QPM Series Passive Frequency Multipliers

Product Description

QuinStar Technology's QPM series of passive multipliers cover the output frequency range of 18 to 110 GHz. The design enhances either even or odd harmonics while suppressing unwanted odd or even harmonics. No external bias is required providing flexibility for system implementation. Standard units are rated over the 0 to +50°C operating temperature range with a maximum input power of +23 dBm. Standard RF interfaces are SMA or K female coaxial for the input and wave-guide for the output. Other RF interface configurations are available.

QuinStar can provide higher output power over narrower bandwidth. Models with significantly higher output power over narrowband (1 GHz typically) are offered over 40-100 GHz range. QuinStar also produces series QMM Active Multipliers over 18-110 GHz.

Specifications

Output Waveguide Band	Output Frequency Range, GHz	Multiplication Factor	Input Frequency Range, GHz	Input Power Level¹, dBm	Output Power Level¹, dBm min	Output Waveguide	Input Connector or Waveguide²
K	18-26.5	2	9.0-13.25	20	8	WR-42	SMA
Ka	26.5-40	2	13.25-20.0	20	8	WR-28	SMA
Ka	26.5-40	3	8.67-13.33	20	5	WR-28	SMA
Q	33-50	2	16.5-25	20	8	WR-22	SMA
Q	33-50	3	11-16.67	20	3	WR-22	SMA
U	40-60	2	20-30	20	8	WR-19	K (F)
U	40-60	3	13.33-20	20	2	WR-19	SMA
V	50-75	2	25-37.5	20	7	WR-15	K (F), WR-28
V	50-75	3	16.67-25	20	2	WR-15	K (F)
E	60-90	2	30-45	20	3	WR-12	K (F), WR-22
E	60-90	3	20-30	20	0	WR-12	K (F)
W	75-110	2	37.5-55	18	0	WR-10	V (F), WR-19
W	75-110	3	25-36.67	20	-2	WR-10	K (F), WR-28

¹ Typical optimum input power level. Output power saturates at around this level. Lower input power produces lower output power in non-linear fashion. Maximum safe power level is typically 2 dB higher. Higher output power available over narrower range.
² Other Waveguide or connectors available as custom products. Please contact QuinStar.
³ Outline Drawings available upon request.

Ordering Information

Model Number: QPM - AB CD E F

Output center frequency rounded to nearest GHz
(1A = 100-109 GHz)

Power output in dBm

Multiplying factor

	2	=	x2
	3	=	x3

Waveguide band designator:

K	=	K-band
A	=	Ka-band
Q	=	Q-band
U	=	U-band
V	=	V-band
E	=	E-band
W	=	W-band

Also available:
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	Varactor-Tunable Gunn Oscillators (QTV Series)	Active Frequency Multipliers (QMM Series)
	Gunn Regulators/Modulators (QCR Series)	Stable Millimeter Wave Sources (QSO Series)
	High Power IMPATT Oscillators (QIO Series)	Noise Sources (QNS Series)
	High Power IMPATT Diodes (QID Series)	Frequency Extenders (QBE Series)
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