MKU PA 3430 A
Power Amplifier
3400 ... 3600 MHz • 30 W
The power amplifier is developed both for digital and analog transmission systems. The wide frequency range covers as well the WIMAX-band as the amateur radio band equally. The power amplifier is developed with latest
28 V - LDMOS - technology.
Specifications | |
Type | MKU PA 3430 A |
Frequency range | 3400 ... 3600 MHz |
Maximum input power | 500 mW |
Saturation power | min. 30 W (CW) |
Output power COFDM 1) | min. 7 W |
Gain | min. 23 dB |
Gain flatness | typ. +/- 0.7 dB |
Monitor output | DC voltage, uncalibrated |
Efficiency | min. 30 % @ 30 W |
Harmonic rejection | min. 30 dB @ 30 W |
Intermodulation distortions | |
IM3 | typ. -40 dBc @ 10 W PEP |
Supply votage | +28 V DC |
ON voltage (ON) | +9 ... 14 V DC |
Maximum load VSWR | 1.8:1 |
Maximum case temperature | +55 °C |
Quiescent current | typ. 380 mA |
Current consumption | max. 3.8 A |
Input connector / impedance | SMA-female, 50 ohms |
Output connector / impedance | SMA-female, 50 ohms |
Case | milled aluminium |
Dimensions (mm) | 80 x 59 x 20 |
Weight | typ. 140 g |
1) measured with QAM64/8MSps | |
Features
- LD-MOSFET-technology
- High voltage and reverse polarity protection
- Monitor output for forward power detection (DC voltage)
- Milled aluminium case
Applications
- WIMAX radio systems
- COFDM – systems with modulation QPSK, QAM
- Amateur Radio
- Analog transmission systems
Options

- Amplifier mounted on heat sink with fans
Accessories
- Recommended power supply: SP 150 W 27
- Recommended heat sink: SK 150 - 62 1)
- Recommended fan: FAN 60x60 24 V 1)
- Thermal cut-out thermostat TS-65/10
You will find further information for dimensioning heat sinks under the rubric heat sinks.
1) Dimensioned for 25 °C ambient temperature
Important note
- Amplifier does not contain coaxial relais!
- Specifications subject to change without notice -


