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Ultra-Broadband DC Block
PSPL5509 Datasheet
The PSPL5509 DC Block is an ultra-broadband inner conductor DC block with
a flat frequency response over many decades up to 50 GHz. It is available in
a choice of 2.92 mm or 2.4 mm connectors. The PSPL5509 with option 16V
optimizes low frequency performance, the PSPL5509 with option 50V
optimizes return loss
Key Performance Specifications
■ From 7 kHz to 50 GHz Bandwidth
■ 5 ps Risetime
■ 1 dB Inserti on Los s to 40 GHz
■ Available with 16 VDC or 50 VDC
Specifications
Parameter
PSPL5509 option 16V
PSPL5509 option 50V
Capacitance
0.02 µF
500 pF
Voltage
16 V maximum
50 V maximum
Insertion Loss
(all connector types)
(2.4 mm only)
<1 dB typical, f < 40 GHz
2 dB max. at 40 GHz
3 dB max. at 50 GHz
Low Frequency (-3 dB)
7 kHz
3 MHz
Risetime (10%-90%)
5.1 ps
Delay
126 ps
Impedance
50 Ω
Return Loss
See Typical Performance
Dimensions 2.92 mm
2.4 mm
35.1 x 15.9 x 7.9 mm
36.7 x 15.9 x 7.9 mm
Warranty
1 Year
Note: Parameters listed are typical values. Max/min limits for insertion loss are guaranteed.
[2] Frequency response measured using a Wiltron 37369A 40 MHz - 40 GHz network analyzer.
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Typical Performance
Step Response, 10 ps/div
Note: Step response measured using a PSPL Model 4015C 15 ps pulse generator.
Insertion Los s
0.2 dB/div
,
40 MHz to 50
GHz,
4
GHz/div
Group Delay
0.2 dB/div
,
40 MHz to 50GHz, 4
GHz/div
Return Loss
0.2 dB/div
,
40 MHz to 50GHz, 4
GHz/div
PSPL5509
Option
16V
PSPL5509
Option 50V
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PSPL5509 Mechanical dimensions
Ordering information
Model Description
PSPL5509 Ultra-Broadband DC Block
Options
■ Opt. 240J P Female 2.4 mm connectors input port, Male 2.4 mm connector on output port
■ Opt. 292JP Female 2.92 mm connectors input port, Male 2.92 mm conn ec tor on output
port
■ Opt. 16V Maximum Voltage 16V
■ Opt. 50V Maximum Voltage 50V
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