The PE80L2006 from Pasternack is a Power Limiter designed to protect sensitive RF receivers and components from excessive input power in broadband communication and electronic warfare systems. Operating across the 2 to 18 GHz frequency range, it supports 1 W CW input power with a maximum leakage level of +14 dBm and peak input power handling of +20 dBm. The limiting threshold of +6 dBm provides effective protection against signal overload while maintaining reliable RF performance across a wide operating bandwidth.

This broadband limiter features a maximum insertion loss of 2.5 dB and a typical input VSWR of 2:1, ensuring efficient signal transmission with minimal reflections. Fast response characteristics and a typical recovery time of 15 µs enable rapid protection against high-power transients, helping prevent damage to low-noise amplifiers and other sensitive RF circuitry. Constructed using thin-film stripline technology, the device offers high reliability and consistent electrical performance.

The PE80L2006 is housed in a compact and rugged package with field-replaceable SMA connectors that support convenient drop-mount installation onto printed wiring boards. Qualified to MIL-STD-202F environmental requirements for humidity, shock, vibration and altitude, it provides dependable operation under harsh military and aerospace conditions. Compact and robust, the PE80L2006 is ideal for electronic warfare systems, military communications, satellite and space applications, RF test equipment, receiver protection and other high-performance microwave systems requiring broadband power limiting.