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VLM-73-1W Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) Mini-Circuits – +12 to +30dBm Limiter
+12 to +30dBm
Limiter
50Ω Broadband 30 to 7000 MHz
VLM-73-1W+
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
-55°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature
-55°C to 100°C
RF Input Power
1.5W CW*
* 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.
Coaxial Connections*
INPUT
SMA FEMALE
OUTPUT
SMA MALE
*Suggested Connections. For reverse connections, consult Mini-Circuits.
Outline Drawing
Features
• 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.
Applications
• protects low noise amplifiers and other
devices from ESD or input power damage
• military, hi-rel applications
CASE STYLE: FF704
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.
Parameter
Frequency Range
Insertion Loss in Linear Range
VSWR
Input Power Limiting Range
Output Power
Recovery Time
Response Time
Limiting ∆ Output/1dB ∆ Input
Electrical Specifications
Condition
<+2 dBm Input
<+2 dBm Input
In limiting range
1 watt pulse 50 µsec pw 1kHz duty cycle recovery
to within 90% of final value.
-30 to +30 dBm input 50 µsec, BW 1 kHz duty cycle
Input Power Range (dBm)
12 to 20
20 to 25
25 to 30
Min.
30
—
—
+12
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
0.4
1.05
—
+11.5
5
7
0.3
0.5
0.6
Max.
7000
1.3
1.5
+30
—
—
—
—
—
—
Units
MHz
dB
:1
dBm
dBm
nsec
nsec
dB/dB
Typical Performance Data
.312 Across Flats
in some models
Freq.
(MHz)
I. Loss
in Linear
Range
(dB)
VSWR
in Linear
Range
(:1)
Power Output
(dBm)
+12dBm +20dBm +25 dBm +30dBm
Input Input Input Input
∆ Output
1dB ∆ Input
+12 to +20dBm +20 to +25 dBm
Input
Input
+25 to +30 dBm
Input
Outline Dimensions
( inch
mm
)
B
D
.410 1.43
10.41 36.32
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92 10.0
30.00
0.07
300.00
0.10
900.00
0.21
1300.00
0.18
1500.00
0.22
2000.00
0.25
2400.00
0.29
3000.00
0.31
3600.00
0.35
4200.00
0.43
4800.00
0.47
5600.00
0.50
6000.00
0.60
6400.00
0.65
7000.00
0.84
1.22
10.09 11.30 11.87 12.51
1.02
9.37 10.67 11.55 12.75
1.04
8.92 10.85 12.22 12.08
1.05
8.77 11.50 10.49
6.74
1.05
9.06 11.01
5.84
7.46
1.09
9.13 10.52
5.62
6.99
1.14
9.23
8.38
4.95
9.75
1.20
9.08
5.04
3.07
7.54
1.16
8.82
0.91
6.65 10.11
1.16
8.09
0.36
5.21
9.54
1.16
6.65
1.32
5.03
9.97
1.17
4.19
0.92
4.87
9.28
1.11
1.99
3.06
7.63 13.47
1.04
-0.49
1.96
6.79 12.21
1.10
-2.20
2.57
6.80 11.98
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
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0
VLM-73-1W+
INSERTION LOSS IN LINEAR RANGE
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
7000
VLM-73-1W+
DELTA OUTPUT/DELTA 1dB INPUT
1.5
VLM-73-1W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. POWER INPUT
15
10
5
0
-5
30 (MHz)
3600 (MHz)
-10
7000 (MHz)
-15
-10
0
10
20
30
POWER INPUT (dBm)
VLM-73-1W+
INPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
1.25
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
0
1.25
VLM-73-1W+
POWER OUTPUT vs. FREQUENCY
Power Input=+12 dBm Input
Power Input=+20 dBm Input
Power Input=+25 dBm Input
Power Input=+30 dBm Input
1000
2000 3000 4000 5000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VLM-73-1W+
OUTPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE
6000
7000
1.0
0.5
12 to 20 dBm
0.0
20 to 25 dBm
25 to 30 dBm
-0.5
-1.0
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
-1.5
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1.00
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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7000
REV. B
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VLM-73-1W+
ED-13808/3
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110208