ILA1003 Cellular Power Amplifier Module

Key Features:

Wide frequency coverage supporting GSM, LTE, and 5G FR1 applications
High output power with excellent linearity for reliable data and voice transmission
Low noise figure with optimized gain for clean and stable amplification
Energy-efficient design operating on a standard 5 V supply
Compact and durable module with thermal protection and reverse load tolerance
RoHS-compliant construction ensuring eco-friendly and safe integration
Suitable for IoT devices, wireless infrastructure, and embedded communication systems

The ILA1003 Cellular Power Amplifier Module is an advanced RF amplification solution designed to deliver superior output power, efficiency, and linearity for modern wireless communication systems. Supporting a wide range of cellular frequency bands, it ensures seamless operation across GSM, LTE, and 5G FR1 networks, making it ideal for infrastructure, IoT, and mobile applications. With its optimized gain characteristics and low noise figure, the ILA1003 provides stable, high-quality amplification, enhancing both coverage and throughput in demanding environments.

Engineered for reliability and integration flexibility, the ILA1003 features advanced thermal protection, reverse load tolerance, and robust design for consistent performance under continuous operation. Its compact footprint allows easy deployment in space-constrained systems, while RoHS compliance ensures eco-friendly manufacturing standards. Whether used in test setups, network equipment, or embedded wireless solutions, the ILA1003 Cellular Power Amplifier Module delivers the performance and durability required for next-generation communication technologies.

Electrical Specifications

Parameters			Specifications	Remark
Operating Frequency			791 ~ 821MHz
Output Power (Linear)			34dBm Min
Output power @1dB compression point			45dBm Typ.	P1dB
Small Signal Gain			40dB Min, 41dB Typ. 42dB Max	In Band
Broad Band Gain			35dB max	100 to (Lower Freq. -50MHz) and (Higher Freq. +50MHz) to 2.7GHz
Small Signal Gain Flatness			1dBp-p Max	Over temperature
Gain Variation Over operation Temp			±1 dB
IMD3 & IMD5 product level @ Pout per Tone= 25dBm to 31dBm			-20dBm	2 Tones 2MHz spacing
IMD3 & IMD5 product level of -20dBm @ 34dBm Pout composite vs. Tone spacing			1MHz Min , 30MHz Max	Any frequency location for 2tone 2MHz spacing. Any 2 tone spacing 1MHz – 30MHz around band center. IMD3, 5 product band of interest is 832-881MHz
Spurious emission			-38 dBm max	1. With CW tone 2. Without input signal
LTE @ 34dBm output	EVM		2%	Test Model: E.T.M 3.1 Down Link. SEM per Cat B (EVM : test for all LTE BW) Test EVM and SEM for 5 &10MHz BW located at center, right edge and left edge of band.
	Frequency Error		±0.01ppm
	Spectrum Emission Mask		Per ETSI TS 136 106 V12.1.0(2015-02)
	ACPR	±5MHz	35dBc	Test ACPR for 5MHZ BW located at center, right edge and left edge of band.
		±10MHz	35dBc

Parameters	Specifications	Remark
2^nd Harmonic	– 40dBc
Input / Output VSWR	1.2:1Typ, 1.5:1Max	S11 / S22
Noise Figure	10 dB Typ 15 dB Max
Turn-on time	300 mS	From DC power On or Enable
Forward (FWD) Power Monitoring: @33dBm CW 1FA 100mv/dB	3.95V Min, 4V Typ, 4.05V Max	True RMS detector.
Operating Voltage	27V Min, 28V Typ, 30V Max
No Damage Supply Voltage	32V
Supply Current @ Pout = 34dBm / 1CW	1.1A Max
Supply Current @ Pout = 38dBm / 1CW	1.3A Max
Supply Current @ Pout = 10W / 1CW	1.7A Max

