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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................1
Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers ..............................................................2
Ultra Wide Band Amplifiers ..............................................................3
Standard Power Amplifiers ..............................................................4
Rack Mount Power Amplifiers ..........................................................5
Custom Power Amplifiers ..........................................................6
Custom Power Amplifiers ................................................................7
Custom Power Amplifiers ................................................................8
Low Noise Amplifiers ........................................................................9
.5 - 2.0 GHz Amplifiers ....................................................................10
2 - 4 GHz Amplifiers ........................................................................11
2 - 8 GHz Amplifiers ........................................................................12
6 - 12 GHz Amplifiers ......................................................................13
5 - 13 GHz Amplifiers ......................................................................14
12 - 18 GHz Amplifiers ....................................................................15
6 - 18 GHz Amplifiers ......................................................................16
18 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers ................................................................17
26 - 40 GHz Amplifiers ....................................................................18
18 - 40 GHz Amplifiers ....................................................................19
40 - 60 GHz Amplifiers ....................................................................19
Standard Multipliers ......................................................................20
Menlo SDLVAs ................................................................................21
Menlo SDLVAs ................................................................................22
Menlo SDLVAs ................................................................................23
ALC Screening Options ..................................................................24
ALC Extended Level Screening Test ................................................25
Outline Drawings ............................................................................26

ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!

Introduction

ALC Microwave Inc. is a manufacturer of microwave components and


subsystems. Located in El Dorado Hills California in a 7,000 square foot facility,
ALC Microwave has invested heavily in automated assembly and test
equipment to support the demand for the highest quality, on-time delivery of RF
Amplifiers, Detected Log Video Amplifiers and other microwave components
and subassemblies.
While other manufacturers have scaled back and stopped supporting the high
reliability military market, ALC prides itself in offering full mil-spec 883 screened
components. ALC Microwave offers and supports environmental screening
such as temperature shock, temperature cycling, burn-in, vibration, hermetic
laser welding, seam sealing and fine and gross leak capabilities (to name a few).
Whether your needs are military or commercial ALC is poised to meet your
requirements.
ALC products are founded and based on hundreds of man years of experience
with some of the leaders and former leaders in the microwave industry such as
Avantek, Hewlett Packard, TRW, Harris Corp., Narda Microwave and DBS
Microwave. Our technology base is one of the strongest in the industry utilizing
past proven technology as well as cutting new ground with tomorrows stateof-the-art advancements.
ALC has developed and established a quality manual and workmanship
standards that are based on MIL-STD-9858, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-2000 and is
also ISO-9001 compliant. Our high reliability manufacturing processes apply to
all of our components regardless of a military or commercial application!
Our product base includes replacement parts that are form fit and function to
some of our major competitors and former manufacturers such as Menlo
Industries, Avantek, WJ "Versa Amps", DBS, CTT, JCA, Akon, American
Microwave, Microphase and many more!
Our goal is to provide the highest reliability without compromise to price,
performance and delivery.

ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
1

Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers


Custom Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

AUL-0520

0.5 - 2.0

30.0

1.0

1.5

2.0:1

180

STC-2

AUL-2040

2.0 - 4.0

28.0

1.0

1.0

2.0:1

180

STC-2

AUL-4060

4.0 - 6.0

28.0

1.0

1.0

2.0:1

180

STC-2

AUL-6080

6.0 - 8.0

28.0

1.0

1.0

2.0:1

180

STC-2

AUL-8010

8.0 - 10.0

33.0

1.0

1.0

2.5:1

210

STC-3

AUL-1012

10.0 - 12.0

33.0

1.0

1.0

2.5:1

210

STC-3

AUL-1214

12.0 - 14.0

33.0

1.0

1.0

2.5:1

210

STC-3

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
2

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC Ultra Wide Band Amplifiers


Standard Ultra Wide Band Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

NOISE
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

AWB0512-17-08
AWB0512-26-08
AWB0512-34-08

0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0

17.0
26.0
34.0

1.5
2.0
2.0

4.5
4.5
4.5

8
8
8

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

160
240
300

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB0512-17-15
AWB0512-26-15
AWB0512-34-15

0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0

16.0
25.0
33.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

5.5
5.5
5.0

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

170
230
290

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB0512-16-20
AWB0512-25-20
AWB0512-33-20

0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0
0.5 - 12.0

16.0
25.0
33.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

5.5
5.5
5.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
320
380

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB2018-10-08
AWB2018-20-08
AWB2018-30-08
AWB2018-40-08

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5

8
8
8
8

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

80
140
200
260

STC-1
STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB2018-07-15
AWB2018-17-15
AWB2018-26-15
AWB2018-35-15

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

7.0
17.0
26.0
35.0

1.5
2.0
2.0
2.0

5.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

15
15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

120
165
225
285

STC-1
STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB2018-15-20
AWB2018-24-20
AWB2018-33-20

2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0

15.0
24.0
33.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

5.0
5.0
5.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

280
350
410

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

AWB2018-32-20
AWB2018-38-20
AWB2018-42-20

2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0

32.0
38.0
42.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

4.5
4.5
4.5

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

400
450
510

STC-4
STC-4
STC-5

AWF0320-20-22
AWF0330-18-21
AWF0340-16-20

.003 - 20
.003 - 30
.003 - 40

20.0
18.0
16.0

22 SAT
21 SAT
20 SAT

3.0:1
3.0:1
3.0:1

520
520
620

AWB1019-17-10
AWB1019-26-10
AWB1019-35-10

1.0 - 19.0
1.0 - 19.0
1.0 - 19.0

17.0
26.0
35.0

2.5
2.5
2.5

5.5
5.5
5.5

10
10
10

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
260
320

STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

AWB2020-08-22
AWB2020-17-22
AWB0820-08-22
AWB0820-17-22

2.0
2.0
.08
.08

8.0
17.0
8.0
17.0

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0

22
22
22
22

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
260
320
320

STC-2
STC-2
STC-2
STC-2

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
3

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

X
X
X

ALC Standard Power Amplifiers


Standard Power Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0208-32-27

2.0 - 8.0

32.0

3.0

27

2.0:1

800

STC-4

APA0208-30-30

2.0 - 8.0

30.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0208-35-30

2.0 - 8.0

35.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0208-30-33

2.0 - 8.0

30.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

APA0208-35-33

2.0 - 8.0

35.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

ALS0513-30-27

5.0 - 13.0

30.0

5.0

27

2.0:1

1150

STC-4

APA0513-30-30

5.0 - 13.0

30.0

5.0

30

2.0:1

1250

SPC-2

ALS0612-32-27

6.0 - 12.0

32.0

5.5

27

2.0:1

950

STC-4

ALS0612-42-27

6.0 - 12.0

42.0

5.5

27

2.0:1

1050

STC-5

APA0612-35-30

6.0 - 12.0

35.0

5.0

30

2.0:1

1250

SPC-2

APA0612-30-33

6.0 - 12.0

30.0

5.0

33

2.0:1

1800

SPC-2

APA0618-30-27

6.0 - 18.0

30.0

7.5

27

2.0:1

950

SLC-3

APA0618-30-30

6.0 - 18.0

30.0

7.5

30

2.0:1

1800

SPC-2

APA0618-40-30

6.0 - 18.0

40.0

7.5

30

2.0:1

1875

SPC-2

ALS1826-27-23

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

5.5

23

2.2:1

825

STK-6

ALS1826-27-25

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

7.0

25

2.2:1

1450

STK-6

APA1826-30-27

18.0 - 26.0

30.0

7.5

27

2.2:1

2200

STK-6P

APA1826-30-29

18.0 - 26.0

30.0

8.0

29

2.2:1

2500

STK-6P

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
4

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Rack Mount Power Amplifiers


Power Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 0 to 60 C )
GAIN
FREQ. RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALR2123-36

