Mini-Circuits ZT-270 Manual

4-channel variable gain amplifier

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Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control
4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier
ZT-270
50Ω
50-300 MHz
Functional Block Diagram / Image
Product Overview
Mini-Circuits' ZT-270 is a variable gain amplifier (VGA) with 4 independently controlled channels covering
50-300 MHz. Each channel provides 30 dB gain control range, from 22 dB to 52 dB typically, in 0.25 dB
steps, up to 2W output power. Four separate ON/OFF power switches on the front panel allow any channel
to be quickly and safely isolated by terminating the input signal into an internal load.
The gain can be controlled via USB or Ethernet (supporting both HTTP and Telnet network protocols). Full
software support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with
programming instructions for Windows and Linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems).
The system is housed in a compact 19-inch rack chassis (3U height) with SMA connectors, 4 x RF inputs on
the front panel and 4 x RF outputs on the rear panel.
Please contact
testsolutions@minicircuits.com
for support
X1 (8-Oct-18)
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  • Page 1 Functional Block Diagram / Image Product Overview Mini-Circuits’ ZT-270 is a variable gain amplifier (VGA) with 4 independently controlled channels covering 50-300 MHz. Each channel provides 30 dB gain control range, from 22 dB to 52 dB typically, in 0.25 dB steps, up to 2W output power.
  • Page 2: Mechanical Specifications

    3/4" x 3/4" Square Slides RF Connectors SMA female Front Panel Marking Product Marking: a) ZT-270 b) 4-CHANNEL VGA c) 50-300 MHz Warning Labels: a) Warning: The USB port must be connected to a +5V DC supply whenever an input signal is present b) Caution: All ports must be terminated in 50Ω...
  • Page 3: Typical Performance Data

    Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control 4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier ZT-270 Typical Performance Data X1 (8-Oct-18) Page 3 of 7...
  • Page 4 Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control 4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier ZT-270 Typical Performance Data X1 (8-Oct-18) Page 4 of 7...
  • Page 5: Outline Drawing

    Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control 4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier ZT-270 Outline Drawing X1 (8-Oct-18) Page 5 of 7...
  • Page 6: Software Specifications

    Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control 4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier ZT-270 Software Specifications Software & Documentation Download: • Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual and examples are available for download from: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/patt.html • Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com...
  • Page 7 Rack-Mounted | USB & Ethernet Control 4-Channel Variable Gain Amplifier ZT-270 Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows - Key Features • Connect via USB or Ethernet • Run GUI in “demo mode” to evaluate software without a hardware connection • View and set attenuation for each channel •...

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