General Description

Model GPA-0001 is a low cost general purpose MMIC amplifier which can be assembled in a number of configurations.   When you need a low cost tailored amplifier in a hurry, our GPA-0001 series fits the bill! The GPA series consists of a generic configuration amplifier module designed to take full advantage of the wide range of 50ohm MMIC gain blocks available from numerous manufacturers. Able to accept a variety of x-pack devices and having integral input and output pi-attenuators and voltage dropper resistor, the amplifiers can be made to suit virtually any application. A large selection of standard units can be supplied, or send us your requirement if we don’t list what you need.   Need an amplifier quickly for development? Not quite sure what your final requirement will be? No time to design your own hardware or PCB? Or you simply want something inexpensive! - The GPA-0001 is also available in kit form which includes CNC machined aluminium enclosure with mounting holes, cover, bare PCB, SMA connectors, feedthru filter and all assembly hardware. Just populate the PCB to your own requirements! What’s more, all piece-parts are available separately as spares including enclosure and PCB. The kit comes with a comprehensive applications sheet (including assembly details, calculations for the voltage dropper resistor and tables for input/output pi-attenuator resistor values) and a copy of Teledyne Microelectronics “RF Toolbox” freeware program for calculating your amplifier components and specification.   All in all, the GPA series of amplifiers provide a simple, cost-effective solution for your everyday amplifier needs.   For further details on specification, special options and packaging, please see overleaf. For requirements not listed please contact us by e-mail or through our online enquiry form.

 

Part Number Allocation

GPA-0001/###   GPA : Product ID (General purpose MMIC Amplifier) 0001 : Product number. ### : Variant designation       Typical part Number : ‘GPA-0001/001’   The GPA-0001 product number describes a generic item which is tailored to specific applications, therefore a variant part number system is utilised instead of the configuration code system used for some of our standard products.

 

Outline Specifications

Due to the wide range of configurations and options available, only typical specifications for standard units are provided. A more detailed specification for your unit can be provided at the time of quotation or proposal.   Please refer to the full Data Sheet No.0001 for outline specification.