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6 Bit Relay Controlled Programmable Attenuator, 63 dB Up
to 1,000 MHz, 75 Ohm, 1 dB Steps, +12V, F Female

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A8003

The PE70A8003 is a 6 Bit Relay Programmable Attenuator which operates over the frequency range of DC to 1000 MHz. The
75 ohm design has an attenuation range that covers 0 to 63 dB in 1 dB steps. Attenuation steps are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 dB.
Insertion loss is 2.2 dB maximum with a maximum RF input power 1 Watt average. Additional typical performance includes
+/- 0.3 dB attenuation accuracy and switching speed of 6 milliseconds. The DC supply is +12 Vdc @ 30 mA per relay (6
relay solder terminals, 1 GND solder terminal). The compact and rugged package design supports F 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 2.2 dB max
• DC to 1000 MHz Frequency Range • F Female
• 0-63 dB Attenuation Range • 7 Solder Terminals
• Step Resolution of 1 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 63 dB
Insertion Loss 2.2 dB
Input VSWR 1.4:1
Power Rating +30 dBm
Accuracy of Attenuation 0.3 dB
or 1.5% whichever is greater
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Step Size 1 dB
Switching Time 6 ms
DC Power Supply @ 30 mA 12 Volts
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Electrical Specification Notes:
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 dB bit Steps

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Steps, +12V, F Female PE70A8003

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