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GaN Pulsed Power Amplifier: dB-8048

Source: dB Control
dB Control - dB-8048

The dB-8048 GaN Solid State Power Amplifier operates in the 2.9 to 3.3 GHz frequency band and delivers 1500 Watts peak output power in pulsed operation.

The dB-8048 is designed for high-performance MIL-STD applications where high reliability and ruggedness are critical to system performance. The compact modular design and scalable architecture allows for phase combining to achieve up to 6 and 10 kW of output power.

Features

  • 2.9 to 3.3 GHz, 1.5 kW, pulsed
  • 50 VDC, 20 amps
  • Solid state Class B GaN based design
  • Duty cycle up to 10%, 0.5 μS pulse width
  • 50 ohm input/output impedance
  • Built-in monitor and protection circuits
  • High reliability and ruggedness
  • Instantaneous pulse operation over entire band
  • Built in fan cooling
  • Small and lightweight

Applications

  • High performance radar
  • High resolution SAR systems
  • Ground, naval and airborne platforms