Model 8331, Programmable Attenuator Units, up to 40

Programmable Attenuators
Models 8331
Programmable Attenuator Unit
up to 40 GHz
Ethernet, USB & RS-232 Control
RoHS
Features
Description
o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution
for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem
applications.
o Multi-Channel attenuation paths (up to 12 channels)
o Various Configurations, up to 40 GHz:
- dc to 3, 6, 18, 26.5 & 40 GHz
- Attenuation ranges up to 127 dB
- 50 & 75 Ω Configurations
- Solid-State & Electro-Mechanical types
- New MMIC switched digital attenuators
- Relay Switched
o Accuracy & Repeatability.
o Designed to incorporate Aeroflex / Weinschel’s line of
digitally controlled programmable attenuators.
o Designed to interface with industry standard
communication interfaces:
Aeroflex / Weinschel’s New 8331 Series Programmable
Attenuator Units offer a lower cost solution for automated
bench test and subsystem applications. Standard 8331
Series designs house and control various Aeroflex /
Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200-XE,
3400, 150T, and 4200 Series) via ethernet, USB 2.0 and
Serial communications interfaces.
Aeroflex / Weinschel also provides custom subsystems
where a variety of test configurations can be incorporated
within a single unit. Contact us with your specialized needs.
ATTEN
INPUT
1
o Rack Configurable: Rack ears are supplied with
Model 8331 Series units.
o Ideal for Automated Test Equipment (ATE), WiMAX, 3G
Fading Simulators, Engineering/Production Test Lab
environments.
Designed with budget and performance concerns in mind,
these devices offer superior RF characteristics suitable for
automated bench testing in wireless backhaul, fading
simulation, and other high performance wireless
applications.
2
1
Attenuator # 2
2
Attenuator # 3
3
Control
3
Control
11
Control Software Included
Aeroflex / Weinschel’s Labview based
Attenuator Control Center Software (ACCS)
can be used in conjunction with the operation of the this series of programmable
attenuator units and allows the user to setup,
control and perform test and measurements
over standard communication interfaces
such as RS-232, USB 2.0 or Ethernet.
ATTEN
OUTPUT
Control
FRONT PANEL
Applications
Attenuator # 1
Attenuator # 11
11
Attenuator # 12
12
BACK PANEL
- RS-232 (Serial)
- Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)
- USB 2.0
Most 8331 Series are multi-channel configurations where
RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted
Ports. This series can be configured for up to 12 independent channels of attenuation. Multiple programmable
attenuators can be used in conjuction with other coaxial
devices such as switches, power combiners, directional
couplers, and filters creating various multichannel test
configurations.
Control
12
Control
Control
PSU
Controller
USB, RS-232,
Ethernet
Simplified 12 Channel Block Diagram
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Programmable Attenuators
Specifications
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Input Power Requirements
ac
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
(1)
100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 180 Watts
0° to +50°C
-40° to +75°C (-40° to +167 °F)
up to 90% (non-condensing)
40,000 ft. (12,192M)
Connector:
Signals:
Baud Rates:
Data Bits:
Handshaking:
Parity:
9-pin male D
TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, GND
9600 to 230400
8
None, RTS/CTS
None
USB 2.0
Connector:
Mini B
Ethernet
10/100 Base T Connector:
RS-232 Bus
Serial I/O
RF
Characteristics(2)
CE & UL Compliant
Standard RJ45
Refer to Configuration Matrix (pg 254)
MET E113609 complies with UL61010-1 CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1,
CE CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(8)
1. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).
2. Refer to Individual data sheet for detailed specifications on internal programmables.
Model Number Configuration Matrix
8331 - XX - XX - X X
Basic
Model
Number
Attenuator Number of
Designator Channels (1)
(see below) (01 to 12)
Example: 8331-M3-09-TS
Connector Type
N: N (2)
S: SMA (3)
K: 2.92 mm (4)
F: F-Type (5)
Connector
Location (1)
F = Front
R = Rear
T = Front - Rear
1. Up to 6 Chanels for option F & R (Front & Rear)
Up to 10 Channels for option C & D
(150T & 152T Series)
Up to 5 Channels for option C7 & D5
2. Not available for option D, E & F
(152T, 156 & 3456 Series)
3. Not available for oprion E & F (156 & 3456 Series)
4. Only for option E (156 Series)
5. Only for option F (3456 Series)
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Programmable Attenuators
Electro-mechanical
Frequency
Range
Attenuator
Designation
DC-3 GHz
A
DC-6 GHz
B
DC-18 GHz
C
DC-26.5 GHz
D
DC-40 GHz
New
E
DC-3 GHz
(75 Ω) New
F
Attenuator Model
Range
(dB)
Step Size
(dB)
Insertion Loss
(maximum)
VSWR
 RoHs
(maximum)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3205-1E
3205-2E
3205-3E
3201-1E
3206-1E
3200-1E
3200-2E
3209-1E
3404-15
3404-55
3404-70
3406-55
3408-55.75
3408-103
3409-127
70
55
1.5
31
63
127
63.75
64.5
15
55
70
55
55.75
103
127
10
5
0.1
1
1
1
0.25
0.1
1
5
10
1
0.25
1
1
3.75
3.75
3.75
4.00
4.25
5.25
5.25
6.00
3.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
6.00
6.00
6.50
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.55
1.55
1.55
1.55
1.55
1.55
1.55
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
150T-70
150T-15
150T-75
150T-110
150T-31
150T-62
150T-15 & 150T-110
152AT-70
152T-15
152T-75
152T-90
152T-90 & 152T-15
156-11
156-90
156-11 & 156-90
70
15
75
110
31
62
125
70
15
75
90
105
11
90
101
10
1
5
10
1
2
1
10
1
5
10
1
1
10
1
3.25
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.75
3.75
5.50
4.75
5.00
5.00
5.00
8.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
1.75
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
1.95
2.00
2.00
2.00















