ANALOG PIN ATTENUATORS
FEATURES
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Attenuation range of up to 60 dB
Up to octave bandwidths
Analog control voltage
Lowest insertion loss
Analog PIN attenuators optimized for the communication bands are available from MITEQ. Attenuation ranges up
to 60 dB can be obtained with our standard products. We also offer as custom products 5-bit digital attenuators with
an LSB of 1 dB and maximum attenuation of 30 dB. This design is ideal in IF applications up to 3 GHz. Custom
PIN attenuators that cover octave bands are available. We also offer MESFET-based attenuators covering 0.2 to
40 GHz in multioctave bands. These products offer very broad bandwidths and fast response time.
Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Insertion
Loss
(dB, Max.)
*VSWR
In/Out
(Max.)
**Amplitude
Response
(dB)
Atten. Range
Options
(dB, Min.)
***Control
Options
(VDC)
Model
Number
Outline
Additional
Features
STANDARD, MULTIOCTAVE BAND MODELS
0.95–1.45
0.95–1.75
1.5–1.8
2.1–2.7
3.4–4.2
3.62–4.205
4.5–4.8
5.845–6.43
6.4–7.2
7.25–7.75
7.9–8.4
10.95–11.7
10.95–12.2
10.7–11.7
10.7–12.5
10.95–12.75
11.7–12.2
11.7–12.75
12.2–12.75
12.75–13.25
13.75–14.5
14–14.5
14–14.8
17.3–17.8
17.3–18.1
17.7–20.2
18.8–19.6
MPAT-095145-
MPAT-095175-
MPAT-150180-
MPAT-210270-
MPAT-340420-
MPAT-362420-
MPAT-450480-
MPAT-584643-
MPAT-640720-
MPAT-725775-
MPAT-790840-
MPAT-109117-
MPAT-109122-
MPAT-107117-
MPAT-107125-
MPAT-109128-
MPAT-117122-
MPAT-117128-
MPAT-122128-
MPAT-128133-
MPAT-138145-
MPAT-140145-
MPAT-140148-
MPAT-173178-
MPAT-173181-
MPAT-177202-
MPAT-188196-
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.5
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.7
2.7
3
3
3
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
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10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
10–60
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
0–20
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
* VSWR is guaranteed over full attenuation range.
** Amplitude response: ±0.2 dB p-p over any 40 MHz window, 1 dB p-p over full band from 0–30 dB attenuation.
*** Insertion loss occurs at 0 V control.
Custom models featuring broader bandwidths, and/or optimized specifications are also available. Consult factory for options.
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ANALOG PIN ATTENUATORS (CONT.)
Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Model
Number
Insertion
Loss
(dB, Max.)
*VSWR
In/Out
(Max.)
**Amplitude
Response
(dB)
Atten. Range
Options
(dB, Min.)
***Control
Options
(VDC)
Additional
Features
Outline
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
1.275–1.48
1.654–1.746
2–2.2
MPAT-127148-
MPAT-165175-
MPAT-124068-
2.5
1.1
1.7
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
See notes
0.25 in band
0.3 in band
30
20
37
0–20
0–20
0–6
4
2
2
–
–
Input P1 dB = 20 dBm
High power: 20 W peak,
operating. 40 W peak,
survival.
3.1–3.5
3.8–4.1
7.5–8.5
8–12
124082
126149
125964
124792
2.2
1.3
1.8
2.2
1.3:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.8:1
0.25 in band
1 max. at 20–
60 dB atten.
0.25 in band
15
10–60
10
60
0–5
0–5
0–10
–
–
2
5
4
–
–
Attenuation flatness:
±1.6 dB maximum
150 ns switch speed
maximum
CURRENT-CONTROLLED ANALOG PIN ATTENUATORS
4–8
123293
2
1.7:1
0.3 at 10 dB
1.5 at 40 dB
1.6 at 60 dB
0.5 at 10 dB
1.5 at 40 dB
1.6 at 60 dB
10–60
–
2
50 ns switch speed
maximum
–
–
–
8–12
124782
2.2
1.7:1
10–60
–
4
* VSWR is guaranteed over full attenuation range.
** Amplitude response: ±0.2 dB p-p over any 40 MHz window, 1 dB p-p over full band from 0–30 dB attenuation.
*** Insertion loss occurs at 0 V control.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 70°C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30 to +85°C
ORDERING INFORMATION
MPAT- Model number - Desired attenuation (10–60 dB) - Desired control voltage (0–20 V)
Example: To specify a 10.7–12.75 GHz, 40 dB attenuator with a control voltage of 15 volts, the following ordering
information would be used: MPAT-107117-40-15.
