1:4 RF Distribution Amplifier, 0 dB

SKU:

$ 1,055.70

Applications:

  • 1:4 RF Signal Fanout
  • Transmission Line Driver
  • RF Receiver
  • Pulse Amplifier
  • General Purpose Wideband Amplifier

Features:

  • Ready to Use Amplifier with Four Outputs
  • 0.5 dB Gain Match Typical @ 10 MHz
  • Small Signal 3 dB BW to 412 MHz
  • Clean Pulse Response
  • 0 dB gain, VO = VIN (RL = 50 Ω), well suited for cascading
  • ±2.0 V, 4.0 VPP Max. Output, RL = 50 Ω
  • DC Coupled 50 Ω I/Os
  • ±110 mA Supply Current Typical
  • 1.3H x 2.9W x 2.9L-in. Module includes ±8.5V AC/DC Adapter

Description

The PRL-304AN-0dB is a 0 dB gain, DC-coupled amplifier with four identical non-inverting outputs. The gain match between any pair of outputs is 0.5 dB typical @ 10 MHz, and the small signal bandwidth is 412 MHz typical. Maximum bipolar output is ±2.0 V, or 4 VPP into 50 Ω. For uni-polar signals, the maximum output is either +2.0 V or -2.0 V into 50 Ω. All outputs are 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-304AN is 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 pulse response, however, all outputs should be terminated into 50 Ω.

The PRL-304AN-0dB is housed in a 1.3H x 2.9W x 2.9L-in. aluminum enclosure, and four amplifier modules can share a single PRL-760C, 4-output ±8.5 V AC/DC adapter. Besides the I/O and power connections, no other set up or connection is required. The PRL-304AN-0dB is a part of the PRL family of Mini Modular Instruments (MMIs).

Note: The PRL-304AN-0dB replaces the discontinued PRL-304N-0dB. The PRL-304AN-0dB is functionally equivalent, but with better channel-to-channel isolation. The form factor is longer (2.9" vs 2.2") and the power consumption is approximately 10% higher. The PRL-304N-0dB is no longer available for sale.


Fig. 1: PRL-304AN-0dB Top Cover Decal

(0° C ≤ TA ≤ 35° C)*


Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
RIN Input Resistance 49.5 50.0 50.5 Ω
ROUT Output Resistance 49.5 50.0 50.5 Ω
AO Open Circuit Voltage Gain, RL > 1 MΩ   2    
AL Loaded Voltage Gain, RL = 50 Ω   1    
AdB Voltage Gain in dB   0   dB
ΔV Gain Match @ 10 MHz, 1 VPP Sinewave Input   0.5   dB
IDC1 Quiescent DC Input Current VIN = 0 V   ±50 ±60 mA
IDC2 DC Input Current @ 100MHz, VO = ±1.5 V into 50 Ω   ±125 ±135 mA
VDC DC Input Voltage ±7.5 ±8.5 ±12.0 V
VAC1 AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage, switched to “120 V” 103 115 127 V
VAC2 AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage, switched to “230 V” 206 230 254 V
tPLH Propagation Delay to output ↑   1.8   ns
tPHL Propagation Delay to output ↓   1.8   ns
tr1/tf1 Small Signal Rise/Fall Times (VO = ±200 mV)   850 1000 ps
BW1 Small Signal 3 dB Bandwidth 350 412   MHz
tr2/tf2 Large Signal Rise/Fall Times (VO = ±1.25 V)   1.25 1.50 ns
BW2 Large Signal 3 dB Bandwidth 233 280   MHz
tSKEW Skew between any two outputs @ 25 MHz   100 250 ps
VIN MAX DC Maximum Input, DC Coupled -2.0 ±2.0 2.0 V
VIN MAX AC Maximum Input, AC Coupled 3.8 4.0 4.0 VPP
VO MAX VO maximum, all outputs terminated into 50 Ω 3.0 4.0 4.2 VPP
  Size 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.9 in
  Weight, w/o AC adapter 5 Oz
  Shipping weight, w/AC adapter 4 lb
*Unless otherwise specified, dynamic measurements are made with all outputs terminated into 50 Ω.