PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-15-SFF-VVG-DD Active

Voltage Variable Gain Amplifier

Additional Documents

Quantic PMI Model No. PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-15-SFF-VVG-DD is a voltage variable gain amplifier with integrated diode detector operating over the frequency range of 2.0 to 18.0 GHz, optimized for 5.5 to 18.0 GHz. This amplifier is supplied in our standard PE2 housing that can be used as SMA connectorized or as a surface mount component.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Min: 5.5 GHz
Frequency Max: 18 GHz
VSWR In/Out: 2.0:1 Max
VSWR In/Out (Measured): 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.41:1 In, 1.45:1 Out
OP1dB: +10 dB Min (at 0 dB Attenuation) - Measured ›10 dBm
Noise Figure: 3.0 dB goal, 3.7 dB Max (at 0 dB Attenuation) -
Measured 4.00 dB @ 2.0 GHz, 2.69 dB @ 5.5 GHz
Frequency Range: 5.5 to 18.0 GHz (Specified),
2.0 to 18.0 GHz (Operating)
Control Voltage: 0 to 2.5 VDC (+5 VDC Max) (0V = Max Gain)
DC Voltage Supply: +12 to +15 VDC
DC Current Draw: 280 mA Nom - Measured 258 mA
Gain: 30 dB Typ - Measured 29.86 dB Min, 33.14 dB Max
Gain Flatness: +/-1.0 dB goal, +/-1.5 dB max (at 0 dB Attenuation) - Measured 1.42 dB
Gain Control: 15 dB Typ, 12 dB Min - Measured 16.18 dB Min @ 5 V
Finish: Gold Plated
Connectors In/Out: SMA (F)
RF Input Power: +18 dBm Max
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: -55 ºC to +85 ºC Operating,
-55 ºC to +125 ºC Non-Operating
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B
Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A