PRL-302N-0dB and PRL-302I-0dB, 1:2 RF Splitter Amplifiers

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Applications:

• 1:2 RF Signal Fanout
• Transmission Line Drivers
• Single-Ended to Differential Signal Conversion (6 dB passive power divider recommended)
• RF Receivers
• Pulse Amplifiers
• General Purpose Wideband Amplifiers

Features:

• Ready to Use Amplifiers each with Two Identical Outputs
• Small Signal 3 dB BW to 500 MHz
• Clean Pulse Response
• 0 dB gain, V_O =V_IN (R_L = 50 Ω), well suited for cascading
• ±1.25 V, 2.5 V_p-p, Maximum Outputs, R_L = 50 Ω
• DC Coupled 50 Ω I/Os
• ±35 mA Supply Current Maximum
• 1 x 1.3 x 2.2-in. Module includes ±8.5V AC/DC adapter  

Description

The PRL-302N and PRL-302I are, respectively, DC coupled non-inverting and inverting, 0 dB 1:2 RF splitter amplifiers. Each amplifier has two identical 50 Ω back-terminated outputs and a 50 Ω-to-ground terminated input. The 0 db gain, V_O=V_IN (R_L = 50 Ω), allows multiple amplifiers to be cascaded for signal distribution applications. One pair of these amplifiers (one inverting, one non-inverting) can produce two pairs of complementary RF signals when driven by a single input using a 6 dB passive power divider.

These splitter amplifiers have been optimized both for pulse response and for CW response, so that output overshoots and ringing for a fast pulse input are much smaller compared to those from amplifiers designed mainly for CW applications. With a 50 Ω back termination at each output, these amplifiers can drive long transmission lines with or without load terminations. For optimum output response both outputs should be terminated into 50 Ω.

Each amplifier is housed in a 1 x 1.3 x 2.2-in. aluminum enclosure and is supplied with a ±8.5 V AC/DC adapter. Aside from the I/O and power connections, no other set up or connection is required. These amplifiers are part of the PRL family of Basic Laboratory Tools (MMIs).

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