Power Amplifier, Frequency 1-26.5GHz, Gain 28dB, Output Power (P1dB) 24dBm

RF power amplifiers with a frequency range of 1-26.5GHz are wideband, high-performance microwave devices that cover the most critical and active frequency regions in modern wireless communication, radar, electronic warfare, and satellite communication. The following are its characteristics and applications:

Characteristics:
1. High output power
Capable of amplifying low-power RF signals to a sufficient power level to drive loads such as antennas, ensuring signal transmission over long distances.
2. High efficiency
By optimizing circuit design and using advanced power devices such as GaN, SiC, etc., efficient power conversion and amplification can be achieved, reducing power consumption.
3. Good linearity
Being able to maintain a linear relationship between input and output signals, reduce signal distortion and interference, and improve the dynamic range and transmission quality of communication systems.
4. Ultra wide working bandwidth
The frequency coverage of 1–26.5 GHz means the amplifier operates across approximately 4.73 octaves. Designing to maintain good performance over such a wide frequency band is extremely challenging.
5. High stability
It has high linearity, temperature stability, and frequency stability, and can maintain stable performance under different working conditions.

Applications:
1. Satellite communication
Amplify the uplink signal to a sufficiently high power to overcome long-distance transmission losses and atmospheric attenuation, ensuring that the satellite can reliably receive signals.
2. Radar system
Used in radar equipment such as aircraft, ships, and vehicles to amplify the output microwave signal to a sufficient power level for detecting and tracking targets.
3. Electronic warfare
Generate high-power interference signals to suppress enemy radar or communication signals, or provide sufficient driving power for the local oscillator or signal generation link of the receiving system. Broadband is crucial for covering potential threat frequencies and fast tuning.
4. Testing and measurement
As part of the internal signal chain of the instrument, it is used to generate high-power test signals (such as for nonlinear testing, device characterization) or compensate for measurement path losses, amplify signals for spectral analysis and monitoring.