Com-Power PAL-010 User Manual

Features

Broadband - 100 Hz - 30 MHz

High Gain: 28 dB

Flat Response: ± 2 dB

Individual Calibration

Three Year Warranty

Preamplifi er

PAL-010

Description

The model PAL-010 are general purpose, broadband,
high gain, bench top preamplifi ers. These preamplifi ers
reduce fl oor noise and increase system sensitivity to
low level signals during Electromagnetic Interference
(EMC) testing. They also provide input isolation to
your expensive test equipment. The PAL-010 has a
frequency range of 100 Hz to 30 MHz.

The simple front panel consists of two 50 Ω matched
BNC connectors for input and output. The preampli­fi ers were designed to have minimal gain variation for
the entire frequency range to reduce EMC measure­ment errors.

Each preamplifi er is individually calibrated and the gain
data is shipped with the unit. Power to the model PAL­010 is supplied by a 12 VDC, 500 mA external wall
mount adapter. The preamplifi er can also be powered
by batteries for fi eld use. The same adapter charges
the internal re-chargable battery pack.

Application

The PAL-010 is primarily used for EMC radiated
emissions testing. These preamplifi ers can be used
during EMC testing for FCC, CISPR, EN, FAA and
MIL-STD. This preamplifi er could also be used in
other applications that require a high gain preamplifi er.

The enhanced system sensitivity due to high gain is
very helpful when making EMC measurements using
antennas on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) or prob­ing a printed circuit board using Near Field Probes.
This allows measurements of those frequencies from
the equipment under test, that are not visible on the
spectrum analyzer display unless amplifi ed. The pre-
amplifi er gain will cause peaks to be visible above the
background noise of the analyzer. These frequencies
may go undetected if a preamplifi er with a high gain
was not used.

In addition, preamplifi ers could improve sensitivity of
counters and power meters. The PAL-010 can also be
used to increase the available power from your sweeper
or signal generator.

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Specifi cations

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Gain

Model PAM-010

Frequency 100 Hz - 30 MHz
Gain 28 dB
Flatness ± 2. dB
Impedance 50 Ω
Max. DC Input 10 VDC, 2 dBm
Connector Type BNC (f)
Input Power 12 VDC, 500 mA
Battery Pack: Two 6 V, 0.7 A NimH
Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.5 x 5 x 3 Inch (9 x 13 x 7.6 cm)
Weight 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)

Typical Gain

All specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
All values are typical, unless specifi ed.

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