Equalizer Overview Gain equalizers are passive microwave components, which are designed to compensate for a variety of insertion loss slopes and irregularities to provide a flat output response. Inmet’s adjustable designs are robust, easily tuned devices, that are stable under a variety of environmental conditions. Each equalizer model is custom made to meet our customer’s unique loss slope and package requirements. Inmet has extensive design experience and staff dedicated to this product. Visit our web site at www.aeroflex-inmet.com and fill out the Equalizer Technical Questionnaire. We will supply you with a firm price and delivery quote and written technical proposal. Package Options Coaxial, tubular, rectangular, drop-in and are available for your application. Typical Equalizer Designs H Frequency Tubular Style 0.05-0.65 GHz 0.5-2 GHz 0.5-2 GHz 2-8 GHz 2-8 GHz 0.1-18 GHz 0.1-18 GHz 0.1-18 GHz 0.5-18 GHz 0.5-18 GHz 0.5-18 GHz 2-18 GHz 2-18 GHz 2-18 GHz 8-18 GHz 8-18 GHz 0.3-26.5 GHz 0.3-26.5 GHz Package Size L=3.18” OD=0.36” L=2.28” OD=0.36” L=2.28” OD=0.36” L=1.69” OD=0.36” L=1.69” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” L=1.21” OD=0.36” Rectangular Style (Fixed and Adjustable Slope) Slope Insertion Linearity Loss 6 dB 5 dB 15 dB 5 dB 15 dB 3 dB 10 dB 30 dB 5 dB 10 dB 30 dB 4 dB 10 dB 30 dB 3 dB 9 dB 10 dB 20 dB 0.5 dB 0.5 dB 1.5 dB 1.0 dB 1.5 dB 1.0 dB 1.5 dB 6.0 dB 1.5 dB 2.0 dB 6.0 dB 1.0 dB 2.0 dB 6.0 dB 1.0 dB 3.0 dB 2.0 dB 4.0 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB ±1 dB ±0.5 dB ±1 dB ±0.75 dB ±1 dB ±4 dB ±0.75 dB ±1 dB ±4 dB ±0.75 dB ±1 dB ±4 dB ±0.5 dB ±1.5 dB ±1 dB ±3 dB Attenuation (dB) (Slope Plus Insertion Loss) L -5 -10 8 dB* 3 dB 15 dB* 10 dB 20 dB* 8 dB 20 dB* 10 dB 10 dB* 25 dB* 5 dB 10 dB 10 dB* 5 dB 1.5 dB 0.5 dB 2.0 dB 1.0 dB 2.0 dB 1.0 dB 2.0 dB 1.0 dB 1.0 dB 2.5 dB 0.5 dB 1.0 dB 1.5 dB 0.75 dB ±1 dB ±0.5 dB ±1.5 dB ±0.5 dB ±1.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1 dB ±2 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1 dB ±0.5 dB Narrowband Negative Slope -15 Broadband Negative Slope -20 Broadband Positive Slope -25 -30 1 2 8 18 Frequency (GHz) Fixed or Adjustable Rectangular Slopes IL -2 Inverse Parabolic -4 -6 -8 Negative Slope -10 -12 Parabolic Positive Slope -14 6 Rectangular Style 0.8-2 GHz 3” x 3” x 0.5” 2-4 GHz 2” x 1.5” x 0.5” 2-4 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 2-8 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 2-8 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 4-8 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 4-8 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 6-18 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 6-18 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 6-18 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 8-12 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 8-18 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 8-18 GHz 4” x 1.5” x 0.5” 17-23 GHz 2” x 1.25” x 0.5” Fixed Tubular Slopes Low Frequency and Broadband -35 DC Attenuation (dB) (Slope Plus Insertion Loss) L Tubular Style (Fixed Slope) within the unit) IL w OD Loss Shapes – available in fixed or adjustable units • Negative slope (Attenuation decreases as frequency increases) • Positive slope (Attenuation increases as frequency increases) • Parabolic slope (Used to compensate for gain of a TWT) • Ripple slope (Used to remove ripple or IL spikes) Features • 0.1 - 40 GHz • Broadband or narrowband frequency performance • Fine grain tuning capability • Standard connectors: SMA, 2.9mm, N, TNC, SMP, 2.4mm • Meets MIL-Spec environmental requirements • Custom designed • Hybrids (Attenuators, DC Blocks, Isolators or Phase Shifters imbedded Frequency (GHz) 12 18 Equalizer Math Made Simple Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) PROBLEM: Your Amplifier + SOLUTION: Inmet’s Equalizer Frequency (GHz) = RESULT: Flat Response * Parabolic 300 DINO DRIVE • ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-9457 • U.S.A. • TELEPHONE 888-244-6638 OR 734-426-5553 • FAX 734-426-5557 WEBSITE: www.aeroflex-inmet.com • E-Mail: [email protected]