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60 dB With 8 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled Attenuator, SMA
Female To SMA Female, 0.25 dB Steps From 30 MHz To 6 GHz

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A5000

The PE70A5000 is a 8 Bit Programmable 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator with Step Resolution as Low as 0.25 dB over the
Operating Frequency Range from 0.03 GHz to 6 GHz. The RF Input/Output Connectors are SMA Female. Along with a 15 Pin
Micro-D Female Control Socket. The unit is shipped with a Micro-D Mating Connector.

Features
• 8 Bit Programmable 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator • Insertion Loss 4 dB Max
• 0.03 GHz to 6 GHz Frequency Range • RF Connectors are SMA Female
• 60 dB Attenuation Range • 15 Pin Micro-D Female Connector
• Step Resolution of 0.25 dB

Applications
• Electronic Warfare • Military & Space • Military Communications Systems
• Test & Measurement • Radar

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

Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency Range 0.03 6 GHz
Mean Attenuation Range 0 60 dB
Insertion Loss 4 dB
Return Loss -8.5 dB
Input VSWR 2.2:1
Power Rating 20 +20 dBm
Attenuation Flatness
@ 10 dB ±1 dB
@ 20 dB ±1.5 dB
@ 40 dB ±3 dB
@ 60 dB ±5 dB
.
Accuracy of Attenuation
0 dB to 30 dB ±1 dB
30 dB to 50 dB ±1.3 dB
50 dB to 60 dB ±1.5 dB
.
Step Size 0.25 dB
Switching Time 50 µs
DC Power Supply @ 155 mA 12 Volts
DC Power Supply 10.8 13.2 Volts
Logic Input

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