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PEC-40-25-218-21-12-SFF-TTLVG Active

Variable Gain Amplifier

Product Feature

Quantic PMI Model PEC-40-25-218-21-12-SFF-TTLVG is a variable gain amplifier that operates over the 2 to 18 GHz frequency range. This model has two gain states. The gain is 40 dB and in low gain model the gain is 25 dB typically with an OP1dB is 20 dBm minimum and a maximum noise figure of 4.5 dB in maximum gain mode and 7 dB in minimum gain mode. The gain model is controlled via TTL and switches between states in <500 ns. The amplifier is supplied with SMA (F) connectors and the housing measures 2.54" x 1" x 0.383".

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range (GHz): 2 to 18
Frequency Min (GHz): 2
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Gain (dB): 22 to 42 dB
Gain @ -25 °C: Max Gain Position: 42 ± 2 dB Max
Min Gain Position: +27 ± 2 dB Max
Gain @ +25 ºC: Max Gain Position: 40 ± 2 dB Max
Min Gain Position: +25 ± 2 dB Max
Gain @ +75 °C: Max Gain Position: 37 ± 2 dB Max
Min Gain Position: +22 ± 2 dB Max
Noise Figure (dB): 3.8 to 8 dB
Noise @ -25 °C: Max Gain Position: 3.8 dB Max
Min Gain Position: 6 dB Max
Noise @ +25 ºC: Max Gain Position: 4.5 dB Max
Min Gain Position: 7 dB Max
Noise @ +75 °C: Max Gain Position: dB Max
Min Gain Position: 8 dB Max
OP1dB (dBm): 20 dBm Min, 21 dBm Max
VSWR In/Out: 2:1 Max
VSWR In/Out (Measured): 2:1 Max - Measured 1.67:1 In/1.43:1 Out
DC Voltage Supply (VDC): 780 mA Max @ 12 V ±5 % Max Gain Position,
610 mA Max @ 12 V ± 5 % Min Gain Position
Pout @ 1 dB Compression @ -25 °C: Max Gain Position: 21 dB Min,
Min Gain Position: 20 dB Min
Pout @ 1 dB Compression @ +25 ºC: Max Gain Position: 20 dB Min,
Min Gain Position: 20 dB Min
Pout @ 1 dB Compression @ +75 °C: Max Gain Position: 21 dB Min,
Min Gain Position: 20 dB Min
Gain Switching Time: <500 ns
Saturated Output Power Over Operating Temp Range: 26 dBm Max
Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ohm
Input Power (Without Damage): 20 dBm CW Max
In-Band Harmonics @ or Below the 1 dB Compression Point: -10 dBc Min
Pulse Rise Time with input signals up to 20 dBm: <5 ns
Pulse Overshoot with input signals up to 20 dBm: <0.5 dB
Gain Switch Control: TTL High "1" - Max Gain,
TTL Low "0" - Min Gain
Connectors: SMA Female
Size: 2.54" x 1" x 0.383"
Finish: Painted Blue (mounting surface free of paint, gold)
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: -55 ºC to +85 ºC Operating,
-65 ºC to +125 ºC Non-Operating
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B
Vibration: MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D Cond. B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B
Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A