AKON’s A20-MX218 is a 0.8 to 20 GHz microwave tuner that features a 30 dB dynamic range expander, an integrated input switch/limiter and launches through the LNA. The unit feathers an 8-channel filter bank preselector which eliminates received image frequencies. The unit features dual conversion steps to a final IF output frequency of 1 GHz. Output bandwidth is also selectable between 500 and 50 MHz. Conversion gain is 5 dB, Dynamic range extends to -70 dBm, of which the first 42 dB is spurious-free. LO sources are customer supplied.