2.1 - 2.3

47.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.8 A

Rack

ALR3642-36

3.6 - 4.2

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.5 A

Rack

ALR3642-39

3.6 - 4.2

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

3.3 A

Rack

ALR3642-42

3.6 - 4.2

40.0

1.0

6.0

42

2.0:1

5.3 A

Rack

ALR5964-36

5.9 - 6.4

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.6 A

Rack

ALR5964-39

5.9 - 6.4

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

3.6 A

Rack

ALR5964-42

5.9 - 6.4

40.0

1.0

6.0

42

2.0:1

5.3 A

Rack

ALR5964-45

5.9 - 6.4

40.0

1.0

6.0

45

2.0:1

10.0 A

Rack

ALR6472-36

6.4 - 7.2

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.6 A

Rack

ALR6472-39

6.4 - 7.2

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

3.6 A

Rack

ALR6472-42

6.4 - 7.2

40.0

1.0

6.0

42

2.0:1

5.9 A

Rack

ALR7785-36

7.7 - 8.5

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.6 A

Rack

ALR7785-39

7.7 - 8.5

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

3.6 A

Rack

ALR7785-42

7.7 - 8.5

40.0

1.0

6.0

42

2.0:1

5.9 A

Rack

ALR1112-36

10.7 - 11.7

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.6 A

Rack

ALR1112-39

10.7 - 11.7

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

3.6 A

Rack

ALR1112-42

10.7 - 11.7

40.0

1.0

6.0

42

2.0:1

5.9 A

Rack

ALR1414-34

14.0 - 14.5

40.0

0.5

6.0

34

2.0:1

2.2 A

Rack

ALR1414-36

14.0 - 14.5

40.0

0.5

6.0

36

2.0:1

2.6 A

Rack

ALR1414-39

14.0 - 14.5

40.0

1.0

6.0

39

2.0:1

4.3 A

Rack

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

All amplifiers are operational at 120 volt AC. Optional +12 to +15 volt DC inputs are available.
Also available with custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
5

