+12 to +33dBm
Limiter
VLM-63-2W+
50Ω Broadband 30 to 6000 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power
Features
CASE STYLE: FF704
• wideband, 30 to 6000 MHz
• low insertion loss 0.4 dB typ.
• fast recovery time, 5nsec typ.
• excellent VSWR 1.05:1 typ.
• low leakage power, 11.5 dBm typ.
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
2.5W
Connectors Model
SMA VLM-63-2W-S+
Price
$51.95
Qty.
(1-9)
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualifications.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Applications
• protects low noise amplifiers and other
devices from ESD or input power damage
• military, hi-rel applications
Coaxial Connections*
INPUT
Electrical Specifications
SMA FEMALE
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
OUTPUT
SMA MALE
Frequency Range
30
—
6000
1.2
MHz
dB
*Suggested Connections. For reverse connections, consult Mini-Circuits.
Insertion Loss in Linear Range
VSWR
<+4 dBm Input
0.4
1.05
—
<+4 dBm Input
—
1.5
:1
Input Power Limiting Range
Output Power
+12
—
+33
—
dBm
dBm
In limiting range
+11.5
1 watt pulse 50 µsec pw 1kHz duty cycle recovery
to within 90% of final value.
Outline Drawing
Recovery Time
Response Time
—
—
5
7
—
—
nsec
nsec
-30 to +33 dBm input 50 µsec, BW 1 kHz duty cycle
Input Power Range (dBm)
12 to 20
20 to 25
—
—
—
0.3
0.5
0.6
—
—
—
Limiting ∆ Output/1dB ∆ Input
dB/dB
25 to 33
Typical Performance Data
.312 Across Flats
in some models
Freq.
(MHz)
I. Loss
in Linear
Range
(dB)
VSWR
Power Output
∆ Output
1dB ∆ Input
+20 to +25 dBm +25 to +33 dBm
in Linear
Range
(:1)
(dBm)
+12dBm
Input
+12 to +20dBm
Input
+20dBm +25 dBm +33dBm
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
30.00
100.00
200.00
800.00
1200.00
1600.00
0.06
0.04
0.06
0.21
0.20
0.24
1.23
1.05
1.02
1.03
1.01
1.01
10.14
9.75
9.44
8.75
8.76
8.72
11.09
10.86
10.59
10.41
10.93
8.29
11.55
11.33
11.22
11.48
8.93
12.32
12.23
11.97
7.12
0.12
0.14
0.14
0.21
0.27
-0.05
0.09
0.22
0.13
0.21
-0.40
-0.41
0.10
0.11
0.09
-0.55
-0.06
0.40
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
8.46
mm
6.22
9.42
B
.410
10.41 36.32
D
1.43
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92 10.0
2000.00
2400.00
3000.00
3600.00
0.27
0.30
0.35
0.38
1.04
1.07
1.10
1.11
8.91
8.83
7.59
7.61
6.82
5.65
2.42
1.42
5.97
6.02
6.54
6.40
8.50
8.87
7.06
8.13
-0.26
-0.40
-0.65
-0.77
-0.17
0.07
0.82
1.00
0.32
0.36
0.06
0.22
4000.00
5000.00
6000.00
0.40
0.45
0.53
1.12
1.07
1.11
5.75
-0.40
-3.86
2.04
0.68
2.75
6.60
3.26
4.79
8.39
4.93
6.66
-0.46
0.14
0.83
0.91
0.52
0.41
0.22
0.21
0.23
VLM-63-2W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. FREQUENCY
VLM-63-2W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. POWER INPUT
VLM-63-2W+
INSERTION LOSS IN LINEAR RANGE
30
15
10
5
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
25
20
15
10
5
Power Input=+12 dBm Input
Power Input=+20 dBm Input
Power Input=+25 dBm Input
Power Input=+33 dBm Input
0
30 (MHz)
3000 (MHz)
6000 (MHz)
-5
-10
-15
0
-5
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
POWER INPUT (dBm)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VLM-63-2W+
VLM-63-2W+
VLM-63-2W+
DELTA OUTPUT/DELTA 1dB INPUT
INPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
OUTPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
1.2
0.8
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
12 to 20 dBm
20 to 25 dBm
25 to 33 dBm
0.4
0.0
-0.4
-0.8
-1.2
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
®
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