Articles by Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

PMI model SDLVA-250M6G-CD-1 successive detection log video amplifiers (SDLVA) offers 70 dB dynamic range over the frequency range of 0.25 to 6.0 GHz.  This model offers an ultra-fast rise time of 10nsec maximum and a recovery time of less than 60 nsec. The unit is temperature compensated such that log linearity over temperature remains less than +/-2.5 dB over the full operating temperature range of -40 to +70 C.

PMI Model No. PS-500M2G-8B-SFF is a State-Of-The-Art, 8-bit digitally controlled phase shifter that operates over the 500 MHz to 2.0 GHz frequency range.  This model has a typical insertion loss of 10 dB and offers 360 degrees of phase shift via 8-bit TTL control.

PMI Model CDT-2M18-30-BB Options DE, D is a threshold detector that operates over the 2 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range.  This model has a low insertion loss of 2.5 dB maximum and operates over an input power range of -30 to 0 dBm.  The threshold level is adjustable and the output signal is TTL positive logic.

PMI Model No. P4T-100M2G-50-T-SFF-IN is an absorptive, single pole, four throw solid-state switch that operates over the 100 MHz to 2.0 GHz frequency range.  The insertion loss is less than 3 dB and offers port to port isolation of over 50 dB.  The switching speed is 25 nsec maximum and the rise and fall times are less than 10 nsec.

Model LM-26G40G-14-20W-292MM is a high power limiter capable of withstanding an input power level of 20 W, 440 to 670 nsec pulse width, PRF 600 to 900 kHz, 40% duty cycle.  This model operates in the 26.5 to 40 GHz frequency range.  The insertion loss is 4.0 dB maximum, VSWR of 2.0:1 and 250 nsec response time and a typical leakage of +14 dBm.

PMI Model No. PEC3-33-218-20-15-SFF-HS-E is a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz low noise amplifier that provides greater than 33 dB of gain while maintaining a maximum gain flatness of ±2.0 dB maximum over the operating frequency.  The noise figure is 4 dB typical and offers an OP1 dB of +20 dBm minimum and an OIP3 of +30 dBm typical.  The operating voltage is +15 VDC and the current draw is typically 350 mA.

PMI amplifier Model PEC-38-30M18G-12-SFF is a broadband, low noise amplifier that operates over the 30 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range.  This model provides 38 dB of gain and has a gain flatness of ±2.0 dB maximum.

PMI Model No. PBB-20-218-16-LCA is a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz low noise amplifier which provides 20 dB of gain while maintaining a gain flatness of ±2.0 dB maximum over the operating frequency. The noise figure is 4 dB typical and offers a typical OP 1 dB of +14 dBm minimum.

PMI Model No. PE2-1020-R518-12-SFF is a low noise amplifier that offers a positive gain slope versus frequency. This type of amplifier is useful when trying to equalize frequency flatness over a broad bandwidth. This model provides 10 dB of gain at 500 MHz and 20 dB of gain at 18 GHz.

PMI Model No. PEC-85-0R32R5-15LM-12-SFF is a limiting amplifier that operates over the frequency range of 300 MHz to 2.5 GHz. This model provides a gain of 85 dB typically and a limited output of +15 dBm ± 2.5 dBm.