+12 to +30dBm
Limiter
VLM-73-1W+
50Ω Broadband 30 to 7000 MHz
Features
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power
CASE STYLE: FF704
• wideband, 30 to 7000 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
1.5W CW*
Connectors Model
SMA VLM-73-1W-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.
* At 25°C. Pulse power can be higher, depending on pulse width and duty cycle.
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
SMA MALE
OUTPUT
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
*Suggested Connections. For reverse connections, consult Mini-Circuits.
Frequency Range
30
—
7000
1.3
MHz
dB
Insertion Loss in Linear Range
VSWR
<+2 dBm Input
0.4
1.05
—
<+2 dBm Input
—
1.5
:1
Input Power Limiting Range
Output Power
+12
—
+30
—
dBm
dBm
In limiting range
+11.5
1 watt pulse 50 µsec pw 1kHz duty cycle recovery
to within 90% of final value.
Recovery Time
Response Time
—
—
5
7
—
—
nsec
nsec
Outline Drawing
-30 to +30 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 30
Typical Performance Data
Freq.
(MHz)
I. Loss
in Linear
Range
(dB)
VSWR
Power Output
∆ Output
in Linear
Range
(:1)
(dBm)
1dB ∆ Input
.312 Across Flats
in some models
+12dBm
Input
+12 to +20dBm
Input
+20dBm +25 dBm +30dBm
+20 to +25 dBm +25 to +30 dBm
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
30.00
300.00
0.07
0.10
0.21
0.18
0.22
0.25
0.29
0.31
0.35
0.43
0.47
0.50
0.60
0.65
0.84
1.22
1.02
1.04
1.05
1.05
1.09
1.14
1.20
1.16
1.16
1.16
1.17
1.11
1.04
1.10
10.09
9.37
8.92
8.77
9.06
9.13
9.23
9.08
8.82
8.09
6.65
4.19
1.99
-0.49
-2.20
11.30
10.67
10.85
11.50
11.01
10.52
8.38
11.87
11.55
12.22
10.49
5.84
5.62
4.95
3.07
6.65
5.21
5.03
4.87
7.63
6.79
6.80
12.51
12.75
12.08
6.74
0.15
0.16
0.24
0.34
0.24
0.17
-0.11
-0.51
-0.99
-0.97
-0.67
-0.41
0.13
0.31
0.60
0.11
0.18
0.27
-0.20
-1.03
-0.98
-0.69
-0.39
1.15
0.97
0.74
0.79
0.91
0.97
0.85
0.13
0.24
-0.03
-0.75
0.32
0.27
0.96
0.89
0.69
0.87
0.99
0.88
1.17
1.08
1.04
900.00
1300.00
1500.00
2000.00
2400.00
3000.00
3600.00
4200.00
4800.00
5600.00
6000.00
6400.00
7000.00
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
7.46
mm
6.99
B
.410
10.41 36.32
D
1.43
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92 10.0
9.75
5.04
7.54
0.91
10.11
9.54
0.36
1.32
9.97
0.92
9.28
3.06
13.47
12.21
11.98
1.96
2.57
VLM-73-1W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. FREQUENCY
VLM-73-1W+
INSERTION LOSS IN LINEAR RANGE
VLM-73-1W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. POWER INPUT
30
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
15
10
5
Power Input=+12 dBm Input
Power Input=+20 dBm Input
Power Input=+25 dBm Input
Power Input=+30 dBm Input
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
30 (MHz)
3600 (MHz)
7000 (MHz)
-10
-15
0
-5
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
-10
0
10
20
30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
POWER INPUT (dBm)
VLM-73-1W+
VLM-73-1W+
VLM-73-1W+
DELTA OUTPUT/DELTA 1dB INPUT
OUTPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
INPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
1.5
1.0
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
0.5
12 to 20 dBm
20 to 25 dBm
25 to 30 dBm
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
®
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