PEC2-2G18G-80DB-21DBM-LM-SFF Active

Limiting Amplifier

Quantic PMI Model PEC2-2G18G-80DB-21DBM-LM-SFF is a Limiting Amplifier that covers 2.0 to 18.0 GHz and provides a limited output power of +21 dBm to +25 dBm for an input power range of -55 to +10 dBm CW. This model has an output power level vs. frequency compensation such that the limited output power has a flat response. The size is 2.98” X 0.78” X 0.26”.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range: 2.0 to 18.0 GHz
Frequency Min: 2 GHz
Frequency Max: 18 GHz
Input Power: -55 to +10 dBm CW Typ
Input Power (Measured): -55 to +10 dBm CW Typ -
Measured -55 to +10 dBm
Input VSWR: 2.0:1 Max
Input VSWR (Measured): 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.69:1 Max
Output VSWR: 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.69:1 Max
Noise Figure: 10 dB Max
2nd Harmonic Rejection: -8 dBc @ Psat - Measured -23.3 dBc
3rd Harmonic Rejection: -9 dBc @ Psat - Measured -11.2 dBc
3rd Order Intercept: 35 dBm - Design Goal -
Measured +30.55 dBm @ 2.0 GHz,
+28.2 dBm @ 18.0 GHz
OP1dB: 4 dBm below Psat Typ - Measured +19.3 dBm
Saturated Output Power: +21 dBm to 25 dBm Nom -
Measured +21.77 to +24.98 dBm
Maximum Input Power: 17 dBm CW
Output Power: +21 dBm to +25 dBm Nom
Output power Variation vs. Input Power: ±2.0 dB Max over operating temperature range - Measured ±0.48 dB Max
DC Voltage Supply: 15 VDC
DC Current Draw: 700 mA Max - Measured 472 mA
Finish: Gold Plated
EMI/EMC: Designed to meet MIL-STD-416E
Connectors: SMA (F)
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: -20 ºC to +70 ºC
Non-Operating: -55 ºC to +100 ºC
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