Description
The PRL-304NI-0dB is a 0 dB gain, DC-coupled 1:2
differential output RF splitter amplifier. It converts a single-ended
input into two pairs of identical differential outputs. The gain match
between any pair of differential output is 0.1 dB typical @ 10 MHz, and
the small signal bandwidth is 430 MHz typical. Maximum output is ±1.25
V, or 2.5 VPP into 50 Ω. Each output is 50 Ω back-terminated, and the
input has a 50 Ω-to-ground termination. The 0 dB gain, VO=VIN (RL = 50
Ω), allows multiple amplifiers to be cascaded for signal distribution
applications.
The PRL-304NI-0dB has 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,
the amplifier can drive long transmission lines with or without load
terminations. For optimum output response all outputs should be
terminated into 50 Ω.
The PRL-304NI-0dB is housed in a 1.3H x 2.9W x 2.2L-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. The PRL-304NI-0dB is a part of the PRL family of Mini Modular
Instruments (MMIs). |