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Ultra-Broadband DC Block

PSPL5509 Datasheet

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PSPL5509 Datasheet

The PSPL5509 DC Block is an ultra-broadband inner conductor DC block with a flat frequency response over many decades up to 50 GHz. It is available in a choice of 2.92 mm or 2.4 mm connectors.

Key performance specifications
  • 7 kHz to 50 GHz Bandwidth
  • 5 ps Rise time
  • 1 dB Insertion Loss to 40 GHz

Typical performance

The following figure shows the Insertion Loss from 40 MHz to 50 GHz (2.4 mm connectors).

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The following figure shows the Group Delay from 40 MHz to 50 GHz (2.4 mm connectors).

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The following figure shows the Return Loss from 40 MHz to 50 GHz (2.4 mm connectors).

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The following figure shows the step response to a 15 ps rise time input at 10 ps/div.

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Specifications

Parameter 1Description
Capacitance 0.22 μF
Voltage 16 V maximum
Insertion Loss
(all connector types)
(2.4 mm only)
<1 dB typical, f < 40 GHz
2 dB maximum at 40 GHz
3 dB maximum at 50 GHz
Low Frequency (-3 dB) 7 kHz
Rise time (10% - 90%) 5.1 ps
Delay 126 ps
Impedance 50 Ω
Return Loss See Typical performance
Dimensions
2.92 mm
2.4 mm
 
35.1 x 15.9 x 7.9 mm
36.7 x 15.9 x 7.9 mm
Warranty One year

1Parameters listed are typical values. The maximum and minimum limits for insertion loss are guaranteed.

Ordering information

Models
PSPL5509
DC Block
Options

Two options are required, a voltage option and a connector option.

PSPL5509 16V
16 V blocking voltage
PSPL5509 240JP
2.4 mm connectors jack (f) & plug (m)
PSPL5509 292JP
2.92 mm connectors jack (f) & plug (m)