Programmable Attenuators
Models 3406 & 3408
Programmable Attenuators
dc to 6.0 GHz
1 Watt
Ideal for Wireless/Test Applications
CELL CONFIGURATIONS:
Model
Number
NO. Attenuation
Cells Range/Steps
(dB)
Cell
Increments
(dB)
3406-55
6
8
55/1
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24
3408-55.75
55.75/0.25
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8,
16, 24
3408-103
8
103/1
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 48*
*48 dB cell comprised of two 24 dB cells
Features
INCREMENTAL ATTENUATION ACCURACY:
o
Higher Frequency range to 6 GHz.
Frequency
Accuracy
o
Wide Selection of Attenuation Ranges & Step
Range (GHz)
Sizes
- 0 to 55 dB in 1 dB steps
- 0 to 103 dB in 1 dB steps
- 0 to 55.75 in 0.25 dB steps
dc - 3
3 - 6
+0.3 dB or 2% whichever is greater
+0.4 dB or 3% whichever is greater
o
o
High Quality Construction & Connectors
Special Configurations Available Upon Request
MAXIMUM INSERTION LOSS (dB):
Frequency
3206-55
3408-55.75
3408-103
Description
Range (GHz)
The 3400 Series Programmable Step Attenuators are
designed for use in automatic test equipment and OEM
systems operating in the dc to 6 GHz frequency range. This
series is available in many standard attenuation ranges and
cell configurations. Custom designed configurations are
available upon request. Each cell contains a double-pole,
double-throw relay that provides a zero path or attenu-
ated path for the RF signal.
dc - 3
3 - 6
2.60
3.80
3.40
5.00
MONOTONICITY: dc to 6.0 GHz
POWER RATING: 1 watt average to 25°C ambient tem-
perature, derated linearly to 0.25 watt @ 70°C. 50 watts
peak (5 μsec pulse width; 1% duty cycle)
Microstrip circuitry and special compensation techniques
produce flat attenuation versus frequency characteristics.
The microstrip construction, using thin-film circuit ele-
ments, ensures product uniformity. To minimize RF
leakage, the 3400 Series Attenuators are provided with
gold-plated contact areas and feedthrough filters at each
control terminal.
POWER COEFFICIENT: <0.005 dB/dB/watt
RATED SWITCH LIFE: 5 million cycles operations per cell
@ 0 dBm
SWITCHING TIME: 6 msec. maximum at nominal rated
voltage
RELEASE TIME: 5 msec maximum
CYCLING RATE: 5 Hz maximum per relay
OPERATING VOLTAGE: +12V (+13V maximum; +9V min-
imum)
OPERATING CURRENT: 17 mA typical per cell @ +12V
TEMPERATURE RANGE (Operating): -30°C to +70°C
TEST DATA: Test data is available at additional cost.
Specifications
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω
FREQUENCY RANGE: dc to 6.0 GHz
MAXIMUM SWR:
Frequency Range (GHz)
SWR
dc - 3
3 - 6
1.30
1.45
102
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Revision Date: 3/4/09