8-Bit Programmable Phase Shifters with 360 Degrees
of Accurate Variable Phase Shift

8-Bit Programmable Phase Shifters with 360 Degrees of Accurate Variable Phase Shift

Our new series of 8-bit programmable phase shifters offer a full 360° of variable phase shift. These three new models can produce a discrete set of phase states of up to 256 total steps in 1.4° increments with superior accuracy and minimal phase shift error. These programmable phase shifters cover broadband microwave and millimeter wave frequencies.

Our programmable phase shifters feature an 8-bit TTL logic interface that allows phase states to be precisely controlled. The integrated hybrid MIC design architecture provides greater immunity to noise on control lines, delivers more uniform performance from unit-to-unit and achieves a flatter phase response over a wider frequency bandwidth with higher power handling and improved linearity performance.

These three new programmable phase shifters cover frequency bands from 0.5 to 18 GHz.  Typical phase shift error ranges from +/- 0.9 to +/- 4.5 degrees over 8 binary increments with fast switching speed performance from 30 to 265 nsec. Maximum input (CW) power varies from +13 dBm to +30 dBm, depending on the model. The packages are compact and environmentally sealed with field-replaceable SMA or 2.92mm connectors, and sub-miniature D multi-pin connectors for the power/logic controls. Designers can be confident in the highly reliable operation of these models, as they are designed to meet MIL-STD-202F requirements for temperature cycle, humidity, shock, altitude and vibration.