AMP58-500 500mW 5.8GHz RF Amplifier

500mW 5.8GHz RF Amplifier

AMP58-500

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The RadioLinx AMP58-500 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 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 also be used 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. The AMP58-500 amplifier has been specifically FCC approved for use with RadioLinx radios.

Features and Benefits

  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
  • P1dB Compression Point = +32dBm (1.5W)
  • OFDM 802.11a Power Output: +27dBm (500mW)
  • Low 2.5dB RX Noise Figure
  • Low Transmit Harmonics
  • Ruggedly designed for outdoor use
  • Internal Lightning Protection
  • Machined Aluminum Housing
  • 2 Year Warranty w/ Lightning Protection

Installation Guidelines

  1. Each AMP58-500 amplifier is equipped with internal ¼ wave technology lightning protection
  2. The AMP58-500 amplification device is a RadioLinx subassembly and its use has been FCC approved for use in an RF system. The AMP58-500 kit has been pre-designed to meet FCC approval and use under the following guidelines:

 

  • 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. With more than 20 dB of coaxial cable loss, the amplifier will not turn on
  • 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

Specifications

General Specifications

Frequency Coverage

5.47 to 5.825 GHz

Supply Voltage

+12 VDC +/- 5%

Receive

 

Gain

10 dB +/- 2dB

Noise Figure

2.5 dB

Supply Current

<250 mA

Tx to Rx Switching

< 500 nSec

Transmit:

 

AGC Power

 Avg Power: 500 mW (27dBm), Pin +5 to +20 dBm
 Peak Power 1500 mW (+32 dBm)
 

Compression Point

P1dBm = 1500 mW (+32dBm)

RF Input Power for Turn-On

>1 dBm

Harmonic Rejection

2fo > 55 dBc, 3fo >70dBc @ Po=+27dBm

Supply Current

< 1 A

Rx to Tx Switching

< 500 nSec

Maximum Ratings

Pin (Radio port) + 30 dBm

Pin (Antenna port) + 27 dBm

Size

2.88 in. x 3.00 in. x1.01 in.

Weight

< 12 oz.

Chassis

Machined Aluminum with durable black anodize finish

CCA is protected with a conformal coating compound

Indicator LED

Green LED - Rx mode, Red LED - Tx mode.

Lightning Suppression

¼ wavelength short

Hardware

Hardware Specifications

Frequency Coverage

5.47 to 5.825 GHz

Supply Voltage

+12 VDC +/- 5%

Receive

 

Gain

10 dB +/- 2dB

Noise Figure

2.5 dB

Supply Current

<250 mA

Tx to Rx Switching

< 500 nSec

Transmit:

 

AGC Power

 Avg Power: 500 mW (27dBm), Pin +5 to +20 dBm
 Peak Power 1500 mW (+32 dBm)
 

Compression Point

P1dBm = 1500 mW (+32dBm)

RF Input Power for Turn-On

>1 dBm

Harmonic Rejection

2fo > 55 dBc, 3fo >70dBc @ Po=+27dBm

Supply Current

< 1 A

Rx to Tx Switching

< 500 nSec

Maximum Ratings

Pin (Radio port) + 30 dBm

Pin (Antenna port) + 27 dBm

Size

2.88 in. x 3.00 in. x1.01 in.

Weight

< 12 oz.

Chassis

Machined Aluminum with durable black anodize finish

CCA is protected with a conformal coating compound

Indicator LED

Green LED - Rx mode, Red LED - Tx mode.

Lightning Suppression

¼ wavelength short

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