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8.0-18.0 GHz PIN-PIN Diode Limiter Specifications
8.0-18.0 GHz PIN-PIN diode limiter EPL8018A3 from Eclipse MDI is designed for broadband RF and microwave receiver protection. Operating from 8 GHz to 18 GHz, this passive limiter uses PIN diode technology to help reduce excessive RF input power before it reaches sensitive receiver circuitry. Published specifications include 2.2 dB typical insertion loss, 2.2:1 typical VSWR, +19 dBm maximum CW leakage power and +20 dBm maximum peak leakage power. The EPL8018A3 features SMA male and female connector options and an internal DC return. Its published product features specify 1 watt CW and 100 watts peak power handling under defined pulse conditions. Engineers evaluating this limiter should consider insertion loss, impedance matching, limiting threshold, leakage power, recovery characteristics and input power handling. Designers should also review pulse width, duty cycle, operating temperature and mechanical requirements. Consult the latest approved EPL8018A3 datasheet for complete electrical specifications and test conditions.
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- Power Handling: 1 watt CW, 100W peak power
- (1 μsec Pulse Width, 0.1% Duty Cycle Derated to 20% @ +125 °C)
- Internal DC Return
- Fast recovery time
- Limiting threshold above +12dBm typ. & below typ. output leakage
- Low insertion loss
