Summary of Contents for Mini-Circuits HPA-272+
- Page 1 HPA-272+ Rack Mounted High-Power Amplifier (100W) 700 to 2700 MHz User’s Manual AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 This guide is owned by Mini-Circuits and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The information in this guide is provided by Mini-Circuits as an accommodation to our customers and may be used only to promote and accompany the purchase of Mini-Circuits’ Parts. This guide may not be...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
9.2 Output Power Monitoring ....................15 9.3 Output Power Monitoring with Gain Control ..............16 9.4 High Reliability Test Cables ...................17 ® 9.5 HandFlex Interconnect Cables ..................17 RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) ...............18 AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 4: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mini-Circuits’ HPA-272+ high power amplifier to meet your needs! The purpose of the this user’s manual is to instruct you on basic installation and setup of your equipment, to advise you on general precautions to be taken when installing and handling the amplifier unit, and to provide basic information on the proper use of this equipment. -
Page 5: Warnings
2 WARNINGS Mini-Circuits’ HPA-272+ is designed with multiple levels of protection to prevent injury to the user and damage to the amplifier during operation. However, Mini-Circuits strongly recommends that you observe standard operating precautions for high-power RF amplifiers to reduce the risk of injury and damage to the amplifier and connected components. -
Page 6: Additional Precautions
Case openings by any person other than qualified personnel authorized by Mini-Circuits or the customer will void any and all terms of the Limited Warranty. Although top and bottom panels are intended to allow accessibility, it is important to use caution when connecting or disconnecting any electrical or RF connection, or when moving, removing, or replacing any wires, cables, connections, or components within the chassis to avoid potentially damaging or dislodging any other cables or connections. -
Page 7: Physical Description
3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Mini-Circuits’ HPA-272+ high power amplifier comes housed in an aluminum alloy chassis measuring 19” wide x 5.20” (3U) high x 20” deep (482 x 132 x 508mm). The front panel is fitted with an AC power on/off switch, N-Type connectors at the RF input and output ports, a standard... -
Page 8: Functional Description
4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Mini-Circuits’ HPA-272+ is a high-power rack-mountable RF amplifier capable of delivering output power up to 100W across the 700 to 2700 MHz frequency range. The amplifier provides 48 dB gain with ±1.7 dB gain flatness, +55 dBm OIP3 and 89 dB reverse isolation. It operates on a self-contained 85 –... -
Page 9: Power Specifications And Maximum Ratings
Table 1: Maximum Parameter Ratings Operating Temperature 0˚C to 50˚C Storage Temperature -20˚C to 70˚C (non-condensing) Input RF Power +7 dBm (no damage) AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 10: Unpacking
CBL-3W-XX+ Black AC Power Cord (US, EU or UK) Caution: The package and its contents are heavy! Use safe lifting protocols when handling to avoid strain or injury. AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 11: Layout And Installation
The rear panel of the chassis is constructed with a grounding stud to ground the box. This stud should be connected to a Common Bonding Network (CBN) with 20 gauge or larger copper wire. Figure 4: Rear panel grounding terminal AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
8.1 Connecting the Amplifier The HPA-272+ has been designed with multiple levels of protection to prevent avoidable damage to the amplifier during operation. However, Mini-Circuits’ strongly recommends that standard operating precautions for high-power RF amplifiers be observed to reduce risk of damage to the amplifier and connected components. -
Page 13: Status Monitoring Via The 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
Table 4: D-Sub Male Connector Pin Functions (Front Panel) TTL Logic Level Pin # Function High Temperature Alarm Normal Alarm Shutdown Fan Alarm Normal Fault Ground No Connection AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 14: Companion Products And Application Circuits
This setup allows dramatic increases in burn-in production test throughput by enabling many DUTs to be tested in parallel. Figure 5: Functional schematic of multi-channel burn-in system with HPA-272+ AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Output Power Monitoring
0 to +50 dBm (1mW to 100W). Figure 6: Functional schematic of an output power monitoring setup with HPA-272+ AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 16: Output Power Monitoring With Gain Control
-2 to +48 dB. Figure 7: Amplifier system with output power monitoring and gain control using HPA-272+ and RUDAT-6000-60 AN-60-086 Rev.: A (M155654) 03/23/16 File: AN60086.doc ©Mini-Circuits, 2016. All rights reserved. -
Page 17: High Reliability Test Cables
® 9.5 HandFlex Interconnect Cables Mini-Circuits 141-series of HandFlex interconnect cables are ideal for fixed interconnections between components in test systems from DC to 18 GHz. Available from stock in a wide variety of lengths and many combinations of... -
Page 18: Return Material Authorization (Rma)
Mini-Circuits’ parts are to be incorporated or used so that the proper selection, installation/integration, use and safeguards are made. Accordingly, Mini-Circuits assumes no liability therefore. In addition, your use of this document and the information contained herein is subject to Mini-Circuits’ standard terms of use, which are available at Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/homepage/terms_of_use.html.
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