Programmable Attenuators
Model 3200 Series
Model 3200 (E Series)
Programmable Attenuators
with optional TTL Interface
CELL CONFIGURATIONS:
Model
Number
3200-1
3200-1E
NO.
Cells
8
8
5
5
4
4
4
6
10
Attenuation
Range/Steps
(dB)
127/1
63.75/0.25
31/1
120/10
70/10
55/5
1.5/0.1
63/1
64.5/0.1
Cell
Increments
(dB)
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64*
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8,
16, 32
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
10, 20, 30, 60**
10, 20, 20, 20
5, 10, 20, 20
0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
dc to 2.0 GHz
dc t0 3.0 GHz
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3200-2
3200-2E
3201-1
3201-1E
3201-2
3205-1
3205-2
3205-3
3205-3E
3206-1
3206-1E
3209-1
3209-1E
Features
o
Widest Selection of Attenuation Ranges & Step
Sizes
o
Available
Express
Models:
3200-1, 3200-1E-2
3200-2
3201-1, 3201-2
3206-1
Other models may be available for Express delivery.
o
High Quality Construction & Connectors
o
Special Configurations Available Upon Request
- Custom Cell/Step Size Configurations
- 3.0 GHz and Higher Frequencies
*64 dB cell comprised of two 32 dB cells
*60 dB cell comprised of two 30 dB cells
Description
The 3200 Series Programmable Step Attenuators are
designed for use in automatic test equipment and OEM
systems operating in the dc to 3 GHz frequency range. This
series is available in many standard attenuation ranges and
cell configurations. Custom designed configurations are
available upon request. Each cell contains a double-pole,
double-throw relay that provides a zero path or attenu-
ated path for the RF signal.
Microstrip circuitry and special compensation techniques
produce flat attenuation versus frequency characteristics.
The microstrip construction, using thick-film circuit ele-
ments, ensures product uniformity. To minimize RF
leakage, the 3200 Series Attenuators are provided with
gold-plated contact areas and feedthrough filters at each
control terminal.
MAXIMUM SWR:
Freq
Range
(GHz)
dc - 0.2
0.2 - 1
1-2
2-3
3200-1 3200-1E 3201-X 3206-1E 3209-1 3209-1E
3200-2 3200-2E 3205-X
3201-1E 3206-X
3205-3E
1.30
1.25
1.35
---
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.40
1.30
1.25
1.35
---
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
---
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.45
INCREMENTAL ATTENUATION ACCURACY:
Frequency
Accuracy
Range (GHz)
dc - 0.5
0.5 - 1
1 -3
+ 0.2 dB or 0.5%
+ 0.2 dB or 1.0%
+ 0.3 dB or 2.0%
Specifications
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE:
50
Ω
FREQUENCY RANGE:
dc to 2.0 GHz: 3200-1, 3200-2, 3201-1, 3201-2, 3205-1,
3205-2, 3205-3, 3206-1, 3209-1
dc to 3.0 GHz: 3200-1E, 3200-2E, 3201-1E, 3205-3E,
3206-1E, 3209-1E
MONOTONICITY:
dc to 3.0 GHz
INCREMENTAL TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT:
30 and 32 dB Cells:
All other cells:
0.00005 dB/dB/°C
0.00002 dB/dB/°C
POWER RATING:
1 watt average to 25°C ambient
temperature, derated linearly to 0.25 watt @ 71°C. 50 watts
peak (5
μsec
pulse width; 1% duty cycle)
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Specifications - Con’t
MAXIMUM INSERTION LOSS (dB):
Frequency
Range (GHz)
dc - 0.5
0.5 - 1.0
1.0 - 1.5
1.5 - 2.0
2.0-3.0
3200-1
3200-2
2.75
3.40
4.00
4.50
---
3200-1E
3200-2E
2.20
3.00
3.20
3.70
4.90
3201-1
3201-2
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.75
---
3205-X
1.80
2.30
2.80
3.30
---
3201-1E
1.50
1.80
2.25
2.50
3.40
3205-3E
1.25
1.75
2.25
2.50
3.40
3206-1
2.00
2.60
3.10
3.50
---
3206-1E
1.50
2.00
2.50
2.80
3.40
3209-1
3.50
4.50
5.60
6.70
---
3209-1E
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.50
POWER COEFFICIENT:
<0.005 dB/dB/watt
RATED SWITCH LIFE:
5 million cycles operations per cell
@ 0 dBm
SWITCHING TIME:
6 msec. maximum at nominal rated
voltage
RELEASE TIME:
3 msec maximum
CYCLING RATE:
5 Hz maximum per relay
OPERATING VOLTAGE:
+12V (+ 16V maximum; +10V
minimum)
OPERATING CURRENT:
2 GHz Models: 14 mA typical per cell @ +12V
3 GHz Models: 30 mA typical per cell @ +12V
TEMPERATURE RANGE (Operating):
-55°C to +71°C
TEST DATA:
Test data is available at additional cost.
