Variable Gain Control, X Band Connectorised Amplifier:

8 – 12 GHz

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V4

MAAMML0018

Features

• High Reliability

• Weight and space saving design

• Field Replaceable SMA Connectors

• Monotonic Gain Control

• >= 28dB Gain control

• < 4.5us settled gain switching time.

• Space Qualified version available

Description

The MAAMML0018 is a high reliability X band

variable gain amplifier. This weight and space saving

design has been realised by utilising the latest

advances in housing materials. A variable attenuator

is followed by an X band amplifier. This allows total

unit gain to be adjustable over a >= 28dB range,

from an applied control voltage.

Alternative frequency ranges, gain, output powers

and supply rail configurations are available.

The MAAMML0018 is also available as a space

qualified version. Please contact the factory for

details.

Mechanical

This device is supplied with field replaceable SMA

connectors.

It

is

hermetically

sealed,

with

a

gold-plated finish to MIL-G-45204.

Functional Block Diagram

Gain Control

DC Supply

RF Input

RF Output