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DR-AN-10-HO10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
Photline Driver
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The Photline DR-AN-10-HO is a wideband RF amplifier module designed for analog applications at frequencies up to 10 GHz.
The Photline DR-AN-10-HO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and a linear transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 23 dBm. It exhibits flat Group Delay and Gain curves with reduced ripple over the entire bandwidth.
The Photline DR-AN-10-HO operates from a single power supply for safety and ease of use, and offers gain control over 3 dB. It comes in a compact 52 mm x 25.6 mm housing with K type RF connectors (compatible SMA) and with an optional heat sink.
This amplifier module is ideally suited to drive optical modulators for analog applications.
FEATURES
• Output voltage up to 12 Vpp
• Linear amplifier
• Flat gain up to 10 GHz
• Single voltage power supply
• Low group delay variation
APPLICATIONS
• LiNbO3 modulators
• OFDM, RoF, Phase modulation
• Research & Development
OPTIONS
• Heat-sink
• Low output voltage version for EAM
RELATED EQUIPMENTS
• MXIQ-LN, MXAN-LN modulators
• MBC-AN Automatic Bias Controllers
Performance Highlights
Measurements for Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Cut-off frequencies 80 k 11 G - Hz
Output voltage 0 - 12.5 Vpp
Gain - 30 - dB
Saturated output power 26 - - dBm
Output power 1dB comp 24 25 - dBm
Harmonics - - -15 dBc
Noise figure - - 3 dB
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Photline Driver
10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage (fixed) Vbias - 12 - V
Current consumption Ibias - 500 - mA
Gain control voltage Vamp - 1.5 - V
DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit
Lower frequency f3db, lower -3 dB point - - 80 kHz
Upper frequency f3db, upper -3 dB point - 11 - GHz
Gain S21 Small signal - 30 - dB
Gain ripple - < 10 GHz - ±1.5 - dB
Input return loss S11 f < 10 GHz - -10 - dB
Output return loss S22 f < 10 GHz - -10 - dB
Isolation S12 f < 10 GHz - -60 - dB
Output power 1 dB P1dB 2 GHz < f < 10 GHz 24 25 - dBm
Saturated power Psat 2 GHz < f < 10 GHz 26 - - dBm
Output voltage Vout
Linear 0 - 9Vpp
Maximum swing 0 - 12.5
Noise figure NF 3 GHz < f < 10 GHz 2 - 3 dB
Harmonics Harm P1dB, f = 5 GHz - - -15 dBc
Power dissipation P Small signal - 6 - W
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit
RF input voltage Vin - 0.9 Vpp
Supply Voltage Vbias 11 13 V
DC current Ibias - 0.560 mA
Gain control voltage Vamp 0 2 V
Power dissipation Pdiss - 7.3 W
Temperature of operation Top 0 +40 °C
Storage temperature Tst 10 +70 °C
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Conditions: S parameters -30 dBm, Tamb = 25°C, 50 Ω system
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10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
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S21 and Group Delay Parameter CurvesConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA
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S12 Parameter Curve
Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mAS11 Parameter Curve
Saturated Output Power CurveConditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA Conditions: Vbias = 12 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Ibias = 500 mA
Noise Figure Curve
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Photline Driver
10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
The heatsinking of the module is necessary. It’s user responsability to use an adequate heatsink. Refer to page 5 for iXBlue recommended heatsink.
Electrical Schematic Diagram
Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
PIN Function Unit
IN RF In K connector female
OUT RF Out K connector male
Vbias Power supply voltage Set a typical operating specification
Vamp Output voltage amplitude adjustment Adjust for gain control tuningQQQQUUUUAAAANNNNTTTTIIIITTTTEEEE ::::
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10 GHz Analog High Output Voltage Driver
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