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QB538 — AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY

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SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE · COMPONENT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

QB538: AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY.

The AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY is a SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE industrial component. Key specifications include CONTROL TYPE: REMOTE, OVERALL GAIN: 34.0 DECIBELS, OVERALL WIDTH: 0.790 INCHES NOMINAL IN, INCLOSURE TYPE: ENCASED, OVERALL HEIGHT: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, OVERALL LENGTH: 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN.

This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5996-01-080-5957, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
QB538
NSN: 5996-01-080-5957
FSC: 5996 — Amplifiers
CAGE: 55027 — SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL TYPEREMOTE
OVERALL GAIN34.0 DECIBELS
OVERALL WIDTH0.790 INCHES NOMINAL IN
INCLOSURE TYPEENCASED
OVERALL HEIGHT1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OVERALL LENGTH3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CONNECTION TYPEPOWER RECEPTACLE FRONT
BASIC SHAPE STYLERECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
FEATURES PROVIDEDAUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL
INSTALLATION DESIGNMECHANICAL
OPERATING TEMP RANGE-54.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC
FREQUENCY PER CHANNEL2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM INPUT CHANNEL
NSN5996-01-080-5957
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR MFR: SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY TITLE COMPONENT PN QB538 MFR SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUE
KEY FEATURES
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CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION TYPE: SOLID STATE
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IMPEDANCE RATING PER CHANNEL: 50.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL
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INCLOSURE TYPE: ENCASED
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CONTROL TYPE: REMOTE
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FREQUENCY PER CHANNEL: 2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM INPUT CHANNEL
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CONNECTION TYPE: POWER RECEPTACLE REAR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION TYPESOLID STATE
OVERALL HEIGHT1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
IMPEDANCE RATING PER CHANNEL50.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL
INCLOSURE TYPEENCASED
CONTROL TYPEREMOTE
FREQUENCY PER CHANNEL2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM INPUT CHANNEL
CONNECTION TYPEPOWER RECEPTACLE REAR
CONNECTION TYPEPOWER RECEPTACLE FRONT
OVERALL LENGTH3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OVERALL WIDTH0.790 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5996 — Amplifiers
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5996-00-001-1581 5996-00-001-1584 5996-00-001-2705 5996-00-001-2773 5996-00-001-4357 5996-00-001-6598 5996-00-001-6941
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
898847Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
898847-1Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
QB-538-SMAReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
146459-002Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — no further procurement; issued until stock is exhaustedDemilitarization required — complete disassembly
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is QB538?
QB538 is a AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY manufactured by SPECTRUM MICROWAVE, INC. DBA API TECHNOLOGIES DIV API TECHNOLOGIES - SPECTRUM MICROWAVE.
What parts can replace QB538?
There are 4 known substitutes for QB538: 898847, 898847-1, QB-538-SMA and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for QB538?
QB538 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5996-01-080-5957. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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