+12 to +30dBm Limiter 50Ω VLM-73-1W+ Broadband 30 to 7000 MHz Features 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. CASE STYLE: FF704 • 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. ConnectorsModel Price Qty. SMA VLM-73-1W-S+ $51.95(1-9) + RoHS compliant in accordance with EU Directive (2002/95/EC) Applications • protects low noise amplifiers and other devices from ESD or input power damage • military, hi-rel applications Coaxial Connections* INPUT Electrical Specifications SMA FEMALE OUTPUT SMA MALE *Suggested Connections. For reverse connections, consult Mini-Circuits. Outline Drawing The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications. Parameter Condition Typ. Max. Units <+2 dBm Input <+2 dBm Input 30 — — +12 0.4 1.05 — 7000 1.3 1.5 +30 MHz dB :1 dBm Output Power In limiting range — +11.5 — dBm Recovery Time 1 watt pulse 50 µsec pw 1kHz duty cycle recovery to within 90% of final value. — 5 — nsec Response Time -30 to +30 dBm input 50 µsec, BW 1 kHz duty cycle — 7 — nsec Limiting ∆ Output/1dB ∆ Input Input Power Range (dBm) 12 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 30 — — — 0.3 0.5 0.6 — — — Frequency Range Insertion Loss in Linear Range VSWR Input Power Limiting Range Min. dB/dB Typical Performance Data Freq. (MHz) .312 Across Flats in some models D 1.43 36.32 E wt .312 grams 7.92 10.0 VLM-73-1W+ INSERTION LOSS IN LINEAR RANGE +12dBm +20dBm +25 dBm +30dBm Input Input Input Input 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 10 5 0 -5 30 (MHz) 3600 (MHz) 7000 (MHz) -10 0.1 0.0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 -15 7000 VLM-73-1W+ DELTA OUTPUT/DELTA 1dB INPUT VSWR 12 to 20 dBm 20 to 25 dBm 25 to 30 dBm 0.0 0 10 POWER INPUT (dBm) 20 -0.5 -1.0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Power Input=+20 dBm Input Power Input=+25 dBm Input 20 Power Input=+30 dBm Input 15 10 5 0 1000 6000 7000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 6000 7000 FREQUENCY (MHz) VLM-73-1W+ OUTPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE 1.25 1.25 1.20 1.20 1.15 1.15 1.10 1.10 1.05 1.05 -1.5 0 Power Input=+12 dBm Input 25 0 30 VSWR 1.0 0.11 0.13 0.18 0.24 0.27 -0.03 -0.20 -0.75 -1.03 0.32 -0.98 0.27 -0.69 0.96 -0.39 0.89 1.15 0.69 0.97 0.87 0.74 0.99 0.79 0.88 0.91 1.17 0.97 1.08 0.85 1.04 VLM-73-1W+ POWER OUTPUT vs. FREQUENCY VLM-73-1W+ INPUT VSWR IN LINEAR RANGE 1.5 +25 to +30 dBm Input -5 -10 FREQUENCY (MHz) 0.5 POWER OUTPUT (dBm) 0.8 0 +12 to +20dBm +20 to +25 dBm Input Input 30 15 POWER OUTPUT (dBm) INSERTION LOSS (dB) ∆ Output 1dB ∆ Input Power Output (dBm) VLM-73-1W+ POWER OUTPUT vs. POWER INPUT 0.9 DELTA OUTPUT (dB/dB) VSWR in Linear Range (:1) 30.00 0.07 1.22 10.0911.3011.8712.51 0.15 300.00 0.10 1.02 9.3710.6711.5512.75 0.16 900.00 0.21 1.04 8.9210.8512.2212.08 0.24 1300.00 0.18 1.05 8.7711.5010.49 6.74 0.34 1500.00 0.221.059.06 11.01 5.84 7.460.24 2000.00 0.251.099.13 10.52 5.62 6.990.17 2400.00 0.29 1.14 9.238.384.959.75 -0.11 3000.00 0.31 1.20 9.085.043.077.54 -0.51 3600.00 0.35 1.16 8.820.916.65 10.11 -0.99 4200.00 0.43 1.16 8.090.365.219.54 -0.97 4800.00 0.47 1.16 6.651.325.039.97 -0.67 5600.00 0.50 1.17 4.190.924.879.28 -0.41 6000.00 0.60 1.11 1.993.067.63 13.47 0.13 6400.00 0.65 1.04 -0.491.966.79 12.21 0.31 7000.00 0.84 1.10 -2.202.576.80 11.98 0.60 Outline Dimensions ( inch mm ) B .410 10.41 I. Loss in Linear Range (dB) 1.00 1.00 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 0 7000 Mini-Circuits ® ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 The Design Engineers Search Engine 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) For detailed performance specs & shopping online see web site ® Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at minicircuits.com IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp. REV. B M130541 VLM-73-1W+ ED-13808/3 DJ/CP/AM 110208