NuWaves NW-PA-12B01A Bedienungsanleitung

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USERMANUAL

NUPOWER

12B01A

L‐&S‐BANDPOWERAMPLIFIER

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PARTNUMBER:

NW‐PA ‐12B01A

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NuWavesEngineering

132EdisonDrive

Middletown,Ohio45044

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PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW

TheNuPowerfamilyofsolidstateRFpoweramplifier(PA)modulesisdesignedtomeetthedemanding

needs of the Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, and Commercial markets. Based on the latest gallium

nitride(GaN)technology,NuPower’spowerefficiencyandminiatureformfactormakeitidealforsize,

weight,andpower‐constrainedbroadbandRFtelemetryandtacticalcommunicationssystems.

1.1 NUPOWER

PRODUCT LINE HIGHLIGHTS

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 High Performance: Unique combination of broadband coverage, miniature form factors, and

highefficiency.

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 Enclosures:TheNuPowerfamilyofpoweramplifiersishousedinasilvernickelplatedaluminum

enclosurewithmountingholesincorporatedintothechassis.

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 Completely Characterized: The NuPower family of solid state power amplifiers has been

completely characterized over temperature, voltage, and frequency. These high‐performance

modulesoffersignificantvaluefortheOEMuserortheSystemsIntegrator.

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 UserFriendly:Reverse‐Voltage&Over‐Voltageprotectionandregulator thermal shutdown

providedefensesagainstuserinterfaceissues.

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 High Reliability: NuWaves’ selection of conservatively rated components provides high

reliability.EachNuPowerisinspectedtoIPC‐A‐610ClassIIqualitystandards.NuWaves’Quality

ManagementSystemisAS9100:2016RevDandISO9001:2015certified.

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 Applications: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) • Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) •

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) • Broadband RF Telemetry •RFCommunicationSystems•

SoftwareDefinedRadios• TestLabs

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 AvailableOptions:

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o Fan‐cooledheatsinkwithAC/DCadapter

o Labeledinterfacecablewithbananajackplugs

o 1Wattinputdrivelevel

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12B01A OVERVIEW

TheNuPower

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12B01A solid state power amplifier (SSPA) isa small, highly efficient PAthat provides

over10wattsofRFpoweracrossbothL‐&S‐bands.

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BasedonthelatestGaN technology, NuPower’sgreaterthan40%power efficiencyand3.9cubic inch

formfactormakesitidealforsize,weight,andpower‐constrainedbroadbandRFtelemetryandtactical

communicationssystems.

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TheNuPower12B01Aacceptsanominal0dBmRFinputandprovidesover40dBofgainfrom1000to

2500 MHz.  NuPower PAs featureover‐voltage and reverse‐voltage protection in addition to a simple

control line interface allowing the user to easily place the moduleintotransmitorstandbymodeof

operation.  A kit is available for purchase which includes a fan‐cooledheatsinkwithAC/DCpower

adapter,andupgradedinterfacecablewithlabeledbananaplugs.

Figure 1: NuPower 12B01A Functional Diagram

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2.1 NUPOWER 12B01A SPECIFICATIONS

ThesubsequenttablesinthissectionoutlinetheNuPower12B01A’sperformancespecifications.

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Table 1: NuPower 12B01A Electrical Specifications

Parameter Specification

FrequencyRange 1GHzto2.5GHz

RFOutputPower 10Watts(min)

RFGain 40dB(min)

Harmonic 

1000to1400MHz

14001700MHz

1700to2000MHz

2000to2500MHz

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≤‐6dBc

≤‐15dBc

≤‐20dBc

≤‐25dBc

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Parameter Specification

SupplyVoltage +11to+32VDC

CurrentConsumption 1.5A@+28VDC(typ)

PowerAmplifierEnable GNDOn

NominalInputDriveLevel 0dBm

MaximumInputDriveLevel

(Nodamage) +10dBm

Impedance 50Ω

Table 2: NuPower 12B01A Environmental Specifications

Operating Conditions Specification

OperatingTemperaturefor

ContinuousOperation

(>5minutes)

‐30to+55

C(ambient)

‐30to+60

C(baseplate)

OperatingTemperaturefor20%

DutyCycle

‐30to+60

C(ambient)

‐30to+65

C(baseplate)

StorageTemperature ‐40to+85

C

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Table 3: NuPower 12B01A Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

Conditions Hours

GroundBenign(GB) 126,690

AirborneInhabitedCargo(AIC) 14,800

AirborneInhabitedFighter(AIF) 10,650

AirborneUninhabitedCargo(AUC) 8,400

AirborneUninhabitedFighter(AUF) 5,800

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2.2 NUPOWER 12B01A MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 2: NuPower 12B01A Mechanical Outline

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Table 4: NuPower 12B01A Mechanical Specifications

Parameter Specification

RFConnectors SMA(female)

Control/PowerInterfaceConnector 9PinMicro‐D(socket)

Dimensions(LxWxH) 3.00”x2.00”x0.65”

Weight 3.7oz.

