0.8V = LOW. 2.8V-5V = HIGH.
Protection Connector Table
Female D-Sub is on the housing
The mating Male part number: 172-E15-103R001