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TWA-4560

TWA Series 4.5-6.0GHz 8W Power Amplifier

Rev.A 1

Features

• Frequency Range: 4.5 – 6.0GHz

• Gain: 41dB

• POUT: +39dBm

• IP3: +48dBm

• Noise Figure: 5dB

• DC Power: 12V @ 4700mA

• RF Connector: SMA-F

Description

TWA-4560 is an 8W high performance RF Power Amplifier, with standard frequency range of 4.5 to 6.0GHz.

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Electrical Specifications @+25°C, Zin=Zout=50 Ω, Vsupply = +12VDC

Parameter Unit Minimum Typical Maximum

Frequency Range GHz 4.5 6.0

Gain (S21) dB 41 43

Gain Flatness dB ±0.8 ±1.2

Output Power POUT @ PIN = 0dBm dBm +39

Output Third Order Intercept IP3 dBm +48

Noise Figure dB 5 6

Isolation (S12) dB -45

VSWR-Input (S11)

VSWR-Output (S22)

ratio

(unitless)

1.5:1

1.3:1

2.0:1

2.0:1

DC Power Supply - voltage V 12

DC Power Supply - current mA 4700

Operating Temperature °C -40 +85

Size (RF/DC feedthru’s excluded) Inch/mm 2.96 x 2.35 x 0.63/73.66 x 59.69 x 16.00(LxWxH)

Weight Oz 5.4 (153 grams)

WARNING: MUST USE ADEQUATE HEAT SINK TO MAINTAIN AMPLIFIER CASE TEMPERATURE UNDER +85°C

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TWA-4560

TWA Series 4.5-6.0GHz 8W Power Amplifier

Rev.A 2

38

40

42

44

46

48

4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6

Gain

S21 (

dB

)

Frequency (GHz)

Gain S21

-70

-50

-30

-10

10

30

50

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Gain

S21 (

dB

)

Frequency (GHz)

Gain S21

-80

-70

-60

-50

-40

-30

4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6

Iso

lati

on

S12 (

dB

)

Frequency (GHz)

Isolation S12

36

37

38

39

40

41

4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6

P1d

B (

dB

m)

Frequency (GHz)

Pout @ Pin = 0dBm

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6

VS

WR

S11

Frequency (GHz)

VSWR S11

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6

VS

WR

S22

Frequency (GHz)

VSWR S22

Typical Performance @ +25 °C

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TWA-4560

TWA Series 4.5-6.0GHz 8W Power Amplifier

Rev.A 3

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 4.5GHz

Pout Current

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 5.0GHz

Pout Current

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 5.3GHz

Pout Current

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 5.5GHz

Pout Current

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 5.8GHz

Pout Current

4000

4200

4400

4600

4800

5000

27

30

33

36

39

42

-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2

Cu

rren

t (m

A)

Po

ut (d

Bm

)

Pin (dBm)

Pout, Current @ 6.0GHz

Pout Current

Typical Performance @ +25 °C

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TWA-4560

TWA Series 4.5-6.0GHz 8W Power Amplifier

Rev.A 4

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Absolute Maximum

RF Input Power +20dBm

Supply Voltage (Survival) +13V

Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Storage Temperature -55 °C to +125 °C

Outline

0.18" THRU

4-PLCS

GF

A

E

L

CH

+12V

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TWA-XXXX

No paint on this surface,

for heatsink mounting

J

GND

RF

OUT

RF

IN

D B

I

A B C D E F G H I

Inch 2.900 2.350 0.630 2.010 2.670 0.750 0.500 0.360 0.400

mm 73.66 59.69 16.00 51.05 67.82 19.05 12.70 9.144 10.16

J K L

Inch 0.560 0.330 3.100

mm 14.22 8.38 78.74