ATTENUATOR
COAXIAL DC - 6 GHz SMA
DATA SHEET
FEATURES
Excellent Attenuation Accuracy
Low VSWR
Rugged Construction
MIL-DTL-3933
High Reliability
PART SERIES: 42SXX.00
APPLICATIONS
Amplifier Stabilization
Improve Matching
Balance Channels
Overload Protection
Set Amplification Gain/Power
Sample Output Power
Military
SHEET 1 OF 2
Dwg 42SXX.00
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Florida RF Labs coaxial attenuators offer excellent attenuation accuracy with extended
broadband frequency operation. This series is manufactured with stainless steel body and
rugged construction for the most demanding applications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Identifier:
42SXX.00F
Attenuation Value (dB)
SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 ELECTRICAL
Nominal Impedance:
Frequency Range:
Attenuation Values Available:
Attenuation Accuracy:
DC – 6 GHz
Input Power CW:
Peak Power:
VSWR:
DC – 4 GHz
4 – 6 GHz
50 ohms
DC - 6.0 GHz
0-30 dB (1 dB Increment)
0 – 10 dB
± 0.60 dB
11 – 20 dB
± 0.75 dB
21 - 30 dB
± 0.90 dB
2 Watts @ 25ºC, Derates linearly to 0% @ 150ºC
20 Watts (1 µs pulse width, 1% duty cycle)
0 – 10 dB
1.20:1 Max
1.35:1 Max
11 – 20 dB
1.20:1 Max
1.35:1 Max
21 - 30 dB
1.20:1 Max
1.35:1 Max
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature:
Non-operating Temperature:
Temperature Coefficient:
-55˚C to +150˚C
-65˚C to +150˚C
+/-200 PPM / ˚C max
3.0 MARKING
Unit Marking:
FRFL, dB Value
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Sample Inspect Per MIL-STD-105, Level II, 1.0% AQL.
Visual and Mechanical Examination for Conformance to Outline Drawing
Measure Attenuation and VSWR
Data Retention – Standard
Form 423F114
Rev-
Cage Codes: 24602 / 2Y194
Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice
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ATTENUATOR
COAXIAL DC - 6 GHz SMA
DATA SHEET
5.0 PACKAGING
Standard Packaging:
Tray Packaging
PART SERIES: 42SXX.00
SHEET 2 OF 2
Dwg 42SXX.00
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6.0 MECHANICAL
Body Material / Finish:
Nut Material / Finish:
Sleeve Material / Finish:
Center Contact Material:
Center Contact Finish:
Dielectric:
Resistive Element:
SMA Interface:
Torque:
Metric Dimensions:
Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated
Stainless Steel, Passivated
Brass, Nickel Plated
Beryllium Copper
Gold
PTFE
Thick Film
Female/Male
7.0 - 10 in-lbf
Provided for reference only
100%
RATED
POWER
50%
SAFE OPERATING AREA
0%
-55
0
75
100
125
150
TEMPERATURE IN °C
Ø
0.375
[
Ø
9.55 mm]
Ø
0.375
[
Ø
9.55 mm]
Unless Otherwise Specified:
TOLERANCE: X.XX = ± 0.02
X.XXX = ± 0.010
Form 423F114
Rev-
Cage Codes: 24602 / 2Y194
Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice
www.emc-rflabs.com • +1 772-286-9300
AS 9100, ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified