RF-Links Laboratory UHF Amplifier 30W (400-1000 MHz) - Manual

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Laboratory Broadband High Power Amplifier
ZH-4010
400 - 1000MHz / 30Watts
The amplifier ZH-4010 is suitable for broadband or high power linear
applications including TV. This amplifier utilizes Silicon RF Power MOSFET
devices that provide high gain, wide dynamic range, low distortions and good
linearity.
 Solid-state Class AB linear design
 Instantaneous ultra broadband
 Small and lightweight
 Built-in control, monitoring & protection circuits
 Suitable for all modulation types
 50 Ohm Input/Output impedance
 High reliability and ruggedness
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS @ VDD=+28VDC, T=25
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C, 50
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System
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Operating Frequency BW 400 1000 MHz
Power Output CW P
SAT
30 40 Watt
Output Power @ 1dB G.C.P P
1dB
20 30 Watt
Power Gain @ 1dB G.C.P G
1dB
44 50 dB
Input Power for Rated Pout P
IN
0 dBm
Small Signal Gain Flatness 
G ±1.5 ±2.0 dB
Gain Adjustment Range (VVA: 0 - 5VDC) VVA 25 30 dB
Input Return Loss S11 10 dB
Noise Figure @ minimum attenuation NF 10 dB
Third Order Intercept Point
2-Tones @ 2W/Tone
IP3 +52 dBm
Harmonics @ P1dB G.C.P. H -20 dBc
Spurious Signals Spur -60 dBc
Operating Voltage VDC 26 28 30 Volt
Supply Current @ 30W IDD 6.5 Amp
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Operating Case Temperature Tc 0 +50 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 +85 °C
Relative humidity w/o condensation RH 95 %
Altitude ALT 10,000 30,000 Feet
Shock & Vibration SH / VI Airborne
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Value Units Limits
Dimensions (excluding heatsink) 6.4 x 3.4 x 1.1 Inch Max
Weight without HS 1.0 lb. Max
RF Connectors Input/Output SMA female
DC Connectors D-Sub, 9-Pins
Cooling External Heatsink
PROTECTIONS
Input Overdrive +10dBm Max
Load VSWR @ Pout = 30W 
:1 @ all load phase & amplitude Nom
Thermal Overload 85
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C shutdown Max