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American Microwave Corporation

7311-G Grove Road Frederick, MD 21704 USA
Tel: 301-662-4700 Fax: 301-662-4938
E-mail: sales@americanmicrowavecorp.com
ISO 9001:2000 Certified

 
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AMC IS NOW ISO CERTIFIED!

American Microwave Corporation is very proud to announce that effective December 17, 2003 AMC has become ISO 9001:2000 Certified for the following scope of registration: Research, Development, Custom Design and Manufacture of RF Microwave Components, Super Components and Subsystems, in the DC to 40 GHz Frequency Range.  Please click here to see AMC's ISO Certificate.


 

LVD-218-50SF

 

 
The LVD-218-50SF Series are Super-Fast DLVA's and are Available in Standard 50 dB
and Extended 70/75 dB Dynamic Range Over the Full 2-18 GHz Bandwidth, with True
DC Coupling.  Units Employ Planar Diode Detectors and Integrated Video Circuitry for
High Speed Performance and Outstanding Reliability.  The DLVA's are of Superior
Construction Using State-of-the-Art MIC/MMIC Technology.

Specifications:

 Frequency Range 2 - 18 GHz
 Frequency Flatness @ -20 dBm ±1.5 dB
 Logging Range -40 to 0 dBm Minimum
 Useful Range -40 to +5 dBm
 Log Linearity Error ±1.0 dB Maximum (-40 to 0 dBm)
 Log Slope 50 mV/dB
 Log Slope Accuracy ±4% of Average Slope
 Temperature Stability ±1.0 dB Maximum, ±0.5 dB Typical (0ºC to +60ºC)
 Pulse Response 50 nS to CW
 Rise Time (10% to 90% Points) 10 nS Maximum (5 nS Typical)
 Settling Time 45 nS Maximum
 Recovery Time 150 nS Typical, 300 nS Maximum
 TSS -40 dBm Minimum
 VSWR (RF) 2.7:1
 Maximum RF Input +15 dBm
 Video Output Level 0 to 2.5 Volts (50 Ohm Minimum Load)
 DC Power (100 Ohm Load) +V: 12V @ 120 mA Maximum
- V: 12V @   80 mA Maximum
 Size 2.2" X 1.5" X 0.4"

 

Available Options:
 

 A01 Extended 0.2 to 20 GHz RF Frequency Range
 A02 Extended 0.5 to 18 GHz RF Frequency Range
 A03 Faster Rise/Recovery Times
 A04 Alternate Log Slopes
 A05 High Power RF CW/Peak Protection
 A06 Extended Logging Range
 A07 Other Video Loads

Environmental Ratings:

Our standard environmental ratings are as follows, for specific requirements please contact us...
 Temperature:  -54 ºC to +85 ºC Operating
 -65 ºC to +100 ºC Non-Operating
 Humidity:  MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B
 Shock:  MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B
 Vibration:  MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D Cond. B
 Altitude:  MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B
 Temperature Cycle:  MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond. A

 

Outline Drawing:

Click here to see the Outline Drawing for LVD-218-50SF

 

Product Feature:

Click here to see the Product Feature for LVD-218-50SF

 

Test Data:

Click here to see Test Data for LVD-218-50SF Options A05, A06

 

Test Data (1 to 20 GHz):

Click here to see Test Data for LVD-218-50SF Options 120, A01, A03, A07

Test Data (0.2 to 20 GHz):
Click here to see Test Data for LVD-218-50SF Options A01, A03, A06