AKON is a leading manufacturer of RF Microwave Millimeter Wave Components and Subsystems. AKON has developed a new series of 12 BIT Digital Frequency Discriminators (DFD) covering the frequency range of 2-6, 6-18, and 2-18 GHz. 12 BIT resolution DFD’s exhibit high accuracy of 5 MHz RMS for 2-18 GHz, 3.5 MHz RMS for 6-18 GHz and exceptional 1.5 MHz RMS for 2-6 GHz. These DFD’s have been designed with input Band Pass Filters to eliminate high level out of band signals producing false output and Limiting Amplifiers with approximate 80 dB small signal RF gain with exceptional frequency flatness of ±2.0 dB, inclusive of input Band Pass Filter. Exceptionally Low frequency flatness has a direct effect on DFD sensitivity. With 4.0 dB total Noise Figure, effective operational sensitivity for 6-18 GHz band is -60 dBm.
| Model Number | A55-MH036 | A55-MH037 | A55-MH038 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Frequency Range (GHz) | 2 - 6 | 6 - 18 | 2 - 18 |
| Built-In Input Filter Rejection 60 dB (GHz) Rejection 30 dB (GHz) | BPF DC - 1.7 6.9 - 18.0 GHz |
BPF DC - 5.2 20 - 30 GHz |
BPF DC - 1.7 20 - 30 GHz |
| Sensitivity, where specified accuracy is met dBm | -61 | -60 | -59 |
| Pulse Width (Nano Seconds) | 50 to CW | 50 to CW | 50 to CW |
| Input VSWR | 2.0:1 | 2.0:1 | 2.0:1 |
| Dynamic Range (dBm) | -61 to +5 | -60 to +5 | -59 to +5 |
| Resolution Bits | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Resolution Nominal (MHz) | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Frequency Accuracy (RMS MHz) | 1.5 | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Input Noise Figure (dB) Including loss of Input BPF | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Input Harmonics (dBc) | -20 | -20 | -20 |
| Input Spurious (dBc) | -50 | -50 | -50 |
| Triggering (External), a negative going pulse, 50 nano second pulse width, applied within 0 to 10 nano seconds of RF leading edge. | 0 - 10 | 0 - 10 | 0 - 10 |
| Recovery Time/ Shadow Time Minimum time required between two signals for frequency measurement (Nano seconds) | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Frequency Data Output | FFF Hex for < 1950 MHz; 000 Hex for 1950 MHz FFF Hex for > 6050 MHz |
FFF Hex for < 5950 MHz; 000 Hex for 5950 MHz FFF Hex for > 18050 MHz |
FFF Hex for < 1950 MHz input; 000 Hex for 1950 MHz FFF Hex for > 18050 MHz input |
| Through Put Time (Nano Seconds) From Leading edge of External Trigger | 300 Max. | 300 Max. | 300 Max. |
| Data Ready Pulse Width (Nano Seconds) | 100, Low TTL | 100, Low TTL | 100, Low TTL |
| Temperature Range (Degrees C) Note: Available from -40°C to +85°C | -20/ +71 | -20/ +71 | -20/ +71 |
| Power Supply | +12V @ 250 ma +9V @ 2.0A -9V @ 0.3 A |
+12V @ 250 ma +9V @ 2.0A -9V @ 0.3 A |
+12V @ 250 ma +9V @ 2.0A -9V @ 0.3 A |
| Size: See Outline | 8.0”x5.9”x1.3” | 8.0”x5.9”x1.3” | 8.0”x5.9”x1.3” |
| ESS To be discussed with customer based on application | Optional | Optional | Optional |
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