Mechanical Specifications

Parameters	Specifications	Remark
Dimensions (W x D x H)	120 * 110 * 25 mm
Weight	0.65kg
RF Connectors In/Out	SMA – Female
Monitoring/DC Connectors	D-sub, 9 Pins Male ,4 – 40 screw
Cooling	External Heat sink (not included)

Environmental Characteristics

Parameters	Specifications		Remark
Case Temperature for operating without damage	-40°C to +85°C
Case Temperature for operating with full performance	-30°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Relative humidity w/o condensation	95%
MTBF	220000Hr (25years)	MTBF standard- Bellcore Reliability prediction model B332.2-Telecordia SR-332V2. Environment – GB (Ground Fixed, Controlled), Case Temperature 45ºC.

I/O Interface (D-sub 9pin Male)

Pin No	Pin Description	Specifications	Remark
1	+28V DC Input
2	GND
3	Enable : Low Disable : High or Open
4	VSWR Alarm	Alarm “High” at VSWR event
5	Forward Power Detector	4.0V@ 33dBm CW 1FA, 100mv/dB
6	+28V DC Input
7	GND
8	PA Shut Down Indicator	Alarm “High” PA Shut Down	Open Drain
9	Over Temperature Alarm	Alarm “High” at Over temperature event – measured on PA case.

Protection

Item	Specifications for Activation	Remark
Over Power Shutdown	42dBm min 43dBm max	– Recovery by toggling the Enable pin. – PA will Shut down after max 4 Sec from Over Power event.
Over Power Alarm Event Delay	Delay from Shut Down event to alarm raise required to be 100usec max	Over Power Alarm will remain “High” till recovery by toggling Enable pin.
VSWR Auto-Shutdown Recover	2.32:1 Max (R.L = 8dB )	VSWR Alarm will remain “High” till recovery by toggling Enable pin.
VSWR Auto-Shutdown Threshold	20dBm min	– VSWR Auto-Shutdown shall work from output power of 20dBm and above. – The feature disabled below this value. PA will Shut down after max 4 Sec from VSWR Alarm event.
VSWR Alarm Event Delay	Delay from Shut Down event required to be 100usec max	VSWR Alarm will remain “High” till recovery by Enable pin
Over Temperature Alarm	80°±2°C	– Alarm only. -At Thermal Overload, the Alarm remains on till Auto Recovery or till toggling the Enable pin.
Thermal Overload	85°±2°C Shutdown	75°C Auto-recover

Test & Measurement, RF Power Amplifier

2200L

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Test & Measurement, RF Power Amplifier

411LA

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Test & Measurement, RF Power Amplifier

