Mini-Pole Series

Specifications:

The MINI-POLE® Series of tunable filters is optimized for size, RF Power Handling, Low Distortion, and exceptional Selectivity.  The product line includes several standard designs in various bands to support a myriad of applications.  Approximate performance is summarized in the Mini-Pole Series Selection Guide.

Performance:

The following plots illustrate approximate performance (not representative of all frequency ranges):

The following plots illustrate approximate insertion loss and bandwidth trends across a given frequency band, and the differences between various bands:

MINI-30-90-4 

MINI-90-200-4 

MINI-200-400-7   

MINI-400-700-4

Mini-Pole Series Selection Guide:

The following Selection Guide illustrates approximate performance for the MINI-POLE Series. Please note that our ‘Standard’ filters are shown highlighted. Table values are shown as average/maximum.

Product Numbering Table:

Available Options:

NOTES:

1) Options may be limited to particular frequency bands and/or performance levels.  Consult factory
     for your application.
2) Filters are aligned and tested using a High Bias of +100 VDC unless otherwise specified by the
     customer.

Interface and Control Notes:

Frequency Tuning Address

Mini-Pole Series filters utilize an eight-bit scheme for tune words to digitally control tuning of the center frequency.  For further information on how to calculate tune words, please see the Frequency Tuning Address Application Note.

Bia Voltage Requirement

A bias voltage is required to reverse bias the PIN diodes used to tune the filter.  Very little static current (less than 1 mA) is needed.  A minimum of 30 Volts is recommended for proper filter operation, although in some instances voltages as low as 12 Volts will provide acceptable performance.  As this voltage is increased, the power handling capability and intermodulation are improved as shown below.  A bias voltage of +100 VDC is recommended for best results, and all filters are tuned and aligned this way from the factory unless otherwise specified by the customer.

Interface Options

The filter comes standard with an 8-bit parallel interface, although a serial interface can be specified as an option.

DC Control Interface Characteristic

Strobe 

The filter is tuned within 15 µS to the frequency designated by the tuneword existing on the eight control bit lines when theline is brought low. Once strobed, data existing on the tune control lines is ignored until strobed again.  Maximum strobe rate for frequencies above 10 MHz is 2 kHz, and below 10 MHz is typically 1 kHz.

RF Power Handling Capability

The filters are designed to operate with RF input power levels up to 1 Watt (+30 dBm) inband (see curves above under Bias Voltage Requirement).  Signals in the filter stopband up to 5 Watts at the input will not cause damage to the filter.

Temperature Effects 

Over the –40 to +85°C temperature range, filters will exhibit a temperature drift of less than 80 PPM/°C, or a total of less than ±0.5% of the center frequency.

 

Package Outline:

PC Mini-Pole

Note(s): 
1) Package is gross leak tested
2) Pin diameter is 0.020”
3) Pins must be jumpered as shown above

Connectorized (SMA) Mini-Pole

 

Pinout and Ratings:

PC Mini-Pole

Connectorized (SMA) Mini-Pole

 

Data is believed to be accurate. All data is subject to change without notice.