Two microstrip patch antennas are supplied: The VCO is supplied with its own calibration curve and amplifier. Centre frequency: 3.0 ±0.05GHz Frequency range: 2.4 - 3.7GHz Gain: 8dBi (typical) Power output: 12dBm (typical into 50 ohm) Return loss: -17dB (typical at 3GHz) Tuning voltage range: 2 - 30V
Complete Microstrip System MST532-1
Impedance: 50 ohm (typical at centre frequency) Modulated output frequency: 1kHz (variable 900 - 1100Hz) Modulation waveform: Square wave Bias network Modulator indicator: 2Hz flashing LED This component consists of three types of 50 ohm bias lines, two dc supply voltage: 15 - 30V (fully protected) ac and one dc, all utilising the quarter wavelength transformer: dc supply current: 50mA (maximum) Supply connectors: 4mm sockets Bias line type Insertion loss (dB) 3GHz Full band (2-4GHz) S-band MMIC amplifier Butterfly 0.02 0.12 Gain: +15dB (typical) Pad 0.02 0.11 Compression point: -12dB (typical) Direct dc short 0.02 0.08 Frequency range: 1.5 - 4GHz Input impedance: 50 ohm Three-port circulator Output impedance: 50 ohm Insertion loss: 0.4dB (max at 3GHz) Supply voltage: 15 - 30V (fully protected) Insertion loss: 0.5dB (max 2 - 4GHz) Supply current: 30mA (typical) Isolation: 16 - 24dB (full band 2 - 4GHz) Supply connectors: 2mm sockets
Hybrid ring (rat-race) filter PIN diode Modulator
This is a standard 10 degree hybrid-ring (or Rat-race) coupler. Frequency range: 2 - 4GHz Centre frequency: 3.0 ±0.1GHz Insertion loss (ON): -1dB (typical) Bandwidth: -3.2dB Insertion loss (OFF): -6dB (typical) Isolation: 400MHz Bias current (ON): 28mA (typical) Impedance: 50 ohm Impedance: 50 ohm
Ring resonator Ancillary equipment
A loose-coupled resonant ring designed to resonate at a Power supply: Dual output 30V dc fundamental frequency of approximately 3GHz in its n = 2 mode. 0 to 30V dc variable 2.5A This component is used to measure the dielectric constant of Feedback dual power supply is the printed circuit board. recommended Low-pass filter Multimeter: Feedback bench-top digital multimeter is recommended A five-section, L-C type microstrip low-pass filter. Pass band (nominal): dc - 3GHz Power requirements Stop band: 3dB point at 3GHz (approx), Power supplies: 30V dc 2.5A rising to 20dB at 20% above VCO input: 0 - 30V dc 2.5A cut-off Impedance: 50 ohm Dimensions and Weight (in protective case) Description Features Matched load Width: 520mm (20.5ʼʼ), Height: 380mm (15ʼʼ), Depth: 125mm (4.8ʼʼ), Weight: 5kg (11lb). The increasing use of microwaves in applications, ranging from satellite and Covers the latest Microwave A quarter wavelength long stub terminated in a standard, 50 ohm, terrestrial communications to high-speed computing and data transmission, thick film, chip resistance. technology Tender Specification has resulted in a shortfall of appropriately trained engineers and technicians. Centre frequency: 3GHz A Microwave integrated circuit trainer using microstrip Return loss: -30dB (minimum) Over three-quarters of all microwave circuits are now non-waveguide. 2.4 to 3.7GHz VCO components and operating in the 2 - 4GHz band. To contain Input impedance: 50 ohm eighteen passive components, three active components and The swing towards microstrip technology must be reflected in the courses all necessary connectors and leads. Complete with instruction provided at engineering education establishments. Unmatched load 2 to 4GHz PIN diode modulator manual providing at least ten assignments. Feedback Instruments, in conjunction with UNL Microwaves, recognising Three 50 ohm input lines terminated in unknown resistive loads. One incorporates a 1/4λ transformer with a centre frequency ≅ the urgent need for suitable training equipment, have developed a microstrip Ordering Information No costly test equipment 3GHz, and one uses an open-circuited shunt stub element. Complete Microstrip System MST532-1 trainer which will provide the means to invstigate the technology and techniques used in this important subject area. required (consists of MST532, Dual dc power supply and digital multimeter) Wilkinson power divider A standard Wilkinson power divider using a standard 100 ohm Microstrip Trainer MST532 The MST532-1 comprises eighteen passive circuit components, three active circuits and all the leads and connectors required to construct a Safe low power output chip resistance as the isolating element. Ordering Information with optional MIDE software Centre frequency: 3GHz MIDE Microstrip System 56-001 variety of commonly used configurations, many of which incorporate Operating band: 2 - 4GHz (consists of Microstrip Trainer MST532, MIDE Design Software, microwave integrated circuits (MICs). Can be used with MIDE Design dual dc power supply and digital multimeter) Insertion loss: 3.5 ±0.25dB The instruction manual supplied provides a comprehensive introduction to Software Isolation: 20dB (typical) MIDE Microstrip 56-100 Tracking: 0.15dB (typical over full band) (consists of Microstrip Trainer and MIDE software) the subject in a manner which avoids unnecessary mathematical analysis Impedance: 50 ohm MIDE Microstrip Design Software 56-901 and provides a series of structured practical assignments. Modules conveniently packed The only items of test equipment required are a digital multimeter and a for inventory control 0-30V dc dual power supply, both supplied with the MST532-1 but not the MST532. Modules available as individual The MST532-1 is complementary to the Feedback 56-200 Microwave items Trainer, which uses type WG16 Waveguide. The two equipments together cover the teaching requirements for most courses in microwave engineering. The Trainer is also available with the MIDE Design Software option. The software enables the student to investigate the principles of Microstrip transmission in greater depth and can also be used for component design (see Ordering Information for options). PASSIVE COMPONENTS ACTIVE COMPONENTS