Quantic PMI Model PDVAN-8018-60-8-OPT25DBM is an 8 Bit digital programmable attenuator that operates over the frequency range of 8 to 18 GHz that offers low loss of 3.6 dB with an attenuation range of 60 dB and input power levels up to 25 dBm CW and signal levels up to 30 dBm CW without damage. The attenuation flatness over frequency is <±1.6 dB at full attenuation. Switching speed is <800 ns. 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.
| General Parameters: | |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
| Frequency Range (GHz): | 8 to 18 |
| Frequency Min (GHz): | 8 |
| Frequency Max (GHz): | 18 |
| Attenuation Range (dB): | 60 dB |
| Attenuation Flatness (dB): | ±0.80 dB @ 10 dB, ±1.10 dB @ 20 dB, ±1.5 dB @ 40 dB, ±1.6 dB @ 60 dB |
| Insertion Loss (dB): | 4 dB |
| Insertion Loss (Measured): | 4 dB Goal, 5 dB Max - Measured 3.63 dB |
| LSB: | 0.25 dB |
| VSWR: | 2.0:1 Max - Measured 1.86:1 |
| Operating Input Power: | 25 dBm CW Min |
| Survival Power: | 30 dBm CW Max |
| Input Tracking: | Monotonic |
| Power Supply: | +12 to+15 VDC @ 150 mA Max -12 to -15 VDC @ 75 mA Max |
| Logic Input: | Logic "0" (BIT OFF) = -0.3 to +0.8 V Logic "1" (BIT ON) = +2 to +5 V |
| Digital Control: | 8 Bit TTL |
| DC Connector: | 15 Pin Micro-D Female (Mating Connector Supplied) |
| Connectors: | SMA Female |
| Size: | 2.0" x 1.8" x 0.5" |
| Export Classification (ECCN): | EAR99 |
| Environmental Ratings: | |
| Operating Temperature: | -55 ºC to +85 ºC |
| Non-Operating Temperature: | -65 ºC to +125 ºC |
| 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 |