PMP-3R Series
ANALOG PHASE MODULATOR
10 to 500 MHz / Up to 10% Modulation Rate / Low Insertion Loss / High Sensitivity / Meri-Pac
TM
PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Center
Frequency,
fo, MHz
RF Characteristics
Model
RF
Impedance:
Phase Shift Range*: 0 to --180° min.@fo
Insertion Loss: 2.0 dB max.
Loss Variation vs. Vc: < 0.5 dB typ.
50 W
Number
Bandwidth
PMP-3R-***B
10 - 500
10% of fo
For complete Model Number replace ** with desired Center Frequency, fo in MHz.
VSWR:
1.6:1 max.
Input Power:
0 dBm max.**
General Notes:
Modulation Characteristics
1. The PMP-3R series of high frequency, voltage controlled phase modulators
covers 10 to 500 MHz. Phase modulation is achieved by the application of a DC
coupled signal between 0 and 15 volts and can have a rate up to 10% of the RF
center frequency when driven from a low impedance source.
Impedance:
50 W
Control Voltage, Vc: 0 to +15 V p-p max.
Sensitivity:
0.2 Rad/Volt Avg.
10% of fo max.
0.32 oz. (9 g)
2. The modulating signal varies the capacitance of two varactor diodes which form
part of a tuned LC circuit connected across the output ports of a 90° Quadrature
Hybrid. The resulting reactance changes cause a shift in the insertion phase of an
RF signal passed through the hybrid. A single unit provides more than 180° of
phase shift, peak-to-peak.
3. The PMP-3R series of voltage variable phase modulators are designed for
analog modulation of an RF carrier. For digital modulation, the JPP and BPP series
of quadrature and bi-phase modulators are suggested.
Modulation Rate:
Weight, nominal:
Operating Temp:
*In addition to insertion phase
**Unit may be operated at +10 dBm in reduced
control range of 1.5 - 15 V (+30 V no damage)
-- 55° to +85°C
4. Merrimac Phase Modulators are designed for high reliability and can be supplied
screened to meet specific military and space applications.
NOTES:
Typical Transfer Characteristic
1. Tolerance on 3 place decimals ±.010(.25) except as noted.
2. Dimensions in inches over millimeters.
3. Lead dimensions apply only at body.
Meri-PacÔ R-Package
4. All unmarked pins are case ground.
19Feb96
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