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PEC-40-25-218-21-12-SFF-TTLVG Active

Variable Gain Amplifier

Product Feature

Quantic PMI Model No. PEC-40-25-218-21-12-SFF-TTLVG is a variable gain amplifier that operates over the 2.0 to 18.0 GHz frequency range. This model has two gain states. The gain is +40 dB and in low gain model the gain is +25 dB typically. The OP1dB is +20 dBm minimum and a maximum noise figure of 4.5 dB in maximum gain mode and 7.0 dB in minimum gain mode. The gain model is controlled via TTL and switches between states in less than 500 ns. The amplifier is supplied with SMA(F) connectors and the housing measures 2.54" x 1.0" x 0.383".

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Min: 2 GHz
Frequency Max: 18 GHz
VSWR In/Out: 2.0:1 Max
VSWR In/Out (Measured): 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.67:1 In/1.43:1 Out
OP1dB: Max Gain Position: +21 dB, Min Gain Position:+20 dB
Noise Figure: Max Gain Position +3.8 dB, Min Gain Position +6.0 dB
Frequency Range: 2.0 to 18.0 GHz
DC Voltage Supply: 780mA Max @12V ±5% Max Gain Position, 610mA Max @ 12V ±5% Min Gain Position
DC Supply: 780 mA Max @ +12 V ±5% Max Gain Position -, Measured 33 2mA @ Max Gain Position, 610 mA Max @ +12 V ±5% Min Gain Position -, Measured 332 mA @ Min Gain Position
Gain: Max Gain Position: +42 dB ±2 dB Max, Measured 41.94 dB ±1.82 dB, Min Gain Position: +27 dB ±2 dB Max, Measured 26.80 dB ±1.52 dB(@ -25 ºC), Max Gain Position: +40 dB ±2 dB Max, Measured 41.68 dB ±1.28 dB
Pout @1dB Compression: Max Gain Position: +21 dB Min, Min Gain Position: +20 dB Min(@ -25 ºC), (@ 25 ºC), (@ 75 ºC)
Saturated Output Power Over Operating Temp Range: +26 dBm
Noise: Max Gain Position: +3.8 dB Max - Measured +3.12 dB, Min Gain Position: +6.0 dB Max - Measured +3.48 dB(@ -25 ºC), Max Gain Position: +4.5 dB Max - Measured +3.78 dB
Input/Output Impedance: 50 ohms Nom
Input Power (Without Damage): +20 dBm CW Max
In-Band Harmonics @ or Below the 1 dB Compression Point: -10 dBc Min
Pulse Rise Time with input signals up to 20 dBm: < 5 ns
Pulse Overshoot with input signals up to 20 dBm: < 0.5 dB
Gain Switching Time: <500 ns
Gain Switch Control: TTL High "1" - Max Gain, TTL Low "0" - Min Gain
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: -55 ºC to +85 ºC Operating, -65 ºC to +125 ºC Non-Operating
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B
Vibration: MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D Cond. B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B
Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A