CONNECTORS:
SMA female connectors per MIL-STD-348
interface dimensions - mate nondestructively with
MIL-C-39012 connectors.
CONTROL TERMINALS:
0.040 inch. (1 mm) diameter
solderable leads. May be used with PC board sockets/
receptacles.
CONSTRUCTION:
Housing:
Aluminum
Connectors:
Stainless steel body and beryllium
copper contacts.
Control terminals: Brass/Copper, Silver plated
WEIGHT (Typical):
3200-1, 3200-2, 3200-1E & 3200-2E: 117 g (4.1 oz)
3201-1 & 3201-1E:
89 g (3.1 oz)
3201-2:
96 g (3.4 oz)
3205-1, 3205-2, 3205-3, 3205-3E:
77 g (2.7 oz)
3206-1, 3206-1E:
99 g (3.5 oz)
3209-1, 3209-1E:
159 g (5.6 oz)
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION:
Example, DC-2 GHz models:
320X-Y
For a basic 2 GHz model*
320X-Y-1
Add -1 for TTL driver board with a 10 pin
ribbon cable connector.
320X-Y-2
Add -2 for TTL driver board with a 15 pin D
type connector.
Example, DC-3 GHz models:
Add E as in:
320X-YE
For a basic 3 GHz model*
320X-YE-1 Add -1 for a TTL driver board with a 10 pin
ribbon cable connector
320X-YE-2 Add -2 for a TTL driver board with a 15 pin
D connector
* Use the Cell Configuration table to determine X and Y
for available attenuation ranges.
CONTROL CONFIGURATION:
Standard Unit:
One terminal is connected to case ground
and the remaining terminals are provided for activation of
individual cells. Attenuation is fail-safe to "0" setting in the
absence of a control voltage. Application of a voltage (+) to
a particular cell causes it to switch to the attenuate position.
Units with TTL Option:
Units with this option are supplied
with a very low profile connectorized TTL interface board
mounted directly to the control terminals. This TTL interface
option is available with either a 10 pin ribbon cable connec-
tor or a 15 pin "D" connector (limited
models),
refer to list
below. Each type is supplied with a mating connector. Refer
to Physical Dimensions for mating connector pin/wiring
details. Two wires are specified for supply voltage and
ground. The remaining wires will accept TTL control signals
to activate or de-activate a particular attenuation cell. A TTL
high will energize a cell to the high attenuation state,
whereas a TTL low will maintain a cell in its zero attenuation
state.
To order 3200 Series Attenuators with this option add -1 to
basic model number for ribbon cable connector and -2 for
the "D" connector. Example: Model 3201-1 with a TTL inter-
face board would be 3201-1-1. Mating connector is
provided. To order a TTL Driver board separately for an
existing 3200 Series Attenuator, use the following:
Basic
Model No.
3200-1,
3200-2,
3201-1,
3201-2
3205-1
3205-2
3205-3,
3206-1,
3209-1,
3200-1E
3200-2E
3201-2E
TTL BD Kit Part No. TTL BD Part No.
10 Pin Ribbon
15 Pin "D" CONN
101-1781
101-1781
101-1780
101-1780
101-1780
101-1780
101-1780
101-1780
101-1804-000*
101R-1798-000**
101R-1798-000**
101R-1798-001**
101R-1798-001**
101R-1798-001**
101R-1798-001**
101R-1798-001**
101R-1798-001**
N/A
3205-3E
3206-3E
3209-1E
* 14 pin ribbon connector.
** 3 FT TTL Interface Cable Part No. 101-1805 supplied with unit.
Note: Control is non-latching and requires a continuous
control signal for the period of time in which attenuation is
required.
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TTL DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS:
INTERFACE CONNECTOR:
Option -1(Models 3200, 3201,
3205 and 3206): 10 pin .025 square post header on .1
center, mates with Amp connector 746285-1 or equivalent.
Option -1 (3209): 14 pin .025 square post header on .1
center, mates with Amp connector 746285-2 or equivalent.
Option -2: 15 pin D Socket Connector, mates with Cannon
connector DA-15S or equivalent.
INPUT VOLTAGE:
V
IN
High= +2.0V minimum
+5.0V typical
Vcc maximum
V
IN
Low = 0 minimum
0.8 maximum
I
IN
(VIN=2.4 V) = 55
μA
I
IN
(VIN=3.85 V) = 280
μA
SUPPLY CURRENT (Digital Section):
maximum
I
CC
=25.0 mA
SUPPLY CURRENT (per cell continuos):
I
CC
=25.0 mA
maximum for 2 GHz models and 30 mA per cell for 3 GHz
models.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE:
V
CC
=+12.0 to +15V
TEMPERATURE RANGE (Operating):
-40°C to +70°C
MODELS WITH BUILT-IN DRIVERS:
Most 3200s are avail-
able with an intelligent interface\driver cards. These are
designed to interface with our 8210A Series Controllers
which greatly simplifies computer control applications. Refer
to Model 3200T and 3201T data sheet for more information.
INPUT CURRENT:
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Aeroflex / Wein
Model No.
3200-X
3201-X
3205-X
3206-X
No. Cells
8
5/4
4
6
A
101.6 (4.0
76.2 (3.00)
58.9 (2.32)
81. 3+0.5
(3.20+0.02
B
7 EQ SPCS @ 10.16 (.40) = 71.1 (2.80)
4 EQ SPCS @ 10.16 (.40) = 40.64 (1.60)
3 EQ SPCS @ 10.16 (.40) = 30.5 (1.20)
5 EQ SPCS @ 10.16 (.40) = 50.8 (2.00)
C
88.9 (3.50)
63.5 (2.50)
46.2 (1.82)
68.6 (2.70)
D
95.2 (3.75)
69.8 (2.75)
52.6 (2.07)
75.18 (2.96)
NOTE:
All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
TTL OPTION -1 (3200, 3201, 3206):
Model No.
3200-X-1
3201-X-1
3206-X-1
E
37.8 (1.49)
18.8 (0.74)
18.8 (0.74)
TTL OPTION -1 (3205):
Aeroflex / Weinschel
Control Connector J3 Pin Locations:
TTL Conn
PIN No. (J3)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3200-1-1
dB (Cell)
32
1
2
32*
4
8
16
32*
COM
+Vcc
3200-2-1
dB (Cell)
0.25
0.5
1
2
4
8
16
32
COM
+Vcc
3201-1-1
dB (Cell )
NC
NC
1
2
4
8
16
NC
COM
+Vcc
3201-2-1
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
30
10
30**
20
30**
NC
COM
+Vcc
3205-1-1
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
10
20
20
20
NC
COM
+ Vcc
3205-2-1
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
5
10
20
20
NC
COM
+ Vcc
3205-3-1
dB (Cell )
NC
NC
NC
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.8
NC
COM
+Vcc
3206-1-1
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
1
2
4
8
16
32
COM
+ Vcc
*64 dB cell comprised of two 32 dB cells
**60 dB cell comprised of two 30 dB cells
NC = Not Connected
NOTE:
All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
TTL Driver Option -2 (3200, 3201, 3205):
Model No.
3200-X-2
3201-X-2
3205-X-2
A
101.6 (4.00)
76.2 (3.00)
76.2 (3.00)
Control Connector J3 Pin Locations:
"D" Conn
PIN No. (J3)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
3200-1-2
dB (Cell)
32
16
8
4
32
1
2
32*
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
3200-2-2 3201-1-2
dB (Cell) dB (Cell )
32
16
8
4
0.25
0.5
1
2
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
NC
NC
NC
16
1
2
4
8
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
3201-2-2
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
30**
30**
10
30
20
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
3205-1-2
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
20
NC
10
20
20
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
3205-2-2
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
20
NC
5
10
20
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
3205-3-2
dB (Cell)
NC
NC
NC
0.8
NC
0.1
0.2
0.4
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
+Vcc
Cable (P/N 101-1805)
Color Code
BRN
YEL
GRN
LT BLU
VIO
GRY
WHT
WHT/BLK
RED
BLK
---
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---
---
ORN
*64 dB cell comprised of two 32 dB cells
**60 dB cell comprised of two 30 dB cells
NC = Not Connected
NOTE:
All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified.
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