AAC DA-1218S42NA Detector log video amplifiers (dlva) Datasheet

Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA)
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DLVA
Features
Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA)
There are three basic types of logarithmic amplifiers,
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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 Š Fax: 949-453-8889 Š Email: [email protected]
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Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA)
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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 Š Fax: 949-453-8889 Š Email: [email protected]
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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 Š Fax: 949-453-8889 Š Email: [email protected]
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Detector Log Video Amplifiers (DLVA)
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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 Š Fax: 949-453-8889 Š Email: [email protected]
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