Hetronic ASA3460M 450-470MHz Amplifier User Manual ASA 3 460M User s Manual

Hetronic International Inc 450-470MHz Amplifier ASA 3 460M User s Manual

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User’s Manual ASA-3-460M
1. DESCRIPTION The ASA-3 module is a switched preamplifier and variable power amplifier. It is similar to the ASA-2 module and operates for all intents and purposes, in an identical manner except for yielding higher (and variable) RF output power. The ASA-3-460M contains a SAW filter and LNA in the receive signal path and serves as a switched preamplifier/power amplifier, boosting both transmitted and received signals. The version of the amplifier works with Hetronic RF modules from 450MHz to 470MHz. The addition of the SAW filters makes band selection more precise and serves also to reject signals at other frequencies. Note: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC ID Number: LWP-ASA3460M IC ID Number: 2119B-ASA3460M 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS All specifications assume a 50Ω input and load. Parameter Min Norm Max Unit Notes Supply Voltage 3.0 4.0 5.5 V DC Supply Current TX Mode 90 100 110 mA Configured for 100 mW output Supply Current RX Mode 6 10 20 mA Inp t Impedance 50 Ω Outpu Impedance 50 Ω Output L ad VSWR <10:1 Output Power Level 1* 15.5 17 18.5 dBm 10dBm in, J1 and J2 open Output Power Level 2* 18.5 20 21.5 dBm 10dBm in, J1 or J2 shorted Output Power Level 3* dBm Contact Hetronic In ustrialization Small sign l gain (Receiver LNA) 10 14 dB Input Power, transmit mode 10 11 dBm Input Power, receive mode 0 dBm Frequency Range 450 470 MHz Switch line level 0 3.3 5.5 V Logic level. Switch line high 2.7 5.5 V Switch line low 0 0.4 V Switch speed 1 ms Rx to Tx, ready to transmit, Tx to Rx, ready to receive Operating Temperature -20 +70 °C * = see section 3.2 Note: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
3. ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION 3.1. Test / Programming Jumper Configuration N/A – no firmware/software required for operation. 3.2. Operational Jumper Configuration 3.2.1. Default For standard ASA-3-460M modules, only J2 should be shorted. This limits the output power to 100mW, when supplied with a 10dBm input. J3 and J4 should not be shorted. In most common configurations, the switch line is driven by either the module or LFB board. 3.2.2. Possible Jumper Configurations 3.2.2.1. Power Output Control Power output levels listed are typical values, and assume 50Ω input and output connections. Please see section 2 for specifications of each power level.  J1 – Power Level 2, 20dBm (100mW) output.  J2 – Power Level 2, 20dBm (100mW) output.  J1+J2 – Power Level 3, Contact Hetronic Industrialization for specification.  Open – Power Level 1, 17dBm (50mW) output. 3.2.2.2. Switch Pull-up Select  J3 – Switch logic 10kΩ pull down select.  J4 – Switch logic 10kΩ pull up select.  J3+J4 - Invalid configuration  Open – Floating. The SWITCH pin must be driven by an external source for proper operation.
4. Connection Diagram 4.1. Internal Connections The below wiring connections must extend from the bottom side of the board.  V+ - Positive power Supply  Switch – Rx (LNA)/Tx (PA) select  GND – Negative power supply Figure 1, Wire Attachment, bottom view. Wiring must extend from the bottom side. 4.2. External Connector These external, RF connections are shown below in Figure 2.  Antenna Connector – TNC, standard polarity. This component is designed for screw-mounting to a bulkhead TNC connector, using appropriate spacers. The top-side of the PCB faces this connector.  RF module connector – SMB, standard polarity. This component is soldered to the ASA-3-460M PCB with the connector extending from the bottom side.
Figure 2, External RF connector placement, bottom side of PCB shown

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