1
3456-63
63
1
4.50 dB
1.60

1
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
4226-63
4228-63.75
4228-103
4238-63.75
4238-103
4246-63
4248-63.75
4248-103
4205-31.5
4205-63.5
4205-95.5
63
63.75
103
63.75
103
63
63.75
103
31.5
63.5
95.5
1
0.25
1
0.25
1
1
0.25
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
4.75 dB
6.00 dB
6.00 dB
10.00 dB
10.00 dB
11.00 dB
14.00 dB
14.00 dB
4.00 dB
6.00 dB
8.50 dB
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.75
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.8
2.0



Solid State
0.8 to 2.5/3 GHz
J
0.01 to 2.5 GHz
K
0.01 to 2.5 GHz
L
0.2 to 6 GHz
M
 RoHs compliance dependent on attenuator installed. Some attenuators are NOT compliant.
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Programmable Attenuators
Physical Dimensions
37.97
[1.50]
TYP FRONT
AND REAR
8.74
[.34]
76.20
[3.000]
DIM
“A”
5.97
[.24]
304.80
[12.00]
5.21
[.21]
POWER
SWITCH
CHAN 1
B
CHAN 2
B
CHAN 3
B
CHAN 8
A
CHAN 8
B
CHAN 7
A
8X
CONNECTOR,
SMA FEMALE
CHAN 9
B
CHAN 9
A
CHAN 12
B
MADE IN USA
Aeroflex / Weinschel
CAGE CODE 93459
8331 SERIES
CHAN 12
A
.25 X .40 LONG SLOT, 4X
[6.35] [10.16]
2
4X
HOLE PLUG
MODEL:
SERNO:
CHAN 11
A
CHAN 11
B
CHAN 10
B
2
4X
HOLE PLUG
CHAN 10
A
19.30
[.76]
TYP FRONT
AND REAR
CHAN 4
B
CHAN 6
B
2
CONNECTOR,
ETHERNET RJ45
CHAN 7
B
CHAN 6
A
425.20
[16.74]
LAN
CHAN 5
A
11X 31.75 = 349.25
[1.250] [13.75]
TYP
FRONT AND REAR
ACT
USB
CHAN 4
A
CONNECTOR,
USB, MINI B
(OPTION NOT
AVAILABLE)
2
8X
CONNECTOR,
SMA FEMALE
CHAN 5
B
CHAN 3
A
465.12
[18.312]
CONNECTOR,
9 PIN D MALE,
RS232
SERIAL
CHAN 2
A
POWER INPUT
115/230 VAC
0.5A 50/60Hz
LNK
CHAN 1
A
POWER
31.75
[1.250]
TYP FRONT
AND REAR
482.60
[19.00]
STAT
28.70
[1.13]
TYP FRONT
AND REAR
1.27
[.05]
88.14
[3.47]
NOTE:
1.
All dimensions are given in mm (inches).
2.
Connectors and hole plugs are installed as required and determined by number of channel
in unit. 8 channel unit shown
3.
Connector location (Front/Rear) may vary depending on Model ordered.
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Revision Date: 5/7/2015