SBA-218-63DB-6B-SFF Active

Switched Bit Attenuator

PMI Model No. SBA-218-63DB-6B-SFF is a Switched Bit Attenuator operating from 2.0 to 18.0 GHz. Designed to be switched between a low loss state and six set attenuation states. The settings are selected by six independent bit controls.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range: 2.0 to 18.0 GHz
Frequency Min: 2.0 GHz
Frequency Max: 18.0 GHz
Insertion Loss: 7 dB Max (2.0 to 8.0 GHz)
8.5 dB Max (8.0 to 12.0 GHz)
9.5 dB Max (12.0 to 16.0 GHz)
10.5 dB max. (16.0 to 18.0 GHz)
Attenuation Range: 0 to 63 dB (Over IL)
Digital Control: 6 Bit
VSWR: 2.0:1 Max
TTL Control: 6 Bits
"1 = Insertion Loss"
"0 = Attenuation"
Finish: Painted Blue
Connectors: SMA (F) per MIL-C-39012, removable
Size: 1.15" x 0.85" x 0.50"
Switching Speed: 80 ns Max
Input Power: +25 dBm CW Min
Nominal Attenuation Res: 1 dB
Actual Attenuation Res: 1 ± 0.2 dB goal
Ripple and Slope: 2 dB Typ (0 to 31 dB Attenuation) - 2.0 to 18.0 GHz, Over Temp
4 dB Typ (31 to 63 dB Attenuation) - 2.0 to 18.0 GHz, Over Temp
0.6 dB Typ (0 to 31 dB Attenuation) - Over any 1 GHz, Over Temp
1.2 dB Typ (31 to 63 dB Attenuation) - Over any 1 GHz, Over Temp
Harmonics: -38 dBc Max @ 18 dBm Input
-40 dBc Max @ 15 dBm Input
-45 dBc Max @ 12 dBm Input
Switching Rate: 1 MHz Min
Symmetry: Bi-Directional
Video Leakage: -55 dBm Max, 1.0 to 18.0 GHz (Measured with Spectrum Analyzer set to RF Video BW Resolution: 3 MHz)
DC Voltage: +5 VDC ± 5% @ 200 mA Max
-12 VDC ± 5% @ 300 mA Max