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35 GHz Custom-Designed Transceiver in Pulse & CW Mode

QuinStar Technology, Inc., is pleased to introduce a 35 GHz solid-state transceiver (QBX-3534A0) which can operate in either CW or pulsed mode. The transmitter delivers 2.5 W (+34dBm) output power with 33 dB gain in the frequency range of 34 to 35.5 GHz. The receiver provides a minimum gain of 30 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB. The RF switching time for pulse modulation is 250 ns. The transceiver is designed for pulse radar applications and includes a Test Point port to monitor the output power of the transmitter.

Specifications:
RF Range: 34 to 35.5 GHz
IF Frequency: 1 to 2.5 GHz
LO Frequency: 33.0 GHz
LO Power: 8.0 dBm (Typ)
RF Switching Time: 250 ns
VSWR: 1.5:1 (Typ)
DC Power Supply: +8.5V @ 5A (Typ)
Case Temperature: +40 and +70°C
Transmitter:
IF/RF Conversion Gain @ 40°C: 33 dB (Typ)
IF/RF Conversion Gain Drop @ 70°C: -4 dB (Max)
IF Input Power: 0±1 dB
RF Output Power P1dB: 34 dBm (Min) @ 40°C
RF TP: 0 dBm (Nominal)
Image Rejection: -40 dBc (Min)
LO Rejection: -40 dBc (Typ)
Receiver:
RF/IF Conversion Gain: 30 dB (Min)
Noise Figure: 4 dB (Max)
RF Input Power Handling: +23 dBm
LNA Recovery Time: 50 ns
LO to IF Rejection: -40 dBc (Min)
Spurious: -40 dBc (Min)
 

Block Diagram:

 

Test Data for Transmitter:

Figure 1: RF Output Pulse Waveforms

Figure 2: Up-Conversion Gain

Figure 3: Transmitter Power P1dB

Figure 4: Image Rejection

 

Test Data for Receiver:

Figure 5: Down-Conversion Gain

Figure 6: Receiving Noise Figure

Figure 7: IF Output P1dB

Figure 8: Receiver Spurious Response

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