A/AH ATTENUATORS
SMA, up to 23 GHz, 2 Watts
SPECIFICATIONS:
Models: A, AH
Electrical:
Frequency Range
Standard Freq. Values
Standard dB Values*
Attenuation Accuracy
0 - 6 dB
7 - 20 dB
2 - 30 dB
1
40 dB
VSWR
DC - 4 GHz
4 - 8 GHz
8 - 1 GHz
2.4
1
2.4 - 18 GHz
18 - 23 GHz
Input Power
Peak Power
Impedance
Operating Temp Range
DC - 23.0 GHz
2.5, 6, 18 & 23 GHz
0-10, 12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
In 1 dB Increments
DC - 18 GHz
±0.3 dB
±0.5 dB
±0.75 dB
± 1.5 dB
18 - 23 GHz
±0.4 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.8 dB
LENGTH
SEE TABLE
1. 5:1 Max.
1
1.20:1 Max.
1.25:1 Max.
1.35:1 Max.
1.40:1 Max.
2 Watts Avg. @ 25°C
Derated Linearly to 0.5 Watts @ +1
o
C
25
Ø.28
[7.1]
A STYLE
LENGTH
SEE TABLE
250 Watts Max.
(5uSec Pulse, .05% Duty Cycle)
50 Ohms
-65°C to +125°C
Passivated Stainless Steel
Gold Plated Beryllium Copper
Mechanical:
SMA Connectors
Mates with MIL
-STD-348
Conductors
AH STYLE
LENGTH
Connector
Configuration
Male/Female
Male/Male
Female/Female
0 - 1 dB
2
Inches
Millimeters
[2 ±0.8]
1.8
.86 ±.03
[24.9 ±0.8]
.98 ±.03
[22. ±0.8]
1
.87 ±.03
13 - 30 dB
Millimeters
Inches
[25. ±0.8]
1
.99 ±.03
[28.2 ±0.8]
1. 1 ±.03
1
[25.4 ±0.8]
1.00 ±.03
5/16 [7.9] Hex
HOW TO ORDER:
Model Number:
XXAY-XXY
Freq. Range
6 = DC - 6 GHz
23 = DC - 23 GHz
Connector Configuration
= Male/Female
F = Fem/Fem
M = Male/Male
dB Value
Ordering Examples:
Model Number:
18A-20
DC - 18 GHz; 20 dB; SMA - Male/Fem; Style A
Model Number:
18AH-6F
DC - 18 GHz; 6 dB; SMA - Fem/Fem; Style AH
Model Number:
6AH-3M
DC - 6 GHz; 3 dB; SMA - Male/Male; Style AH
Model Number:
23A-30
DC - 23 GHz; 30 dB; SMA - Male/Fem; Style A
Style
A = A Style (No Hex)
AH = AH Style (Hex)
Note: Dimensions in Brackets are Expressed in Millimeters and are for Reference Only.
*Other dB values, units that operate over a more specific frequency band and/or offer very low
return loss (VSWR); gold plated units and/or connectors optimized for RF leakage also available.
23A-ATT: REV K (M)
Aeroflex / Inmet, Inc.
• 300 Dino Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 • U.S.A.
888-244-6638 or 734-426-5553 • FAX: 734-426-5557
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