VHF/UHF Compact Power Amplifier (CPA)
VHF/UHF Compact Power Amplifier (CPA)
Small, lightweight, and rugged power amplifiers are the benchmark and platform for Crescend’s VHF/UHF High Power Amplifiers (HPA). The CPA supports tactical radio communication and datalink applications for clear, error free voice and data both on the ground and in the air to the warfighter.
The CPA is a small, lightweight (3lbs.) single channel amplifier that extends the communication range for legacy and next generation waveforms. The combination of VHF and UHF frequency channels provides capability to amplify Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), TSM, Havequick, Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), IW SATCOM, AM, FM, FSK and PSK and P25. The small, lightweight design is an ideal choice for airborne, soldier carry, and ground vehicle applications.
Performance Advantages
- Small size, weight and power
- Addresses airborne and ground platforms
- Rotary/fixed wing
- Man pack—pull and jerk radios
- Designed to support TSM, SRW, WNW, SINCGARS, ANW2, HAVEQUICK I/II, P25
- 30-512 MHz (25W), Failsafe Bypass
- DC input from 10-36V, 85W nominal power consumption
- No Interface required, Input frequency sensing
- Cosite mitigation for adjacent channels
- Small form factor: 8.3”L x 2.4”W x 4.2”H w/connectors
- Weight 3lbs
- Automatic Leveling Control
- VSWR sensing
- Environmentally sealed design
- Tested to MIL-STD-810, 461, and 1275 requirements
| Frequency Range | 30 MHz-512 MHz, Failsafe Bypass |
|---|---|
| RF Input Power | 0.5 W minimum 10 W maximum |
| RF Output Power | 30-512 MHz 25W |
| Duty Cycle | 100% continuous |
| Harmonics and Spurious | CE106 compliant |
| Output Load Impedance | 50 ohm nominal |
| Input/Output Port VSWR | 1:5:1 (50 ohms) |
| Load VSWR | 3.0:1 max VSWR Graceful output power reduction >3:1 |
| Rx Gain | 15dB ± 2dB (30-190MHz) 5dB ± 1dB (190-512MHz), default Up to 15dB, factory configurable or selectable via interface |
| Rx Noise Figure | ≤ 6 dB |
| Rx Input 3rd Order Intercept Point (IIP3) | ≥ +10dBm |
| DC Input Voltage | 10- 36 Vdc |
| DC Power Consumption | 85W nominal |
| Environmental | -40C to +60C MIL-STD-810G/461F/1275D/704F |
| Interfaces provided (Frequency sensing, no interface required) | Customizable : RS 232, 422, 485, LVDS, Ethernet |
| Connector Interface | N, TNC, as specified |
| Chassis Finish | Olive Green CARC, Black annodized/powdercoat, or chemical conversion optional |
