Coaxial

ZFL-500LN+
Low Noise Amplifier ZFL-500LN
50Ω 0.1 to 500 MHz
Features
• very low noise, 2.9 dB typ. SMA version shown
• good VSWR, 1.5 :1 typ. CASE STYLE: Y460
• protected by US Patent, 6,943,629 Connectors Model Price Qty.
SMA ZFL-500LN+ $79.95 (1-9)
BNC ZFL-500LN-BNC(+) $84.95 (1-9)
Applications BRACKET (OPTION “B”) $2.50 (1+)
• VHF/UHF + RoHS compliant in accordance
• small signal amplifier with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
• communications system
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications.
Low Noise Amplifier Electrical Specifications
MODEL FREQUENCY NOISE GAIN MAXIMUM INTERCEPT VSWR (:1) DC
NO. (MHz) FIGURE (dB) POWER POINT Typ. POWER
(dB) (dBm) (dBm)
Flatness Max.
Volt Current
Total Output Input IP3 (V) (mA)
fL fU Typ. Min. Range (1 dB Compr.) (no damage) Typ. In Out Nom. Max.
ZFL-500LN(+) 0.1 500 2.9 24 ±0.5 +5 +5 +14 1.5* 1.6 15 60
m = mid range [2 fL to fU/2]
*VSWR 1.6:1 max. from 0.1 to 0.2 MHz.
Open load is not recommended, potentially can cause damage.
With no load derate max input power by 20 dB

Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature -20°C to 71°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
DC Voltage +17V Max.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

Outline Drawing

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T wt.
1.25 1.25 .75 .63 .36 1.000 1.000 .125 .125 .46 2.18 1.688 .06 .750 .50 .80 .45 .29 grams
31.75 31.75 19.05 16.00 9.14 25.40 25.40 3.18 3.18 11.68 55.37 42.88 1.52 19.05 12.70 20.32 11.43 7.37 38

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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications M119832
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to ZFL-500LN
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 090818
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp. Page 1 of 2
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Typical Performance Data/Curves ZFL-500LN

FREQUENCY GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR NOISE POUT at

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

12V 15V 16V 12V 15V 16V IN OUT 15V 15V

0.10 24.30 27.80 28.40 34.40 27.80 30.80 1.22 1.17 — 7.74
0.60 24.41 27.98 28.60 30.00 28.80 28.40 1.05 1.10 — 7.97
5.40 24.37 27.94 28.56 29.00 26.50 25.50 1.03 1.10 — 8.09
53.30 24.49 28.15 28.75 26.90 27.20 26.40 1.09 1.08 2.89 7.94
192.40 24.65 28.21 28.89 26.20 26.90 26.50 1.17 1.10 3.03 7.72
243.60 24.66 28.12 28.81 29.60 25.70 25.50 1.19 1.13 3.04 7.78
307.70 24.73 28.10 28.75 27.20 24.40 25.50 1.21 1.21 3.03 7.82
371.80 24.83 28.11 28.74 26.80 25.20 25.10 1.23 1.28 3.00 7.89
435.90 24.88 28.09 28.68 27.20 23.50 23.30 1.25 1.36 2.98 7.88
500.00 24.79 27.89 28.44 26.50 28.30 24.60 1.26 1.45 2.98 8.01

ZFL-500LN ZFL-500LN ZFL-500LN

GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR
30 40 1.5
IN OUT
29 1.4
DIRECTIVITY (dB)

28 35
1.3
GAIN (dB)

VSWR

27
30
26 1.2

25 25 1.1
24 12V 15V 16V
12V 15V 16V 1.0
23 20
0 100 200 300 400 500
0 100 200 300 400 500 0 100 200 300 400 500
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)

ZFL-500LN ZFL-500LN
OUTPUT POWER AT 1-dB COMPRESSION NOISE FIGURE
at 15V
10.0 4.0
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

9.0 3.5

8.0
3.0
7.0
2.5
6.0
2.0
5.0
0 100 200 300 400 500
0 100 200 300 400 500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)

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For detailed performance specs
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ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED ®
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet 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. Page 2 of 2