Thin Film Surface Mount Attenuators PFC A1206 Attenuator Series • RoHS compliant and Sn/Pb terminations available • Ultra-reliable TaNFilm® element • Available in 50Ω and 75Ω impedances • Excellent high frequency characteristics The PFC A1206 chip attenuator is a surface mount attenuator available in nominal values of 50Ω and 75Ω to meet the needs of both communication and video designs. Packaged in a rugged 1206 ceramic chip package, the PFC-A1206 lends itself to RF and microwave applications up to 6GHz. The tantalum nitride thin film element is well known for its ruggedness in the most severe outdoor environments and its stability over temperature and time. For your most demanding environmental attenuator applications, specify the IRC PFC-A1206 chip attenuator. Electrical Data Attenuation Impedance Environmental Data Tolerance* 1dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±0.3dB 2dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±0.3dB 3dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±0.3dB 4dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±0.5dB 5dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±0.5dB 6dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±1.0B 7dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±1.0dB 8dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±1.0dB 9dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±1.0dB 10dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±1.0dB 20dB 50Ω, 75Ω ±2.0dB TCR (ppm/°C) Power @70°C Performance Test Per MIL-PRF-55342 Typical ±100 125mW Max Thermal Shock ±0.02% ±0.10% Low Temperature Operation ±0.01% ±0.05% Short-time Overload ±0.01% ±0.05% High Temperature Exposure ±0.03% ±0.10% Effects of Solder ±0.01% ±0.10% Moisture Resistance ±0.03% ±0.10% Life ±0.03% ±0.10% Note*: Typical from 0 to 6GHz. General Note IRC reserves the right to make changes in product specification without notice or liability. All information is subject to IRC’s own data and is considered accurate at time of going to print. © IRC Advanced Film Division • 4222 South Staples Street • Corpus Christi Texas 78411 USA Telephone: 361 992 7900 • Facsimile: 361 992 3377 • Website: www.irctt.com A subsidiary of TT electronics plc PFC A1206 Series Issue February 2009 Sheet 1 of 2 Thin Film Surface Mount Attenuators Insertion Loss Data (S21) 75 75 75 Outline and Packaging Data TOP SIDE RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN BOTTOM 0.058″ ±.005 0.024″ ±.004 0.0725″ 0.015″ ±.005 R1 0.180″ 0.027″ ±.003 0.0225″ 0.126″ ±.006 R1 0.035″ R2 0.030″ MIN 0.050″ 0.010″ ±.004 0.015″ ±.005 0.063″ ±.005 0.058″ 0.0315″ NOTE: Equivalent 'T' network schematic Power Derating Curve Ordering Data Prefix 100 % Of Rated Power 0.0895″ PFC - A1206 - 01 - 50R0 - 10D0 Model A1206 = attenuator chip with 60/40 Sn/Pb terminations A1206LF = attenuator chip with 100% matte tin terminations TCR Code 50 01 = ±100 ppm/°C Impedence Code 50R0 = 50Ω; 75R0 = 75Ω 10 Attenuation Code 25 70 150 Ambient Temperature (°C) 1D00=1dB, 2D00 = 2Db, 3D00 = 3dB, 4D00=4dB, 5D00 = 5Db, 6D00 = 6dB, 7D00=7dB, 8D00 = 8Db, 9D00 = 9dB, 10D0=10dB, 20D0 = 20db For additional information or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact our Applications Team using the contact details below. © IRC Advanced Film Division • 4222 South Staples Street • Corpus Christi Texas 78411 USA Telephone: 361 992 7900 • Facsimile: 361 992 3377 • Website: www.irctt.com PFC A1206 Series Issue February 2009 Sheet 2 of 2