PA2500L Microwave Amplifier, 5-2500MHz, 1/2W

Description

Microwave Amplifier, 5-2500MHz, 1/2W

The new PA2500L provides a convenient and flexible way to amplify signals from 5MHz-to 2.5GHz for a variety of RF applications. The USB Type-C port allows for easy integration into automated test environments using SCPI serial commands. Power and gain control along with temperature and voltage monitoring make this device much faster to setup and implement than competing devices. All linear regulation, gate biasing, and power-up sequencing are done internally by the onboard controller. This amplifier is powered from USB and does not need a separate adapter or input.

Amplifier Features:

• Frequency Range: 5MHz – 2.5GHz
• Amplifier Gain (Max): ~30dB
• Amplifier Gain (Min): ~0dB
• Gain step size: 0.5dB
• Typical output power (P1dB): +27dBm (1/2-Watt)
• Saturated output power: >+29dBm
• Noise figure: 5dB typical
• Max input power (before damage): +10dBm
• Connectors: 18GHz Microwave Gold SMA
• Return Loss: > 12dB
• USB Type-C virtual com port
• Power Input: Standard USB Type-C

PA2500L Typical Applications

• Automated testing environments
• Production verification
• Educational / university lab use
• Aerospace / defense research
• Wireless infrastructure
• Antenna research
• Communication link design
• EMC testing

DS Instruments Microwave Amplifier, 5-2500MHz, 1/2W