Microstrip Training System Lab MIC 20 Features:
Amitec Model MIC20 uses a broadband Microwave source working over a bandwidth from 2-4 Ghz, 10MHz-12.4 Ghz power meter and 2-8 Ghz directional coupler. Several modules using low loss substrate are provided with etched surface mounted circuits. Gold plated SMA connectors are provided on each modules for repeatable connections. Teflon cables are provided for low loss interconnects.
* 2-4 GHz source
* 10 MHz-12.4 GHz Power meter.
* 2-8GHz directional coupler with >20dB directivity
* Over 10 different MIC modules provided
* Gold plated SMA connectors on low loss substrate
* 0.1dB resolution LCD with bargraph
* Wide power range +20dBm to -30dBm
* High measure speed at all power levels
* Measurement in dBm, mW, dBr, dBW, dBuW, dB relative
* Shock/Drop resistant Sensor
Amitec MIC20 Technical Specifications:
Microwave Source
Microwave Source : 2 GHz to 4GHz
Frequency Display : LCD
Power level : 10dBm typical
Output Impedance : 50 Ohms
Power Supply : 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Microwave Power meter
Frequency range : 10MHz to 12.4 Ghz
Display : 16X2 Backlit LCD
Power range : -30dBm to +20dBm
Resolution : 0.1, 0.5 and 1dB
Measurement : dBm, dBr, mW, dBW, dBuW With Digital Display
Ranging : Auto-ranging
Sampling : 1,10,100 readings per sec.
Relative Offset : +20.0 to -30.0dBm for relative measurement
User setting : +3.0dB to -3.0dB in 0.1dB step
Level Indicator : Bar Graph
Power : 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power Sensor
Connector : SMA
Frequency Range : 10 MHz to 12.4 Ghz
Compensation : Temperature compensated Thermistor
Impedance : 50 ohms
Maximum input : +20dBm
Return Loss : 15dB at 12.4GHz
Cable : Sensor/meter cable 3m
Directional coupler
Frequency Range : 2-8GHz
Coupling : 10dB
Frequency sensitivity : 0.25dB
Directivity : >20dB
Insertion Loss : <1dB including coupled power
Max VSWR Any port : 1.2
Connector : SMA
Active Circuits: Microwave Amplifier & Switches
1 MMIC Amplifier: Gain = 10dB
2 SPST PIN diode switch: Isolation = 10dB
Passive Circuits: Power divider
3 Wilkinson Equal Power Divider: cf = 3Ghz
4 Wilkinson Unequal Power divider: cf = 3Ghz
Coupler
5 Quadrature hybrid/Branchline Coupler: cf = 3GHz
6 Folded Lange Coupler: coupling = 6dB, cf = 3GHz
7 Unfolded Lange Coupler: coupling = 6dB, cf = 3GHz
8 180 deg. Rat-Race Hybrid Ring Coupler: cf = 3GHz
9 Coupled line Coupler: coupling=20dB, cf = 3 GHz
Filters
10 Low Pass filter: fco = 3Ghz, S12 at 4Ghz = 20dB
11 Coupled Line Band pass filter Zo = 50 Ohms, cf = 3Ghz
Resonators
12 Ring Resonator: cf = 3 GHz
13 Half wave resonator: cf = 3GHz
Antennas
14 Patch Antenna: cf = 2.4GHz
15 Log Periodic Antenna: cf = 2-4 GHz
Impedance Matching
16 Tapered Line transformer: 50 -100 Ohms, cf = 3 GHz
17 Matched Load
18 Mismatched load
Attenuator
19 Fixed attenuator PIN diode switchable
20 Variable attenuator PIN diode
Accessories:
Termination X2, Short, SMA(M)-SMA(M) Adapters, SMA(F)-SMA(F) adapter, SMA(M)-SMA(M)
RG316 cables, Attenuator 20dB, SMA connectors X5
E-Manual: Installation Video for ease of Learning
Area and scope of Experiments:
* Measurement of S11, S12, S21, S22 parameters of All the components
* Substrate dielectric constant using ring resonator
* Power division ,isolation and return loss characteristics of power dividers
* Coupling and directivity of directional coupler
* Low pass, band pass filter characteristics
* Antenna return loss measurement