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR RF CONNECTORS
Unless otherwise specified all units will be shipped with field replaceable SMA female connectors on the input and
outputs. If male connectors are desired on any ports, please specify on the purchase order.
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ANALOG PIN ATTENUATORS OUTLINE DRAWINGS
1
2
0.10 [2.54]
0.10 [2.54]
0.18 [4.57]
0.10 [2.54]
0.10 [2.54]
0.18 [4.57]
GND PIN
0.130 [3.30] DIA.
THRU TYP.
(2) HOLES
0.45 [11.43]
CONTROL SIGNAL
0.03 [0.76] DIA. PIN TYP.
0.38
[9.65]
TYP.
0.36 [9.14]
MAX.
GND PIN
0.104 [2.64] DIA.
THRU TYP.
(2) HOLES
0.55
[13.97]
CONTROL
SIGNAL
0.38
[9.65]
TYP.
0.03 [0.76] DIA.
PIN TYP.
0.36 [9.14]
MAX.
2.00
[50.8]
1.475
[37.47]
1.40
[35.56]
1.67
[42.42]
1.20
[30.48]
0.40
[10.16]
1.00
[25.4]
"SMA" FEMALE 0.12
CONNECTOR, [3.05]
TYP. (2) PLACES
2.350 [59.69]
2.60 [66.04]
0.13
0.43 [3.30]
[10.92] TYP.
1.10 [27.94]
0.50
[12.7]
"SMA" FEMALE
CONNECTOR,
TYP. (2) PLACES
0.30
[7.62]
1.200 [30.48]
1.80 [45.72]
0.13
[3.30]
TYP.
0.50
[12.7]
4
0.10
[2.54]
0.18 [4.57]
5
"SMA" FEMALE
CONNECTOR,
TYP. (2) PLACES
0.38
[9.65]
TYP.
GND PIN
0.104 [2.64] DIA.
THRU TYP.
(2) HOLES
0.08
[2.03]
0.42
[10.67]
CONTROL
SIGNAL
0.03 [0.76] DIA.
PIN TYP.
0.38
[9.65]
TYP.
0.80 [20.32]
0.600 [15.25]
J1
E
J2
0.40 [10.16]
0.36 [9.14]
MAX.
0.36 [9.14] MAX.
0.10 [2.54] TYP.
0.104 [2.64] DIA. THRU,
4 HOLES TYP.
0.800 [20.32]
0.650
1.25 [16.51]
[31.75]
0.75
0.50 [19.05]
[12.7]
0.11 [2.79]
TYP.
1.050 [26.67]
1.25 [31.75]
0.13
[3.30]
TYP.
0.18 [4.57]
1.00 [25.40]
0.11 [2.79]
TYP.
GND. PIN
0.40
[10.16]
0.30 [7.62]
"SMA" FEMALE
0.10
CONNECTOR, [2.54]
TYP. (2) PLACES
0.50
[12.7]
GENERAL NOTES:
1. Dimensions shown in brackets [ ] are in millimeters.
2. Unless specified, all connectors are type SMA female field replaceable.
3. Tolerance as follows:
.xx = ±0.01 [.xx = ±0.25]
.xxx = ±0.005 [.xxx = ±0.13]
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ANALOG
PIN ATTENUATORS
TEL: (631) 439-9137
FAX: (631) 436-9219
DATE
ADDRESS
E-MAIL: jpierro@miteq.com
COMPANY
CONTACT
TEL.
FAX
E-MAIL
For additional technical, price and delivery information, please copy, complete and mail or fax this form to (631) 436-
9219, or call John Pierro at (631) 439-9137.
SPECIFICATION PARAMETER
Frequency range (GHz)
Insertion loss (dB, maximum)
Input/output VSWR (maximum)
Amplitude response (dB, MHz)
Attenuation range (dB, minimum)
Control options (VDC)
Connectors
Operating temperature
Quantity
REQUIREMENT 1
REQUIREMENT 2
REQUIREMENT 3
Special requirements, such as special testing/screening, or specific operating environment may be
listed below:
PLEASE SEND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING MITEQ PRODUCTS:
Amplifiers
Mixers
Multipliers
Frequency Sources
Passive Power Components
IF Signal Processing Components
Integrated Assemblies
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TEL.: (631) 436-7400 • FAX: (631) 436-9219/436-7430
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