30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled
Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Female,
1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz
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PE70A5001
The PE70A5001 is a 5 Bit Programmable 30 dB Pin Diode Attenuator with Step Resolution as Low as 1 dB over the Operating
Frequency Range from 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz. The RF Input/Output Connectors are 2.92mm Female. Along with a 15 Pin Micro-D
Female Control Socket. The unit is shipped with a Micro-D Mating Connector.
Features
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5 Bit Programmable 30 dB Pin Diode Attenuator
0.1 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range
30 dB Attenuation Range
Step Resolution of 1 dB
• Insertion Loss 5 dB Typ
• RF Connectors are 2.92mm Female
• 15 Pin Micro-D Female Connector
Applications
• Electronic Warfare
• Test & Measurement
• Military & Space
• Radar
• Military Communications Systems
Electrical Specifications
(Values at 25°C, sea level)
Description
Frequency Range
Mean Attenuation Range
Insertion Loss
Minimum
0.1
0
Typical
Maximum
18
30
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
5
2.5:1
24
+20
±2.5
1
1
0.5
15
0
2
0.8
5
Input
VSWR
Power Rating
Input at 1 dB Compression Point
Accuracy of Attenuation
0 dB to 30 dB
.
Step Size
Switching Time
On Time
Off Time
.
µs
µs
Volts
Volts
Volts
DC Power Supply @ 50 mA
Logic Input
Logic “0” (Bit Off)
Logic “1” (Bit On)
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Fe-
male, 1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz PE70A5001
PE70A5001 REV 1.0
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled
Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Female,
1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz
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Mechanical Specifications
Size
Length
Width
Height
.
PE70A5001
2 in [50.8 mm]
1.8 in [45.72 mm]
0.5 in [12.7 mm]
0.2 lbs [90.72 g]
2.92mm Female
2.92mm Female
Weight
Connector 1
Connector 2
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
Storage Range
Humidity
Shock
Vibration
Altitude
Temperature Cycle
-50 to +85 deg C
-65 to +125 deg C
MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 103B COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 204D COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 105C COND. B
MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 107
Compliance Certifications
(visit www.Pasternack.com for current document)
Not RoHS Compliant
Plotted and Other Data
Notes:
• Values at +25 °C, sea level
• ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation.
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Fe-
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PE70A5001 REV 1.0
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled
Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Female,
1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz
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Performance Data
PE70A5001
Attenuation vs. Frequency Plot
0
5
10
ATTENUATION (dB)
15
ATTENUATION VS FREQUENCY
20
25
30
35
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled
Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Female,
1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz
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PE70A5001
Insertion Loss & Return Loss
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30 dB With 5 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled
Attenuator, 2.92mm Female To 2.92mm Female,
1 dB Steps From 100 MHz To 18 GHz
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-15dB Attenuation
PE70A5001
-30dB Attenuation
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