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6 Bit Relay Controlled Programmable Attenuator, 31.5 dB
Up to 1,000 MHz, 0.5 dB Steps, +12V, SMA Female

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A8001

The PE70A8001 is a 6 Bit Relay Programmable Attenuator which operates over the frequency range of DC to 1000 MHz. The
50 ohm design has an attenuation range that covers 0 to 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps. Attenuation steps are 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, and
16 dB. Insertion loss is 1.5 dB max with a maximum RF input power 1 Watt average. Additional typical performance includes
+/- 0.2 dB attenuation accuracy and switching speed of 6 milliseconds. The DC supply is +12 Vdc @ 15 mA per relay (6 relay
solder terminals, 1 GND solder terminal). The compact and rugged package design supports SMA female RF input/output
connectors and DC connector solder terminals. Operational termperature is -20°C to +85°C.

Features
• 6 Bit Relay Programmable Attenuator • Insertion Loss 1.5 dB max
• DC to 1000 MHz Frequency Range • SMA Female
• 0-31.5 dB Attenuation Range • 7 Solder Terminals
• Step Resolution of 0.5 dB • CMOS control

Applications
• Electronic Warfare • VSAT • Space Systems
• Electronic Countermeasures • Radar • Test Instrumentation
• Microwave Radio • Fiber Optic • Telecom Infrastructure

Electrical Specifications (Values at 25°C, sea level)

Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency Range DC 1,000 MHz
Mean Attenuation Range 0 31.5 dB
Insertion Loss 1.5 dB
Input VSWR 1.25:1
Power Rating +30 dBm
Accuracy of Attenuation
±0.2 dB or 2% whichever is greater
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Step Size 0.5 dB
Switching Time 6 ms
DC Power Supply @ 15 mA 12 Volts
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