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2.3 HEAT SINKING

TheNuPower12B01Aisofferedasastand‐alonemoduleorwithakit,whichalsoincludesafan‐cooled

heatsinkwithanAC/DCadapter,andaninterfacecable.

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Figure 3: The NuPower PA Kit offers “out‐of‐the‐box” operation for the user. The fan‐cooled heatsink

with an AC/DC adapter is shown with an example PA (NuPower 12B01A not shown).

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Caution: The use of external heat‐sinking is required especially for those applications

requiringhighdutycycleoperation(e.g.continuouswave)orforextendedon‐timetesting.

Operationwithoutaproperheatsinkundertheseconditionswillcausepermanentdamage

totheproductandwillvoidtheproductwarranty.

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Theexternalheatsinkthermalresistancerequirementsare:

 <0.25˚C/Wforoperationupto60˚Cambient

 <0.7˚C/Wforoperationupto40˚Cambient

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3 SETUP AND OPERATION

This section provides specific details for proper operation of the NuPower 12B01A module. Following

theseguidelineswillpreventdamagetothepoweramplifierorexternalequipment.

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3.1 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

TooperatetheNuPower12B01A,ensurethatthepowersupplyhasadequateoverheadtosourcethe

currentdemandoftheRFpoweramplifier.Thepowersupplysourcemustprovideatypicalvoltageof

+28VDCwithgreaterthan3ampscapability.

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3.2 CONNECTING A PROPER LOAD TO THE ANTENNA TERMINAL

TopreventdamagetothePA,theantennaterminalmustbeterminatedintoa50Ωload.Examplesofa

properloadinclude:

 Directly connecting to an antenna specified for the frequency range (225 MHz to 2400 MHz).

ConnectingtoaninappropriateantennamayresultindamagetothePAmodule.

 Connectingtoaproperantennathrougha50Ωtransmissionlineorcoaxialcable.Avoidusing

damagedcablesorcorrodedconnectorswhileattachingtheunittoanantenna.

 Terminating the antenna terminal into a 50 Ω power attenuator with minimum 20 dB

attenuation.

 ConnectingtoaloadcapableofdissipatingtheRFpowerfromthePAmodule.Loadscapableof

handling20Watts(min)arerecommended.

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3.3 POWERING‐UP THE 12B01A

TheNuPower12B01Amustbeterminatedtoaproperloadbeforepowerisapplied.RefertoSection3.2

forthespecificationsoftheproperload.AfterthePAisproperlyterminated,theinterfacecablecanbe

connectedtotheunitandpowercanbeapplied.ThePAisnowreadyforoperation.

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3.4 TRANSMIT TURN‐ON TIME

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Caution:DonotapplytransmitdatauntilthePAmoduleisatfullpower.Thiswillprevent

lossofdataatthebeginningofamessage.

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TheNuPower12B01Aisatfullpowerapproximately500µSaftertheRFEnablelinegoeslow(ground).

Therefore,transmitdatacanbeappliedtotheinputafter500µSwithoutlossofdata.

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 TheRFInputconnectorisSMA(female).

 TheRFOutputconnectorisSMA(female).

 The pin‐out definitions for the 9 pin Micro‐D socket connector are provided in Table 5. In a

typicalinstallation,thePAmoduleismatedtoahostcontrollerboardviaacableharness.

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The RF Out SMA connector is the antenna connection. This connection should

alwaysbeloadedinto50Ω,otherwisethePAcouldbedamaged.

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4.1 INTERFACE CABLE HARNESS

The cable harness that connects the host controller to the 9 pin Micro‐D connector of the NuPower

12B01Aismadeupof9wires.

