PSPL5500 Series DC Blocks
PSPL5500A, PSPL5501A, PSPL5508 Datasheet
The PSPL5500 Series of DC Blocks is composed of extremely broadband,
coaxial blocking capacitors. Due to the coaxial construction, excellent
microwave and very fast rise time responses are achieved. The PSPL5508
has a -3 dB bandwidth in excess of 26 GHz and a rise time faster than 8 ps.
Large capacitance values up to 2.2 μF are available that give -3 dB low
frequency cutoffs as low as 0.7 kHz.
Key performance specifications
0.7 kHz to > 26 GHz
8 ps Risetime
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Typical performance
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Specifications
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Parameter 1PSPL5500A PSPL5501A PSPL5508
Capacitance 0.02 μF 0.22 μF 2.2 μF
Tolerance 20 % -50, +80% -50, +80%
DC Voltage 50 V max. 50 V max. 16 V max.
Type inner inner inner
BW (-3 dB)
guaranteed
> 26 GHz
20 GHz min.
> 26 GHz
20 GHz min.
> 26 GHz
20 GHz min.
Low Freq -3 dB 80 kHz 7 kHz 0.7 kHz
Risetime 10 ps 10 ps < 8 ps
Insertion Loss See S21 plots < 0.5 dB max. 100 MHz to 2 GHz is guaranteed
Delay 155 ps, see S21 group delay plots for typical responses
Impedance 50 Ω
Return Loss See S11 plots for typical responses
Temp. Range -55 C to +125 C, operating and storage
Dimensions 37.1 mm x 12.7 mm x 12. 7mm sq. (1.46” x 0.5” x 0.5”) including connectors
Connectors SMA jack (f) & plug (m)
Warranty One Year
Mechanical dimensions
1Parameters listed are typical values. Max/min limits for capacitance, bandwidth and insertion loss are guaranteed.
PSPL5500 Series DC Blocks
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Ordering information
Models
PSPL5500A 50 V DC block, 80 kHz
PSPL5501A 50 V DC block, 7 kHz
PSPL5508 16 V DC block
Datasheet
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