USB controlled Amplifiers, Attenuators and Switches USB controlled Amplifiers, Attenuators and Switches USB controlled Amplifiers, Attenuators and Switches

USB Controlled RF Components

New line of USB controlled Amplifiers, Attenuators and Switches from Pasternack
  • Ultra broadband frequencies ranging from 50 MHz to 40 GHz
  • Powered by USB 2.0 with driverless installation - No external power supply required
  • Attenuators and Switches require downloadable control software
  • Hybrid MIC designs do not require any external matching components
  • Models operate over an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
  • Hybrid MIC designs in metal packages with SMA or 2.92mm connectors
  • EAR99 | No Export License Required
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USB Controlled Amplifiers

Part No. & Additional Views Frequency Band (GHz) Typical Gain (dB) Typical Gain Flatness (+/-dB) Typical Noise Figure (dB) Typical Output P1dB (dBm) Control Mechanical Dimensions L(in) X W(in) X H(in) Connector Type
PE15A3900 0.5-18.0 12 2.5 4.5 10 USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 SMA
PE15A3901 0.5-40.0 12 2.5 5.5 10 USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 2.92mm

USB Controlled Attenuators

Control software included download here

Part No. & Additional Views Frequency Band (GHz) Maximum Attenuation Range (dB) Typical Insertion Loss (dB) Typical Attenuation Accuracy (+/-dB) Step Size (dB) Control Mechanical Dimensions L(in) X W(in) X H(in) Connector Type
PE70A3900 0.1-18.0 30 5 2.5 1 USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 SMA
PE70A3901 0.1-40.0 30 5 to 8 2.5 1 USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 2.92mm

USB USB Controlled Switches

Control software included download here

Part No. & Additional Views Frequency Band (GHz) Design Type Typical Insertion Loss (dB) Typical Isolation(dB) Typical Switching Speed (us) Max Input Power (dBm) Switch Configuration Control Mechanical Dimensions L(in) X W(in) X H(in) Connector Type
PE71S3900 0.5-18.0 Absorptive 3 70 6 20 SPDT USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 SMA
PE71S3901 0.5-40.0 Absorptive 5 65 6 20 SPDT USB 2.0 2.25 x 1.00 x 0.33 2.92mm

All devices are controlled and powered via USB 2.0 with driverless installation, so no external power supply is required.

The programmable attenuators and SPDT switches require the software download which must be installed and run on any windows computer in order to control the device.

USB Controlled RF Components

Our USB-controlled components are controlled and powered by a convenient USB 2.0 port with driverless installation, meaning no external power supply is required. The attenuators and PIN diode switches require an easy-to-use downloadable software program which interfaces with any Windows computer. The amplifiers, switches and attenuators cover extremely wide frequency bands up to 40 GHz. The modules are 50 Ohm hybrid MIC designs that do not require any external matching components.

The USB controlled amplifiers offer typical performance of 12 dB gain, 10 dBm P1dB, a 4.5 dB noise figure and operate over a 50 MHz to 18 GHz band or 50 MHz to 40 GHz band. The attenuators offer typical performance of 30 dB attenuation, 5 to 8 dB of insertion loss, a 1 dB step size and are available in two programmable models that cover 100 MHz to 18 GHz and 100 MHz to 40 GHz. Lastly, the SPDT switches offer typical performance 3 to 5 dB of insertion loss, 65 to 70 dB isolation, a 6 µsec switching speed and are available in two models that cover 500 MHz to 18 GHz and 500 MHz to 40 GHz. All models operate over a broad temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and depending on the frequency, are available with either female SMA or 2.92mm connectors.

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