ATTENUATORS
Type N, up to 18 GHz, 2Watts
SPECIFICATIONS:
Models: N
Electrical:
Frequency Range
Standard Freq. Values
DC - 18 GHz
2.5, 6, & 18 GHz
Standard dB Values*
0 - 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 & 60 dB
In 1 dB Increments
Attenuation Accuracy
0 - 6 dB
7 - 20 dB
21 - 30 d B
31 - 6 0 d B
0.3 dB
0.5 dB
0.75 dB
1.5 dB
LENGTH
SEE TABLE
VSWR
DC - 4 GHz
4 - 8 GHz
11. 5:1 Max
1.20:1 Max
8 - 12.4 GHz
12.4 - 18 GHz
Input Power
1.25:1 Max
1.35:1 Max
O.D.
SEE TABLE
2Watts Avg. @ 25°C
Derated Linearly to 0.5 Watts @ +125oC
Peak Power
250 Watts Max.
(5uSec Pulse, .05% Duty Cycle)
Impedance
50 Ohms
Operating Temp Range
-65°C to +125°C
Mechanical:
Type N Connectors
Passivated Stainless Steel
Mates with MIL-STD-348
Conductors
Gold Plated Beryllium Copper
LENGTH
Base Model
Number
Connector
DIA.
0 - 30 & 40 dB
31-39, 50 & 60 dB
Configuration
Inches Millimeters
Inches
Millimeters
[44.7 0.8ꢀ
[46.2 0.8ꢀ
[50.5 0.8ꢀ
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Miilllliimmeetteerrss
[15.8ꢀ
[14.2ꢀ
[14.2ꢀ
[51.8 0.8ꢀ
[53.6 0.8ꢀ
[57.9 0.8ꢀ
XXN-XX
XXN-XXM
XXN-XXF
Male/Female
Male/Male
Female/Female
Ø.62
Ø.56
Ø.56
1.76 .03
1.82 .03
1.99 .03
2.04 .03
21.1 .03
2.28 .03
HOW TO ORDER:
Ordering Examples:
Model Number: 18 N -2 0
Model Number: XXN-XXY
Freq. Range
2 = DC - 2.5 GHz
6 = DC - 6 GHz
18 = DC - 18 GHz
DC - 18 GHz; 20 dB; Type N - Male/Fem
Connector Configuration
= Male/Female
Model Number: 6N-6F
F = Fem/Fem
DC - 6 GHz; 6 dB; Type N - Fem/Fem
M = Male/Male
Model Number: 6N-3M
dB Value
DC - 6 GHz; 3 dB; Type N - Male/Male
Model Number: 2N-30
DC - 2.5 GHz; 30 dB; Type N - Male/Fem
Note: Dimensions in Brackets are Expressed in Millimeters and are for Reference Only.
*Other dB values, units that operate over a more specific frequency band and/or offer very low
return loss (VSWR); as well as units with nickel plated brass connectors are available.
18N-ATT: REVJ (M)
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