PRL-302N-6dB and PRL-302I-6dB, 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 3dB BW to 430MHz for Non-Inverting Model and 380MHz for Inverting Model
• Clean Pulse Response
• 6 dB gain, V_O = 2 V_IN (R_L = 50 Ω), Well Suited for Single-ended Input to Differential Output Conversion with the addition of a 6 dB passive power divider.
• ±1.25 V, 2.5 V_PP, Maximum Outputs, RL = 50 Ω
• DC Coupled 50 Ω I/Os
• ±45 mA Supply Current Maximum
• 1.0 x 1.3 x 2.2-in. Module includes ±8.5 V AC/DC adapter

Description

The PRL-302N-6dB and PRL-302I-6dB are, respectively, DC coupled non-inverting and inverting, 6 dB 1:2 RF splitter amplifiers. Each amplifier has two identical 50 Ω back-terminated outputs and a 50 Ω-to-ground terminated input. One pair of these amplifiers (one inverting, one non-inverting) can produce two pairs of complementary RF signals (180° out of phase) 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. Besides the I/O and power connections, no other set up or connection is required. These amplifiers are part of the PRL family of Mini Modular Instruments (MMIs).

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