Fixed Amplitude Mismatch, Wideband
ELS-950
Electronic Line Stretcher
50Ω
360° Voltage Variable
400 to 950 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power
Features
• over 360° phase shift of the reflected signal
• normalized and stable magnitude of the
reflected signal
0°C to 50 °C
-40°C to 100°C
13dBm
CASE STYLE: K18
• voltage controlled for automated applications
• protected under US Patent 6,479,977
Connectors Model
SMA ELS-950-S
BRACKET (OPTION "B")
Price
$149.95
$5.00
Qty.
(1-9)
(1+)
Control Voltage
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
0.5V to 30V
Applications
Coaxial Connections
RF IN
• automated load-pull measurement of oscillators1
1
2
3
MONITOR OUT*
CONTROL
Electrical Specifications
FREQUENCY
RANGE
INPUT
POWER
(dBm)
PHASE RANGE
(Degrees)
RETURN LOSS
(dB)
CONTROL
VOLTAGE
(V)
* Monitor out port should be connected to a 50-ohm load
(MHz)
fL-fU
Max.
10
Min.
360
Typ.
400-950
10-12
0.5-25
Outline Drawing
1. See Application Note AN-45-002 on our web site.
Typical Performance Data
FREQ.
(MHz)
PHASE SHIFT
(Deg.)
RETURN LOSS
(dBr)
Vc=0.5V
@ 0°C
Vc=10V
@ 0°C
Vc=25V
@ 0°C
Vc=0.5V
@+ 50°C
Vc=10V
@+50°C
Vc=25V
@ +50°C
0°C
50°C
300
360
420
480
520
290.51
365.70
402.47
412.55
409.93
299.06
374.24
408.38
416.59
413.82
-10.83
-10.79
-10.86
-10.98
-10.93
-9.85
-10.10
-10.39
-10.31
-10.12
-9.63
-9.72
-9.90
-10.29
-10.46
-11.40
-11.21
-11.17
-11.20
-11.17
-9.90
-10.20
-10.38
-10.40
-10.33
-9.73
-9.76
-10.04
-10.32
-10.48
580
640
700
760
800
403.67
402.14
403.23
403.87
402.32
408.94
408.69
410.19
410.63
409.49
-10.78
-10.48
-10.14
-9.87
-9.87
-9.72
-9.96
-10.80
-11.66
-10.43
-10.14
-9.81
-9.60
-9.45
-10.99
-10.74
-10.38
-10.13
-9.97
-10.04
-10.04
-10.30
-11.70
-11.88
-10.46
-10.16
-9.89
-9.71
-9.58
-9.75
880
920
980
1040
1100
397.09
394.06
374.13
343.98
293.33
402.32
394.63
377.19
345.70
294.33
-9.72
-9.74
-9.82
-9.91
-10.04
-11.35
-10.78
-10.11
-9.69
-9.40
-9.44
-9.52
-9.90
-10.69
-11.73
-9.92
-9.91
-9.96
-10.05
-10.19
-11.42
-10.96
-10.33
-9.91
-9.59
-9.70
-10.16
-10.98
-11.96
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
-9.63
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1.25
1.25
.75
.63
.38
1.00
.125 1.000
3.18 25.40
Maximum Phase Shift vs. Frequency
at temperature extremes
@ Pin=+7dBm
Return Loss vs. Frequency
at temperature extremes
@ Pin=+7dBm
31.75 31.75 19.05 16.00
9.65 25.40
J
--
--
K
--
--
L
M
N
2.18
P
.75
Q
wt
.07 grams
1.78 70.0
450
405
360
315
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
.125 1.688
3.18 42.88 55.37 19.05
0C
+50C
800
Vc=0.5V @ 0C
Vc=0.5V @ +50C
Vc=10V @ 0C
Vc=10V @ +50C
Vc=25V @ 0C
Vc=25V @ +50C
270
300
300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Frequency, MHz
400
500
600
700
900 1000 1100
Frequency, MHz
Application Block Diagram
Sample Output for
Frequency/IM monitor
Power from DUT
Electronic
Line
Stretcher
VCO/PLL Analyzer/
Frequency Counter/
Spectrum Analyzer
50 ohm
Input
Reflected Power:
-12 dBr, >360°
phase variation
Control Voltage
Notes
REV. B
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
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