LM-20M18G-80W-15DBM Active

RF Limiter

PMI Model LM-20M18G-80W-15DBM is an RF Limiter that operates in the range of frequencies from 0.02 to 18 GHz which can handle up to 80 W CW, for all temperatures (-55 to +85 °C). The energy input provides leaks of 15 dBm maximum with a low insertion loss of 2.6 dB and a typical 100 ns recovery time. Package size is 0.9" x 0.38" x 0.38" with SMA male / female connectors.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range (GHz): 0.02 to 18
Frequency Min (GHz): 0.02
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Insertion Loss (dB): 2.6 Max @ -10 dBm Input Power
Input/Output VSWR: 2.0:1 Max @ -10 dBm Input Power
Power Handling: 80 W CW Max @ -55 to +85 °C
1 KW Peak Min +85 °C
(1 µs Pulse Width, 0.1% Duty Cycle)
100 W (1 µs, 1% Duty Cycle, 10 KHz)
100 W (10 µs, 0.1% Duty Cycle, 100 Hz)
80 W (1 µs, 0.1% Duty Cycle, 1 KHz)
80 W (40 µs, 10% Duty Cycle, 2.5 KHz)
Input Power: 80 W CW Max @ -55 to +85 °C
1 KW Peak Min +85 °C
(1 µs Pulse Width, 0.1% Duty Cycle)
100 W (1 µs, 1% Duty Cycle, 10 KHz)
100 W (10 µs, 0.1% Duty Cycle, 100 Hz)
80 W (1 µs, 0.1% Duty Cycle, 1 KHz)
80 W (40 µs, 10% Duty Cycle, 2.5 KHz)
RF Leakage (dBm): 15 dBm Max @ 80 W CW
Recovery Time: 100 ns Max @ 1 KW Peak Power
P1dB Limiting Threshold (dBm): 5 dBm Min
Connectors In/Out: SMA Male / Female
Size: 0.90" x 0.38" x 0.38" Max
Finish: Painted Blue
Weight: 20 g (0.705 oz) Max
Export Classification (ECCN): EAR99
Environmental Ratings:
Operating Temperature: -55 °C to +85 °C
Non-Operating Temperature: -62 °C to +95°C
Humidity: 100%
Vibration: 0.1 inch pp or ± 10G, 5 ~ 500 Hz
(Figure 2, Sheet 1 of 3, Curve IV)
Shock: 15G, 11 ± 1 ms
Altitude: 70, 000 ft.