DC Block
SMA
50Ω 0.01 to 18 GHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Input Voltage
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
50V Max.
Coaxial
BLK-18+
Features
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
• broadband performance
• low insertion loss
• rugged unibody construction
• off-the-shelf availability
CASE STYLE: FF888
SMA Connectors
Female-Male
Model
BLK-18-S+
Price
Qty.
$21.95 ea. (1-9)
Applications
• test and measurement instrumentation
• communication systems
• defense systems
+RoHS Compliant
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Outline Drawing
FREQUENCY
(GHz)
0.01-0.1
0.1-1.0
1.0-4.0
4.0-8.0
8.0-18
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
INSERTION LOSS
(dB)
Typ.
0.02
0.07
0.15
0.38
1.00
Max.
0.2
0.3
0.65
1.0
—
RETURN LOSS
(dB)
Typ.
26
36
24
18
12
Min.
20
20
20
15
—
Outline Dimensions (
inch
)
mm
B
D
.410
1.18
10.41 29.97
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92
7.0
Typical Performance Data
Frequency
(MHz)
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Male
10.00
50.00
100.00
300.00
500.00
700.00
900.00
1000.00
2000.00
3000.00
4000.00
5000.00
6000.00
7000.00
8000.00
10000.00
12000.00
14000.00
16000.00
18000.00
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.12
0.16
0.20
0.23
0.32
0.41
0.47
0.64
0.80
0.99
1.08
1.03
28.49
45.13
50.04
39.11
35.50
34.05
32.59
31.87
28.84
26.71
24.84
22.08
19.95
20.10
17.98
15.04
14.59
12.82
13.07
16.78
Return Loss
(dB)
Female
28.48
45.06
50.34
39.36
35.89
34.48
33.09
32.59
28.45
25.78
24.46
23.35
21.73
20.67
18.83
15.60
12.85
12.36
12.06
12.60
Electrical Schematic
1.2
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
BLK-18+
INSERTION LOSS
60
RETURN LOSS (dB)
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
3000
BLK-18+
RETURN LOSS
MALE RETURN LOSS
FEMALE RETURN LOSS
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
6000
9000
12000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
15000
18000
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Notes: 1.
Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet.
2.
Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
3.
The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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REV. E
M131381
BLK-18+
EE-9517/2
UR/LC/CP/AM
120430