DVAT-0518-60-8-SK-193 Active

Variable Attenuator/Modulator

Quantic PMI Model DVAT-0518-60-8-SK-193 is a 0.5 to 18 GHz Variable Attenuator/Modulator with 8 BIT TTL control or optional analog voltage control.  Specification include insertion loss of 4 dB maximum, a typical attenuation flatness of ±0.77 dB, an attenuation accuracy of ±1 to ±1.5 dB dependent of dB setting, a switching speed of 5 µs maximum, and a power rating of 20 dBm. Housing measures 2.0" x 1.8" x 0.5" with 15 Pin Micro-D female control connector (Mating Connector Supplied) and SMA female connectors.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range (GHz): 0.5 to 18
Frequency Min (GHz): 0.5
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Attenuation Range (dB): 60 dB
Attenuation Step Size - LSB (dB): 0.25 dB
Attenuation Flatness (dB): ±0.9 dB @ 10 dB,
±1.5 dB @ 20 dB,
±3 dB @ 40 dB,
±5 dB @ 60 dB
Attenuation Accuracy (dB): ±1 dB @ 0 dB to 30 dB,
±1.3 dB @ 30 dB to 50 dB,
±1.5 dB @ 50 dB to 60 dB
Insertion Loss (dB): 4 dB Max
Operating Input Power: 20 dBm
Monotonicity: Guaranteed
Temperature Variation: ±2.5 dB (-10 to +85 ºC Typ),
±3.5 dB (- 40 to +95 ºC Typ)
Swiching Time: 5 µs Max
Small Signal Bandwidth: 100 kHz Typ (6 dB with ±3 dB sinewave)
Large Signal Bandwidth: 50 kHz Typ (30 dB with ±30 dB sinewave)
Return Loss: -12 dB Typ
-8.5 dB Max
Analog Control Option: 0-6 V Analog Voltage, 10 dB/Volt
Power Supply: +12 to +15 VDC @ 150 mA Max
Digital Control: 8 BIT TTL
Connectors: RF: SMA Female - Field Replaceable
Control & Power: 15 PIN Micro-D-female,
(Mating Connector Supplied)
Size: 2.0" x 1.81" x 0.5"
Export Classification (ECCN): EAR99
Environmental Ratings:
Operating Temperature: -40 ºC to +85 ºC Operating
Non-Operating Temperature: -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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