Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA) The content of this specification may change without notification7/01/09 DLVA Features Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA) There are three basic types of logarithmic amplifiers, Advanced Microwave Hybrid Integrated Circuits Technology Frequency Range from 0.5 to 18GHz Superior Log Linearity Detector-Log Video Amplifiers (DLVAs) Wide Dynamic Range Successive Detection Logarithmic Wide Bandwidth Amplifiers True Log Amplifiers (TLAs) Low Current Consumption DC-Coupled DLVAs A detector log video amplifier (DLVA) is a type of logarithmic amplifier in which the envelope of the input RF signal is detected by a standard "linear" diode detector. The output of the detector is compressed in the video amplifier section, making input/output relationship similar to a logarithmic conversion. In general, the DLVA offers the advantage of operating over the widest frequency range, but at the sacrifice of dynamic range. Limited by the detecting range of square law of the input diode detector, typical dynamic range for a DLVA is approximately 40 dB. In quite a lot of usages, two log cascades are put in parallel with a RF amplifier incorporated in time of detection of the log cascade, so that the dynamic range can be extended to approx.70dB. High Performance High Reliability High Repeatability Compact Size And Light Weight Custom Design Available Applications Radar Systems Navigation Systems Laboratory Measurement And Test Equipment Telecommunications And Data Communications Military And Instrumentation Systems Other Commercial Applications The detected video sections of a DLVA can either be AC coupled, DC coupled, or pseudo DC coupled. Each has its advantages, depending upon the application (i.e., CW operation, temperature compensation, etc.). The basic configuration of a DLVA is simply a detector diode to convert the RF energy into a DC voltage followed by a video amplifier with a logarithmic transfer function. The combination results in a device which compresses a large RF signal range into a narrow range of video voltage. We have put considerable effort into designing a DC coupled DLVA with very low baseline drift. Employing a tunnel diode based detector circuit coupled with a very stable DLVA, high-speed miniature DC DLVA with good recovery characteristics is available. American Accurate Components, Inc. 188 Technology Drive, Unit H, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: 949-453-9888 Fax: 949-453-8889 Email: [email protected] 1 Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA) The content of this specification may change without notification7/01/09 DLVA Coaxial 0.5 to 18GHz Freq. Range Linearity (dB) Max Dynamic Range (dBm) Log Linearity (dB) Max VSWR (GHz) TSS (dBm) Typ DA-0520S41NA 0.5 - 2 -41 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.0:1 DL1 DA-0560S41NB 0.5 - 6 -41 ±2 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-0518S42NA 0.5 - 2 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 3.5:1 DL1 DA-2040S42NA 2-4 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.0:1 DL1 DA-2040S42NB 2-4 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-2080S41NA 2-8 -41 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.5:1 DL1 DA-2018S41NA 2 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.7 3.5:1 DL1 DA-4080S42NA 4-8 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-6012S41NA 6 - 12 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 3.0:1 DL1 DA-6012S42NB 6 - 12 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-6018S42NA 6 - 18 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 3.5:1 DL1 DA-6018S42NB 6 - 18 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8012S41NA 8 - 12 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8018S41NA 8 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8018S41NB 8 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-1218S42NA 12 - 18 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-1218S42NB 12 - 18 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-0520D72N 0.5 - 2 -72 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 DA-2060D72N 2-6 -72 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 DA-4080D72N 4-8 -72 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 DA-2018D68N 2 - 18 -68 ±2.5 -65 - +5 ±1.0 2.5 DL3 DA-6012D72N 6 - 12 -73 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 DA-6018D72N 6 - 18 -72 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.3 DL3 DA-8018D72N 8 - 18 -72 