ALC Custom Power Amplifiers


Custom Power Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS-1002

MPA-1002

0.5 - 2.0

40

4.5

23

2.0:1

420

ALS-1004

MPA-1004

0.5 - 2.0

47

1.25

20

2.0:1

320

MPA-1005

0.5 - 1.5

27

1.25

30

2.0:1

900

MPA-1017

0.5 - 2.0

35

1.25

27

2.0:1

600

ALS-1038

MPA-1038

0.5 - 2.0

12

17

2.0:1

175

ALS-1029

MPA-1029

0.5 - 2.0

18

23

2.0;1

275

ALS-2009

MPA-2009

0.5 - 2.1

22

0.5

4.5

23

2.0:1

350

ALS-2013

MPA-2013

1.0 - 2.0

24

20

2.0:1

180

MPA-3027

2.0 - 4.0

18

0.5

4.5

25

2.0:1

420

MPA-7000

2.0 - 6.0

32

23

2.0:1

350

MPA-3033

2.0 - 6.0

35

6.5

33

2.0:1

1950

MPA-3035

2.0 - 6.0

21

1.5

24

2.0:1

350

MPA-3028

2.0 - 6.0

18

25

2.0:1

420

MPA-3017

2.0 - 6.0

37

1.5

30

2.0:1

1100

MPA-3018

2.0 - 6.0

34

1.5

10

33

2.0:1

2000

ALS-2012

MPA-2012

1.0 - 7.0

25

12

2.0:1

300

ALS-2000

MPA-2000

1.0 - 7.0

46

23

2.0:1

650

ALS-2001

MPA-2001

1.0 - 7.0

20

20

2.0:1

450

MPA-7042

1.75 - 8.0

40

1.5

27

2.0:1

1000

MPA-7052

2.0 - 8.0

30

27

2.0:1

900

MPA-7053

2.0 - 8.0

26

30

2.0:1

1200

MPA-2080

2.0 - 8.0

32

1.5

30

2.0:1

1050

ALS-7000

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

MPA-2081

2.0 - 8.0

32

1.5

33

2.0:1

1400

ALS-3015

MPA-3015

2.0 - 8.0

23

1.5

20

2.0:1

300

ALS-7050

MPA-7050

2.0 - 8.0

20

1.25

23

2.0:1

325

MPA-9005

2.0 - 8.0

37

1.5

10

29.5

2.0:1

2200

ALS-4013

MPA-4031

4.0 - 6.0

22

2.5

18

1.8:1

180

ALS-4033

MPA-4033

4.0 - 8.0

15

2.5

15

2.0:1

200

ALS-4034

MPA-4034

4.0 - 8.0

25

2.5

15

2.0:1

260

ALS-4035

MPA-4035

4.0 - 8.0

24

6.5

23

1.8:1

870

MPA-4037

5.2 - 10.4

24

1.5

24

2.0:1

500

MPA-4038

5.2 - 10.4

30

1.5

27

2.0:1

1200

MPA-5011

5.0 - 11.0

32

32

2.0:1

2200

MPA-4016

5.0 - 12.0

33

1.5

10

32

2.0:1

2200

MPA-6101

5.85 - 14.5

30

.5

30

1.25:1

2000

MPA-6012

6.0 - 12.0

30

30

2.0:1

1450

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
6

ALC Custom Power Amplifiers


Custom Power Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
MENLO MODEL #

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

MPA-2010

1.2 - 1.4

26

0.5

30

2.0:1

900

MPA-2007

1.24 - 1.435

30

0.5

27

1.5:1

800

MPA-2011

1.7 - 2.4

30

0.5

30

2.0:1

950

MPA-2006

1.9 - 2.2

41

0.5

26

2.0:1

500

MPA-3025

2.75 - 3.25

30

0.5

27

1.5:1

750

MPA-3029

2.0 - 2.15

30

0.5

27

2.0:1

600

MPA-3030

2.3 - 3.5

29

33

2.0:1

1500

MPA-4032

4.4 - 5.0

15

0.5

0.5

28

2.0:1

700

MPA-1035

0.5 - 6.0

37

27

2.0:1

1200

ALS-4020

MPA-4020

5.8 - 6.475

34

0.5

2.5

15

1.30:1

375

ALS-4030

MPA-4030

5.85 - 6.425

34

0.5

2.5

15

1.30:1

375

MPA-4026

5.85 - 6.425

43

0.5

28

1.30:1

950

MPA-4025

5.8 - 6.475

40

30

1.30:1

1200

MPA-4027

5.85 - 6.425

13

12

39

1.30:1

365

MPA-4024

6.7 - 7.025

42

0.5

26

1.30:1

800

ALS-6089

MPA-6089

7.85 - 8.45

32

0.5

4.5

23

1.25:1

650

ALS-5047

MPA-5047

7.85 - 8.45

36

0.5

4.5

23

1.30:1

450

ALS-5041

MPA-5041

7.85 - 8.45

47

0.5

2.5

17

2.0:1

400

ALS-5048

MPA-5048

8.70 - 10.7

53

23

2.0:1

600

ALS-5002

MPA-5002

9.8 - 10.2

24

22

1.25:1

650

MPA-5034

9.3 - 9.5

35

0.5

33

1.5:1

2000

MPA-5036

9.0 - 10.0

20

33

2.0:1

2500

MPA-5043

10.0 - 10.3

26

0.5

30

2.0:1

1200

MPA-5044

10.0 - 10.3

22

0.5

4.5

23

2.0;1

1000

MPA-6115

10.9 - 12.8

20

5.5

27

2.0:1

700

MPA-6096

13.9 - 14.6

32

6.5

32

1.30:1

2000

MPA-6066

14.5 - 15.1

40

.5

5.5

26

2.0:1

820

MPA-6102

17.3 - 18.1

25

4.5

22

2.0:1

500

MPA-6103

15.5 - 17.5

29

31

2.0:1

2000

MPA-6104

15.5 - 17.5

10

27

2.0:1

1000

ALS-6106

MPA-6106

17.3 - 18.1

33

22

2.0:1

550

ALS-6110

MPA-6110

16.0 - 17.0

20

23

2.0:1

450

MPA-8023

17.6 - 19.2

22

1.5

6.5

30

2.0:1

1600

MPA-8024

19.2 - 19.8

22

6.5

30

2.0:1

1600

ALC MODEL #

ALS-5044

ALS-6102

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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ALC Custom Power Amplifiers


Custom Power Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
MENLO MODEL #

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

MPA-5040

6.0 - 12.4

32

1.5

30

2.0:1

3000

MPA-5045

7.0 - 11.0

15

1.5

2.5

20

2.0:1

200

MPA-5046

7.0 - 11.0

30

2.0

33

2.0:1

2200

MPA-5027

7.0 - 12.0

32

1.5

30

2.0:1

1875

MPA-6109

7.5 - 16.0

37

1.5

15

2.0:1

380

MPA-5038

8.0 - 12.0

30

2.0

33

2.0:1

2200

ALS-5053

MPA-5053

8.0 - 12.4

15

1.5

2.5

20

2.0:1

225

ALS-6076

MPA-6076

5.0 - 18.5

21

1.5

3.5

18

2.0:1

300

ALS-6098

MPA-6098

6.0 - 18.0

20

1.5

23

2.0:1

350

MPA-6099

6.0 - 18.0

36

1.5

5.5

27

2.0:1

1600

MPA-6100

6.0 - 18.0

20

1.5

20

2.0:1

250

MPA-6018

6.0 - 18.0

30

2.0

30

2.0:1

2000

MPA-6018

6.0 - 18.0

30

2.0

30

2.0:1

2800

MPA-6054

6.0 - 18.0

40

1.5

27

2.0:1

1300

ALS-6069

MPA-6069

6.0 - 18.5

30

1.5

22

2.0:1

450

ALS-6080

MPA-6080

6.0 - 18.0

30

1.5

3.5

18

2.0:1

350

MPA-6081

6.0 - 18.0

30

1.5

25

2.0:1

1100

MPA-6094

6.0 - 18.0

24

1.5

4.5

24

2.0:1

600

MPA-6116

6.0 - 18.0

25

1.5

4.5

23

2.0:1

500

MPA-6112

6.0 - 18.0

37

1.5

30

2.0:1

2200

MPA-6091

6.0 - 18.0

30

2.0

30

2.0:1

2000

MPA-6093

7.5 - 18.0

30

1.5

30

2.0:1

2000

MPA-6118

8.0 - 18.0

33

1.5

1.5

28

2.0:1

1800

MPA-6119

8.0 - 18.0

35

1.5

30

2.0:1

2200

MPA-8018

8.0 - 18.0

30

1.5

5.5

27

2.0:1

1200

MPA-8019

8.0 - 18.0

30

1.5

30

2.0:1

2000

MPA-9006

8.0 - 18.0

33

1.5

5.5

26.5

2.0:1

1300

MPA-8026

8.0 - 20.0

15

1.5

18

2.0:1

350

MPA-6071

10.0 - 18.0

35

1.5

31

2.0:1

4000

ALS-6095

MPA-6095

12.0 - 18.0

40

1.5

3.5

15

2.0:1

380

ALS-8025

MPA-8025

12.0 - 18.0

23

1.5

4.5

23

2.0:1

450

MPA-6092

12.0 - 18.0

32

1.5

30

2.0:1

2000

MPA-6097

14.0 - 17.5

15

1.5

25

2.0:1

450

MPA-8011

12.5 - 20.0

22

1.5

4.5

18

2.0:1

300

ALC MODEL #

ALS-5045

ALS-6109

ALS-6100

ALS-6116

ALS-8026

ALS-8011

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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ALC Low Noise Amplifiers


Custom Low Noise Amplifiers ( Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C )
ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

ALN-3019
ALN-3020
ALN-1013
ALN-3013
ALN-3001
ALN-9011
ALN-9009
ALN-1014
ALN-2008
ALN-4016
ALN-7008
ALN-4017
ALN-3021
ALN-5010
ALN-5011
ALN-5019
ALN-6056
ALN-5022
ALN-3012
ALN-5020
ALN-6071
ALN-5021
ALN-5023
ALN-5018
ALN-6059
ALN-3017
ALN-6062
ALN-6051
ALN-6061
ALN-6053
ALN-3002
ALN1719-27-10
ALN1719-26-20
ALN-8006
ALN-9010
ALN-6052
ALN-6055
ALN-2018
ALN-6012
ALN-3018
ALN-6046

MLA-3019
MLA-3020
MLA-1013
MLA-3013
MLA-3001
MLA-9011
MLA-9009
MLA-1014
MLA-2008
MLA-4016
MLA-7008
MLA-4017
MLA-3021
MLA-5010
MLA-5011
MLA-5019
MLA-6056
MLA-5022
MLA-3012
MLA-5020
MRA-6071
MLA-5021
MLA-5023
MLA-5018
MLA-6059
MLA-3017
MLA-6062
MLA-6051
MLA-6061
MLA-6053
MLA-3002

MLA-8006
MLA-9010
MLA-6052
MLA-6055
MLA-2018
MLA-6012
MLA-3018
MLA-6046

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

.09 - 1.6
0.09 - 1.6
0.5 - 3.5
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 6.0
2.0 - 8.0
2.9 - 5.1
2.9 - 5.1
5.15 - 5.65
5.58 - 12.0
5.85 - 6.425
8.50 - 9.60
8.50 - 9.60
8.50 - 9.60
8.50 - 9.60
8.0 - 18.0
8.9 - 9.5
9.0 - 11.0
9.0 - 11.0
9.225 - 9.475
9.2 - 9.8
9.2 - 9.8
9.5 - 10.5
12.75 - 13.25
12.75 - 14.50
12.75 - 14.50
14.0 - 14.5
14.50 - 14.80
16.0 - 18.0
16.0 - 18.0
17.7 - 18.9
17.7 - 18.9
20.1 - 21.2
6.0 - 12.0
6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0

42.0
20.0
12.0
12.0
26.0
45.0
16.5
14.0
30.0
25.0
19.0
28.0
25.0
25.0
27.0
18.0
30.0
36.0
18.0
26.0
13.0
10.0
15.0
24.0
30.0
27.0
30.0
29.0
30.0
21.0
16.0
27.0
26.0
32.5
42.0
30.0
19.0
25.0
25.0
10.0
40.0

0.8
0.8
2.0
0.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.5
0.5
0.5
2.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
4.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.5
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.0

2.5
2.5
4.0
2.0
2.2
2.5
2.5
4.2
2.2
1.5
2.5
1.5
2.2
1.5
1.5
4.5
3.5
1.5
2.2
1.3
2.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.2
1.5
1.5
1.5
2.5
2.5
2.8
3.0
2.5
2.8
2.5
3.2
3.5
3.0
3.2
3.5

10
12
11
11
10
10
9
11
8
10
15
11
10
10
10
25
15
14
15
12
15
10
10
10
13
10
13
10
13
7
10
10
20
10
10
8
15
10
10
13
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
1.5:1
2.0;1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
3.0:1
2.0:1
1.5:1
2.0:1
2.13:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.8:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
2.0;1
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.3:1
1.8:1
1.3:1
1.3:1
1.3:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.5:1
2.0;1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
140
90
80
150
300
150
160
200
150
160
500
150
200
200
250
260
220
150
200
100
75
75
300
600
150
600
600
600
150
75
200
250
150
260
175
160
300
260
100
375

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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STD.

