Fixed Attenuator

Notes

A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.

B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.

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RCAT-01+

Parameter

Condition (GHz)

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Frequency Range

DC

—

20

GHz

Attenuation

1

0.5

1.03

1.5

dB

10

0.8

1.28

1.8

20

0.9

1.72

2.5

Return Loss

1

—

30

—

dB

10

—

19

—

20

—

12

—

RCAT-01+

ATTENUATION

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

FREQUENCY (GHz)

RCAT-01+

RETURN LOSS

0

10

20

30

40

50

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

FREQUENCY (GHz)

Typical Performance Data at 25°C

Frequency

(GHz)

Attenuation

(dB)

Return Loss

(dB)

0.05

1.00

53.64

2.00

1.06

23.98

5.00

1.18

17.57

8.00

1.27

16.83

10.00

1.28

19.17

12.00

1.28

25.57

15.00

1.36

20.40

17.00

1.53

14.92

19.00

1.62

12.14

20.00

1.72

11.69

1. Tested using characterization test circuit as defined in Figure 1.

See graphs and data above for performances at all other frequencies.

2. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

3. Case is defined as ground lead.

4. RF Power at 25°C case temperature: 2W. Derate linearly to 0.33W at 125°C.

-55°C to 125°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to 150°C

2W at 25°C

Characterization Test Circuit

Fig 1. Block diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization. Characterization was

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