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 ±2 -70 - +5 ±1.0 2.2 DL3 P/N DA-1218D72N General Specifications Notes: 12 - 18 -72 Rise Time: 29ns(Typ) Delay Time: <30ns Log Slope: 50mV/dB Maximum CW Input(No Damage): Recovery Time: 500ns(@+15dB) Power Supply: ± 12V DC Case Max ≤ +20dBm 1. Operating Temperature: -55 OC to +85 OC. Storage Temperature: -60 OC to +90 OC. 2. Custom Designs Available American Accurate Components, Inc. 188 Technology Drive, Unit H, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: 949-453-9888 Fax: 949-453-8889 Email: [email protected] 2 Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA) The content of this specification may change without notification7/01/09 DLVA Coaxial 0.5 to 18GHz Continued Freq. Range Linearity (dB) Max Dynamic Range (dBm) Log Linearity (dB) Max VSWR (GHz) TSS (dBm) Typ DA-0520S42TA 0.5 - 2 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.0:1 DL1 DA-0560S42TB 0.5 - 6 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-0518S42TA 0.5 - 18 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 3.5:1 DL1 P/N Case Max DA-2040S42TA 2-4 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.0:1 DL1 DA-2040S42TB 2-4 -42 ±2 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-2080S41TA 2-8 -41 ±2 -39 - +5 ±0.7 2.5:1 DL1 DA-2018S40TA 2 - 18 -40 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.7 3.5:1 DL1 DA-4080S41TA 4-8 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-6012S41TA 6 - 12 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 3.0:1 DL1 DA-6012S41TB 6 - 12 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-6018S41TA 6 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 3.5:1 DL1 DA-6018S41TB 6 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8012S41TA 8 - 12 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8018S40TA 8 - 18 -40 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 DA-8018S41TB 8 - 18 -41 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-1218S42TA 12 - 18 -42 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±0.5 2.5:1 DL1 ±2.5 -39 - +5 ±1.0 2.5:1 DL1 DA-1218S42TB General Specifications 12 - 18 -42 Rise Time: 29ns(Typ) Delay Time: <30ns Log Slope: 50mV/dB Maximum CW Input(No Damage): Recovery Time: 500ns(@+15dB) Power Supply: ± 12V DC ≤ +20dBm Notes: 1. 2. Operating Temperature : -55 OC to +85 OC. Storage Temperature : -60 OC to +90 OC. Custom Designs Available American Accurate Components, Inc. 188 Technology Drive, Unit H, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: 949-453-9888 Fax: 949-453-8889 Email: [email protected] 3 Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA) The content of this specification may change without notification7/01/09 DLVA Outline Drawings (Size: mm) Terms and Definitions Operational Bandwidth is the range of input frequency over which the technical specifications of the amplifier are met. Log Slope is the straight line slope of the input/output transfer characteristics of the detected signal over the dynamic range. The log slope is expressed in millivolts per dB of a best-fit straight line as derived by a leastsquares approximation of all data points Log Linearity is the maximum deviation in dB of all measured points from the calculated best-fit straight line. The dynamic range can be as high as 75dB, depending upon Dynamic Range is the range of the input signals in dB over which the output linearity requirement is met. Maximum Input Power is the maximum power that the logarithmic amplifier can withstand without damage. DL1 DC offset is the residual DC output of a logarithmic amplifier when the input is terminated with 50ohm. Tangential Signal Sensitivity (TSS) defines the input level that results in an output signalto-noise ratio of 6 dB. TSS, which is directly related to noise figure and bandwidth, aids in defining the lower limit of the input dynamic range of a logarithmic amplifier. TSS is also a convenient way of specifying a logarithmic amplifier's noise performance, since noise Rise Time is defined as the time difference between the 10% point and 90% point on the rising leading edge of the output video pulse. Recovery Time for a logarithmic amplifier is defined in many ways by system engineers. The most common is to use multiple pulses and characterize the time between the 90% point on the trailing edge of the first pulse and the 10% point on the leading edge of the DL3 American Accurate Components, Inc. 188 Technology Drive, Unit H, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: 949-453-9888 Fax: 949-453-8889 Email: [email protected] 4