PMA3-73-1W+ RF Amplifier by Mini-Circuits
The PMA3-73-1W+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Power Amplifier (PA) MMIC that operates from 300 to 7500 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 33.5 dBm (~2.24 W) with a gain of 21.3 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of less than 50%. This PA offers a flat gain and output power, making it an excellent choice for wideband systems. It has high OIP3 and low 2nd & 3rd harmonic responses, resulting in very low in-band distortion products that are typically needed for high fidelity measurement systems.
The PMA3-73-1W+ is available in a compact footprint that saves space in dense layouts while providing low inductance, repeatable transitions, and excellent thermal contact to the PCB. This RoHS-compliant power amplifier requires a DC supply of +12 V and consumes 190 mA of current. It is available in a 12-lead QFN package that measures 3 x 3 mm. This MMIC power amplifier is ideal for use in microwave radio, VSAT, EW, and ECM defense systems, test & measurement, and radar applications.
Product Details
- Part Number: PMA3-73-1W+
- Manufacturer: Mini Circuits
- Description: GaAs Power Amplifier MMIC from 300 to 7500 MHz
General Parameters
- Type: Power Amplifier
- Configuration: IC/MMIC/SMT
- Application: Electronic Countermeasure (ECM), Radio, VSAT
- Standards Supported: 5G
- Industry Application: Electronic Warfare, Radar, Test & Measurement, Wireless Infrastructure
- Frequency: 0.3 to 7.5 GHz
- Gain: 16.4 to 21.3 dB
- Noise Figure: 2.3 to 3.8 dB
- P1dB: 0.33 to 1.62 W
- P1dB: 25.3 to 32.1 dBm
- IP3: 36 to 38 dBm
- IP3: 4 to 6.3 W
- Saturated Power: 31.2 to 33.5 dBm
- Saturated Power: 1.3 to 2.23 W
- Input Power: 24 dBm
- Power Dissipation: 5.5 W
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Reverse Isolation: 29 dB
- Sub-Category: GaN Amplifier
- Input Return Loss: 8 to 14 dB
- Output Return Loss: 9 to 18 dB
- Harmonics: -53 to -44 dBc
- Supply Voltage: 10 to 12.5 V
- Current Consumption: 190 mA
- Package Type: Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature: -55 to 85 Degree C
- Storage Temperature: -65 to 150 Degree C
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