PAFM250W

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250W - PROFESSIONAL FM POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE

Designed for FM radio transposers and transmitters, this amplifier incorporates ALL-IN-ONE technology and MOSFET
transistors to enhance ruggedness and reliability.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 270 x 100 x 60mm (10.4" x 3.9" x 2.6")

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General characteristics:
● 87.5 - 108.0 MHz.
● 48 Volts.
● Input/Output 50 Ω .
● Pout : 250 W NOMINAL, 300 W max.
● Gain : 14 dB typical.
● Output -60dB Low Pass Filter (L.P.F.).
● Fuse protection (10A).
● FWD/SWR output sensors, FWD input sensor and Temperature sensor1.
● Input 2.5dB attenuator.
● Devices: MRF151 or equivalent.

Absolute maximum ratings (Heatsink Temperature = 50 °C)

SYMBOL PARAMETER VALUE UNIT

Vs Drain Voltage Supply 48 V
Is Supply Current 9 A
VSWR Load Mismatch (all phase angles, T-heatsink =40°C, Id=9A) 3:1 -
Tstg Storage Temperature Range -30 to +100 °C

T-heatsink Operating Temperature -10 to +75 °C

1.
Temperature sensor installed: LM35, LM335, LM50, DS18B20 or similar.

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Electrical specifications (T-heatsink = 50 °C, 50Ω loaded, Vs = 48 V)

CHARACTERISTICS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT

Operating Frequency Range 87.5 108.0 Mhz
Fundamental Output Power 0 250 300 W
Power Input 0 15 20 W
Power Gain (250W output) 13 14 14 dB
Collector Efficiency (Load 50Ω) 55 66 72 %
Input VSWR 1.1:1 1.3:1 1.5:1
Insertion Phase Variation (Unit to Unit) - - - Degrees
Power Gain Variation (Unit to Unit) - - - dB
F2 Second Harmonic (without L.P.F.) -30 dBc
F3 Third Harmonic (without L.P.F.) -25 dBc
F2 Second Harmonic (with L.P.F.) -60 -68 dBc
F3 Third Harmonic (with L.P.F.) -85 -86 dBc
FWD Output Sensor (VFWD OUTPUT) 0 2.2 2.6 V
SWR/ROE/RFL Output Sensor (VSWR/RFL/ROE) 0 2 2.5 V
FWD Input Sensor (VFWD INPUT) 0 80 100 mV
Fuse Protection 10 A
Input Attenuator 2.3 2.5 2.6 dB

RF Output/RF Input
98 Mhz test

350
300
250
RF Output (W)

200
150
100
50
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

RF Input (W)

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RF Output/Frequency
15W RF Input
255
254
253
RF Output (W)

252
251
250
249
248
247
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108
Frequency (Mhz)

RF Output/Frequency
20W RF Input
305

300
RF Output (W)

295

290

285

280
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108
Frequency (Mhz)

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Connections

1. RF Input (0-20W). You connect 50 ohm coaxial cable (RG316 or RG178 type) in this connection.
2. FWD Input Sensor 2-pin connector. 1= VFWD INPUT, 2=GND
3. Temperature sensor 3-pin connector.
If LM35 installed - 1= , 2= , 3=
If LM335 installed - 1= , 2= , 3=
If LM50 installed - 1= , 2= , 3=
If DS18B20 installed - 1= , 2= , 3=
4. V-Bias. Control V bias.
5. Fuse (10A). You use 10A max. fuse.
6. FWD/SWR Output Sensors 3-pin connector. 1=VFWD OUTPUT, 2=GND, 3=VSWR/RFL/ROE
7. RF Output (0-250W). You connect 50 ohm coaxial cable (RG303, RG400 or RG142 type) in this
connection.
8. +48V input power supply connection Vs. Connect BLACK/GND to GND/Earth and RED/+48V to
you +48V power supply. +48V/9A min. RECOMMENDED.
9. V-Bias. Control V bias.

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AIR FLOW DETAIL

● Is very important you install 1 or 2 fans in amplifier.

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Mechanical

● Use M3 screw in point marked.

● Use special paste silicone of RF semiconductors in RF Power Mosfet Transistors. RF Power Mosfet
can to die if you use bad paste silicone. Also, you use paste silicone in gold power resistor.
● Use aluminium heatsink, minimum size board. 270mm (10.4") x 100mm (4") recommended.
● Is necessary to use nuts or separators between the board and the heatsink (the anchor of the
board)

This product is manufactured by Digitalion Technologies. Made in Spain.

For more information of others products you send e-mail to: support@digitaliontechnologies.es

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