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Pin Diode Attenuator: PVVAN-0R4G6G-40-MP-1

March 14, 2012

AttenuatorPVVAN-0R4G6G-PMI Model Number PVVAN-0R4G6G-40-MP-1 is a non-reflective, linearized, voltage controlled pin diode attenuator.  This model operates over the 400 MHz to 6.0 GHz frequency range and provides up to 40 dB of attenuation range from 0 to +10 VDC control voltage.  Typical insertion loss is 2.8 dB with a typical speed of 1 usec.  Operating power levels are up to +23 dBm CW which is the typical input P1 dB. 

This attenuator is supplied in a small housing measuring only 2.0" L x 1.81" W x 0.88" H. 

Specifications:

  • Frequency Range…0.4GHz to 6.0GHz
  • Attenuation Range …40dB Min.
  • Insertion Loss …2.8dB Typ., 4.0dB Max.
  • VSWR …2.0:1 Max.
  • Operating Input Power …+23dBm CW (Typical P1dB)
  • Speed …5usec Typ., 10usec Max.
  • Attenuation Control …0 to +10VDC (Linearized)
  • DC Control Voltage …+12V @ 70mA Typ. and  -12V @ 40mA Typ.
  • RF Connectors … SMA Female
  • DC Connector …15 Pin D- Male - Mating Connector Supplied
  • Housing …2.00" x 1.81 x 0.88" 

Environmental Ratings:

  • Temperature:  -50ºC to +100 ºC Operating and  -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 107D Cond. A  

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