PDVAT-0518-60-8-96 Active

8-Bit Programmable PIN Diode Attenuator

Quantic PMI Model PDVAT-0518-60-8-96 is an 8-Bit programmable 60 dB PIN diode attenuator with a step resolution as low as 0.25 dB over the frequency range of 500 MHz to 18 GHz. This model offers excellent attenuation accuracy and flatness over the entire 500 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range. This model operates on a single +12 VDC to +15 VDC supply.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Active
Frequency Range: 0.5 to 18.0 GHz
Frequency Min: 0.5 GHz
Frequency Max: 18 GHz
Insertion Loss: 4.0 dB Max
Attenuation Range: 60 dB
Digital Control: 8-BIT TTL 0.25 dB Min Attenuation Step
Operating Input Power: +20 dBm (See Note 1)
Attenuation Flatness: ±0.9 dB @ 10 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.26 dB,
±1.5 dB @ 20 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.56 dB,
±3.0 dB @ 40 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.65 dB,
±5.0 dB @ 60 dB Attenuation– Measured ±4.58 dB
Attenuation Accuracy: ±1.0 dB @ 0 dB to 30 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.51 dB,
±1.3 dB @ 30 dB to 50 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.23 dB,
±1.5 dB @ 50 dB to 60 dB Attenuation – Measured ±0.23 dB
Monotonicity: Guaranteed
Temperature Variation: ±2.5 dB (-10 to +85 ºC), ±3.5 dB @ (-40 to +95 ºC)
Swiching Time: 1.5 µs Max
Small Signal Bandwidth: 150 kHz Typ (6 dB with ±3 dB sinewave)
Large Signal Bandwidth: 75 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 @ 150 mA Max
Connectors: SMA (F) Field Replaceable
DC Connector: 15 Pin Micro-D Female (Mating Connector Supplied)
Size: 2.00" x 1.81" 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 107D Cond. A