Coaxial

Amplifier ZHL-2-8
50Ω Medium High Power 10 to 1000 MHz

Features
• wideband, 10 to 1000 MHz
• high IP3, +38 dBm typ.
ZHL-2-8X ZHL-2-8
• medium high power, 29 dBm min.

Not Recommended for New Designs CASE STYLE: T34

Applications
Connectors Model
• VHF/UHF
SMA ZHL-2-8-S
• test equipment Recommended Replacement Part: SMA ZHL-2-8X-S
• cellular ZHL-2-8+
• instrumentation
ZHL-2-8X+
• laboratory

Electrical Specifications
MODEL FREQ. GAIN MAXIMUM POWER DYNAMIC VSWR DC
NO. (MHz) (dB) OUTPUT RANGE (:1) POWER
(dBm) Max.

NF IP3
Volt Current
Flatness (1 dB Compr.) (dB) (dBm)
Input (V) (A)
fL fU Min. Typ. Max. Min. (no damage) Typ. Typ. In Out Nom. Max.
ZHL-2-8 10 1000 31 35 ±1.0 +29 +5 10.0 +38 2.0 2.0 24 0.6
ZHL-2-8X* 10 1000 31 35 ±1.0 +29 +5 10.0 +38 2.0 2.0 24 0.6
* Heat sink not included To order without heat sink, add suffix X to model number. Alternative heat sinking and heat
Open load is not recommended, potentially can cause damage. removal must be provided by the user to limit maximum temperature to 65°C, in order to ensure
With no load derate max input power by 20 dB
proper performance. For reference, this requires thermal resistance of user’s external heat sink
to be 1.35°C/W Max.
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature -20°C to 65°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
DC Voltage +25V Max.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

Outline
OutlineDrawing
Dimensions

M OUNT I NG I NF OR M A T I ON F OR M ODE L S W I T H OUT H E A T SI NK

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T wt
4.75 2.00 2.12 .19 4.375 .23 1.540 .144 .58 .34 .50 1.50 1.00 .12 .38 4.00 .30 2.60 grams*
120.65 50.80 53.85 4.83 111.13 5.84 39.12 3.66 14.73 8.64 12.70 38.10 25.40 3.05 9.65 101.60 7.62 66.04 440.0
*325 grams without heatsink

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
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Typical Performance Data/Curves ZHL-2-8

FREQ. GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR POUT NOISE IP3

(MHz) (dB) (dB) (:1) at 1 dB FIGURE (dBm)
COMPR. (dB)
(dBm)

24V 24V IN OUT 24V 24V 24V

10.00 35.09 21.27 1.48 3.19 28.98 4.18 --

50.00 35.32 27.55 1.20 2.54 30.21 3.32 46.30
100.00 35.68 26.62 1.17 2.10 30.45 3.91 44.64
150.00 35.70 26.34 1.16 1.94 30.48 3.69 44.46
200.00 35.67 26.59 1.15 1.91 30.45 3.91 45.18
250.00 35.63 25.46 1.14 1.92 30.47 4.06 44.45
300.00 35.52 26.43 1.12 1.94 30.46 4.29 44.47
350.00 35.42 25.99 1.10 1.96 30.55 4.12 44.55
400.00 35.34 26.04 1.09 1.97 30.58 4.10 44.30
500.00 35.20 25.54 1.10 1.97 30.88 4.31 43.83
600.00 35.11 26.06 1.14 1.95 31.07 4.41 44.07
650.00 35.12 25.10 1.17 1.94 31.18 4.41 44.33
700.00 35.15 25.53 1.21 1.94 31.29 4.54 44.06
800.00 35.28 25.11 1.35 1.94 31.35 4.55 44.64
900.00 35.28 24.08 1.52 1.87 31.33 4.53 45.50
1000.00 35.02 24.73 1.67 1.70 31.41 4.77 47.02

ZHL-2-8 ZHL-2-8 ZHL-2-8

GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR
40 50 4.0
45 IN OUT
3.5
38
40
DIRECTIVITY (dB)

3.0
35
GAIN (dB)

VSWR

36
2.5
30
34 25 2.0
20 1.5
32
15
1.0
30 10 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

ZHL-2-8 ZHL-2-8 ZHL-2-8

OUTPUT POWER AT 1-dB COMPRESSION NOISE FIGURE IP3

40 5 50
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

4 40
35
IP3 (dBm)

3
30
30
2
20
25
1
10
20 0 50 150 250 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
0 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

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