ERDLVA-2G18G-65-70MV-85C Active

CW Immune Extended Range Dual Log Video Amplifier (ERDLVA)

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Quantic PMI Model ERDLVA-2G18G-65-70MV-85C is a CW Immune ERDLVA that operates from 2 to 18 GHz with a Video Out TSS of -71 dBm; Video Out Dynamic Range of -65 to 0 dBm; Video Out Linearity ±0.84 dB; Video Out Log Accuracy ±2.6 dB maximum; Video Out Rise/Fall Time: 28 ns/300 ns; 2.2:1 VSWR; and Input Power of 1 W.   The video output is designed to drive a 100 ft. cable into a 75-ohm load over the temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.  Housing size is 3.50" x 2.50" x 0.50" and has SMA Female Connectors.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Type: DLVA
Status: Active
Frequency Range: 2 to 18 GHz
Frequency Min: 2 GHz
Frequency Max: 18 GHz
TSS: -71 dBm
Size: 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.5"
Log Slope: 70 ± 3 mV/dB @ 25 °C
Log Range: -65 to 0 dBm
Rise Time: 28 ns Max (10-90% @ -65 to 0 dBm)
Fall Time: 300 ns Max (@-40 & -10 dBm)
Settling Time: 50 ns Max (From 10% to within +/- 70 mV of final value @ -10 dBm)
Finish: Gray paint, no paint on mounting surface
Video Load Impedance: 75 Ohms
Propagation Delay: 50 ns Max from 50% RF to 10% video
Dynamic Range: -65 to 0 dBm
Absolute Log Accuracy: +/-2.6 dB Max for all frequencies, dynamic range, and temperatures 0°C to +85°C
Pulse Width Process Range: 100 ns to 300 µs
Pulse Density Capability: 10% duty @ 100 ns PW, 70% Duty @ 300 µs PW at peak power -10 dBm with acceptable 1 dB pulse amplitude and baseline variable
Noise Level: 160 mV P-P Max
DC Power: +/-15 V +/-5% @ 0.5 A Max for +15 V @ 0.2 A Max for -15 V
DC Offset @ 25°C: -70 to +70 mV
Stabilization Bake: 24 Hours @ +85°C
Burn In: 48 Hours @ +85°C power on
Input VSWR: 2.2:1 Max
Ripple from DC to 10 MHz: 100 mV Max
CW Immune Time at CW = -40 dBm: 4 ms Max
CW Recovery Time at CW = -40 dBm: 20 µs Max
MTBF: 40 KH @ 50°C
Connectors: SMA Female
Environmental Ratings:
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
Thermal Shock: -40 °C to +85 °C, 10 cycles 1 hour dwell time at each temp, rate of temp change 15°C/Min
Random Vibration: 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, random 16.8 grms in all 3 axis for 15 minutes min