Product Description
Telecom infrastructure, satellite ground stations, and enterprise wireless networks operating in the 3.4-3.6GHz band demand the highest levels of RF power to overcome path loss and deliver reliable service in challenging environments. This 3.5GHz 50W RF Power Amplifier delivers an exceptional 47dBm (50W) of clean output power with 40dB gain across the full 3.4-3.6GHz spectrum, covering the globally recognized CBRS band, 5G mid-band allocations, and key satellite communication frequencies. Leveraging advanced GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology for superior efficiency and thermal performance, it operates on a 28V DC supply with just 3.6A current draw at full output. Housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure with SMA female connectors, it's engineered for the most demanding telecom, enterprise, and field deployment scenarios where maximum range and link reliability are non-negotiable.
Typical Applications
- 5G Cellular Infrastructure: Boost small cell and macro cell transmissions for improved coverage and capacity
- Point-to-Point Microwave Backhaul: Amplify wireless backhaul links for telecom and enterprise networks
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Enhance CPE and base station signals for last-mile broadband delivery
- Satellite Communications (SATCOM): Amplify ground-to-satellite uplink signals in the 3.5GHz band
- CBRS Private LTE Networks: High-power amplification for enterprise and industrial private cellular networks
- Amateur Radio (HAM) 9cm Band: High-power amplification for licensed 3.4-3.6GHz experimental operations
- Test & Measurement: RF front-end amplification for lab testing and field validation
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Frequency Range |
3400 – 3600 MHz |
|
Output Power |
47 dBm (50W) |
|
Gain (S21) |
40 dB ± 1 dB |
|
Operating Voltage |
28 V DC |
|
Current Consumption |
3.6 A @ 28V |
|
RF Connectors |
Input: SMA Female; Output: SMA Female |
|
Dimensions |
132 × 53 × 17 mm |
|
Net Weight |
0.21 kg (210g) |
|
DC Wiring |
15cm Red/Black wire leads |
|
Shell Material |
Aluminum |
Key Advantages
50W of GaN-powered amplification represents the pinnacle of performance for 3.5GHz infrastructure applications. The 3.4-3.6GHz band offers wider bandwidth than lower UHF bands while maintaining better propagation characteristics than millimeter-wave frequencies—making it the ideal choice for 5G, fixed wireless, and satellite communications. With 50W (47dBm) of clean output power, this amplifier provides up to 6-10x the effective range of standard 1W transmitters—delivering the highest power available in this series—ensuring robust links in the most challenging urban and rural environments.
Advanced GaN technology delivers higher efficiency, better thermal performance, and greater power density than conventional silicon-based designs. The result is 50W of clean output in a compact form factor that weighs just 210g—an extraordinary power-to-weight ratio that sets a new benchmark for portable high-power amplification.
The 40dB gain transforms low-power exciters (modems, transceivers, or test equipment) into full 50W transmitters with consistent, predictable linearity. Current draw remains efficient at just 3.6A—allowing integration into remote, solar-powered, or battery-backed installations without excessive power consumption.
Thermal performance is engineered for reliable operation in both indoor and outdoor environments. The rugged aluminum housing provides efficient passive cooling, while the 132×53×17mm form factor and 210g weight offer improved thermal dissipation for sustained 50W operation—making it ideal for continuous duty cycles in base stations, backhaul nodes, and satellite terminals.
Precision-tuned for 3.4-3.6GHz, this amplifier covers critical allocations including the CBRS band (3.5GHz), 5G mid-band frequencies, and satellite communications. When maximum power is the only option, 50W delivers the ultimate performance for professionals who refuse to compromise.
What's in the Box
- 1 × 3.5GHz 50W RF Power Amplifier