Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

Limiting Amplifier: PEC2-8G18G-21DBM-LM-SFF

PEC2-8G18G-21DBM-LM-SFFPMI Model No. PEC2-8G18G-21DBM-LM-SFF is an 8.0 to 18.0 GHz limiting amplifier that provides an nominal output power level of +20.0 dBm for an input power range of -50 to +10 dBm CW.  This model has output power level versus frequency range compensation such that the limited output power has a flat frequency response. The unit is supplied in a small housing measuring only 2.98" x 0.78" x 0.36".


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Front End Amplifier: PEC-14-127-8-12-SFF Rev B

PEC-14-127-8-12-SFF Rev BPMI Model No. PEC-14-127-8-12-SFF Rev B is a wide band front end amplifier that operates over the frequency range of 1.0 to 26.5 GHz.  This model provides gain of 13 to 17 dBm and has a maximum gain flatness of +/-1.5 dB.  The maximum noise figure is 5.5 dB from 1.0 to 20.0 GHZ and 6.0 dB from 20.0 to 26.5 GHz. The housing measures 0.83" x 0.75" x 0.36" and is supplied with removable SMA connectors.


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Vector Modulator: PIQ-85M18G-360/20-CD-2

PIQ-85M18G-36020-CD-2

PMI model number PIQ-85M18G-360/20-CD-2 is a vector modulator covering the frequency range of 85 MHz to 18 GHz. This unit provides an attenuator resolution of 0.08 dB and a phase shift resolution of 0.703125. The attenuation is phase invariant and the phase is amplitude invariant making it ideal for nulling unwanted signals. The unit can be specifically calibrated for any number of 100 MHz bands within the frequency range.


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