+10 to +20dBm
Limiter
VLM-52+
50Ω Broadband 10 to 500 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power
Features
CASE STYLE: FF704
• wideband, 10 to 500 MHz
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
100mW
Connectors Model
Price
Qty.
(1-9)
SMA
VLM-52-S+
$41.95
Applications
• military, hi-rel applications
• stabilizing generator outputs
• reducing amplitude variations
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Electrical Specifications
Outline Drawing
Parameter
Condition
Min.
10
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
500
1.9
MHz
dB
Low Input Power Insertion Loss
Input Power Limiting Range
Output Power
0.5
+10
+20
dBm
dBm
+9.5
Input Power Range (dBm)
9.5 to 12.5
Limiting
∆ Output/1dB ∆ Input
0.30
0.20
0.14
dB/dB
12.5 to 15
15 to 20
.312 Across Flats
in some models
Typical Performance Data
Freq. Low drive
Power Output
(dBm)
∆ Output
(MHz) Ins. Loss
1dB ∆ Input
(dB)
+10 dBm
Input
+13 dBm
Input
+15.5 dBm +21.3 dBm
Input
+10 to +13 dBm +13 to +15.5 dBm +15.5 to +21 dBm
inch
Input
Input
Input
Input
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
10.00
30.00
-0.15
-0.17
-0.15
-0.15
-0.16
-0.19
-0.25
-0.51
-0.57
-0.58
-0.55
-0.46
-0.30
-0.54
-0.77
-1.01
-1.42
-1.48
-1.35
8.82
8.81
8.71
8.65
8.59
8.55
8.58
8.52
8.61
8.62
8.49
8.43
8.38
8.19
8.16
8.04
8.22
8.08
7.96
9.86
9.82
9.70
9.63
9.50
9.55
9.60
9.48
9.54
9.57
9.45
9.41
9.42
9.11
9.08
8.96
8.89
8.79
8.70
10.37
10.34
10.23
10.16
10.07
10.06
10.10
10.00
10.05
10.10
10.02
9.96
11.25
11.12
11.02
11.00
10.91
10.89
10.90
10.80
10.83
10.81
10.83
10.78
10.63
10.38
10.53
10.64
10.77
11.08
11.87
0.34
0.34
0.33
0.33
0.31
0.33
0.34
0.32
0.32
0.32
0.32
0.33
0.34
0.32
0.32
0.32
0.25
0.26
0.27
0.20
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.22
0.20
0.20
0.21
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.22
0.17
0.18
0.17
0.18
0.18
0.20
0.19
0.15
0.13
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.13
0.12
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.17
0.20
0.22
0.26
0.35
B
.410
10.41 36.32
D
1.43
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92 10.0
60.00
70.00
90.00
100.00
120.00
180.00
200.00
220.00
240.00
260.00
300.00
360.00
380.00
400.00
440.00
480.00
500.00
9.83
9.55
9.48
9.41
9.32
9.28
9.17
VLM-52+
POWER OUTPUT vs. FREQUENCY
VLM-52+
POWER OUTPUT vs. POWER INPUT
13
12
11
10
9
15
10
5
Power Input= +10 dBm
Power Input= +21dBm
0
-5
at 10 MHz
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
at 100 MHz
at 300 MHz
at 500 MHz
8
7
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
100
200
300
400
500
POWER INPUT (dBm)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VLM-52+
DELTA OUTPUT/ DELTA 1dB INPUT
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
+10 to +13 dBm
+13 to +15.5 dBm
+15.5 to +21 dBm
0.0
0
100
200
300
400
500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
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.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
REV. A
M129173
VLM-52+
ED-12714/3
MM/CP/AM
121002
®
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