ACLM-4538 Pin Diode Limiter Data Sheet Revision Date: 12/21/2015 The most important thing we build is trust DESCRIPTION: PIN diode limiters are built to protect sensitive circuit elements such as receiver front ends or detectors. They reduce high power inputs to a low level that can be tolerated by the next component. Limiters may be categorized as conventional or feedback types. Our family of conventional limiters typically exhibits leakage levels up to +20dBm with recovery times less than 40nsec. These models handle up to 1000W peak power levels and cover the frequency range form 100MHz to 26GHz. Custom models with higher power handling available. SPECIFICATIONS: Parameter Standard 1K opt Unit of Measure Frequency Range (min) 0.1 – 1.1 0.1 – 1.1 GHz Peak Input Power (max) 100 1000 W CW Input Power (max) 2 5 W Peak Flat Leakage (max) 20 20 dBm CW Flat Leakage (max) 18 18 dBm Insertion Loss (max) 0.4 0.4 dB 1.4:1 1.4:1 ratio VSWR (max) OUTLINE DRAWING: SMA MALE (INPUT) FEATURES: SMA FEMALE (OUTPUT) • Built to protect sensitive circuit elements such as receiver front ends or detectors • Reduce high power inputs to a low level that can be tolerated by the next component • Custom models with higher power handling are available 0.312 1.32±.02 STANDARD CASE STYLE C3 (Optional Case Styles – C36, C37, M22) Solidworks Model: available Revised Date: 12/21/2015 (732) 460-0212 www.cobham.com/CSCS 1 ACLM-4538 Pin Diode Limiter NOTES: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS*: CW Leakage is measured at 1W input MIL-E-5400, MIL-STD-202, MIL-E-16400 Power handling is linearly derated from full power at 25˚C to zero power at +150˚C Operating Temp: -55°C to +125°C Peak power conditions are 1.0µs pulse width and 0.1% duty cycle Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, M103, Cond B Storage Temp: -65°C to +150°C Shock: MIL-STD-202F, M213, Cond B SCREENING: Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, M105, Cond B Internal Visual per MIL-STD-883, Method 2017 Vibration: MIL-STD-202F, M204, Cond B Temperature Cycle: -65°C to +100°C, 10 cycles Thermal Shock: MIL-STD-202F, M107, Cond A * Compliant by design, verification optional OPTIONAL HIGH-REL SCREENING (Ref MIL-PRF-38534): Stabilization Bake per MIL-STD-883, Method 1008 Temperature Cycle per MIL-STD-883, Method 1010 Constant Acceleration per MIL-STD-883, Method 2001 Burn-in per MIL-STD-883, Method 1015 Leak Test per MIL-STD-883, Method 1014 External Visual per MIL-STD-883, Method 2009 PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION: Add desired case style suffix: “C3” (Ex: ACLM-4538C3) Add “R” suffix: Reverse Connector Configuration (Ex: ACLM-4538C3R) (SMA Female Input/SMA Male Output) Add “1K” suffix: High power handling version: (Ex: ACLM-4538C3R1K) Add “-RC” suffix: RoHS-compliant (Ex: ACLM-4538C3R1K-RC) ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 certified For further information please contact: Aeroflex Control Components, DBA Cobham Signal & Control Solutions (CSCS) reserves the right to make changes to any products and services herein at any time without notice. Consult CSCS or an authorized sales representative to verify that the information in this data sheet is current before using this product. CSCS does not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of the application or use of any product or service described herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by CSCS; nor does the purchase, lease, or use of a product or service from CSCS convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual rights of CSCS or of third parties. Cobham Signal & Control Solutions 40 Industrial Way East Eatontown , NJ 07724 [USA] Phone: (732) 460-0212 Fax: (732) 460-0214 [email protected] Copyright 2015, Cobham Signal & Control Solutions. All rights reserved. Revised Date: 12/21/2015 (732) 460-0212 www.cobham.com/CSCS 2