Table 5: NuPower 12B01A Interface Pin‐Out Definitions

Pin No. Pin Name I/0 Description

1,2 VSupply I PrimaryPower(+11to+32VDC)

3,4 GND I SignalandPowerGround

5 RFEnable I TransmitControl

6,7,9 N.C. ‐ N/A

8 TempFlag 0 Over‐tempIndicator

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Figure 4: Micro‐D Socket Locations

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4.2 DC POWER

ThenominalsupplyvoltagefortheNuPower12B01Ais+28VDC;however,theamplifiermoduleisable

tosupportoperationoverasupplyvoltagerangeof+11to+32VDC.

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4.3 GROUND

ThesignalandpowergroundsaretiedtogetherinthePAmodule.

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4.4 RF ENABLE

Thissignalisthelogiccontrolinputthatdesignateswhethertheunitisintransmitorstandbymode.The

RFEnablelineispulledhighinternallyplacingthePAmoduleinstandbymode.Ifthepinisleftfloating

(i.e.notconnected),theunitwilldefaulttostandbymode.

Groundingthepin(i.e.avoltagebelow+0.2VDC)placestheunitintransmitmode.Theusercaneither

connecttheRFEnablelinetopins3&4ontheCTRL/PWRinterfaceconnector,oranopendrainlogic

linecapableofsinking500µAtoplacetheunitintransmitmode.

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4.5 TEMP FLAG

Thissignalisalogicleveloutputtoindicateanover‐temperatureconditionintheNuPower12B01A.A

logichigh(+5VDC)indicatesnormaloperation,whilealogiclow(0VDC)indicatesanover‐temperature

condition.TheNuPower12B01AincorporatesinternallogiccircuitrythatturnsofftheDCbiastotheRF

transistors.

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Caution: The amplifier should be shut down and allowed to cool offwhentheover‐

temperatureflagissethightoavoiddamagetothemodule.

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5 PRODUCT DISPOSAL – END‐OF‐LIFE

SafetyisaguidingprincipleofNuWavesEngineering.Weensuresafeproductionandoperationofour

products, as well as end‐of‐life disposal.  Improper disposal canadverselyaffecttheenvironment,

wildlifeandhumanhealth.PleasefollowtheseguidelineswhendisposingofaNuWavesproduct:

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 Donotremovethecoveroranyhardware

 Donotremovecomponentsfromthecircuitcardassembly

 Donotincinerate

 Donotcrushorshred

 Donotdisposeofasunsortedmunicipalwaste

 Donotexporte‐wasteoutsideoftheoriginaldestinationcountryforrecycling

 Utilizeane‐StewardorISO14001certifiede‐wasterecycler

 Considerexportcontrolsduringrecyclerselection

 If a NuWaves product is incorporated into a larger system or sub‐system, ensure that these

guidelinesarefollowedatsystemend‐of‐life

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Dieses Handbuch passt für folgende Modelle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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NuWaves

NuWaves HILNA LS-C021-D Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves W-BA-VU-4-GX01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves XTENDER VU4GX02 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER XTENDER VU4GX01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER LS75T01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER ULS-25-C01-S01 Bedienungsanleitung

NuWaves

NuWaves NuPower 05E05A Bedienungsanleitung

NuWaves

NuWaves HILNA-HF-AGC Bedienungsanleitung

NuWaves

NuWaves NuPower Xtender 12B04A Bedienungsanleitung

NuWaves

NuWaves NUPOWER C30R01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NuPower 12B01A Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER 12B01A-02 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NuPower 12D05A Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER S100A01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves HILNA LS-C026 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NuPower Xtender 12B04A-27 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NW-SSPA-MINI-10W-0.225-2.6 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NuPower C20R01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER L60T01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER XTENDER C10RX01 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves HILNA GPS Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER XTENDER C10RX03 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER XTENDER 12B04A-D27 Bedienungsanleitung

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NuWaves NUPOWER 13G05A Bedienungsanleitung

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ASTRO HVO V40 P Bedienungsanleitung

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NAD

NAD CI980 Bedienungsanleitung

Technics

Technics SE-CH770 Bedienungsanleitung

Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon HK6300 Bedienungsanleitung

NAD

NAD T975 Bedienungsanleitung

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McIntosh MA6850 Bedienungsanleitung

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GME

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Atlas CP700 Bedienungsanleitung

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Roland KC-1000 Bedienungsanleitung

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Dimavery

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Sony

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