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At MACOM we offer a complete line of RF and microwave limiters, LNA/limiters and limiting amplifiers up to 18 GHz. These products use the latest thin-film hybrid manufacturing techniques to obtain the highest levels of performance, repeatability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. Using the latest technology available in the industry for silicon and GaAs FET MMICs, these products are ideal for multi-market and aerospace and defense applications.

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releaseDate	Part Number	Ordering	Short Description	Min Frequency (MHz)	Max Frequency (MHz)	CW Input Power (dBm)	Peak Power (W)	Leakage (mW)	Recovery Time (ns)	Insertion Loss (dB)	Package Category	Package	Lead-Free	Datasheet	Application Notes	Lead Finish	Brightcove Video	Content	ROHS	Product Image	Features

2002/01/04	2690-1003	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	1000	2000	35	1000	100	1000	0.9	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2001/11/05	2690-1007	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	2000	8000	35	1000	100	1000	1.3	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2001/06/28	2690-1001	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	1000	2000	30	100	75	100	0.7	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2001/06/07	2690-1005	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	2000	8000	30	100	50	100	1.1	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2001/03/22	2690-1014	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	2000	18000	33	500	75	250	2.3	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed Reduced VSWR
2000/09/17	2690-1011	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	8000	18000	35	1000	100	1000	2.3	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2000/08/16	2690-1009	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	8000	18000	30	100	50	100	1.8	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Small Size Feedback Leveling Environmentally Sealed
2000/07/27	2690-1015	Buy	Coaxial Limiters	2000	18000	35	1000	100	1000	2.3	Connectorized	Connectorized-SMA	No	2690 Series.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide				No	MACOM_general.png	Broadband Frequency Ranges Reduced VSWR Feedback Leveling Small Size Environmentally Sealed
	MADL-011014	Inquire	SMT, Integrated, Fully-matched	1000	2000	55	1000	79	3500	0.3	Hermetic SMT	Flangeless Ceramic Pkg	Yes	MADL-011014.pdf	S2083 - Surface Mounting Instructions for PQFN Packages AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide AN3008 - Using the DR65-0109 (DR65-0003 replacement part) to Drive SPDT PIN Switches		5789339502001	Family of Limiters Training Module with Digikey.pdf	Yes	MADL-011014_Limiter_HR_blue logo.png	+55 dBm Peak Power Handling @ +85°C RoHS* Compliant and 260oC Reflow Compatible Lead-Free 10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm 3 Package +19 dBm Flat Leakage Power 19 dB Return Loss (1.2 - 1.4 GHz) 0.35 dB Insertion Loss (1.2 - 1.4 GHz) +53 dBm CW Power Handling @ +85°C
	MADL-011012	Buy	360 W CW Power Limiter	300	1000	54	360	100	3000	0.2	Surface Mount	10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm	Yes	MADL-011012.pdf			5789339502001	Family of Limiters Training Module with Digikey.pdf	Yes	Macom gen.png	55.6 dBm CW Power Handling @ +25°C Lead-Free 10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm3 Package 21 dBm Flat Leakage Power 25 dB Return Loss (400 - 500 MHz) 0.2 dB Insertion Loss (400 - 500 MHz) 54 dBm CW Power Handling @ +85°C RoHS* Compliant Hermetic Seal
	LM501202-L-C-300	Inquire	Octave Band, Low Power	500	2000	37	125	125	75	0.4	Surface Mount	Flangeless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM501202-L-C-300.pdf					Yes	LM501102-L-C-300.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Package: 8mm L x 5mm W x 2.5 mm H Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (5 W CW ) Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (125 W Peak) Wide Frequency Range (400 MHz to 2.5 GHz) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, DC Blocks & DC Return Low Flat Leakage Power (21 dBm) Very Low Insertion Loss (0.4 dB) RoHS Compliant
	LM202802-L-C-300	Inquire	Octave Band, Low Power	2000	8000	36	100	79	75	1	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202802-L-C-300.pdf					Yes	LM202802-L-C-300.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Outline: 8mm L x 5mm W x 2.5 mm H Lower Insertion Loss ( 1.1 dB ) & Lower Flat Leakage Power ( 19 dBm ) Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic ( 4 W C.W Power ) Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic ( 100 W Peak Power ) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, D.C. Blocks & D.C. Return RoHS Compliant
	LM202602-H-A-300	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiters	2000	6000	35	100	63	100	0.85	Surface Mount	Flangeless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202602-H-x-300.pdf					Yes	LM202602-H-A-300 - Copy.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in 8 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm Package Low Insertion Loss: 0.85 dB Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic: 100 W Peak Pulse Power High IIP3: 19 dBm RoHS Compliant
	LM200802-M-A-300	Buy	Medium Power Broadband Surface Mount Pin Diode Limiter	20	8000	42	100	100	500	1.4	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM200802-M-A-300.pdf					Yes	LM200802-M-A-300.jpg	Broadband Performance: 20 MHz – 8 GHz Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiter: 44 dBm Average Power Incorporates NIP and PIN Limiter Diodes Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Outline: 8 mm L x 5 mm W x 2.5 mm H Low Insertion Loss: 1.4 dB typical Low Flat Leakage Power: 20 dBm typical RoHS Compliant
	LM202602-H-C-300	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiters	2000	6000	35	100	63	100	0.85	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202602-H-x-300.pdf					Yes	LM202602-H-C-300.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in 8 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm Package High IIP3: 19 dBm Low Insertion Loss: 0.85 dB Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic: 100 W Peak Pulse Power RoHS* Compliant
	LM501202-M-C-300	Buy	Octave Band, Medium Power	500	2000	45	200	126	500	0.4	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM501202-M-C-300.pdf					Yes	LM501102-M-C-300.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Outline: 8mm L x 5mm W x 2.5 mm H Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic ( 30 W C.W Power ) Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic ( 200 W Peak Power ) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, D.C. Blocks & D.C. Return RoHS Compliant Lower Insertion Loss ( 0.4 dB ) & Lower Flat Leakage Power ( 21 dBm )
	LM202802-M-C-300	Buy	Octave Band, Medium Power	2000	8000	45	200	158	1500	1.2	Surface Mount	Flangeless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202802-M-C-300.pdf					Yes		Broadband Performance: 2 GHz – 8 GHz Low Insertion Loss: 1.4 dB typ. Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiter: 45 dBm Average Power Incorporates NIP and PIN Limiter Diodes Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Outline: 8 mm L x 5 mm W x 2.5 mm H RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power: 20 dBm typ
	LM2933-Q-B-301	Buy	High power, passive two-stage power limiter	2900	3300	47	1580	200	1500	0.6	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM2933-Q-B-301.pdf					Yes	LM2933-Q-B-301.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Package: 8 mm L x 5 mm W x 2.5 mm H Very Low Insertion Loss (0.6 dB) Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (100 W CW) Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (1.6 kW Peak) Frequency Range (2.9 GHz to 3.3 GHz) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, DC Blocks, Schottky Diode & DC Return RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power (23 dBm)
	LM401102-Q-x-301	Inquire	Octave Band, High Power “Quasi-Active”	400	1000	50	1000	63	5000	0.3	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM401102-Q-x-301.pdf					Yes	LM401102-Q-x-301.pdf	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Package: Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (100 W CW ) Wide Frequency Range (400 to 1000 MHz) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, DC Blocks, Schottky Diode & DC Return 8 mm L x 5 mm W x 2.5 mm H Very Low Insertion Loss (0.3 dB) RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power (18 dBm)
	LM202402-Q-A-301	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiter	2000	4000	50	1000	100	750	0.5	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202402‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202402-Q-x-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 1000 W CW Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW RoHS Compliant Low Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB Low Flat Leakage Power: 20 dBm
	LM202402-Q-E-301	Buy	PIN Diode Limiter	2000	4000	50	1000	32	3000	0.5	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202402‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202402-Q-E-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Low Insertion Loss : 0.5 dB Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMICs Switches: 100 W CW Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic MMIC Switches: 1000 W CW Low Flat Leakage Power 15 dBm RoHS Compliant
	LM202802-Q-C-301	Buy	PIN Diode Limiter, 2 - 8 GHz	2000	8000	50	1000	126	5000	1.1	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202802‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202802-Q-C-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Low Insertion Loss: 1.1 dB Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW Incorporates PIN Limiter & Schottky Diodes RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power: 21 dBm D.C. Blocks & D.C. Return
	LM202402-Q-F-301	Buy	PIN Diode Limiter	2000	4000	50	1000	32	3000	0.5	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202402‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202402-Q-F-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Low Insertion Loss 0.5 dB Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, DC Blocks, Schottky Diode & DC Return Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 1000 W CW RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power 15 dBm
	LM102202-Q-x-301	Inquire	Octave Band, High Power “Quasi-Active”	1000	2000	50	1000	50	1500	0.35	Surface Mount	Flangeless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM102202-Q-x-301.pdf					Yes	LM102202-Qx-301.jpg	Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Package: Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (100 W CW ) Wide Frequency Range (1 to 2 GHz) Incorporates PIN Limiter Diodes, DC Blocks, Schottky Diode & DC Return 8 mm L x 5 mm W x 2.5 mm H RoHS Compliant Ultra-Thin Au Termination Plating to Combat Embrittlement Very Low Insertion Loss (0.35 dB) & Low Flat Leakage Power (17 dBm) Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic-Packaged Limiters (1000 W CW)
