Fixed Attenuators Provide Excellent Flatness and VSWR

HOPKINTON, MA – Mar. 15, 2011 – Valpey Fisher Corporation (NASDAQ: VPF), Microwave Products Group introduces the VFAT series of surface mount fixed attenuators. The initial offering of the product family consists of four values, 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB and 20 dB. The VFAT series will provide excellent attenuation flatness and VSWR across the frequency range of DC – 8.0 GHz and are offered in a miniature 1.5 x 2.0 mm leadless package.

“Valpey Fisher is excited to announce the addition of the fixed attenuator family to our microwave product portfolio.” said Michael Ferrantino Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our VFAT series of fixed attenuators offer customers a cost effective miniature surface mount solution.” said Thomas Arthur, Director of Valpey Fisher’s Microwave Products Group. These devices maintain excellent flatness, typically 0.2 – 0.4 dB depending on attenuation value, and also have very low VSWR “, added Arthur.

Valpey Fisher’s RF/Microwave passive products utilize a custom design and monolithic manufacturing process which offer outstanding electrical performance and part to part repeatability when compared to existing solutions.

Please contact your local representative or email sales@valpeyfisher.com for datasheets, samples and pricing. For more information visit the company’s website by clicking the link below our logo on this page.