PMI Model No. PIFA-9D4G-1D8G-1 is an integrated frequency down converter used within Doppler Radar Systems.  The RF Input is 9.4 GHz +/- 30 MHz with an input dynamic range of 100 to 0 dBm.  The LO Input is 2.803 GHz +/- 15 MHz with a power level of +5 to +7 dBm.  The resulting IF Output Frequency is 1.8 GHz +/- 10 MHz.  The RF to IF gain is 10 dB to 13 dB.  This module incorporates internal RF, IF and LO filtering and amplification for optimum out of band rejection and superior electrical performance.  The group delay ripple from RF to IF Output is less than 0.1 ns over a 20 MHz bandwidth.  The OIP3 is greater than 25 dBm.  The module operates on single supply of +12 volts and is supplied with SMA female connectors in a package measuring 1.8" x 1.15" x 0.4".

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Specifications:

RX Frequency Range (J1)
9.41 GHz +/- 30 MHz
RX Power Range (J1)

-100 dBm to 0 dBm

RX High Pass Filter (J1)
8.0 GHz Corner Frequency Nom
LO Input Frequency (J2)
3.803 GHz +/- 15 MHz
LO Input Power (J2)
+5 dBm to +7 dBm
LO Band Pass Filter (J2)7.2 to 8.5 GHz (-3 dB IL Nom)
LO Frequency to Mixer (J2)
7.610 GHz +/- 30 MHz
IF Output Power (J3)
13 dBm Max
IF Frequency (J3)1.8 GHz +/-10 MHz
IF Bandpass Filter (J3)
75 MHz Passband (-3dB Nom)
VSWR
1.5:1 Max (1.3:1 Preferred)
Noise Figure at Input (J1)8 dB Max
Gain (J1 to J3)
10 dB Min, 13 dB Max
Group Delay Ripple (J1 to J3)
-0.1 ns / 20 MHz
OP3 (Output)>25 dBm (>28 dBm Preffered)
OP2 (Output)>15 dBm (>18 dBm Preffered)
Output Signal DistortionThe module must be unconditionally stable when terminated at J1, J2 and J3 with a short circuit in all phases
StabilityNow apparent droop or distortion with a pulse width of 500 to 1000 ns at 500 to 2000 pps.
Power Supply+12 V @ 1A Max
Power Supply Rejection0.1 dB/Volt Max
RF ConnectorsSMA (F)
Size1.8" x 1.15" x 0.4"

 


Environmental Ratings:

Temperature: -40 ºC to +85 ºC Operating
 -40 ºC to +90 ºC Non-Operating
 Humidity: 0 to 85% RH
 Shock:Non-Operational (Storage and Transport)
10G, 11ms, Half-Sine
Operating: 2G, 10ms, Half-Sine
 Vibration:

Sinusoidal

  Displacement: 3.0mm

  Acceleration: 20G
  Frequency Range: 5-100Hz

 Altitude:10KFT, MSL
 Temperature Cycle: MIL-STD-202F, Method 107D Cond A