Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

PMI Amplifier Model PEC-42-1G40G-20-12-292MM is an ultra-broadband, low noise amplifier that covers the 1.0 to 40.0 GHz frequency range. This model provides a flat gain response while maintaining a typical output power of +20 dBm. [Other specifications available upon request.]

Model LM-35D5G-14-20W-292FF is a high power limiter capable of withstanding an input power level of 20 W, 440 to 670 nsec Pulse Width, PRF 600 to 900kHz, 40% Duty Cycle. This model operates in the 35 to 36GHz frequency range, but can be used over the 24.5 to 38GHz frequency range with degraded performance. The insertion loss is 3.0 dB maximum, VSWR of 2.0:1 and 250 nsec response time packaged in a small 0.50 X 0.50 X 0.22 housing.

PMI Model No. P1T-18G40G-90-1515-292FF is a solid-state single pole, single throw switch that operates over the 18.0 to 40.0GHz frequency range. This model offers ULTRA-HIGH Isolation measuring greater than 90 dB while maintaining a low insertion loss of 5.0 dB maximum.

PMI Model SDLVA-218-71-70MV is a CW Immune, Extended Range Detection Log Video Amplifier (ERDLVA) which offers 71 dB dynamic range over the frequency range of 2.0 to 18.0 GHz. This model offers a maximum rise time of 35 nsec and a recovery time of less than 350 nsec. CW immunity is provided for signal levels up to -40 dBm.

Model Number PS-360-3237-5-292FF is a 32.0 to 37.0GHz Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter with Capability for Phase Shifting from 0 to 349˚.  5 Logic Lines allow various phase shift with a LSB of 11.25˚.

PMI would like to announce its newest solid-state switch that offers a level of performance exceeding industry standards. PMI Model No. P4T-500M40G-60-T-55-292FF is an absorptive, solid-state switch that covers the 500 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. This model offers extremely low insertion loss, very high isolation and a typical switching speed of 27 nsec.

PMI Model No. PEC-2D35G-100W-SFF-SPDT is a solid-state switch capable of hot switching over 100 W of input power. Most high power switches are not of a solid-state design and do not offer the benefit of fast switching speeds. PMI has developed a unique design that offers fast switching speeds as well as the added reliability of solid-state devices.

PMI Model Number PS-360-DC-3, Option 618 is a 6 to 18 GHz, 0 to 360˚, 8 Bit Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter with a Switching Speed of less than 50 nS, Rise and Fall time of less than 20 nS. Insertion Loss of 10 dB typical, 12 dB maximum, VSWR of 2.0:1 and with a Phase Accuracy of ±12˚ p-p maximum from 8 to 18 GHz and ±15˚ p-p maximum from 6 to 18 GHz.

Planar Monolithics Industries, Inc is pleased to offer our latest development: Model RFE-218-70-BB which is a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz direction finding receiver frontend.The minimum dynamic range of the subsystem is -60 to +5 dBm; while the Input VSWR in frequency range is 3.0:1 and the frequency flatness at the outputs is ±3.0 dB maximum.

PLANAR MONOLITHICS INDUSTRIES, INC. has developed the PMI Model No: MSDLVA-2020-70 OPTIONS 48 & SE SDLVA’S that operate from 4 to 8 Ghz (other frequencies are available). This unit has high speed and uses GaAs technology in a compact size. The dynamic range is 80 dB. The VSWR is 1.6:1 typical. The TSS is -73 dBm typical.