Integrated Sources
Integrated AMC (AMC-I)
Virginia Diodes’ Signal Generator Extension Modules (SGXs) provide high performance frequency extension of microwave signal generators into the THz range. VDI now offers integrated Amplifier / Multiplier Chains that provide industry leading performance in a compact package. VDI AMC-I products require a user supplied bias voltage. The product will be shipped with a heat sink. The heat sink may be removed but the user is required to provide sufficient heat sinking.
VDI Integrated AMC Technical Notes:
-AMC-I products require a user supplied voltage. +9V expected for AMC-I Module. +5V expected for attached fan.
-AMC-I products are shipped with a heat sink and fan, but may be removed. If heat sink and fan are removed, user must provide sufficient heat sinking. Maximum case temperature should not exceed 45° C.
-Listed dimensions do not account for external heat sink.
-All input connectors are 2.9mm(f) compatible.
-No test port is included with the module. Contact VDI for pricing on test ports (1″ and 2″ test ports are available).
-Includes TTL modulation (on/off up to ~kHz) and User Controlled Attenuation (UCA), 0-5V.
Options
– External Micrometer driven RF Attenuator (~0 – 30dB)
– Output Horn Antenna
– Waveguide Test Port Extensions (1″ and 2″ options available)
Contact vdirfq@vadiodes.com for more information.
| VDI AMC-I Standard Product List | |||||
| VDI Part # | Band (GHz) | Output Flange | RF Frequency Multiplication Factor | Typical Output Power (dBm) | Minimum Output Power (dBm) |
| WR1.0AMC-I | 750 – 1,100 | WM-250 (WR1.0) UG-387U-M | 81 | -16 | -26 |
| WR1.5AMC-I | 500 – 750 | WM-380 (WR1.5) UG-387/U-M | 54 | -7 | -13 |
| WR2.0AMC-I | 400 – 550 | WM-470 (WR1.9) UG-387U-M | 36 | 1 | -5 |
| WR2.2AMC-I | 330 – 500 | WM-570 (WR2.2) UG-387/U-M | 36 | 0 | -6 |
| WR2.8AMC-I | 260 – 400 | WM-710 (WR2.8) UG-387/U-M | 27 | 5 | -1 |
| WR3.0AMC-I | 250 – 375 | WM-710 (WR2.8) UG-387/U-M | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| WR3.4AMC-I | 220 – 330 | WR3.4 UG-387U-M | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| WR4.3AMC-I | 170 – 260 | WR4.3 UG-387/U-M | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| WR4.5AMC-I | 160 – 250 | WR4.3 UG-387U-M | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| WR5.1AMC-I | 140 – 220 | WR5.1 UG-387/U-M | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| WR6.5AMC-I | 110 – 170 | WR6.5 UG-387U-M | 12 | 18 | 15 |
| WR8.0AMC-I | 90 – 140 | WR8.0 UG-387/U-M | 12 | 19 | 13 |
| WR9.0AMC-I | 82 – 125 | WR9.0 UG-387U-M | 9 | 20 | 17 |
| WR10AMC-I | 75 – 110 | WR10 UG-387/U-M | 6 | 20 | 17 |
| WR12AMC-I | 60 – 90 | WR12 UG-387U-M | 6 | 20 | 17 |
| WR15AMC-I | 50 – 75 | WR15 UG-387/U-M | 6 | 20 | 17 |
For alternative multiplication factors, please contact VDI.
Virginia Diodes offers custom products that provide industry leading performance in a compact package. Here are examples of custom products:
130 GHz Integrated Amplifier Multiplier Chain (130AMC-I)
Description: This integrated amplifier multiplier chain offers high output power across ~120-140 GHz. An RF input signal (<20 GHz) is required.
Click here for more information.
282 GHz Compact Integrated Transmitter
Description: This source integrates a low frequency VCO, amplifiers, and VDI multipliers into one compact package. This standalone compact source can generate about +10 dBm at ~282 GHz.
Click here for more information.
Contact vdirfq@vadiodes.com for more information.