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Pin Diode Attenuator: DTA-2G18G-60-CD-2-OPT-1G18G

November 11, 2013

DTA-2G18G-60-CD-2-OPT-1G18GPMI Model DTA-2G18G-60-CD-2-OPT-1G18G is a non-reflective, 10 BIT, programmable 60 dB, pin diode attenuator with step resolution as low as 0.06 dB over the frequency range of 1.0 to 18.0 GHz.  This model is offered in a slim line housing measuring only 0.5" H.

Specifications:

Frequency Range

1.0GHz to 18.0GHz

Mean Attenuation Range

60dB

Insertion Loss

4.5dB max

VSWR

2.0:1 max

Attenuation Flatness

±1.0dB typ   @ 20dB Attenuation

 

±1.25dB typ @ 40dB Attenuation

 

±3.0dB typ   @ 60dB Attenuation

Attenuation Accuracy

±1.0dB @ 0dB   to 20dB Attenuation

 

±1.5dB @ 20dB to 40dB Attenuation

 

±2.0dB @ 40dB to 60dB Attenuation

Minimum Attenuation Step

0.06dB

Operating Power

15dBm typ

Survival Power

1W average from  -65 ºC to +25 ºC

Switching Time:

 

   On Time

1.0usec Max.

   Off Time

0.5usec Max.

DC Power Supply

+15V @ 150mA max

Connectors

2 SMA & 15 PIN Micro-D-Female
Shipped with mating Micro-D Male

Weight

3.0oz (85g) approx

Finish

Painted Gray

Logic Input

Logic "0" (Bit Off): -0.3 to +0.8V
Logic "1" (Bit On): +2.0 to +5.0V

Environmental Ratings:

Temperature:

 -40ºC to +85 ºC Operating

 -65 ºC to +125 ºC Non-Operating

 Humidity:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B Cond. B

 Shock:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B Cond. B

 Vibration:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D Cond. B

 Altitude:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C Cond. B

 Temperature Cycle:

 MIL-STD-202F, Method 107

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