The Mini-Circuits ZPUL-30P-1 is a medium-power RF pulse amplifier delivering linear amplification across DC to 700 MHz with usable performance extending to 1000 MHz. Engineered for pulsed signal applications, this connectorized module provides 29–35 dB gain with ±0.6–1.0 dB flatness and maintains nanosecond-scale pulse fidelity. The unit tolerates extreme load mismatches, including open and short circuits at the output, without degradation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Gain
• Frequency range: 2.5 kHz to 700 MHz (usable to 1000 MHz)
• Gain: 29–35 dB typical
• Gain flatness: ±0.6–1.0 dB typical
Power & Linearity
• Output at 1 dB compression (P1dB): 22 dBm (0.158 W)
• Third-order intercept point (IP3): 34 dBm typical
• Maximum input power: 10 dBm (0.01 W)
• Output VSWR: 2.00:1 typical
• Input VSWR: 2.00:1 typical
Noise & Supply
• Noise figure: 7.2–7.7 dB typical
• Supply voltage: 24 V nominal (+24.5 V maximum)
• Current consumption: 400 mA typical with patented constant-current stabilization
• Input/output impedance: 50 Ω
Pulse Performance
• Pulse width: 6–15 µs typical
• Rise time: 1.1–1.5 ns typical
• Fall time: 1.1–1.5 ns typical
• Delay time: 1.5 ns typical
Environmental & Physical
• Operating temperature: −20°C to +65°C
• Storage temperature: −55°C to +100°C
• Dimensions: 95.25 × 50.80 × 45.72 mm (3.75 × 2.00 × 1.80 in.)
• Weight: 95.25 g with heat sink
• Connectors: SMA and BNC
• RoHS compliant
– Key Features
• Load mismatch tolerance—survives open- and short-circuit conditions without damage
• Reverse polarity protection built-in
• Internal matching for direct integration into RF systems
• Protected by US Patent 6,943,629
– Typical Applications
• Pulsed radar and sonar signal conditioning
• Electronic warfare and countermeasures
• Measurement instrumentation requiring sub-nanosecond pulse timing
• Wide-band linear amplification from baseband through UHF
– Compatibility & Integration
The S32 package features SMA/BNC connectors and 50 Ω impedance matching, enabling direct integration into standard RF test benches and systems. Single +24 V supply with 400 mA typical draw simplifies power distribution in field-portable and bench-top applications.
