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Bench-Top 95 dB Programmable TTL Controlled Attenuator, SMA
Female to SMA Female, 1 dB Steps From 200 MHz to 6 GHz

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A5013

The PE70A5013 is a 50 ohm Benchtop Programmable Step Attenuator assembly which operates over the frequency range
of 200 MHz to 6000 MHz. This instrument has 2 indivitually controlled solid state programmable attenuators that each have
a range from 0 to 95 dB. Insertion loss is 8.0 dB typical with maximum average input power of +20 dBm. Additonal typical
performance includes +/- 1.0 dB attenuation accuracy and switching speed of 1 microsecond. The DC supply is +12 Vdc
with a 100-240 VAC AC/DC transformer included. Note that both attenuators can be connected in series to attain higher
attenuation levels, but this perofrmacne is not guaranteed. The design features 2 lever swtiches on the front panel that
includes digital readouts and SMA female RF input/output ports. Both switches are manually adjustable in 1 dB step sizes
with either tap to step or hold to jog functions. These 2 swtiches can work simultaineously to perform manual handover tests.
The design can also be command controlled remotely by exicutable test scripts using Ethernet (RJ45 Female) or RS-232
(serial contorl) connector interfaces. The Ethernet, RS-232, and manual interfaces can all be utilzed simultaneously without
blocking other users from using the test system. The firmware can handle up to 12 network connections. A comprehensive
user manual is available to download.

Features
• 200 MHz to 6000 MHz Bandwidth • Insertion Loss: 8 dB typ
• Manual, Ethernet, or RS-232 Controlled • Attenuation Accuracy: +/- 1 dB typ
• 0-95 dB attenuation • Max Average Pin: 20 dBm
• 1 dB Step Size • +12 Vdc supply (AC/DC Transformer Included)
• 50 Ohms • SMA female connectors
• Swithing Speed: 1 microsec • Remote Control: Ethernet RJ45 port or RS-232 port
• 2 Indivitually Controlled Programmable Step Attenu- in rear
ators • Downloadable User Manual

Applications
• Engineering Test & Measurement • Military Radio • Wireless Fading Simulation
(ATE) Labs • Radar
• Communications Systems • Wimax & 3G Simulators

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

Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency Range 0.2 6 GHz
Mean Attenuation Range 0 95 dB
Insertion Loss 8 8.5 dB
Input VSWR 2:1
Survival Power Average +25 dBm
Power Handling Capacity +20 CW dBm
Accuracy of Attenuation
1 dB to 3 dB ±0.5 dB
4 dB to 7 dB ±0.75 dB
8 dB to 11 dB ±1 dB
12 dB to 95 dB is ±1.25 dB or 4% whichever is greater

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1 dB Steps From 200 MHz to 6 GHz PE70A5013

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