Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

PMI Model Number TD-1G12G-RL-CD-SFF-NH is a high speed threshold detector designed to operate over the 1 to 12 GHz frequency range, with an adjustable threshold level of -30 to -10 dBm, VSWR of 3.0:1 Typical. This Unit comes in a very small size with field removable SMA connectors on the input and output.

PMI Model No. P6T-2G18G-55-R-512-SFF is a high speed, single pole, six throw, reflective switch capable of switching within 15 ns.  The frequency range is 2.0 to 18.0 GHz and has over 55 dB of isolation. This model was designed to produce very low video transients of 15 mV peak to peak and a video transient spectral content of -65 dBm maximum. 

PMI Model No. PS-360-3237-8-292FF is a high speed, millimeter wave, 8-bit digitally controlled, phase shifter that operates over the frequency range of 32.0 to 37.0 GHz. This phase shifter offers a low insertion loss of 13 dB typically and maintains a VSWR of 1.8:1. The total phase shift range is 358.593° having a step size of 1.406° and switches between states in less than 500 ns. 

PMI Model No. LM-618-10-1W-SHS-1-M is a high speed, high power limiter that operates from 6.0 to 18.0 GHz.  This limiter handles 100 W Peak Power with a pulse width of 1usec.  The insertion loss is only 1.5 dB typically and has a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum.  This limiter is supplied in a small housing measuring only 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.22".

PMI Model No. EWDM-2G6G-65-70MV is a CW immune EW detector module operating over the 2.0 to 6.0 GHz frequency range. This module features an internal switch used to switch between the "Bit In" and RF In" with input blanking on both ports. In addition, two amplified RF outputs are provided a 7 dB gain channel and a 33 dB gain channel. The video output is designed to drive a 150 ft. cable, while maintaining high speed, and excellent accuracy.

PMI Model No. PSX-500M18G-60-SFF is a pin diode transfer switch that operates over the 500 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range.  Specifications include 60 dB minimum isolation, 3.0 dB maximum insertion loss, VSWR In/Out 1.9:1 maximum, +20 dBm CW maximum input power and 100 ns maximum switching speed. This model incorporates a TTL compatible driver for easy system integration.

PMI Model No. PS-360-3237-8-292FF is a High Speed, Millimeter Wave, 8-Bit Digitally Controlled, Phase Shifter that operates over the frequency range of 32.0 to 37.0 GHz. This phase shifter offers a low insertion loss of 13dB typically and maintains a VSWR of 1.8:1. The total phase shift range is 358.593° having a step size of 1.406° and switches between states in less than 500 ns. This model provides a high level of accuracy by offering an amplitude error of ±1.5dB and a phase shift error of ±1.3°. 

PMI Model No. PE2-30-1R018R0-4R5-22-12-SFF-1 is a 1.0 to 18.0 GHz, low noise amplifier that typically provides 30 dB of gain while maintaining a maximum gain flatness of ±1.5 dB over the operating frequency. The noise figure is 4.5 dB maximum and offers an OP1dB of 22 dBm minimum The operating voltage is +12 to +15VDC with a typical current draw of 500 mA. 

PMI Model No. GMTA-1002 is a threshold detector designed to operate over the frequency range of 2.0 to 18.0 GHz. It has a threshold level of -23 dBm with threshold stability of +/-3.0 dBm over frequency and temperature. Other specifications Input Operating Range of -18 to -23 dBm, Input VSWR 2.5:1 maximum, maximum input power level +10 dBm (without damage), Response Time Any Input Greater than 3 dB = 100 µs and operates using +12 VDC at 50 mA maximum. 

PMI Model No. LM-618-10-1W-SHS-1-M is a high speed, high power limiter that operates from 6.0 to 18.0 GHz.  This limiter handles 100 W peak power with a pulse width of 1 usec. The insertion loss is only 1.5 dB typically and has a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum.