Coaxial Wideband Microwave Amplifier ZX60-183-S+ 50 6 to 18 GHz The Big Deal Wideband, 6-18 GHz High Gain, Very Flat Response, 24 dB 1.0 dB typ. Excellent Isolation, 62 dB typ. CASE STYLE: GC957 Unconditionally Stable performance Product Overview The ZX60-183-S+ two-stage amplifier provides high gain in a very small package, only 0.75 x 0.74 x 0.46 high. Internal compensating circuitry provides a consistent, very flat response over the full bandwidth. Designed for 50 SMA coax systems, the gold-plated package uses convenient 5V DC power, and has a nickel-plated brass cover and unibody construction for rugged use. Key Features Feature Advantages Wide frequency range supports a wide array of applications, from microwave radio and radar Wideband, 6-18 GHz to military communications, satellite communications, and countermeasures 1.0 dB gain flatness across entire bandwidth minimizes the need for external equalizer net - Excellent Gain Flatness works, making it a great fit for instrumentation, test lab, EW, or any other amplitude-sensitive system 24 dB gain with reverse isolation of 62 dB (38 dB directivity) prevents leakage, making the ZX60-183-S+ an excellent choice for minimizing interactions between different microwave High Gain and Excellent Isolation components. It is an ideal LO driver amplifier and provides designers system flexibility and robustness when integrating cascaded RF components Unconditionally Stable No risk of damage to other components from impedance mismatch or internal oscillation Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, Standard Terms) Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Page 1 Mini-Circuits www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales minicircuits.com Page 1 of 4Coaxial Wideband Microwave Amplifier ZX60-183-S+ 50 6 to 18 GHz Features wideband, 6 to 18 GHz gain, 24 dB typ and flatness, 1.0 dB typ. output power at 1 dB compression, 18.0 dBm typ. excellent isolation, 62 dB typ. unconditionally stable CASE STYLE: GC957 protected by US patent 6,790,049 Connectors Model Applications SMA ZX60-183-S+ military and radar DBS +RoHS Compliant wideband isolation amplifier The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site microwave point to point radio for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications satellite systems Electrical Specifications at 25C Parameter Condition (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range 6.0 18.0 GHz 6.0 24.2 8.0 18.5 24.3 10.0 18.5 23.5 Gain 12.0 23.5 dB 14.0 23.4 16.0 22.7 18.0 18.5 24.0 Gain Flatness 6.0-18.0 1.0 dB 6.0 16.3 8.0 10.0 16.5 10.0 12.2 12.0 10.0 15.7 Input Return Loss dB 14.0 11.0 16.0 11.8 18.0 11.0 15.6 6.0 22.2 8.0 10.0 17.2 10.0 13.8 Output Return Loss 12.0 10.0 15.9 dB 14.0 10.0 22.8 16.0 15.0 18.0 10.0 26.6 6.0 27.4 8.0 27.7 10.0 27.9 Output IP3 12.0 27.2 dBm 14.0 26.9 16.0 27.1 18.0 26.4 6.0 18.0 8.0 18.3 10.0 16.0 18.5 Output Power 1 dB compression 12.0 18.1 dBm 14.0 17.6 16.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 6.0 8.2 8.0 6.9 10.0 6.3 Noise Figure 12.0 6.9 dB 14.0 6.8 16.0 6.8 18.0 6.5 Directivity (Isolation-Gain) 38 dB DC Voltage 5.0 V DC Current 260 290 mA Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. REV. D C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, Standard Terms) Purchasers of this part are entitled M171494 to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp ZX60-183-S+ ED-13973/2 DJ/CP/AM Mini-Circuits 181217 www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales minicircuits.com Page 2 of 4