Fixed Attenuator

Notes

A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.

B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

-40°C to 85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to 150°C

2W

3. Case is defined as ground lead.

Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

YAT-2A+

Parameter

Condition (GHz)

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Frequency Range

DC

—

18

GHz

Attenuation

0.01

—

2

—

dB

DC - 5

1.5

1.92

2.3

5 - 15

1.4

1.85

2.3

15 - 18

1.5

1.84

2.4

VSWR

DC - 5

—

1.08

1.25

:1

5 - 15

—

1.12

1.7

15 - 18

—

1.29

1.9

DC - 18

—

—

2.0

W

1. Tested on Mini-Circuits test board TB-YAT-2A+ using coplanar wave guide (CPW) input and output traces (see suggested PCB layout on page 4 of this data sheet)

2. RF Power at 25°C case temperature: 2.0 Watt. Derate linearly to 1.0 W at 85°C.

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.0

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-2A+

ATTENUATION

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-2A+

VSWR

Typical Performance Data at 25°C

Frequency

(GHz)

Attenuation

(dB)

VSWR

(:1)

0.010

1.94

1.08

1.0

1.91

1.05

2.0

1.88

1.06

4.0

1.83

1.08

5.0

1.82

1.07

8.0

1.81

1.12

10.0

1.81

1.14

12.0

1.79

1.20

15.0

1.82

1.33

16.0

1.81

1.32

18.0

1.74

1.31

YAT-2A+

TB-YAT-2A+

Characterization Test Circuit

Fig 1. Block diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization, Test board TB-YAT-2A+

Conditions: Attenuation, VSWR: Pin=-10 dBm