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31.5 dB With 6 Bit Programmable CMOS Controlled
Attenuator, SMA Female to SMA Female, 0.5 dB
Steps Rated to 0.32 Watts Up to 13 GHz

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A5003

Performance by Frequency
Description Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
DC - 4.0 GHz 3.2 3.7 dB
Insertion Loss 4.0 - 8.0 GHz 3.6 4.1 dB
8.0 - 13 .0 GHz 5 6 dB
Attenuation Range DC - 13.0 GHz 31.5 dB
DC - 8.0 GHz 15
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States) dB
8.0 - 13.0 GHz 10
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
All States DC - 3.0 GHz ± (0.2 + 3% of Atten. setting) Max dB
0.5 - 27.5 dB 3.0 - 10.0 GHz ± (0.4 + 3% of Atten. setting) Max dB
28.0 - 31.5 dB 3.0 - 10.0 GHz ± (0.5 + 6% of Atten. setting) Max dB
All States 10.0 - 13.0 GHz ± (0.6 + 6% of Atten. setting) Max dB
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression 1.0 - 13.0 GHz +22 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point REF state 1.0 - 13.0 GHz +46 dBm
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone) All Other States +32 dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) 600 ns
DC - 13.0 GHz
tON/tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 700 ns
Bias Voltage -5 ± 10% Vdc
Bias Current at -5 Vdc 5 9 mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Rating Units
Digital Inputs (Reset, Shift Clock, Latch Enable
& Serial Input) -0.5 to +5.5 V
Bias Voltage (VDC) -7 Vdc
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
RF Input Power (0.5 - 13 GHz) +25 dBm

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