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Richardson RFPD introduces family of new directional power detectors from M/A-COM

May 10, 2013

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a family of new directional power detectors from M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM), featuring integrated low loss directional couplers and built-in temperature compensation circuits.

The new devices provide an easy way to accurately monitor the power of a signal travelling in a specific direction along a transmission line. The detectors are housed in 1.5 mm x 1.2 mm lead free plastic surface mount packages. They are ideally-suited for a range of applications, including power monitoring and leveling in point-to-point radios, IMS, radar, VSAT, electronic warfare, and aerospace and defense systems.

Key features of the devices include:

Part

Freq.
(GHz)

Insertion Loss
(dB)

Directivity
(dB)

Detect Voltage
(mV)

Sensitivity
(dBm)

DC
Offset
(mV)

Bias
Current
(V)

MACP-010561-000

2-6

0.15

19

225

-15

100

0.3

MACP-010562-000

6-18

0.30

19

375

-17

100

0.3

MACP-010563-000

10-30

0.48

16

470

-17

100

0.3

The devices are in stock and available for immediate delivery. To find more information, or to purchase these products today on the Richardson RFPD website, please visit the M/A-COM's New Detector/Coupler Products webpage. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America); or please find your local sales engineer (worldwide) at Local Sales Support. To learn more about additional products from M/A-COM, please visit the M/A-COM storefront webpage.