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Peak Power Limiter: MADL-011014

August 20, 2014

MACOM_MADL-011014_PR_PhotoOffered in compact 10.1 mm x 6.2 mm x 3.2 mm fully-hermetic SMT package

Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new 1 to 2 GHz, 320 W peak power limiter from M/A-COM Technology Solutions.

The MADL-011014 integrates the equivalent of 19 discrete diode and passive components into a single packaged solution, providing superior low- and high-signal performance from 1 to 2 GHz without DC bias. It is offered in a compact (10.1 mm x 6.2 mm x 3.2 mm), fully-hermetic SMT package.

The MADL-011014 is ideally suited for high peak and continuous wave receive-protection applications where high-performance surface mount limiter assemblies are required, including air traffic management and radar systems.

According to MACOM, additional key features of the MADL-011014 include:

  • +55 dBm peak power handling @ +85°C
  • +53 dBm CW power handling @ +85°C
  • 0.35 dB insertion loss (1.2–1.4 GHz)
  • 19 dB return loss (1.2–1.4 GHz)
  • +19 dBm flat leakage power

To find more information, or to purchase this product today online, please visit the MADL-011014 webpage. The device is also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America).

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