Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

PMI Model No. SDLVA-218-60-70MV-CW is a CW immune SDLVA (Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier). This unit operates from 2.0 to 18.0 GHz and has the ability to interface with a long cable (65 FT), while maintaining high speed, flatness and accuracy.  Specifications include frequency flatness:  ±2.0 dB Typ, Signal Capability:  Pulse (100 ns to 300 µs), Pulse on CW TSS: (-20 ºC to +85 ºC) -66 dBm for 10 MHz Video Bandwidth and Log Dynamic Range  -60 dBm to 0 dBm.

PMI Model No. TD-30T-SHS-218-AMP-OPT4G4D5G-40DBM is an ultra-high speed, high sensitivity threshold detector optimized for the 4.0 to 4.5 GHz frequency range.  This unit has a fixed threshold level of -40 dBm.  It is a miniature unit with TTL output logic. Package size 2.5"(L) x 2.0"(W) x 0.5"(H) with SMA (F) connectors.

PMI Model No. DLVA-8G10G75-50-SFF is an 8.0 to 10.0 GHz, detector log video amplifier. This unit has a dynamic range of -75 to 0 dBm, a log linearity of ±1.8 dB, and a log slope of 50 ± 4 mV/dB. Other specifications include Frequency Flatness of±1.2 dB, TSS of -78 dBm, Log Linearity ±1.8 dB - Measured ±1.3 dB,  Log Slope 50 ± 4 mV/dB, and Output DC Offset 50 ± 50 mV.  Power Supply: +15 V at  350 mA, -15 V at 100 mA and SMA (F) connectors. 

PMI Model No. PE2-500M18G-5R0-21-12-SFF is a 0.5 to 18.0 GHz, low noise amplifier that provides 24 dB min of gain while maintaining a maximum gain flatness of ±2.0 dB over the operating frequency.  The noise figure is 5.0 dB maximum and offers a typical OP1dB of 21 dBm.  The operating voltage is +12 to +15 VDC with a nominal current draw of 375 mA. 

PMI Model No. PLNA-35-100M18G-P1dB24-120VAC is a portable amplifier that operates over the 100 MHz to 18.0 GHz frequency range.  This model provides 40 dB typical gain with a minimum OP1dB of +24 dBm, Gain Flatness: ±2.0 dB Typical, VSWR In/Out: 2.0:1 Typical and Noise Figure: 3 dB. This amplifier features an illuminated push button On/Off switch in a small package (3.0" x 3.0" x 1.75") with Type N connectors.  Gold plated finish.

PMI Model No. PDT-8G12G-40-515-SFF is an 8.0 to 12.0 GHz, 2 way high power switch that has an insertion loss of 2.0 dB maximum and a VSWR of 1.8:1 maximum. The operating power is +40 dBm CW average, +57 dBm 1 µs, 1% duty cycle with an isolation of 40 dB minimum.  Switching Speed 200 ns maximum - measured 100 ns, power supply requirements +5 V at 100 mA and -15 V at 60 mA.  Features include SMA female connectors.

PMI Model No. LM-10M2D5G-100CW-1KWP-SFF is a RF limiter that operates in the 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz frequency range.  This limiter can handle 100 W CW and 1 KW peak (1% duty cycle, 1 µs maximum pulse width) input power and provides a maximum leakage of +13 dBm CW input.  This module has a low insertion loss of 0.5 dB and a recovery time of 2 µs typical. 

PMI Model No: LNA-35-500M2D5G-0D6-25-12-SFF is a low noise amplifier operating over the 0.5 to 2.5 GHz, low noise amplifier.  This model offers a typical gain of 35 dB while maintaining a typical gain flatness of ±1.6 dB and a maximum noise figure of 0.6 dB. This compact model is outfitted with SMA female connectors in housing measuring 1.25" x 1.25" x 0.563".

PMI Model PS-2G18G-360-8D is a 2 to 18 GHz, 8-Bit, vector phase shifter making it ideal for frequency translation where continuous monotonic phase shifting is required.  This model features high speed switching (<410 ns measured), phase shift 360° with a ±15° accuracy (typical), 18.0 dB maximum insertion loss  and typically lower than 60 dB harmonic distortion.   Package Size: 4.25” x 3.50” x 1.00”, SMA(F) connectors,DC-37P,  Sub Miniature D Multi-Pin control connector and operates using ±12V to ±15V at ±100 mA maximum.

PMI Model No. DTA-14G40G-32-CD-2 is a 10 Bit programmable attenuator with step resolution as low as 0.04 dB which provides over 32 dB of attenuation over the frequency range of 14.0 to 40.0 GHz.  This model is offered in a slim line housing measuring 2.0" x 1.8" x 0.5" with 2.92 mm female connectors and operates on a single +15 VDC supply with only 40 mA of current consumption typically. Specifications include Insertion Loss 9.0 dB Typical, VSWR 2.0:1 and Attenuation Flatness ±1.5 dB Typical, Attenuation Accuracy ±2.0 dB Typical.