Mini-Circuits-LFCN-5500-

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CERAMIC  
Low Pass Filter  
LFCN-5500+  
50Ω  
DC

1

to 5500 MHz  
FE
A
T
URES  
y
Excellent power handling, 8W  
y
Small size  
y
7 sections  
y
T
e
mperature stable  
y
Hermetically sealed  
y
L
T
CC construction  
y
Protected by U.S. Patent 6,943,646  
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only  
CASE STYLE: FV1206  
+RoHS Compliant  
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site  
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications  
APPLIC
A
T
IONS  
y
Harmonic rejection  
y
VHF/UHF transmitters/receivers  
y
Lab use  
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1,2

AT 25°C  
Parameter  
F#  
Frequency (MHz)  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
Insertion Loss  
Freq. Cut-Off  
VSWR  
DC-F1  
F2  
DC-5500  
6200  
—
—
—
3.0  
1.3  
—
2.0  
—
dB  
dB  
:1  
Passband  
Stop Band  
DC-F1  
F3  
DC-5500  
7200  
—
—
20  
—
—
—
Rejection Loss  
dB  
F4-F5  
F6  
6770-9500  
30  
9500-12100  
7200-12100  
—
20  
17  
—
—
VSWR  
F3-F6  
:1  
—
1
. In Application where DC voltage is present at either input or output ports, coupling capacitors are required.
 
Alternatively, if DC pass IN-OUT is required, Mini-Circuits’ “D” suffix version  
of this model will support DC IN-OU
T
,
a
nd provide>100 MOhm isolation to ground.  
2
. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization
T
e
st Board TB-270.  
MAXIMUM R
A
T
INGS  
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE  
Parameter  
Ratings  
40  
20  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
RF Power Input

3  

-55°C to 100°C  
-55°C to 100°C  
8 W max. at 25°C  
3
1
3. Passband rating, derate linearly to 3W at 100°C ambient.  
DC  
F1  
F5  
F6  
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.  
F2 F3  
F4  
FREQUENCY  
FUNCTIONAL SCHEM
A
T
IC  
RF OUT  
RF IN  
RE
V
. G  
ECO-011761  
LFCN-5500+  
AD/CP
/
A
M  
220202  

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CERAMIC  
Low Pass Filter  
LFCN-5500+  
PIN CONNECTIONS  
OUTLINE DRAWING  
RF IN  
1
(ON TOP)  
RF OUT  
GROUND  
3
2,4  
(ON TOP)  
PRODUCT MARKING:
N/A  
PCB Land Pattern  
DEMO BOARD MCL P/N:
TBꢀ270  
SUGGESTED PCB LAYOUT
(PLꢀ137)  
Suggested Layout,  
Tolerance to be within
 
.002  
Inches  
mm  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
(
)
A
.126  
3.20  
B
.063  
1.60  
C
.037  
0.94  
D
.020  
0.51  
E
.032  
0.81  
F
.009  
0.23  
G
.169  
4.29  
H
.087  
2.21  
J
.024  
0.61  
K
.122  
3.10  
L
.024  
0.61  
M
.087  
2.21  
N
.012  
0.30  
P
wt  
.071 grams  
1.80 .020  

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CERAMIC  
Low Pass Filter  
LFCN-5500+  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA AT 25°C  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Insertion Loss  
VSWR  
(:1)  
(dB)  
0.02  
0.09  
1.04  
1.03  
40  
500  
1500  
3000  
4800  
5500  
6000  
6200  
6350  
6550  
6700  
6770  
7200  
9500  
10500  
12100  
15000  
0.2  
1.12  
0.38  
1.31  
0.56  
1.16  
1.09  
1.45  
1.88  
1.48  
3.68  
2.30  
7.44  
4.40  
16.23  
26.76  
35.64  
28.62  
29.85  
24.08  
20.36  
14.53  
9.13  
12.52  
14.03  
21.73  
18.90  
18.50  
17.05  
10.02  
LFCN-5500+  
VSWR  
LFCN-5500+  
INSERTION LOSS  
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
100  
10  
1
0
0
3000  
6000  
9000  
12000  
15000  
0
3000  
6000  
9000  
12000  
15000  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
FREQUENCY (MHz)  
NOTES  
A. Performance
 
and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.  
B. Electrical
 
specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.  
C. The
 
parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard
T
e
rms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights  

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