Microwave Precision

Fixed Attenuator

Notes

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50Ω

2W

DC to 20 GHz

The Big Deal

• Exceptional power handling of 2W

• Wide band width DC to 20 GHz

• Miniature size 2.25 mm x 2.25 mm x 1.1 mm Ceramic package

• Highly reliable and repeatable performance

Product Overview

RCAT attenuators are fixed value absorptive attenuators. The highly precision and repeatable monolithic

attenuator chip is processed using the most advanced semiconductor processing techniques. The Cu filled

through-die via’s and Cu metallization on the backside provides a very low thermal resistance path to

dissipate the attenuated power. The attenuator chip is packaged in an LTCC hermetic package utilizing fully

automated and highly reliable manufacturing processes.

Feature

Advantages

Max power input 2W

Thermally optimized design can operate reliably at much higher input power as com-

pared to similar devices

Band width DC to 20 GHz

Supports a broad band of applications with predictable and repeatable performance,

excellent choice to buffer cascaded reflective components.

Ceramic Hermetic package

Highly reliable hermetic package provides predictable and repeatable performance in

military applications including ground, air, and ship requirements

Very Small Size

Miniature 2.25 mm x 2.25 mm and very low profile of 1.1 mm.

Key Features

RCAT-SERIES