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60 dB With 10 Bit Programmable TTL Controlled Attenuator, SMA
Female To SMA Female, 0.06 dB Steps From 500 MHz To 18 GHz

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A6000

The PE70A6000 is a Non-Reflective 10 Bit Programmable 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator with Step Resolution as Low as 0.06 dB
over the Operating Frequency Range from 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz. The PE70A6000 is offered in a slim line housing measuring
only 0.5” Height. 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
• Non-Reflective 10 Bit Programmable 60 dB Pin Diode • 1 Watt Average Survival Power
Attenuator • Insertion Loss 4.5 dB Max
• 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range • VSWR 2.0:1 Max
• 60 dB Attenuation Range • RF Connectors are SMA Female
• Step Resolution of 0.06 dB • 15 Pin Micro-D Female Connector

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 0.5 18 GHz
Mean Attenuation Range 0 60 dB
Insertion Loss 4.5 dB
Input VSWR 2:1
Power Rating 15 +30 dBm
Survival Power Average +30 dBm
Attenuation Flatness
@ 10 dB ±1 dB
@ 20 dB ±1 dB
@ 40 dB ±1.25 dB
@ 60 dB ±3 dB
.
Accuracy of Attenuation
0 dB to 20 dB ±1 dB
20 dB to 40 dB ±1.5 dB
40 dB to 60 dB ±2 dB
.
Step Size 0.06 dB
Switching Time
On Time 1 µs
Off Time 0.5 µs

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