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

ALC .5 - 2.0 GHz Amplifiers


Standard .5 - 2.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0502-14-10

.5 - 2.0

14.0

1.5

2.0

2.0:1

70

STC-1

ALS0502-25-15
ALS0502-30-15
ALS0208-42-15

.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0

25.0
30.0
42.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

2.0
2.0
2.0

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0;1

140
200
250

X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

ALS0502-25-20
ALS0502-32-20
ALS0502-42-20
ALS0502-50-20

.5
.5
.5
.5

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

25.0
32.0
42.0
50.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

250
300
350
400

X
X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4
STC-4

ALS0502-32-23

.5 - 2.0

32.0

1.5

2.5

23

2.0:1

350

STC-3

ALS0502-30-25

.5 - 2.0

30.0

1.5

3.0

25

2.0:1

430

STC-3

ALS0502-32-27

.5 - 2.0

32.0

1.5

3.0

27

2.0:1

800

STC-3

APA0502-30-30

.5 - 2.0

30.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0502-35-30

.5 - 2.0

35.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0502-30-33

.5 - 2.0

30.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

APA0502-45-33

.5 - 2.0

45.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp .5 - 2.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ -54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0502-19-15
ALT0502-28-15
ALT0204-32-15

.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0

19.0
28.0
32.0

2.0
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.0
4.0

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
250
310

X
X
X

STC-3
STC-4
STC-4

ALT0502-28-20
ALT0502-35-20
ALT0502-45-20

.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0
.5 - 2.0

28.0
35.0
45.0

2.O
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.0
4.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
1.8:1

350
400
450

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-4
STC-5

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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CASE OPTIONS
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ALC 2 - 4 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 2.0 - 4.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0204-14-10

2.0 - 8.0

14.0

1.5

2.0

2.0:1

70

STC-1

ALS0204-24-15
ALS0204-30-15
ALS0208-42-15

2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0

24.0
30.0
42.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

2.2
1.5
1.5

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0;1

140
200
250

X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

ALS0204-20-20
ALS0204-32-20
ALS0204-42-20
ALS0204-50-20

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

20.0
32.0
42.0
50.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

250
300
350
400

X
X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALS0204-32-23

2.0 - 4.0

32.0

1.5

3.0

23

2.0:1

350

STC-3

ALS0204-30-25

2.0 - 4.0

30.0

1.5

3.0

25

2.0:1

430

STC-3

ALS0204-32-27

2.0 - 4.0

32.0

1.5

3.0

27

2.0:1

800

STC-4

APA0204-30-30

2.0 - 4.0

30.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0204-35-30

2.0 - 4.0

35.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0204-30-33

2.0 - 4.0

30.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

APA0204-35-33

2.0 - 4.0

35.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 2.0 - 4.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ -54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
GAIN
OVER
FLAT
TEMP
(
( dB)
dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
PWR
OUT
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0204-19-15
ALT0204-28-15
ALT0204-32-15

2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0

19.0
28.0
35.0

2.0
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.0
4.0

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
250
310

X
X
X

STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALT0204-28-20
ALT0204-35-20
ALT0204-45-20

2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 4.0

28.0
35.0
45.0

2.O
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.5
4.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
1.8:1

350
400
450

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 2 - 8 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 2.0 - 8.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0208-14-10

2.0 - 8.0

14.0

1.5

2.2

2.0:1

70

STC-1

ALS0208-24-15
ALS0208-30-15
ALS0208-42-15

2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0

24.0
30.0
42.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

2.2
1.5
2.2

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0;1

140
200
250

X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

ALS0208-20-20
ALS0208-32-20
ALS0208-42-20
ALS0208-50-20

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0

20.0
32.0
42.0
50.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

3.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

250
300
350
400

X
X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALS0208-32-23

2.0 - 8.0

32.0

1.5

3.0

23

2.0:1

350

STC-3

ALS0208-30-25

2.0 - 8.0

30.0

1.5

3.0

25

2.0:1

430

STC-3

ALS0208-32-27

2.0 - 8.0

32.0

1.5

3.0

27

2.0:1

800

STC-4

APA0208-30-30

2.0 - 8.0

30.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0208-35-30

2.0 - 8.0

35.0

2.0

5.5

30

2.0:1

1300

SLC-3

APA0208-30-33

2.0 - 8.0

30.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

APA0208-35-33

2.0 - 8.0

35.0

2.0

6.0

33

2.0:1

1900

SPC-1

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 2.0 - 8.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
GAIN
OVER
FLAT
TEMP
(
( dB)
dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
PWR
OUT
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0208-19-15
ALT0208-28-15
ALT0208-32-15

2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0

19.0
28.0
35.0

2.0
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.0
4.0

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
250
310

X
X
X

STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALT0208-28-20
ALT0208-35-20
ALT0208-45-20

2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0

28.0
35.0
45.0

2.O
2.O
2.O

4.0
4.5
4.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
1.8:1

350
400
450

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
12

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 6 -12 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 6.0 - 12.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0612-10-08

6.0 - 12.0

10.0

1.0

2.2

2.0:1

75

STC-1

ALS0612-20-08

6.0 - 12.0

20.0

1.5

2.2

2.0:1

150

STC-2

ALS0612-20-15

6.0 - 12.0

20.0

1.5

2.5

15

2.0:1

170

STC-2

ALS0612-29-15

6.0 - 12.0

29.0

1.5

2.5

15

2.0:1

180

STC-3

ALS0612-40-15

6.0 - 12.0

40.0

1.5

2.2

15

2.0:1

225

STC-4

ALS0612-18-20

6.0 - 12.0

18.0

1.5

4.0

20

2.0:1

180

STC-2

ALS0612-25-20

6.0 - 12.0

25.0

1.5

4.0

20

2.0:1

250

STC-3

ALS0612-34-20

6.0 - 12.0

34.0

1.5

3.0

20

2.0:1

300

STC-4

ALS0612-41-20

6.0 - 12.0

41.0

1.5

3.0

20

2.0:1

350

STC-5

ALS0612-32-27

6.0 - 12.0

32.0

1.5

5.5

27

2.0:1

950

STC-4

ALS0612-42-27

6.0 - 12.0

42.0

1.5

5.5

27

2.0:1

1050

STC-5

APA0612-35-30

6.0 - 12.0

35.0

1.5

5.0

30

2.0:1

1250

SPC-2

APA0612-30-33

6.0 - 12.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

33

2.0:1

1800

SPC-2

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 6.0 - 12.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0612-25-20
ALT0612-31-20
ALT0612-41-20

6.0 - 12.0
6.0 - 12.0
6.0 - 12.0

25.0
31.0
41.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

4.0
4.0
4.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

300
350
400

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6

ALT0612-24-23
ALT0612-30-23
ALT0612-41-23

6.0 - 12.0
6.0 - 12.0
6.0 - 12.0

24.0
30.0
41.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

5.0
4.0
4.0

23
23
23

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

400
450
600

X
X
X

STC-6
STC-5
STC-6

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
13

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 5 -13 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 5.0 - 13.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0513-10-10
ALS0513-20-10

5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0

10.0
20.0

1.0
1.5

2.2
2.2

10
10

2.0:1
2.0:1

75
150

X
X

STC-1
STC-2

ALS0513-20-15
ALS0513-30-15
ALS0513-40-15

5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0

20.0
30.0
40.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

2.2
2.2
2.2

15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

140
190
240

X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4

ALS0513-18-20
ALS0513-27-20
ALS0513-38.20
ALS0513-46-20

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0

13.0
13.0
13.0
13.0

18.0
27.0
38.0
46.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

140
290
320
380

X
X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALS0513-16-25
ALS0513-25-25
ALS0513-31-25
ALS0513-39-25

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0

13.0
13.0
13.0
13.0

16.0
25.0
31.0
39.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

5.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

25
25
25
25

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

320
400
460
520

X
X
X
X

STC-2
STC-3
STC-4
STC-5

ALS0513-30-27

5.0 - 13.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

27

2.0:1

1150

STC-4

APA0513-30-30

5.0 - 13.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

30

2.0:1

1250

SPC-2

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 5.0 - 13.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0513-25-20
ALT0513-31-20
ALT0513-41-20

5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0

25.0
31.0
41.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

4.0
4.0
4.0

20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

300
350
400

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6

ALT0513-24-23
ALT0513-30-23
ALT0513-41-23

5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0
5.0 - 13.0

24.0
30.0
41.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

5.0
4.0
4.0

23
23
23

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

400
450
600

X
X
X

STC-6
STC-5
STC-6

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
14

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 12 -18 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 12.0 - 18.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS1218-10-08
ALS1218-20-08

12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0

10.0
20.0

1.0
1.5

2.0
2.0

8
8

2.0:1
2.0:1

80
150

X
X

STC-1
STC-2

ALS1218-28-10
ALS1218-25-13
ALS0618-35-13

12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0

28.0
25.0
35.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

2.0
2.0
2.0

10
13
13

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

150
190
250

X
X
X

STC-3
STC-3
STC-4

ALS1218-28-15
ALS1218-32-15
ALS1218-38-15
ALS1218-44-15

12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

28.0
32.0
38.0
44.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2

15
15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
275
350
420

X
X
X
X

STC-3
STC-4
STC-5
STC-6

ALS1218-38-17

12.0 - 18.0

38.0

1.5

2.2

17

2.0:1

375

STC-5

ALS1218-30-20
ALS1218-32-20
ALS1218-38-20
ALS1218-42-20

12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

30.0
32.0
38.0
42.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

370
430
450
490

X
X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6
STC-6

ALS1218-30-25

12.0 - 18.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

25

2.0:1

650

STC-5

APA1218-30-30

12.0 - 18.0

30.0

1.5

7.5

30

2.0:1

1800

SPC-2

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 12.0 - 18.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT1218-20-12
ALT1218-25-15
ALT1218-39-15

12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0

20.0
25.0
39.0

2.0
2.O
2.5

4.0
4.0
4.0

12
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

300
350
450

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-7

ALT1218-29-18
ALT0618-35-18

12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0

29.0
35.0

2.O
2.5

4.0
4.0

18
18

2.0:1
2.0:1

370
450

X
X

STC-6
STC-7

ALT1218-28-20
ALT1218-39-20

12.0 - 18.0
12.0 - 18.0

28.0
39.0

2.5
2.5

4.0
4.0

20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1

490
550

X
X

STC-6
STC-7

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
15

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 6 -18 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 6.0 - 18.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS0618-10-08
ALS0618-20-08

6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0

10.0
20.0

1.0
1.5

2.7
2.7

8
8

2.0:1
2.0:1

80
150

X
X

STC-1
STC-2

ALS0618-28-10
ALS0618-25-13
ALS0618-35-13

6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0

28.0
25.0
35.0

1.5
1.5
1.5

3.0
3.0
3.0

10
13
13

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

150
190
250

X
X
X

STC-3
STC-3
STC-4

ALS0618-28-15
ALS0618-32-15
ALS0618-38-15
ALS0618-44-15

6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

28.0
32.0
38.0
44.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

3.2
3.2
3.0
3.0

15
15
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

200
275
350
420

X
X
X
X

STC-3
STC-4
STC-5
STC-5

ALS0618-38-17

6.0 - 18.0

38.0

1.5

3.2

17

2.0:1

375

STC-5

ALS0618-30-20
ALS0618-32-20
ALS0618-38-20
ALS0618-42-20

6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

30.0
32.0
38.0
42.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5

20
20
20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

370
430
450
490

X
X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-6
STC-6

ALS0618-30-25

6.0 - 18.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

25

2.0:1

650

STC - 4

APA0618-30-27

6.0 - 18.0

30.0

1.5

6.5

27

2.0:1

725

STC - 4

APA0618-30-30

6.0 - 18.0

30.0

1.5

7.5

30

2.0:1

1800

SPC-2

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 6.0 - 18.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 85 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT0618-20-12
ALT0618-25-15
ALT0618-39-15

6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0

20.0
25.0
39.0

2.0
2.O
2.5

4.0
4.0
4.0

12
15
15

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1

300
350
450

X
X
X

STC-4
STC-5
STC-7

ALT0618-29-18
ALT0618-35-18

6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0

29.0
35.0

2.O
2.5

4.5
4.5

18
18

2.0:1
2.0:1

370
450

X
X

STC-6
STC-7

ALT0618-28-20
ALT0618-39-20

6.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0

28.0
39.0

2.5
2.5

4.5
4.5

20
20

2.0:1
2.0:1

490
550

X
X

STC-6
STC-7

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
16

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 18 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 18.0 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS1826-22-10

18.0 - 26.5

22.0

1.25

3.5

10

2.2:1

200

STK-4

ALS1826-27-10

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

1.25

3.5

10

2.2:1

300

STK-4

ALS1826-28-12

18.0 - 26.5

28.0

1.50

4.5

12

2.2:1

260

STK-4

ALS1826-35-12

18.0 - 26.5

35.0

1.75

4.5

12

2.2:1

310

STK-6

ALS1826-41-12

18.0 - 26.5

41.0

2.00

4.5

12

2.2:1

390

STK-6

ALS1826-20-15

18.0 - 26.5

20.0

1.50

4.5

15

2.2:1

350

STK-4

ALS1826-31-15

18.0 - 26.5

31.0

1.75

4.5

15

2.2:1

500

STK-6

ALS1826-37-15

18.0 - 26.5

37.0

2.00

4.5

15

2.2:1

550

STK-6

ALS1826-27-23

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

1.75

5.5

23

2.2:1

825

STK-6

ALS1826-27-25

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

1.75

7.0

25

2.2:1

1450

STK-6

ALS1826-27-27

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

1.75

7.0

27

2.2:1

2700

STK-6P

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 18.0 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 70 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT1826-20-12

18.0 - 26.5

20.0

3.00

7.5

12

2.2:1

400

STK-6

ALT1826-27-12

18.0 - 26.5

27.0

3.50

7.5

12

2.2:1

475

STK-6

ALT1826-32-12

18.0 - 26.5

32.0

3.50

7.0

12

2.2:1

525

STK-8

ALT1826-37-12

18.0 - 26.5

37.0

3.50

7.0

12

2.2:1

575

STK-8

ALT1826-26-15

18.0 - 26.5

26.0

3.50

7.5

15

2.2:1

600

STK-6

ALT1826-32-15

18.0 - 26.5

32.0

3.50

7.5

15

2.2:1

670

STK-8

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 26.5 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 26.5 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS2640-20-10

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

2.00

5.0

10

2.5:1

250

STK-4

ALS2640-25-10

26.5 - 40.0

25.0

2.00

5.0

10

2.5:1

325

STK-6

ALS2640-30-10

26.5 - 40.0

30.0

2.00

5.0

10

2.5:1

400

STK-6

ALS2640-35-10

26.5 - 40.0

35.0

2.00

5.0

10

2.5:1

470

STK-8

ALS2640-41-10

26.5 - 40.0

41.0

2.00

5.0

10

2.5:1

540

STK-8

ALS2640-20-14

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

2.50

7.0

14

2.5:1

550

STK-4

ALS2640-26-14

26.5 - 40.0

26.0

2.50

7.0

14

2.5:1

625

STK-6

ALS2640-20-17

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

2.50

8.0

17

2.5:1

1025

STK-4P

ALS2640-26-17

26.5 - 40.0

26.0

2.50

8.0

17

2.5:1

1100

STK-6P

ALS2640-20-20

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

2.50

8.0

20

2.5:1

2100

STK-4P

ALS2640-26-20

26.5 - 40.0

26.0

2.50

8.0

20

2.5:1

2200

STK-6P

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 26.5 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 70 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALT2640-20-06

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

4.00

9.0

2.5:1

375

STK-6

ALT2640-24-06

26.5 - 40.0

24.0

4.00

9.0

2.5:1

450

STK-8

ALT2640-28-06

26.5 - 40.0

28.0

4.00

9.0

2.5:1

525

STK-8

ALT2640-20-10

26.5 - 40.0

20.0

4.00

9.0

10

2.5:1

500

STK-6

ALT2640-25-10

26.5 - 40.0

25.0

4.00

9.0

10

2.5:1

550

STK-8

ALT2640-30-30

26.5 - 40.0

30.0

4.00

9.0

10

2.5:1

650

STK-8

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

ALC 18.0 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 18.0 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

ALS1840-20-06
ALS1840-24-06
ALS1840-28-06

18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0

20.0
24.0
28.0

2.00
2.00
2.00

5.5
5.0
5.0

6
6
6

2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1

350
425
500

X
X
X

STK-6
STK-6
STK-8

ALS1840-20-10
ALS1840-24-10

18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0

20.0
24.0

2.50
2.50

7.5
8.0

10
10

2.5:1
2.5:1

375
450

X
X

STK-6
STK-6

ALS1840-24-13
ALS1840-28-13
ALS1840-34-13

18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0

24.0
28.0
34.0

3.00
3.50
3.50

7.5
7.5
7.5

13
13
13

2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1

525
600
675

X
X
X

STK-6
STK-8
STK-8

ALS1840-18-18
ALS1840-25-18

18.0 - 40.0
18.0 - 40.0

18.0
25.0

2.50
2.50

9.0
9.0

18
18

3.0:1
3.0:1

2100
2200

X
X

STK-4P
STK-6P

ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

Temperature Compensated Amplifiers


Temp Comp 18.0 - 40.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ - 54 TO + 70 C)
ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

ALT1840-15-07
ALT1840-20-07
ALT1840-21-10
ALT1840-26-10

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
OVER TEMP
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

15.0
20.0
21.0
26.0

3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50

9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0

7
7
10
10

2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1

450
525
600
675

CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

X
X
X
X

STK-4
STK-8
STK-8
STK-8

ALC 40.0 - 60.0 GHz Amplifiers


Standard 40.0 - 60.0 GHz Amplifiers (Specs. Guaranteed @ 25 C)
ALC MODEL #

MENLO MODEL #

ALS4060-26-10
ALS4060-30-10
ALS4060-26-12
ALS4060-25-14
ALS4060-25-17

FREQ.
RANGE
(Ghz)

40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0

60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0

GAIN
(dB)
min.

GAIN
FLAT
( dB)

NOISE
FIGURE
(dB)

PWR
OUT
P1dB (min)

VSWR
(max)

DC
CURRENT
+15 VDC

26.0
30.0
26.0
25.0
25.0

3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5

10
10
12
14
17

3.0:1
3.0:1
3.0:1
3.0:1
3.0:1

650
725
800
950
1800

All amplifiers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input and are available with
custom bias, mechanical and electrical configurations. Coax connectors are standard.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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CASE OPTIONS
SPECIAL
STD.

X
X
X
X
X

STV-4
STV-4
STV-4
STK-4
STV-5P

ALC Standard Multipliers


ALC X 2 Active Multipliers (Specs Guaranteed @ 25 C)
MODEL NUMBER

INPUT
FREQUENCY

OUTPUT
FREQUENCY

RF POWER IN
(dBm)

RF POWER OUT
dBm (Psat)

HARMONICS
dBc Max.

CURRENT @
+12 - +15
VDC

CASE
CONFIGURATION

ALMX2-0510-20

2.5 - 5.0

5.0 - 10.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 10

375

STL-6

ALMX2-1020-20

5.0 - 10.0

10.0 - 20.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 10

450

STL-6

ALMX2-1826-20

9.0 - 13.0

18.0 - 26.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 20

450

STK-6

ALMX2-2640-20

13.0 - 20.0

26.0 - 40.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 20

550

STK-8

ALMX2-4060-10

20.0 - 30.0

40.0 - 60.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 20

650

STV-8

ALMX2-3350-13

16.5 - 25.0

33.0 - 50.0

+ 10

+ 13

- 20

500

STV-8

ALC X 3 Active Multipliers (Specs Guaranteed @ 25 C)


MODEL NUMBER

INPUT
FREQUENCY

OUTPUT
FREQUENCY

RF POWER IN
(dBm)

RF POWER OUT
dBm (Psat)

HARMONICS
dBc Max.

CURRENT @
+12 - +15
VDC

CASE
CONFIGURATION

ALMX3-3350-13

11.0 - 16.6

33.0 - 50.0

+ 10

+ 13

- 20

650

STV-8

ALMX3-3740-15

12.33 - 13.33

37.0 - 40.0

+ 10

+ 15

- 20

475

STK-6

ALMX3-4043-15

13.33 - 14.33

40.0 - 43.0

+ 10

+ 15

- 20

500

STK-6

ALC X 4 Active Multipliers (Specs Guaranteed @ 25 C)


MODEL NUMBER

INPUT
FREQUENCY

OUTPUT
FREQUENCY

RF POWER IN
(dBm)

RF POWER OUT
dBm (Psat)

HARMONICS
dBc Max.

