3. Limiters

RF Limiters

461 Limiters from 26 manufacturers listed on everything RF
Limiters from the leading manufacturers are listed below. Use the filters to narrow down on products based on your requirement. Download Datasheets, Compare products and Request Quotations. Your Inquiry will be directed to the manufacturer and their distributors who will get back to you with a quote.
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Fairview Microwave - SML8018

Limiter from Fairview Microwave
Description: SMA Limiter PIN-Schottky With 16 dBm Flat Leakage Operating From 8 GHz to 18 GHz
Type:
PIN-Schottky Diode
Frequency:
8 to 18 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
16 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
3 mW
Peak Input Power:
53 dBm
Peak Input Power:
200 W
Flat Leakage:
16 dBm
Insertion Loss:
2.2 to 2.5 dB
Package Type:
Connectorized
Connectors:
SMA, SMA - Male, SMA - Female
more info
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Mini Circuits - RLM-43-5W+

Limiter from Mini Circuits
Description: 20 to 4000 MHz, 0.36 to 0.85 dB Limiter
Frequency:
20 to 4000 MHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
12 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
1.56 mW
Peak Input Power:
37 dBm
Peak Input Power:
0.2 W
Flat Leakage:
12 dBm
Insertion Loss:
0.36 to 0.85 dB
Package Type:
Surface Mount
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MACOM - MLM2060-300

Limiter from MACOM
Description: 20 dBm, PIN Diode Diode Limiter from 2 to 6 GHz
Type:
PIN Diode
Frequency:
2 to 6 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
20 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
10 mW
Peak Input Power:
50 dBm
Peak Input Power:
100 W
Flat Leakage:
20 dBm
Insertion Loss:
0.8 dB
Package Type:
Ceramic, Surface Mount
more info
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Planar Monolithics Industries - LM-1G18G-16-4W-SMF

Limiter from Planar Monolithics Industries
Description: 4 Watt Coaxial Limiter from 1 to 18 GHz
Frequency:
1 to 18 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
16 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
40 mW
Peak Input Power:
60 dBm
Peak Input Power:
1 kW
Insertion Loss:
2.3 dB
Package Type:
Module with Connector
Connectors:
SMA, SMA - Female, SMA - Male
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RF-Lambda - RFPLT01G02G

Limiter from RF-Lambda
Description: 17 to 19 dBm, PIN Diode Diode Limiter from 1 to 2 GHz
Type:
PIN Diode
Frequency:
1 to 2 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
17 to 19 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
8 mW
Flat Leakage:
17 to 19 dBm
Insertion Loss:
0.5 dB
Package Type:
Module with Connector, Connectorized
more info
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KRYTAR - KSL2018

Limiter from KRYTAR
Description: 16 dBm, PIN-Schottky Diode Diode Limiter from 2 to 18 GHz
Type:
PIN-Schottky Diode
Frequency:
2 to 18 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
16 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
3 mW
Peak Input Power:
50 dBm
Peak Input Power:
100 W
Flat Leakage:
16 dBm
Insertion Loss:
2.5 dB
Package Type:
Connectorized
Connectors:
SMA, SMA - Male, SMA - Female
more info

Skyworks Solutions - SKY16601-555LF

Limiter from Skyworks Solutions
www.skyworksinc.com
Description: Integrated Single-Stage PIN Diode Limiter Module 0.50 To 6.0 GHz
Type:
PIN Diode
Frequency:
500 MHz to 6 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
13 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
1 mW
Flat Leakage:
13 dBm
Insertion Loss:
0.1 to 0.5 dB
Package Type:
Surface Mount
more info
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L3 Narda-MITEQ - LIM201

Limiter from L3 Narda-MITEQ
Description: 21.76 dBm, PIN Diode Diode Limiter from 2 to 18 GHz
Type:
PIN Diode
Frequency:
2 to 18 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
21.76 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
15 mW
Peak Input Power:
51.76 dBm
Peak Input Power:
150 W
Flat Leakage:
21.76 dBm
Insertion Loss:
1 to 2.3 dB
Package Type:
Module with Connector
Connectors:
SMA, SMA - Female
more info
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Qorvo - TGL2927-SM

Limiter from Qorvo
Description: 18 dBm, VPIN Diode Diode Limiter from 2 to 4 GHz
Type:
VPIN Diode
Frequency:
2 to 4 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
18 dBm
Limited Output Power (W):
6 mW
Peak Input Power:
53 dBm
Peak Input Power:
200 W
Flat Leakage:
18 dBm
Insertion Loss:
0.6 dB
Package Type:
Surface Mount
more info

API Technologies - TL9010

Limiter from API Technologies
Description: 5 - 3200 MHz, 2 dB Power Limiter
Frequency:
5 MHz to 3.2 GHz
Limited Output Power (dBm):
2.5 to 6.5 dBm
Peak Input Power:
26.98 dBm
Peak Input Power:
0.5 W
Flat Leakage:
2.5 to 6.5 dBm
Insertion Loss:
2 dB
Package Type:
Surface Mount, Connectorized
more info
RF Limiters Basics & Selection
 
RF Limiters are used to protect components from stray signals by limiting their amplitude to a level that they can handle. These are usually used in the receive chain to protect against high power incoming signals. Components in the receive chain like an LNA (low noise amplifier) are small, highly sensitive devices that usually handle low power levels from the antenna, limiters are used to protect such devices from a sudden surge in input power.
 

Selecting RF Limiters

When selecting a RF limiter it is important to know the parameters that you need to specify. Below are a list of the key parameters to look out for when selecting a limiter:

Input Power (dBm) or Threshold Level: This is the maximum input power that the limiter will allow. Any power above this level will be limited.

Flat Leakage (dB): This is the power that leaks through when the device is under high input power conditions.

Spike Leakage (dB): This is the power that leaks through when a high power pulse is applied to the limiter.

Type:  Most limiters can be designed using Pin Diodes or Schottky diodes. These can also be designed using a MMIC process.

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