Coaxial Precision Fixed Attenuator 502 1W 6dB DC to 2000 MHz

Category: Electronics, Minicircuits, RF Microwave Devices

Overview

The datasheet presents information for the Coaxial Precision Fixed Attenuator 502 1W 6dB DC to 2000 MHz, with the model numbers HAT-6 and HAT-6+. This component is designed for use in systems requiring precise attenuation. It is mainly used in PCS, instrumentation, and cellular applications. The attenuator is RoHS compliant, meeting EU Directive (2002/95/EC) standards.

Maximum Ratings and Features

The datasheet specifies the maximum operating temperature range from -55°C to +100°C and storage temperature from +55°C to +100°C. Key features of the device include exceptional voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), with a typical value of 1.05:1, and excellent attenuation flatness across the frequency band, with a typical flatness of 0.15 dB up to 2000 MHz.

The attenuator is usable up to 4000 MHz, despite being optimized for the DC to 2000 MHz range. It also notes the case style as FF747 and offers a BNC male to BNC female connector configuration.

Electrical Specifications

Electrical characteristics cover the frequency range from DC to 2000 MHz, with the nominal attenuation at 6 dB. Flatness varies minimally across the band, with a maximum total band flatness of 0.25 dB up to 2000 MHz. The VSWR is 1.10 maximum for frequencies up to 2000 MHz, and the maximum input power the attenuator can handle is specified at 1.0 W.

Performance Data

The datasheet includes typical performance data relating to attenuation in dB across a frequency range from 10 MHz to 2000 MHz. It also graphs the VSWR over the same frequency range and presents an electrical schematic diagram, highlighting the internal resistive components used to achieve the fixed attenuation.

Certifications and Additional Information

The product is certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. The datasheet’s revision is noted (Rev. M918J8), and contact information is provided for Mini-Circuits, the manufacturer, including their Brooklyn, New York address and fax number. It concludes by mentioning Mini-Circuits’ website, which serves as a resource for detailed performance specifications and online shopping.