AMP24-500 Amplifier
AMP24-500
The RadioLinx AMP24-500 Amplifier series are Automatic Gain Control (AGC) compensated for constant power output bi-directional amplification. This provides constant maximum output power at the antenna over a wide RF input range. An antenna amplifier significantly improves the link reliability and operating range by low noise amplification in receive mode, and spectrally clean power amplification in transmit mode. This amplifier has unique internal filtering and AGC in both the Tx and Rx paths. This combination provides exceptional performance in high traffic areas.
The bi-directional amplifier may be needed if an application requires long lengths of coaxial cable to reach the antenna. The amplifier is designed to put maximum power right at the antenna and boost the received signal primarily to overcome cable loss and improve overall receiver signal quality. Only the AMP24-500 amplifier has been specifically FCC approved for use with RadioLinx radios.
Features and Benefits
- Automatic Gain Controlled (AGC)
- Power Output: 500mW 802.11 b/g
- Receive Gain: +20dB (0 to +23dB capable)
- High Q 3 Pole Band Pass Filter
- Low 2.5dB RX Noise Figure
- Machined Aluminum Housing
- Internal Lightning Protection
- 2 Year Product Warranty
Installation Guidelines
- Each AMP24-500 amplifier is equipped with internal ¼ wave technology lightning protection
- The AMP24-500 amplification device is a RadioLinx subassembly and its use has been FCC approved for use in an RF system. The AMP24-500 kit has been pre-designed to meet FCC approval and use under the following guidelines:
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- The bi-directional amplifier has been designed to operate with a cable loss between the radio and amplifier of 6.5 dB to 20 dB. Within this range, the output of the amplifier will always be ½ W regardless of the input level
- The amplifier may not be used with less than 6.5 dB cable loss
- Use of the amplifier outside of these guidelines will result in violation of 47 CFR Part 15 FCC Rules, under which the equipment has been authorized
- With more than 20 dB of coaxial cable loss, the amplifier will not turn on
- Maximum antenna transmit gain allowed for use with the AMP24-500 amplifier is 15 dBi for point-to-point paths and 9 dBi for point-to-multipoint paths
Specifications
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Frequency Coverage
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2.442 GHz +/-50 MHz
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Supply Voltage
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+12 to 15 VDC
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Receive
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Gain
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20 dB +/- 2dB
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'g' Modulation Data Rate
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54Mbs
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Noise Figure
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2.5 dB
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Linear Operation
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Pin < -9dBm
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Supply Current
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<150mA
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Tx to Rx Switching
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2 µSec Typ.
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Transmit
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AGC Gain
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Automatically adjusts to specified Power Output
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Max Rated Power Output
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1W (+30) dBm
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'g' Modulation Data Rates
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1W yields 36 to 48Mbs
0.5W yields 54Mbs
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P1dBm
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+32.5dBm
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RF Input Power for Turn-On
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>1 dBm
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Harmonic Rejection
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>75dBc @ 2fo
>56dBc @ 3fo 1W Power Output
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Supply Current
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<800 mA Max @ 1W Power Output
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Rx to Tx Switching
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2 µSec Typ.
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Maximum Ratings
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Pin (Radio port) + 30 dBm
Pin (Antenna port) + 27 dBm
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System Filtering
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An internal 3-pole filter in both Rx and Tx paths provides superior cosite performance achieving maximum dynamic range and low harmonic distortion
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RF Connector Size
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2.88 in. x 3.00 in. x1.01 in. (Not including N type female connectors)
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Weight
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< 11 oz.
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Chassis
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Machined aluminum with chemical film per MIL C5541 Class 1A
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Indicator LED
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Green LED - Rx mode, Red LED - Tx mode.
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Lightning Suppression
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¼ wavelength short
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Ordering Information
| AMP24-500 |
AMP24-500 Amplifier |
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| To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here. |
Distributors:
Place your order by email to orders@prosoft-technology.com:, fax to +1 661-716-5101.
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