Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter: PS-360-3237-8-292FF

PS-360-3237-8-292FF

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.


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High Power, Switch Box Assembly: PSD-2G6G-CD-1

PSD-2G6G-CD-1PMI Model No. PSD-2G6G-CD-1 is high power, switch box assembly that provides protection to front-end receivers when in the presence of high power signals.  This is accomplished by sensing the input signal level and then switching the input signal into 50 ohms terminations when a set threshold level is exceeded.  This assembly operates from 2.0 to 6.0 GHz and can handle input power levels up to 10 W CW.


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Limiting Amplifier: PEC3-40-1D6G2D7G-15LM-SFF

PEC3-40-1D6G2D7G-15LM-SFFPMI Model No. PEC3-40-1D6G2D7G-15LM-SFF is a limiting amplifier that operates over the frequency range of 1.6 to 2.7 GHz and offers a limited output of 15 dBm  ± 2 dBm.  The saturated power frequency flatness is ±1.5 dB maximum with a gain of 35 dB minimum and a typical noise figure of 4.5 dB.  The 2nd harmonic rejection is 24 dBc typically with an OIP3 of +18 dBm typical.


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Low Noise Amplifier: PE2-25-218-20-12-SFF

PE2-25-218-20-12-SFFPMI Model No. PE2-25-218-20-12-SFF is a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz low noise amplifier that provides greater than 25 dB of gain while maintaining a maximum gain flatness of ±1.5 dB maximum over the operating frequency.  The noise figure is 4.5 dB typical and offers an OP1dB of +20 dBm minimum.  The operating voltage is +12 to 15 VDC and the current draw is 300 mA maximum.


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Successive Detection Log Video Amplifiers

SDLVA-315M362M-65-CD-1PMI model SDLVA-315M362M successive detection log video amplifiers (SDLVA) offers 65 dB dynamic range over the frequency range of 315 to 362 MHz.  This model offers a fast rise time of 35 nsec maximum and a recovery time of less than 500 nsec.  The unit is temperature compensated such that log accuracy over temperature remains less than +/-2.5 dB over the full operating temperature range of -33° to +77° C.


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Bi-Phase Modulator: PS-180-4R15R3-SFF

PS-180-4R15R3-SFFPMI Model PS-180-4R15R3-SFF is a 0 /180 degrees, bi-phase modulator designed to operate over the 4.1 to 5.3 GHz frequency range.  This model can handle RF input signal levels up to +30 dBm without damage; has an insertion loss of 3.0 dB maximum and a maximum VSWR of 1.7:1.  A TTL control will switch between 0 degrees and 180 degrees phase states in less than 100 nsec.  The required supply voltages are ±5 VDC.


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