DTA-18G40G-50-CD-1 Active

10 Bit Programmable Attenuator

PMI Model No. DTA-18G40G-50-CD-1 is a 10 Bit programmable 50 dB attenuator with step resolution as low as 0.05 dB over the frequency range of 18.0 to 40.0 GHz. This model is offered in a slim line housing measuring only 0.5" in height with 2.92mm female connectors.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range: 18.0 to 40.0 GHz
Frequency Min: 18 GHz
Frequency Max: 40 GHz
Insertion Loss: 8.5 dB Typ
Insertion Loss (Measured): 8.5 dB Typ - Measured 10.4 dB
Attenuation Range: 50 dB
Digital Control: 10 Bit
VSWR: 2.5:1 Max - Measured: 2.27:1
Operating Input Power: +24 dBm CW Max
Input 1dB Compression: +10 dBm Typ
Attenuation Flatness: ±1.5 dB Typ - Measured:
2.10 dB to 16 dB,
2.10 dB to 32 dB,
3.80 to 50 dB
Attenuation Accuracy: ±2.0 dB Typ - Measured:
0 to 16 dB: 0.14 dB,
16 to 32 dB: 0.18 dB,
32 to 50 dB: 0.48 dB
Swiching Time (On Time): 1.0 µs Max - Measured 120 ns
Swiching Time (Off Time): 0.5 µs Max - Measured 266 ns
Power Supply: 15 V @ 100 mA Max - Measured 38 mA
Weight: ~3.0 oz (85 gm)
Finish: Painted Blue
Logic Input: -0.3 to +0.8 V (Logic "0" (Bit Off),
+2.0 to +5.0 V (Logic "1" (Bit On)
Connectors: 2.92mm (F)
15 Pin Micro-D Female Shipped with mating Micro-D Male
Size: 2.00” x 1.80” x 0.50”
Environmental Ratings:
Operating Temperature: -40 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 107