TPL Communications Inc 3-60 Manual De Usuario
I. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PA3-1XC model is a VHF RF power amplifier series intended for use in the
mobile applications. This amplifier can deliver RF power from 15 to 60 W when
driven with 1 to 10 W (model dependant) and it will cover the frequency range
from 136 - 174 MHz. The mobile amplifier is designed to be installed in the
interior of a car or in the trunk. The amplifier’s dimensions are: 9.5”L x 3.0”H x
4.5” W (see figure 1) and the weight is 4 lbs.
Figure 1. Dimension (D package).
II. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS @ V
DD
= 13.8 VDC Nom., T
A
=
+25°
C
Parameter Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Frequency Range
BW
136
174
MHz
Operating bandwidth within range
OBW
38
MHz
Input Power
P
IN
1 10
Watt
Model
dependant
Output Power
P
OUT
15 60 70 Watt
See
Note
1
Output Flatness
ΔP
OUT
±0.5
dB
Gain G
12
dB
Duty Cycle
D
40
%
per EIA/TIA-603-C
Harmonic Emissions
Har
-67
-62
dBc
P
OUT
= 60 W
Spurious Emissions
Spur
-78
-72
dBc
P
OUT
= 60 W
Operating Voltage
V
DD
11 13.8 15 Volt
Supply Current
I
DD
8 10
Amp
P
OUT
= 60 W
Input VSWR
S11
1.3:1
2:1
VSWR
Operating Mode
Mode
FM/CW
Emission Designators
ED
F1E, F1D, F1W, F3E, F2D, F7W, FXD, FXE
Input / Output Impedance
Z
IN /
Z
OUT
50 Ω
Receive Path Insertion Loss
IL
0.5
1
dB
SSR Attack Time
t
ATK
100
250
μS