Coaxial

Amplifier ZX60-3018G-S+
50Ω 20 MHz to 3 GHz
Features
• Wide bandwidth, 20 MHz to 3 GHz
• Low noise figure, 2.7 dB typ.
• Output power up to 12.8 dBm typ.
• Protected by US patent 6,790,049
CASE STYLE: GC957
Applications Connectors Model
• Buffer amplifier SMA ZX60-3018G-S+
• Cellular
• PCS +RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
• Lab for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
• Instrumentation
• Test equipment

Electrical Specifications at TAMB = 25oC

MODEL FREQ. DC GAIN over frequency in GHz MAXIMUM DYNAMIC VSWR ACTIVE DC
NO. (GHz) VOLTAGE Typ (dB) POWER RANGE (:1) DIRECTIVITY OPERATING
@ Pin V+ (dBm) Typ. (dB) CURRENT @
(V) Output Isolation-Gain Pin V+
(1 dB Comp.) NF IP3 (mA)
0.1 1.0 2.0 3.0 Min.at Typ. (dB) (dBm)
fL- fU 2 GHz fL fU Typ. Typ. In Out Typ. Typ. Max.
ZX60-3018G-S+ 0.02 - 3 12.0 22.8 21.9 20.3 18.8 18.0 12.8 10.2 2.7 25.0 0 1.3 1.4 2-6 34 45

Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature -45oC to 85oC case
! NOTE: When soldering the DC connections, caution must be used to avoid
overheating the DC terminals. See Application Note AN-40-10 .
Storage Temperature -55oC to 100oC
DC Voltage 12.5V
Input Power(no Damage) 13dBm
Power 0.7W
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

Outline Drawing
C
2xQ J
2x R 2x L
K
2x M

V+
GND
D N B IN
H
G
F
OUT 2x SMA
FEMALE
P E
A

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R WT.
.74 .75 .46 1.18 .04 .17 .45 .59 .33 .21 .22 .14 1.00 .37 .18 .106 GRAM
18.80 19.05 11.68 29.97 1.02 4.32 11.43 14.99 8.38 5.33 5.59 3.56 25.40 9.40 4.57 2.69 23.0

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp REV. D

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 Typical Performance Data & Curves at 25oC ZX60-3018G-S+

FREQUENCY GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR VSWR POWER OUT @1dB IP3 NF

(MHz) (dB) (dB) IN OUT COMPRESSION (dBm) (dB)
(:1) (:1) (dBm)

20 22.58 2.30 1.16 1.32 12.80 25.61 2.92

50 22.75 2.12 1.15 1.27 13.05 25.87 2.66
100 22.76 2.00 1.15 1.25 12.94 25.89 2.61
351 22.61 2.22 1.18 1.27 12.92 25.39 2.69
500 22.42 2.36 1.21 1.29 12.94 25.26 2.72

663 22.28 2.61 1.25 1.33 12.88 25.39 2.66

866 21.83 3.17 1.30 1.33 12.73 25.67 2.69
1000 21.83 3.03 1.31 1.39 12.76 25.66 2.64
1168 21.52 3.35 1.34 1.42 12.69 25.66 2.60
1378 21.16 3.74 1.38 1.46 12.51 25.64 2.59

1500 20.97 3.85 1.40 1.47 12.41 25.45 2.59

1671 20.60 4.23 1.41 1.47 12.15 25.80 2.60
1863 20.39 4.54 1.40 1.50 12.16 25.64 2.62
2000 20.22 4.66 1.40 1.51 11.89 25.08 2.63
2174 20.04 4.83 1.40 1.51 11.72 24.67 2.62

2376 19.76 5.15 1.39 1.49 11.39 23.90 2.61

2500 19.56 5.46 1.38 1.48 11.25 23.54 2.58
2668 19.26 5.50 1.37 1.48 10.65 22.94 2.60
2879 18.97 5.83 1.35 1.46 10.42 22.62 2.61
3000 18.78 6.14 1.34 1.45 10.09 22.36 2.64

ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+ ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+ ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+
GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR
24 7 1.6
23 6 1.5
DIRECTIVITY (dB)

22
GAIN (dB)

5 1.4
VSWR

21
4 1.3
20
3 1.2
19

18 2 1.1
IN OUT
17 1 1.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+ ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+ ZX60-3018G-S+
ZX60-3018G+
OUTPUT POWER AT 1dB COMPRESSION NOISE FIGURE IP3
14 3.0 27
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

13 2.9 26
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

12 2.8 25
IP3 (dBm)

11 2.7 24

10 2.6 23

9 2.5 22

8 2.4 21
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

Mini-Circuits
®

www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected]

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