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Amplitude Control Module Series ACM

 

 

The Series ACM Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs) were developed for use in high performance Simulator and ATE Systems. They provide precise control of signal Amplitude and Pulse Modulation over a high dynamic range with very fine resolution and can cover a Frequency Range of 0.5 to 40 GHz in only three modules.

These IMAs were designed using the optimum construction technology to achieve superior products and ease of manufacturing. These include Surface Mount Technology for the 0.5 to 2 GHz module, Chip & Wire (MIC) technology for the broad band 2 to 18 GHz module and Integrated Discrete Components for the much lower volume 18 to 40 GHz module.

 

 

OPTION
Similar modules, which allow the control of both Phase and Amplitude, are also available. Consult the Factory for details.

 

 

  • High Gain
  • High Dynamic Range: 95 dB
  • High Resolution: 0.15 dB
  • Low Harmonics
  • Pulse Modulation: 90 dB, 25 nsec
  • Phase Control: Option
  • Monotonicity: Guaranteed

     

     
     Model ACM2052   0.5 to 2 GHz Amplitude Control Module

Model ACM2218   2 to 18 GHz Amplitude Control

Model ACM1840   18 to 40 GHz Amplitude Control Module

 

Figure 1: Amplitude Control Module Block Diagram
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER  SPECIFICATION
1 MODEL NUMBER ACM2052 ACM2218  ACM1840
2 FREQUENCY RANGE, min (GHz) 0.5 to 2 2 to 18 18 to 40
3 OUTPUT POWER, 1 dB compression (dBm) 15 15 6
4 GAIN, min (dB) 17

@2.0 to 3.5 GHz     14

7   

@3.5 to 6.0 GHz     16

 @6.0 to 10.4 GHz   17

@10.4 to 18.0 GHz 18

5 HARMONICS, max (dBc) -60
6 INPUT VSWR, max 2.5:1
7 OUTPUT VSWR, max 2:1 2.5:1 2.5:1
8 ATTENUATION  
8.1    RANGE, min (dB) 100 

 100

 90
8.2    Control 10 BITS TTL
8.3    RESOLUTION, nominal (dB) 0.1

 0.1

 0.2

   MONOTONICITY GUARANTEED
8.4    Switching SPEED, max  (µsec) 1
9 PHASE Control  (OPTIONAL) 360º 360º 360º
10 PULSE MODULATION  
10.1    ISOLATION, min (dB) 80 90 70 
10.2    Switching SPEED, max (nsec) 25 25 25
10.3    PULSE Control TTL
11 OPERATING TEMPERATURE +40ºC to +50ºC (1)
12 STORAGE TEMPERATURE 0ºC to +50ºC
13 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT
13.1    +5V DC, max (mA)  500 600 270
13.2    +10V DC, max (mA)* N/A 800 700
13.3    +12V DC, max (mA) 750 N/A N/A
13.4    +15V DC, max (mA) 600 400 300
13.5    -15V DC, max (mA) 400 400 310
.  * +10VDC to +15VDC Optional
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MODEL ACM2052 (0.5 to 2 GHz) DIMENSIONS
 
 CONNECTORS DATA
PORT
PORT FUNCTION
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
NOTES
J1 Control & SUPPLY 1 DB25 (PLUG) PER MIL-C-24308
J2 MODULATOR Control 1 SMC MALE PER MIL-C-39012
J3 RF IN 1 SMA FEMALE PER MIL-C-39012
J4 RF OUT 1 SMA FEMALE PER MIL-C-39012
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MODEL ACM2052 (0.5 to 2 GHz) CONNECTOR J1 Pinout
PIN # FUNCTION
1 +15V
2 +15V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 -15V
7 GND
8 +12V
9 GND
10 0.5 - 0.8 GHz band CTRL
11 0.8 - 1.3 GHz band CTRL
12 1.3 - 2 GHz band CTRL
13

Output SP4T Termination CTRL

14 Temp GND
15 Temp OUT
16 A1 (Attenuator LSB) 0.1 dB
17 A2  0.2 dB
18 A3  0.4 dB
19 A4  0.8 dB
20 A5  1.6 dB
21 A6  3.2 dB
22 A7  6.4 dB
23 A8  12.8 dB
24 A9  25.6 dB
25 A10 (Attenuator MSB)  51.2 dB
 
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MODEL ACM2218 (2 to 18 GHz) DIMENSIONS
MODEL ACM2218 (2 to 18 GHz) CONNECTORS INFORMATION
CONNECTORS DATA
SYM
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
J1
VVA Control & Supply
Conn D-Type 15P Per MIL-C-24308
J2
MODULE Control & Supply
Conn D-Type 25P Per MIL-C-24308
J3
Pulse Modulation Control
Conn. SMC Male, Per MIL-C-39012/77-0002
J4
RF In
Conn. SMA Male, Per MIL-C-39012
J5
RF Out
Conn. SMA Female, Per MIL-C-39012

 

 

J1 PIN FUNCTIONS
PIN #
FUNCTION
1
.10 dB
2
.20 dB
3
.40 dB
4
.80 dB
5
1.60 dB
6
3.20 dB
7
6.40 dB
8
12.80 dB
9
25.6 dB
10
51.2 dB
11
Strobe
12
Strobe Enable
13
+15 V
14
-15 V
15
GND

 

 

J2 PIN FUNCTIONS
PIN # FUNCTION
1 2-3.5 Band
2 N/C
3 N/C
4 3.5-6 Band
5 N/C 
6 N/C
7 6-10.4 Band
8 N/C
9 N/C
10 10.4-18 Band
11 N/C 
12 N/C
13 Park State
14 N/C
15 N/C
16 N/C
17 Temp Monitor
18 +5 V
19 N/C
20 -15 V
21 +10 V
22 +10 V
23 GND
24 GND
25 GND
 
MODEL ACM1840 (18 to 40 GHz) DIMENSIONS
 
CONNECTORS DATA
SYM
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
J1 RF Input
“K” Conn Female
J2
RF Output
“K” Conn Female
J3 Supply & Control
Conn 96 Pin Female (DN 41612 Type C)

 

MODEL ACM1840 (18 to 40 GHz) CONNECTOR (J3)

PIN # ROW A ROW B
ROW C
 1  RF Enable (pulse)  RF Enable screen GND  GND
 2  GND  GND  GND
 3  +10V  +10V  +10V
 4  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 5  Filter Bit 1 (26.5-40 GHz)  Filter Bit 0 (18-26.5 GHz)  TEMP, MONITOR
 6  GND  GND  GND
 7  +5V  +5V  +5V
 8  -15V  -15V  +15V
 9  ATT STROBE LATCH  N.C.  N.C.
 10  N.C.  N.C.  A9 (Attenuator MSB)  51.2 dB
 11  A8  25.6 dB  A7  12.8 dB  A6  6.4 dB
 12  A5  3.2 dB  A4  1.6 dB  A3  0.8 dB
 13  A2  0.4 dB  A1  0.2 dB  A0 (Attenuator LSB)  0.1 dB
 14  GND  GND  GND
 15  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 16  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 17  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 18  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 19  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 20  GND  GND  GND
 21  -15V  GND  +15V
 22  N.C.  GND  +5V
 23  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 24  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 25  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 26  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 27  N.C.  N.C.  N.C.
 28  GND  Sense GND 
 GND
 29  LED 1 Power (Green)  Sense  LED 1/2 GND
 30  LED 2 Fault (Red)  N.C.  N.C.
 31  Fan +24V  N.C.  Fan 0V
 32  Fan +24V  N.C.  Fan 0V
 


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