	LM102202-H-C-301	Inquire	Octave Band, High Power “Quasi-Active”	1000	2000	47	200	50	3000	0.35	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM102202-H-C-301.pdf					Yes		Surface Mount Limiter in Compact Outline: 8mm L x 5mm W x 2.5 mm H Incorporates PIN Limiter & Schottky Diodes, D.C. Blocks & D.C. Return Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic ( 50 W C.W. Power ) Lower Insertion Loss ( 0.8 dB ) & Lower Flat Leakage Power ( 17 dBm ) RoHS Compliant
	MLM2060-301	Inquire	MLM Series, Surface Mount High Power Limiters	2000	6000	36	100	100	100	0.9	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	MLM2060-30x.pdf					Yes	2016-02-18_8-36-14.jpg	Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMICS ( 100 W Peak Input Power ) Lower Insertion Loss ( 0.85 dB ) Lower Flat leakage Power ( 19 dBm )
	MADL-011015	Inquire	250 W Peak Power Limiter	2000	4000	50	250	30	3000	0.6	Ceramic	10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm	Yes	MADL-011015.pdf			5789339502001		Yes	Macom gen.png	54 dBm Peak Power Handling @ +85°C 50 dBm CW Power Handling @ +85°C 0.6 dB Insertion Loss (2.7 - 3.5 GHz) 15 dB Return Loss (2.7 - 3.5 GHz) 15 dBm Flat Leakage Power Lead-Free 10.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 mm Package RoHS* Compliant Hermetic Seal
	LM202402-Q-B-301	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiter	2000	4000	50	1000	100	750	0.5	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202402‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202402-Q-x-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 1000 W CW Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW RoHS Compliant Low Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB Low Flat Leakage Power: 20 dBm
	LM202402-Q-C-301	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiter	2000	4000	50	1000	100	750	0.5	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202402‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202402-Q-x-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Higher Peak Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 1000 W CW Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW RoHS Compliant Low Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB Low Flat Leakage Power: 20 dBm
	LM202802-Q-B-301	Inquire	PIN Diode Limiter, 2 - 8 GHz	2000	8000	50	1000	126	5000	1.1	Surface Mount	Flangless Ceramic Package	Yes	LM202802‐Q‐x‐301.pdf					Yes	LM202802-Q-C-301.jpg	Surface Mount SP2T Switch in Compact Outline: 8 L x 5 W x 2.5 H mm Package Low Insertion Loss: 1.1 dB Higher Average Power Handling than Plastic Packaged MMIC Switches: 100 W CW Incorporates PIN Limiter & Schottky Diodes RoHS Compliant Low Flat Leakage Power: 21 dBm D.C. Blocks & D.C. Return
2002/03/09	SML1	Buy	Thin Film Limiter Module 5 to 3000 MHz	5	3000	20	1	3		3	Hermetic	Ceramic SMTO-8	Yes	L1_SML1.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide M513 - Tape and Reel Packaging for Surface Mount Components M538 - Surfacing Mounting Instructions - Footprint Guidelines AN215a - RF Small Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters (supplied with the permission of Motorola)	Gold plate IAW MIL-G-45204 type III. grade A. class 2 (.0001 to .0002 inches) over electrodeposited nickel IAW MIL-M-38510 .0001-.0003 inches			Yes	MACOM_general.png	Voltage Variable Limiting Level: -10 to 0 dBm Excellent Phase Response 0.3 Degree / dB to 160 MHz (Typ.) Good Suppression of Even Order Harmonics Due to Balanced Circuit Design Low Intervention Loss at Low Input Levels: < 2.0 dB (Typ.)
2003/12/21	CL42	Buy	Thin Film Limiter Module 50 to 4000 MHz	50	4000	20	1	3		4	Connectorized	SMA	No	L42_SML42_CL42.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide M513 - Tape and Reel Packaging for Surface Mount Components AN215a - RF Small Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters (supplied with the permission of Motorola)				No	MACOM_general.png	Very Wide Bandwidth Low Insertion Loss: 3.5 dB (Typ.) Good Suppression of Even Order Harmonics
2002/01/13	L1	Buy	Thin Film Limiter Module 5 to 3000 MHz	5	3000	20	1	3		3	Hermetic	TO-8	Yes	L1_SML1.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide M513 - Tape and Reel Packaging for Surface Mount Components AN215a - RF Small Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters (supplied with the permission of Motorola)				Yes	MACOM_general.png	Voltage Variable Limiting Level: -10 to 0 dBm Excellent Phase Response 0.3 Degree / dB to 160 MHz (Typ.) Good Suppression of Even Order Harmonics Due to Balanced Circuit Design Low Insertion Loss at Low Input Levels: < 2.0 dB (Typ.)
2001/12/31	SML42	Buy	Thin Film Limiter Module 50 to 4000 MHz	50	4000	20	1	3		4	Hermetic	SMT	Yes	L42_SML42_CL42.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide S2080 - Moisture Effects on the Soldering of Plastic Encapsulated Devices AN215a - RF Small Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters (supplied with the permission of Motorola)				Yes	MACOM_general.png	Very Wide Bandwidth Low Insertion Loss: 3.5 dB (Typ.) Good Suppression of Even Order Harmonics
2002/01/03	L42	Buy	Thin Film Limiter Module 50 to 4000 MHz	50	4000	20	1	3		4	Hermetic	TO-8	Yes	L42_SML42_CL42.pdf	AN3009 - S-Parameter S2P File Format Guide M513 - Tape and Reel Packaging for Surface Mount Components AN215a - RF Small Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters (supplied with the permission of Motorola)				Yes	MACOM_general.png	Very Wide Bandwidth Low Insertion Loss: 3.5 dB (Typ.) Good Suppression of Even Order Harmonics

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