The MSI-GCDA-MFM from Microwave Solutions is a Gain-Control-Detector Amplifier that operates in the X-band from 2 to 18 GHz. This amplifier provides a gain of more than 10.5 dB and has a P1dB of 23.0 dBm. It provides amplification and detection to support an integrated automatic level control (ALC) function, all within a single package. The amplifier functions of voltage-controlled gain, amplification, and detection can be specified in any order as may be desired by the system designer in order to minimize noise figures or maximize the overall dynamic range. It contains an additional analog control for finer-gain variation than that available from digital control.
The MSI-GCDA-MFM integrates multiple single-function components that have reduced size, improved performance, and eliminate headaches with VSWR and internal function connections. It requires a DC supply of 12 V and consumes 150 mA of current. The amplifier is based on thin-film technology and is available as a coaxial module (with removable SMA-female connector) or as a surface-mount package and is ideal for military or commercial use.
