The NuPower Xtender™ DUAL LS-20-S01-D30 is a 2×2 dual channel bi-directional amplifier ideal for extending the range of communications and datalinks for ISR applications. This amplifier supports NxN MIMO radios, where 2×2 or 4×4 configurations are used for high data rate applications. The bidirectional amplifier typically generates 25 Watts of RF power from 1000 to 2500 MHz in transmit mode and the integrated low-noise amplifier typically provides 14 dB of gain in receive mode.

Based on the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology, the Xtender typically offers 39% power efficiency at most frequencies and its compact size makes it ideal for integration into space-constrained platforms. Adjacent radio frequency bands, such as the popular 900 MHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band, are also supported by the bidirectional PA, at lower peak power levels.

Accepting a nominal +30 dBm RF input, the Xtender typically provides 14 dB of gain. The Xtender also features over-voltage and reverse-voltage protection and operates over a wide temperature range of -40 to +85 °C baseplate.