PA2500L, GB6000L, PA6000L, GB20000, PA20000, GB30000
The GB (Gain Block) & PA (Power Amp) Series of devices are designed as an intuitive family of smart microwave amplifiers that eliminate the need for complex power supply setup and monitoring. With a focus on simplicity and a smooth user experience, the GB and PA Series provide users with a valuable solution for many RF projects and applications. DS Instruments currently manufactures wideband models from 10MHz to 30GHz, all in compact variable-gain configurations. All are USB controlled, with some offering front buttons for standalone gain control.
GB & PA Series Amplifiers
| PA2500L | GB6000L | PA6000L | GB20000 | PA20000 | GB30000 | ||
| Frequency Range (GHz) | 0.01-2.5 | 0.01-6.0 | 1.5-6.0 | 5.0-20.0 | 5.0-20.0 | 20.0-30.0 | |
| Variable Gain Range (dB) | 0-30 | 0-28 | 0-25 | 0-24 | 0-30 | 0-22 | |
| 1dB Compression | +28 | +22 | +30 | +20 | +27 | +21 | |
| Gain Step Size (dB) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Max Input (dBm) | +10 | +10 | +17 | +10 | +10 | +10 | |
| IP3 (dBm) | +40 | +34 | +28 | +31 | |||
| Return Loss – typical (dB) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | |
| Noise Figure (dB) | 5.0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | |
| Gain Flatness (dB) typ. | ±3 | ±2 | ±4 | ±3 | ±2 | ±5 | |
| Power Source | USB-C | USB-C | 30VDC | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | |