Broadband Miniature Attenuators
RLC Electronics' Broadband Miniature Attenuators offer preci-
sion impedance matching and bi-directional handling over the
extremely broad frequency of DC to 18 GHz. They are also avail-
able in the reduced frequency ranges of DC to 12.4 GHz, DC to
8 GHz and DC to 1.5GHz. These miniature microwave structures
are uniquely constructed resistive film elements combined with
precision connectors meeting the full requirements of MIL-C-
39012. Units can be supplied in standard attenuation values as
listed or other values for specific requirements. Three combina-
tions of connectors are available in the standard models.
Specifications
A
-1-2-3-4
Model
Number
A-1
A-1
A-1
A-8
A-8
A-8
A-12
A-12
A-12
A-18
A-18
A-18
Frequency
Range (GHz)
Attenuation
Value (dB)
1 Thru 6
7 Thru 20
21 Thru 30
1 Thru 6
7 Thru 20
21 Thru 30
1 Thru 6
7 Thru 20
21 Thru 30
1 Thru 6
7 Thru 20
21 Thru 30
Accuracy
(±dB)
.3
.5
.8
.3
.5
.8
.3
.5
.8
.3
.5
1.0
VSWR
(Max)
1.20
1.20
1.20
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
DC-1.5
DC-8
DC-12.4
DC-18
Power Rating:
2 watts avg @ 25° C
Derated linearly to 0.5 watts @ 125° C
Impedance:
50 Ohms
Connectors:
SMA male or female, N male or female
Weight:
0.4 oz for SMA, 2 oz for Type N
Material:
Stainless Steel
Environment:
MIL-A-3933
To designate attenuator desired use:
(1) 1, 8, 12, 18 for 1.5, 8.0, 12.4 and 18.0 GHz
(3) "R" for SMA, "N" for Type N: Male and Female is standard
(2) 3, 6, etc for attenuation value
(4) F for 2 female connectors M for 2 male connectors
Example: A-18-20-R is a DC-18 GHz, 20 dB attenuator with SMA male and female connectors
Outline Drawing
RLC ELECTRONICS, INC.
83 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 • Telephone: 914-241-1334 • Fax: 914-241-1753
e-mail: sales@rlcelectronics.com • www.rlcelectronics.com
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