High Power Broadband Signal Limiter, 1 GHz to 2 GHz, 100W Peak

Service Description

End Product

This military-grade high-power signal limiter is designed to provide superior protection for sensitive RF components within the 1 GHz to 2 GHz frequency range. Utilizing a robust PIN-Schottky thin-film construction, it effectively clamps high-level signals to a safe output level while maintaining high reliability in demanding environments. The device features a connectorized module design with a passivated stainless steel body, ensuring durability for both laboratory and field applications.

Engineered for high-reliability systems, this limiter meets rigorous environmental standards, including Department of Defense test methods for vibration (20G) and shock (50G). It is an essential component for protecting receiver chains in radar, SATCOM, VSAT, and space-based communication systems.

Key Features

• High Power Protection: Handles peak input power up to 100 Watts (@ 1us pulse, 0.1% duty cycle).
• Fast Recovery: Features a typical recovery time of 200 microseconds (200,000 nanoseconds) to ensure minimal system downtime after a limiting event.
• Low Insertion Loss: Minimizes signal attenuation with a maximum insertion loss of only 0.6 dB.
• Precision Limiting: Provides a +14 dBm maximum flat leakage level and a low limiting threshold of +4 dBm.
• Broadband Performance: Optimized for consistent operation across the 1 GHz to 2 GHz band.
• Rugged Construction: Built with passivated stainless steel and SMA connectors (Male to Female).

Electrical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 1 to 2 GHz
• Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB (Max)
• Leakage (CW): +14 dBm (Max)
• Limiting Threshold: +4 dBm
• Recovery Time: 200 us
• Input Power (Peak): 100 Watts
• Input Power (CW): 1 Watt
• VSWR (Input/Output): 1.4:1
• Impedance: 50 Ohms

Mechanical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 1.27 in x 0.31 in x 0.31 in (32.26 mm x 7.87 mm x 7.87 mm)
• Weight: 0.03 lbs (13.61 g)
• Connectors: SMA Male (Connector 1) to SMA Female (Connector 2)
• Operating Temperature: -55°C to +90°C
• Vibration: 20G, 100 to 2000Hz
• Shock: 50 G’s, 11 msec

Logistics & Quality

This high-performance limiter is maintained as part of a comprehensive inventory of RF components and is available for immediate dispatch. Orders are processed for same-day international and domestic shipping with no minimum order requirements, ensuring your mission-critical projects stay on schedule.