VLFG-3500+

Coaxial Low Pass Filter 50Ω VLFG-3500+ DC to 3500 MHz The Big Deal • Excellent power handling, 4.5W • Temperature stable • Rugged unibody construction • Good rejection, 40 dB typical Generic photo used for illustration purposes only CASE STYLE: FF704 Product Overview VLFG-3500+ is a 50W low pass filter built in rugged unibody construction. Covering DC-3500 MHz bandwidth, these units offer good matching within the passband and good rejection in stopband. VLFG-3500+ offer low insertion loss, and excellent power handling capability. It handles up to 4.5W RF input power and provides a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to 125°C. Key Features Feature Advantages Low passband insertion loss Suitable for high performance application. 4.5W Power handling Supports a range of system power requirements. Connectorized package The connectorized package is easy to interface with other devices and well suited for test setups. Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 1 of 3 Coaxial Low Pass Filter 50Ω VLFG-3500+ DC to 3500 MHz Features Generic photo used for illustration purposes only CASE STYLE: FF704 • Low loss, 1.3 dB typical • Good rejection 40 dB typical • Excellent power handling, 4.5W • Temperature stable • Connectorized package • Rugged unibody construction +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications Electrical Specifications at 25°C Applications Parameter • Military radar applications • Test and measurement • Telecommunication and broadband wireless applications Stop Band Rejection Loss F# Frequency (MHz) Min. Typ. Max. Unit DC-F1 F2* DC-F1 F3-F4 F4-F5 F5-F6 DC - 3500 3970 DC - 3500 4800 - 5000 5000 - 8500 8500 - 15000 — — — 20 30 — 1.3 3.0 14 35 38 25 2.2 — — — — — dB dB dB dB dB dB In Application where DC voltage is present at either input or output port, DC blocks are required. * Typically, a ±5% frequency deviation from the stated value may occur on a unit-to-unit basis. Functional Schematic Maximum Ratings RF OUT RF IN Pass Band Insertion Loss Freq. Cut-Off Return Loss Operating Temperature Storage Temperature RF Power Input* -55°C to 125°C -55°C to 125°C 4.5W max.@25°C *Passband rating, derate linearly to 1W at 125°C ambient Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Typical Performance Data at 25°C Frequency (MHz) INSERTION LOSS (dB) F6 VLFG-3500+ INSERTION LOSS (Zoomed) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 VLFG-3500+ INSERTION LOSS 0 5 RETURN LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 10 20 15 30 20 40 25 50 30 60 35 70 1000 2000 3000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 4000 5000 VLFG-3500+ RETURN LOSS 0 10 0 Return Loss (dB) 10 0.05 41.80 100 0.10 37.37 1000 0.32 30.03 1400 0.41 23.93 1800 0.51 20.20 3000 0.88 22.19 3500 1.22 27.04 3970 2.49 13.34 4100 3.89 8.18 4500 18.91 1.75 4800 42.15 1.15 5000 53.59 1.00 6000 56.36 0.70 7000 50.22 0.60 8500 40.62 0.46 10000 36.21 0.40 11000 34.11 0.47 12000 33.37 0.64 13000 29.00 0.89 15000 28.16 1.08 Typical Frequency Response FREQUENCY (MHz) F3 F4 F5 DC F1 F2 Insertion Loss (dB) 40 0 2500 5000 7500 10000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 12500 15000 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com 15000 REV.A ECO-013807 VLFG-3500+ EDU3946 URJ 220627 Page 2 of 3 VLFG-3500+ Low Pass Filter Coaxial Connections PORT - 1 SMA-Male PORT - 2 SMA-Female Outline Drawing Outline Dimensions ( inch mm ) B .410 10.41 D 1 .43 3 6.32 E .312 7.92 wt. grams 10 Note: Please refer to case style drawing for details Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com Page 3 of 3