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

1.0W

3. Case is defined as ground lead.

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

YAT-30A+

Parameter

Condition (GHz)

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Frequency Range

DC

—

18

GHz

Attenuation

0.01

—

30

—

dB

DC - 5

29.5

29.97

30.5

5 - 15

29.6

30.41

31.7

15 - 18

30.2

30.95

31.8

VSWR

DC - 5

—

1.16

1.37

:1

5 - 15

—

1.12

2.10

15 - 18

—

1.20

2.10

DC - 18

—

—

1.0

W

1. Tested on Mini-Circuits test board TB-YAT-30A+ 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: 1.0 Watt. Derate linearly to 0.8 W at 85°C.

29.8

30.0

30.2

30.4

30.6

30.8

31.0

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-30A+

ATTENUATION

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-30A+

VSWR

Typical Performance Data at 25°C

Frequency

(GHz)

Attenuation

(dB)

VSWR

(:1)

0.01

30.01

1.27

1.0

30.01

1.24

2.0

29.98

1.21

4.0

29.93

1.12

5.0

29.98

1.11

8.0

30.21

1.18

10.0

30.35

1.12

12.0

30.47

1.18

15.0

30.71

1.23

16.0

30.81

1.25

18.0

30.89

1.17

YAT-30A+

TB-YAT-30A+

Characterization Test Circuit

Fig 1. Block diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization, Test board TB-YAT-30A+

Conditions: Attenuation, VSWR: Pin=-10 dBm