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PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-20-SFF-VVG-DD Active

Voltage Variable Gain Amplifier

Product Feature

Quantic PMI Model PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-20-SFF-VVG-DD is a voltage variable gain amplifier with integrated diode detector that operates over the frequency range 2 to 18 GHz that is optimized for 5.5 to 18 GHz and provides a gain of 30 dB with a gain flatness of ±1.5 dB and a noise figure of 3 dB. 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: 20 dB Typ
Gain Flatness (dB): ±1 dB goal, ±1.5 dB Max (@ 0 dB Attenuation)
Noise Figure (dB): 3 dB goal, 3.7 dB Max
OP1dB (dBm): 10 dB Min
VSWR In/Out: 2:1 Max
VSWR In/Out (Measured): 2:1 Max - Measured 1.6:1
Control Voltage: 0 to +2.5 VDC (+5 VDC Max, 0 V = Min Gain)
DC Voltage Supply (VDC): +12 to +15 VDC
DC Current Draw: 280 mA Nom - Measured 215 mA
Input Power: 18 dBm CW Max
Connectors: SMA Female - removable
Housing: 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