CURRENT @
+12 - +15
VDC

CASE
CONFIGURATION

ALMX4-1020-20

3.75 - 5.0

15.0 - 20.0

+ 10

+ 20

- 10

450

STL-8

ALMX4-2640-15

6.5 - 10.0

26.0 - 40.0

+ 10

+ 15

- 20

600

STK-8

ALMX4-4060-10

10.0 - 15.0

20.0 - 60.0

+ 10

+ 10

- 20

750

STV-8

Multipliers can be ordered with Coax or Waveguide connectors which must be specified at
time of order, otherwise Coax is standard. All multipliers are operational at +12 to +15 volts DC input
and are available in custom mechanical and electrical configurations.
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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Menlo DLVAs
MDA-1000 Series
MODEL NUMBER

MDA-1004
MDA-1005
MDA-1009
MDA-102-A
MDA-1028
MDA-1030
MDA-1040
MDA-10518
MDA-1052
MDA-1052
MDA-1055
MDA-1064
MDA-1071
MDA-1091
MDA-1095
MDA-1101
MDA-1102
MDA-1124
MDA-1125
MDA-1130
MDA-1135
MDA-1136
MDA-1137
MDA-1138
MDA-1139
MDA-1140
MDA-1141
MDA-1142
MDA-1143
MDA-1144
MDA-1146
MDA-1152
MDA-1153
MDA-1161
MDA-1162
MDA-1163
MDA-1165
MDA-1166
MDA-1167
MDA-1169
MDA-1170
MDA-1204-1
MDA-1218
MDA-1612
MDA-1612

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.75 - 7.0
2.0 - 18.0
0.75 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0
0.5 - 18.0
0.5 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
0.5 - 18.0
7.0 - 18.0
0.5 - 2.0
2.0 - 8.0
2.0 - 8.0
1.95 - 6.05
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 6.0
0.5 - 6.0
6.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 6.0
2.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 4.0
0.5 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
8.0 - 18.0
8.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 6.0
6.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 8.0
8.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 8.0
8.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 6.0
0.5 - 2.0
2.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 16.0
2.0 - 18.0
0.5 - 1.1
2.0 - 6.0
2.0 - 18.0
2.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 18.0
6.0 - 12.0
9.0 - 10.5

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

-45
-41
-40
-72
-40
-40
-40
-42
-75
-44
-75
-73
-72
-73
-45
-42
-42
-41
-60
-66
-72
-75
-42
-72
-74
-42
-52
-52
-72
-72
-52
-70
-70
-45
-72
-72
-72
-65
-65
-65
-68
-44
-42
-43
-43

-40 to 0
-40 to 0
-40 to 0
-70 to +10
-34 to +7
-34 to +7
-40 to 0
-40 to +5
-70 to +5
-40 to +5
-72 to 0
-71 to +10
-66 to 0
-70 to +3
-45 to +5
-40 to 0
-40 to 0
-38 to 0
-50 to +5
-65 to 0
-70 to +10
-70 to -10
-40 to +5
-65 to +10
-69 to +5
-40 to +15
-50 to +10
-50 to +10
-70 to 0
-70 to 0
-50 to +10
-70 to +5
-70 to +5
-40 to +10
-70 to +10
-70 to +10
-70 to +5
-60 to +7
-60 to +10
-60 to +10
-68 to 0
-40 to +5
-40 to +5
-40 to +5
-40 to +5

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency) POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS


+12 to +15
+12 to +15
VSWR @
@ 25C
@ -54 to +85 C VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) (-23 dBm)

1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.5
1.75
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.75
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

1.5
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.3
0.7
1.2
0.1
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
0.5
1.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.75
2.0
2.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
1.75
1.0
1.0
1.25
2.0
1.5
1.5
2.5
0.5
0.7
0.5
0.5

175
175
200
300
200
200
190
65
300
65
400
400
350
600
150
300
300
80
190
350
350
100
70
420
300
190
150
180
350
300
300
300
300
65
500
500
350
400
300
400
400
65
65
65
65

175
175
200
150
140
140
190
65
150
65
100
180
250
150
60
200
200
80
60
120
150
50
70
120
150
100
100
100
150
150
100
150
150
65
150
150
180
150
150
165
300
65
65
65
65

2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.5:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
4.0:1
3.5:1
2.5:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.5:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
4.0:1
2.0:1
3.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
3.0:1
2.5:1
2.0:1
3.0:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
2.5:1
2.2:1
2.2:1
2.5:1
3.0:1
3.0:1
2.0:1
2.3:1
3.0:1
2.0:1
2.5:1
2.0:1
3.5:1
3.0:1
3.0:1

CASE ( L x W x H )

2.4 x 2.5 x 0.45


2.4 x 2.5 x 0.45
4.0 x 3.0 x 1.0
3.0-2.9 x 0.50
4.0 x 3.0 x 0.88
4.0 x 3.0 x 0.88
5.7 x 3.2 x 0.73
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.5
3.0 x 2.9 x 0.5
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.5
3.0 x 4.0 x 0.50
3.94 x 4.17 x 0.50
3.57 x 2.92 x 0.44
4.0 x 3.0 x 0.44
2.5 x 6.51 x 0.60
2.5 x 2.9 x 0.50
2.5 x 2.9 x 0.50
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.40
2.88 x 6.51 x 0.60
2.9 x 2.9 x 0.50
3.0 x 2.9 x 0.35
1.8 x 1.5 x 0.30
2.3 x 2.3 x 0.47
3.0 x 2.90 x 0.50
3.0 x 2.9 x 0.50
2.9 x 2.5 x 0.50
2.5 x 2.9 x 0.50
2.5 x 2.9 x 0.50
3.0 x 3.0 x 0.50
3.0 x 3.0 x 0.50
2.5 x 2.9 x 0.5
3.0 x 2.9 x 0.435
3.0 x 2.9 x 0.435
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.40
3.5 x 3.2 x 0.5
3.5 x 3.2 x 0.5
3.5 x 3.3 x 0.60
3.5 x 3.2 x 0.44
1.97 x 0.77 x 0.34
3.5 x 3.2 x 0.5
3.5 x 3.5 x 0.60
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.5
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.4
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.4
2.4 x 2.5 x 0.4

General Specifications: Propagation Delay < 30 ns, Rise time 20 ns typ., Recovery Time < 500 ns @ +5 dBm, Logging Slope 25 mv / dB,
Max CW RF input without damage = + 17 dBm
ALC offers a wide variety of customized microwave components and integrated subassemblies.
If you dont see what you need call us at (916) 941-9477 and we will design it for you!
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Menlo DLVAs
MDA-3000 Series (Medium Range)
MODEL NUMBER

MDA-3218

FREQUENCY (GHz)

2.0 - 18.0

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

-42

x - 40 to +20

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency) POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS


+12 to +15
+12 to +15
VSWR @
@ 25C
@ -54 to +85 C VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) (-23 dBm)

1.2

1.5

200

100

2.5:1

CASE ( L x W x H )

2.5 x 2.9 x 0.44

General Specifications: Propagation Delay < 30 ns, Rise time 20 ns typ., Recovery Time < 500 ns @ +5 dBm w/ pulse width < 1 micro
second, Logging Slope 50 mV / dB, Max CW RF input without damage = + 20 dBm

MDA-4000 Series (Extended Range)


MODEL NUMBER

MDA-4218

FREQUENCY (GHz)

2.0 - 6.0

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

-64

-62 TO +8

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency) POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS


+12 to +15
+12 to +15
VSWR @
@ 25C
@ -54 to +85 C VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) (-23 dBm)

2.0

2.5

400

150

2.5:1

CASE ( L x W x H )

2.9 x 2.9 x 0.44

General Specifications: Propagation Delay < 35 ns, Rise time 25 ns typ., Recovery Time < 500 ns for pulse widths < 1 micro second,
Logging Slope 50 mV / dB, CW Immunity with no degradation up to Tss

MDA-5000 Series (Extended Range)


MODEL NUMBER

FREQUENCY (GHz)

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency) POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS


+12 to +15
+12 to +15
VSWR @
@ 25C
@ -54 to +85 C VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) (-23 dBm)

CASE ( L x W x H )

