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30 dB Programmable USB Controlled Attenuator, SMA Female
to SMA Female, 1 dB Steps From 100 MHz to 18 GHz

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A3900

The PE70A3900 is a 5 Bit Programmable 30 dB Pin Diode Attenuator with Step Resolution of 1 dB over the Operating
Frequency Range from 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz. This attenuator is controlled and powered via USB 2.0 with driverless installation,
so no external power supply is required.

Features
• Programmable 30 dB Pin Diode Attenuator • Step Resolution of 1 dB
• 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range • Insertion Loss 5 dB Typ
• 30 dB Attenuation Range

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 0.1 18 GHz
Mean Attenuation Range 0 30 dB
Insertion Loss 5 dB
Input VSWR 2.5:1
Output VSWR 2.5:1
Power Rating +20 dBm
Accuracy of Attenuation
0 dB to 30 dB ±2.5 dB
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Step Size 1 dB
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Mechanical Specifications
Size
Length 2.25 in [57.15 mm]
Width 1 in [25.4 mm]
Height 0.33 in [8.38 mm]
.
Weight 0.07 lbs [31.75 g]
Connector 1 SMA Female
Connector 2 SMA Female

Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range -40 to +85 deg C
Storage Range -55 to +125 deg C

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