0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 The PE70A2900 is an Broadband Analog Controlled 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator/Modulator operating from 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz with a rise and fall time of 3 us maximum, a VSWR of 2.2:1 maximum, and an over temperature range of -55 Deg C to + 95 Deg C. The Input/Output RF Connectors are Field Replaceable SMA Female. The control is an analog voltage that is applied to a CTL pin. Features • • • • Analog Controlled 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range Insertion Loss 5.2 dB Max VSWR 2.2:1 Max • Input Power 20 dBm CW Max Operating • Input Power 30 dBm CW Max Survival • SMA Female Replacable Connectors Applications • Electronic Warfare • Test & Measurement • Military & Space • Radar • Military Communications Systems Electrical Specifications (Values at 25°C, sea level) Description Frequency Range Mean Attenuation Range MinimumTypical Maximum Units 0.5 18 GHz 0 60 dB Insertion Loss 0.5 to 12 3.5 4.5 dB 12 to 18 5.2 dB . VSWR 2:12.2:1 Power Rating +20 dBm Power Rating (0.3 GHz or BELOW) +10dBm Survival Power Rating +30 dBm Survival Power Rating (0.3 GHz or BELOW) +27 dBm Attenuation Flatness 0 dB to 30 dB ±0 ±2.5 dB 30 dB to 40 dB ±3 ±3.5 dB 40 dB to 50 dB ±4 ±4.5 dB 50 dB to 60 dB ±5 ±5.5 dB . Accuracy of Attenuation 0 dB to 10 dB ±2 dB 10 dB to 20 dB ±1 dB 20 dB to 40 dB ±1.5 dB 40 dB to 60 dB ±2 dB Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA PE70A2900 PE70A2900 REV 1.0 1 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 . Switching Time 1.8 3 µs Analog Control10 dB/Volt DC Power Supply to 12 VDC 210 250 mA to -12 VDC 30 50 mA . . Mechanical Specifications Size Length Width Height 2 in [50.8 mm] 1.8 in [45.72 mm] 0.5 in [12.7 mm] Weight Input Connector Output Connector 0.2 lbs [90.72 g] SMA Female SMA Female . Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range Storage Range -55 to +95 deg C -65 to +125 deg C Humidity Shock Vibration Altitude Temperature Cycle MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 103B COND. B MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B COND. B MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 204D COND. B MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 105C COND. B MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 107D COND. A Compliance Certifications (visit www.Pasternack.com for current document) Not RoHS Compliant Plotted and Other Data Notes: • Values at +25 °C, sea level • ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation. Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA PE70A2900 PE70A2900 REV 1.0 2 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 Performance Data Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA PE70A2900 PE70A2900 REV 1.0 3 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 Insertion Loss and Return Loss Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA PE70A2900 PE70A2900 REV 1.0 4 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 Delay 0 to 60 dB Delay 60 to 0 dB Channel 1 (Yellow): RF output Channel 2 (Green): TTL Input from Signal Generator Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications: 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA PE70A2900 PE70A2900 REV 1.0 5 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PE70A2900 0 to 60 dB Voltage Variable Attenuator, PIN Diode, 500 MHz To 18 GHz, Rated To 0.1 Watts, SMA from Pasternack Enterprises has same day shipment for domestic and International orders. 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