MDA-5054

0.65 - 0.95

-75

-72 to +12

1.0

1.2

260

150

2.0:1

3.0 x 2.9 x 0.435

MDA-5218

2.0 - 18.0

-65

-62 to +8

1.2

1.5

400

150

2.5:1

3.0 x 2.9 x 0.435

MDA-5260

2.0 - 6.0

-75

-72 to +5

1.0

1.2

260

150

2.0:1

3.0 x 3.0 x 0.44

MDA-5618

6.0 - 18.0

-72

-70 to +5

1.1

1.3

300

150

2.0:1

3.0 x 2.9 x 0.435

General Specifications: Propagation Delay < 30 ns, Rise time 20 ns typ., Recovery Time < 500 ns for pulse widths < 1 micro second @
+5 dBm, Logging Slope 50 mV / dB, Max CW RF input without damage = + 20 dBm
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Menlo SDLVAs
MSDA-1000 Series
MODEL NUMBER

FREQUENCY (GHz)

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency)


@ 25C

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

RF Fatness
+12 to +15
+12 to +15
@ -54 to +85 C ( + / - dB) VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) VSWR

CASE ( L x W x H )

MSDA-1052
0.5 - 2.0
-50
-40 to +5
1.5
2.0
1.0
60
20
2.0:1 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.4
MSDA-1073
2.80 - 3.30
-70
-65 to +10
2.0
3.0
2.0
100
30
2.0:1 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.4
MSDA-1074
9.2 - 9.65
-70
-65 to +10
2.0
3.0
2.0
170
30
2.0:1 3.31 x 1.5 x 0.4
MSDA-1085
0.525 - 0.775 -65
-60 to 0
2.0
2.5
1.5
120
20
2.0:1 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.4
MSDA-1218-1
2.0 - 18.0
-44
-35 to +10
2.0
2.5
3.5
350
30
2.5:1 2.0 x 1.65 x 0.4
General Specifications: Log Slope: 25 mV/ dB Nominal, Pulse Range: 30 ns to CW, Rise Time: 10 ns (5 ns typ.), Recovery Time:
60 ns (40 ns typ.), Delay Time: 15 ns (5 ns typ. / 7 ns over temp typ.), Variation of Delay Time Vs. input Power: +/-1 ns w/ 50 ohm to 100
ohm load, Max RF Input +20 dBm

MSDA-2000 Series
MODEL NUMBER

FREQUENCY (GHz)

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency)


@ 25C

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

RF Fatness
+12 to +15
+12 to +15
@ -54 to +85 C ( + / - dB) VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) VSWR

CASE ( L x W x H )

MSDA-2206
2.0 - 6.0
-72
-65 to -5
2.0
2.5
2.0
120
20
2.2:1 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.4
MSDA-2618
6.0 - 18.0
-67
-60 to 0
2.0
2.5
3.0
200
20
2.3:1 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.4
General Specifications: Log Slope: 25 mV/ dB Nominal, Pulse Range: 30 ns to CW, Rise Time: 10 ns (5 ns typ.), Recovery Time:
60 ns (40 ns typ.), Delay Time: 15 ns (5 ns typ. / 7 ns over temp typ.), Variation of Delay Time Vs. input Power: +/-1 ns w/ 50 ohm to 100
ohm load, Max RF Input +20 dBm

MSDA-4000 Series
MODEL NUMBER

FREQUENCY (GHz)

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency)


@ 25C

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

RF Fatness
+12 to +15
+12 to +15
@ -54 to +85 C ( + / - dB) VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) VSWR

CASE ( L x W x H )

MSDA-4052
0.5 - 2.0
-75
-70 to 0
2.0
2.5
3.5
250
160
2.0:l 2.5 x 1.72 x 0.4
MSDA4102
1.0 - 2.0
-75
-70 to 0
2.0
2.5
3.5
250
160
2.0:l 2.5 x 1.72 x 0.4
MSDA-4056
0.5 - 6.0
-75
-70 to 0
2.0
2.5
3.5
250
160
2.0:1 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-4206
2.0 - 6.0
-75
-70 to 0
1.0
2.0
2.0
250
150
2.0:1 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-4618
6.0 - 18.0
-73
-68 to +2
1.2
2.0
3.0
300
150
2.0:1 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-4618-1
6.0 - 18.0
-73
-68 to 0
1.2
2.0
3.0
300
150
2.0:1 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-0218
2.0 - 18.0
-70
-65 to 0
1.5
3.0
3.5
300
150
2.5:1 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.4
General Specifications: Log Slope: 25 mV/ dB Nominal, Pulse Range: 30 ns to CW, Rise Time: 10 ns (5 ns typ.), Recovery Time:
60 ns (40 ns typ.), Delay Time: 15 ns (5 ns typ. / 7 ns over temp typ.), Variation of Delay Time Vs. input Power: +/-1 ns w/ 50 ohm to 100
ohm load, Max RF Input +20 dBm

MSDA-80000 Series (Millimeter Wave)


MODEL NUMBER

FREQUENCY (GHz)

TSS
(dBM)

LOG
RANGE
(dBM)

Linearity (dB @ any Frequency)


@ 25C

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

RF Fatness
+12 to +15
+12 to +15
@ -54 to +85 C ( + / - dB) VDC (mA typ.) VDC (mA typ.) VSWR

CASE ( L x W x H )

MSDA-81826
18.0 - 26.0
-71
-65 to 0
1.2
2.0
3.0
300
150
2.2:1 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-82640
26.0 - 40.0
-65
-60 to 0
1.5
2.5
3.0
400
150
2.5:1 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.4
MSDA-81840
18.0 - 40.0
-65
-60 to 0
1.2
3.0
3.5
400
150
2.5:1 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.4
General Specifications: Log Slope: 25 mV/ dB Nominal, Pulse Range: 30 ns to CW, Rise Time: 10 ns (5 ns typ.), Recovery Time:
60 ns (40 ns typ.), Delay Time: 15 ns (5 ns typ. / 7 ns over temp typ.), Variation of Delay Time Vs. input Power: +/-1 ns w/ 50 ohm to 100
ohm load, Max RF Input +20 dBm
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ALC SCREENING OPTIONS

ALC STANDARD LEVEL SCREENING TEST


MIL-STD-883
METHOD

TEST
Internal visual inspection
Pre-seal bake
Stabilization bake
Temperature cycle
Hermetic seal, gross
Burn-in
Final electrical
External visual

ALC std
-----1008
1010
1014
1015
-----2009

CONDITIONS
ALC std
Ta=125C, 3 hours
B, Ta=125C, 4 hours
B, 10 cycles, -55C to +125C
C
C, 48 hours, Ta=100C
Ta=25C, Gain, VSWR, Noise Figure, RF Power & DC Current

ALC EXTENDED LEVEL SCREENING TEST


MIL-STD-883
METHOD

TEST
Internal visual inspection
Pre-seal bake
Stabilization bake
Temperature Cycle
Constant Acceleration
Hermetic Seal, fine
Hermetic Seal, gross
Burn-in
Final electrical
External visual

ALC std
-----1008
1010
2001
1014
1014
1015
-----2009

CONDITIONS
ALC std
Ta=125C, 24 hours
B, Ta=125C, 24 hours
B, 10 cycles, -55C to +125C
A, y1 axis, 5000g
A2, 1x10-6 ATM cc/sec max.
C
B, 168 hours, Ta=100C
Ta=25C, Gain, VSWR, Noise Figure, RF Power & DC Current

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Outline Drawings

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