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

Voltage Variable Gain Amplifier

Product Feature

Quantic PMI Model 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 to 18 GHz, optimized for 5.5 to 18 GHz that provides a gain of 30 dB with a gain flatness of ±1.5 dB, a noise figure of  3.7 dB and an OP1dB of 10 dBm. 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 Range (GHz): 5.5 to 18 (Specified),
2 to 18 (Operating)
Frequency Min (GHz): 5.5
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Gain (dB): 30 dB Typ
Gain Control: 15 dB Typ, 12 dB Min - Measured 16.18 dB Min @ 5 V
Gain Flatness (dB): ±1 dB goal, ±1.5 dB Max (@ 0 dB Attenuation)
Noise Figure (dB): 3 dB goal, 3.7 dB Max (@ 0 dB Attenuation)
OP1dB (dBm): 10 dBm Min (@ 0 dB Attenuation)
VSWR In/Out: 2.0:1 Max
VSWR In/Out (Measured): 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.41:1 In, 1.45:1 Out
Control Voltage: 0 to 2.5 VDC (+5 VDC Max, 0 VDC = Max Gain)
DC Voltage Supply (VDC): +12 to +15 VDC
DC Current Draw: 280 mA Nom - Measured 258 mA
Input Power: 18 dBm Max
Connectors: SMA Female
Size: PE2
Finish: Gold Plated
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