Richardson RFPD Introduces New 360 W CW Power Limiter For UHF-Band Applications From MACOM

Integrates equivalent of 20 PIN, Schottky, limiter diodes, capacitors, inductors and resistors in a compact ceramic package

Richardson RFPD, Inc. announced recently the availability and full design support capabilities for a new power limiter from MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.

The MADL-011012 is a lead-free surface mount, high-power limiter, with an operating frequency range from 0.3 GHz to 1.0 GHz. It integrates the equivalent of 20 PIN, Schottky, limiter diodes, capacitors, inductors and resistors in a compact ceramic package.

The new device functions without DC bias and features insertion loss of 0.2 dB and return loss of 25 dB at 400–500 MHz. It provides 360 W power handling at 25 °C and flat leakage power of +20 dBm.

The MADL-011012 is ideal for high peak and CW power receiver-protector microwave circuit applications, including aerospace and defense, handheld communications and radar.

Additional key features of the MADL-011012 include:

• +55.6 dBm CW power handling @ +25 °C
• +54 dBm CW power handling @ +85 °C
• RoHS-compliant, hermetically-sealed 10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm3 package

To find more information, or to purchase this product today online, please visit the MADL-011012 (http://www.richardsonrfpd.com/Pages/Product-Details.aspx?productId=1135224&utm_campaign=MACOM-MADL-011012&utm_source=PR&utm_medium=productlink) webpage.

About Richardson RFPD
Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Electronics company, is a global leader in the RF and wireless communications, power conversion and renewable energy markets. It brings relationships with many of the industry’s top radio frequency and power component suppliers. Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide comprehensive support for customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production. For more information, visit www.richardsonrfpd.com.