QLW Series Millimeter-Wave Broadband Low Noise Amplifiers

Product Description

QuinStar Technology’s series QLW low noise amplifiers utilize advanced MMICs and discrete devices for state-of-the-art noise performance in the 0.1-110 GHz frequency range. The majority of these amplifiers offer greater than a standard waveguide bandwidth, and use appropriate coaxial or waveguide interfaces. The standard amplifier housing offers a wide range and combinations of input and output coaxial connectors or waveguide ports.

For 18 to 40 GHz amplifiers, we offer 2.9 mm coaxial connectors, and 2.4 mm for 40-50 GHz and 1.9 mm connector for frequencies beyond. Any valid combination of coaxial and waveguide input and output ports can be supplied, if desired. These low noise amplifiers are useful in EW systems, test equipment, and instrumentation systems where low system noise figure is very important.

Specifications

Model Number	Frequency Range (GHz)	Noise Figure (dB Max)	Gain (dB)	Gain Flatness (±dB)	Current (mA) max., at 12V	Outline
QLW-06404513-XX	6-40	4.5 Typ	13	3.25	150	J,E
QLW-06404527-XX	6-40	4.5 Typ	27	3.5	300	J,E
QLW-14273715-XX	14-27	3.7	15	1.5	120	J,E
QLW-14273732-XX	14-27	3.7	32	1.75	220	J,E
QLW-14273748-XX	14-27	3.7	48	2.0	300	J
QLW-15262820-XX	15-26	2.8	20	2.75	100	J,E
QLW-15262840-XX	15-26	2.8	40	3.0	180	J
QLW-15262855-XX	15-26	2.8	55	3.25	300	J
QLW-20333515-XX	20-33	3.5	15	1.75	100	J,E
QLW-20333530-XX	20-33	3.5	30	2.5	180	J,E
QLW-20333545-XX	20-33	3.5	45	2.75	250	J
QLW-18404515-XX	18-40	4.5	15	2.25	120	J,E
QLW-18404522-XX	18-40	4.5	22	2.5	180	J
QLW-18404530-XX	18-40	4.5	30	2.75	220	J
QLW-18404537-XX	18-40	4.5	37	2.85	300	J
QLW-24403520-XX	24-40	3.5	20	3.5	100	J,E,G
QLW-24403528-XX	24-40	3.5	28	3.5	180	J,E,G
QLW-24403536-XX	24-40	3.5	36	3.5	250	J,G

Model Number	Frequency Range (GHz)	Noise Figure (dB Max)	Gain (dB)	Gain Flatness (±dB)	Current (mA) max., at 12V	Outline
QLW-24403542-XX	24-40	3.5	42	3.5	250	J,G
QLW-36464815-XX	36-46	4.8	15	2.25	100	J,G,E
QLW-36464826-XX	36-46	4.8	26	2.5	180	J,G,E
QLW-36464835-XX	36-46	4.8	35	2.5	250	J,G
QLW-40505520-XX	40-50	5.5	20	3.0	80	J,G
QLW-40505530-XX	40-50	5.5	30	3.25	220	J,G
QLW-40505540-XX	40-50	5.5	40	3.5	350	J,G
QLW-48575016-XX	48-57	5	16	3.0	200	G
QLW-48575025-XX	48-57	5	25	3.25	300	G
QLW-48575035-XX	48-57	5	35	3.5	450	G
QLW-50754515-XX	50-75	4.5*	15	3.0	100	P1,I1
QLW-50754530-XX	50-75	4.5*	30	3.5	200	P1,I2
QLW-92986014-XX	92-98	6	14	3.0	60	P1,I1
QLW-92986028-XX	92-98	6	28	3.5	150	P1,I2

New W-Band Fullband Model

Specifications:
RF Range: 75 to 110 GHz
Small Signal Gain: 15, 28, 40 or 50 dB (Typ)
Noise Figure: 4.5 dB (Typ)
Return Losses: -10 dB (Typ)
Output Power P1dB: -5 dBm (Typ)
DC Power Supply: +5 to +12V @ 30 to 120mA (Typ, depending on gain)

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Model Number	Frequency Range (GHz)	Noise Figure (dB Typ)	Gain (dB Typ)	Return Loss (dB Typ)	Input Voltage	Current (mA Typ.)	Outline
QLW-75B006015-I1 or -P0 (depending on outline)	75-110	4.5	15	3.5	+5 to +12	30	I1, P1
QLW-75B006028-I2 or -P0 (depending on outline)	75-110	4.5	28	3.5	+5 to +12	60	I2, P1
QLW-75B006040-P0	75-110	4.5	40	3.5	+5 to +12	90	P2
QLW-75B006050-Z0 (custom outline)	75-110	4.5	50	3.5	+5 to +12	120	Z (custom)

Outline Drawings

Outline A, B, J

Outline E

DIM	WR-34	K	Ka	Q	U
C	1.67		1.64	1.61	1.59
D	.69			.66

Outline G

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Outline I1
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Outline I2
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Outline P1

Outline P2

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