High Performance 50W RF Module for Anti-Drone Applications 5150-5350MHz

Basically it's pushing a clean 50W in the 5.1-5.35 GHz band, which is exactly where most anti-drone systems operate now and it handles temperture shifts from -25°C to +85°C without drifting off frequency. The GaN transistor is the key here — it runs cooler than the old LDMOS stuff and you don't need to overspec the heatsink.

We're seeing about 47±1 dBm out of the SMA-F connector at 28V and it draws under 5.5A, which is better than most buyers expect when they switch from a comparable 40W unit. IP65 rating isn't just a sticker either — the screw-fixing mount and sealed enclosure actually keep water out in field deployments (we've had a few units sit through heavy rain and they kept running).

Where it really fits is replacing those bulky lab-grade modules that cost twice as much and still don't have proper protection features. It's got overtemperature and standing wave protection built in, and the RS485 control interface means you can daisy-chain multiple units without adding extra hardware. Not great for bench testing at low duty cycles — the thermal compensation expects continuous operation, so it'll feel sluggish if you're doing short pulse work.

Also, teh VCO-based signal source is straightforward enough that most integrators don't need to fiddle with external PLLs, but the 20×28×6cm footprint means you'll need to plan your enclosure around it rather than stuffing it into a tight corner. We usually stock about 8,000 units at any given time, so lead time is typically 3 weeks or so (check for current availability on the 50,000/month production line). CAS numbers aren't relevant here — this is an assembled module, not a compnent — and our company provide COA and full test data per batch.