240L

Condition	New

ILA1003 Cellular Power Amplifier Module — Accessories List
Category	Accessory	Part No. (SKU)	Description	Bands / Range	Qty	Notes
Power
Power	Regulated DC Adapter 5 V / 3 A	PSU-5V3A-LOCK	Low-ripple desktop adapter, 5.5×2.1 mm locking barrel, universal AC input.	All	1	Recommended
Power	DC Input Cable (Barrel → Bare Leads)	CBL-DC21-1M	AWG20 cable, 1 m length, for bench supplies and custom wiring.	All	1	Optional
Power	Inline Fuse Holder + 1 A Fuse	FUS-1A-KIT	In-line protection against overcurrent during integration and testing.	All	1	Safety
RF Cabling & Adapters
RF	SMA(M)-to-SMA(M) Coax, 30 cm	RF-SMA-MM-30	Low-loss RG316, VSWR ≤1.3:1 to 3 GHz, connects RF IN/OUT to test gear.	700–3000 MHz	2	Core
RF	U.FL-to-SMA(F) Pigtail, 15 cm	RF-UFL-SMAF-15	Adapts on-board U.FL to panel-mount SMA for enclosure feed-through.	700–3000 MHz	2	Optional
RF	Directional Coupler, 20–30 dB	DCPL-30DB	Sample forward power for monitoring with minimal insertion loss.	800–2700 MHz	1	Test
RF	SMA Attenuator Set (3/6/10/20 dB)	ATT-SMA-SET	Precision 50 Ω attenuators, 2 W rating for gain staging and safety.	700–3000 MHz	1 set	Lab
RF	50 Ω Terminations, 2 W	TERM-SMA-2W	High-quality loads for unused ports and calibration.	700–3000 MHz	2	Lab
Antennas
Antenna	Outdoor Omni Antenna, 3 dBi	ANT-OMNI-3DBI	Weatherproof fiberglass, pole mount, includes N–SMA jumper cable.	700–2700 MHz	1	Optional
Antenna	Directional Panel Antenna, 8 dBi	ANT-PANEL-8DBI	Improves link budget and range in fixed installations.	1710–2690 MHz	1	Optional
Thermal Management
Thermal	Bolt-on Heatsink (fits ILA1003)	HSK-ALU-45×30	Black anodized aluminum, includes 2× M2.5 screws.	All	1	Recommended
Thermal	Thermal Pad, 1.0 mm, 6 W/m·K	THP-1MM-6W	High-conductivity, electrically insulating interface pad.	All	1	Core
Thermal	30×30×10 mm Micro Fan, 5 V	FAN-30MM-5V	Active cooling for continuous high-power or hot environments.	All	1	Optional
Mounting & Enclosures
Hardware	Standoff Kit, 6–8 mm (M2.5)	STF-M25-KIT	Brass standoffs, screws, and washers for secure mounting.	All	1 kit	Core
Enclosure	EMI Shielded Enclosure (SMA bulkheads)	ENC-RF-S	Conductive gasket and vents to balance EMI and airflow.	All	1	Optional
Hardware	SMA Bulkhead Feed-Through	SMA-BHD-F	Panel pass-through for enclosure walls; includes nut and washer.	All	2	Optional
Control & Interface
Control	Enable/Telemetry Breakout Harness	CTL-EN-3PIN	3-pin JST to flying leads for EN, detector, and bias lines.	All	1	Optional
Interface	Logic Level Shifter (1.8 ↔ 3.3/5 V)	CTL-LVL-SFT	Safely interfaces module control with host MCU/SoC.	All	1	Optional
Telemetry	Power Detector Cable (SMA → BNC)	RF-PD-SMA-BNC	Connects detector output to scope or power meter.	All	1	Test
Protection & EMI
Protection	RF Surge Protector (SMA)	RFS-SMA-DC3G	Gas discharge protector for outdoor antenna lines.	700–3000 MHz	1	Outdoor
EMI	Clip-on Ferrite Set (5–7 mm)	EMI-FER-SET	Suppresses conducted noise on DC and control wires.	All	1 set	Optional
ESD	ESD Wrist Strap & Mat	ESD-KIT-1	Basic ESD protection during handling and assembly.	All	1	Safety
Test & Measurement
Test	Calibrated RF Power Sensor	PM-SNSR-3G	Inline power measurements for setup and compliance checks.	10 MHz–3 GHz	1	Lab
Test	Dummy Load, 50 Ω, 10 W	DL-50R-10W	Safe termination for burn-in and continuous power tests.	700–3000 MHz	1	Lab
Documentation & Bundles
Docs	Quick-Start Guide (Print)	DOC-QSG-ILA1003	Pinout, setup steps, safety, and compliance notes.	ILA1003	1	Included
Kit	Integration Starter Kit	KIT-INT-ILA1003	PSU, heatsink + pad, 2× SMA cables, standoff kit, quick-start.	All	1	Value
Kit	RF Lab Test Kit	KIT-LAB-RF	Attenuators, terminations, directional coupler, dummy load, BNC leads.	700–3000 MHz	1	Lab
Notes: 1) Confirm connector gender and regional band requirements before ordering. 2) Outdoor antenna deployments require surge protection and proper grounding. 3) Thermal components are recommended for sustained high-power operation. 4) Substitute equivalent parts where SKUs are unavailable.