Programmable Attenuators
Models 4226 & 4228
0.8 to 2.5/3.0 GHz
Pin Switched Programmable Attenuators
RoHS
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Low Insertion Loss, Fast Switching
MAXIMUM INSERTION LOSS (dB):
Frequency (GHz) 4226-63
4228-63.75
4228-103
5.50
0.8 - 3.0 (2.5) 3.75
4.50
MONOTONICITY: 4226-63 & 4228-103: 0.8 to 3.0 GHz
4228-63.75:
0.8 to 2.5 GHz
(minimum 1 dB
change)
3rd ORDER INTERMODULATION (IM3): -55 dBm typical,
measured with two +10 dBm tones @ 869 MHz (f1) and
891 MHz (f2), the IM3 frequency being 847 MHz (2f1-f2).
Features
Ideal for use in Wireless/Cellular, RF Simulation/Emulation,
& Communication Test Applications.
IP3 (input) = +41 dBm
The input IP3 is derived from the following relationship:
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Available in 6 and 8 Cell Configurations -
103 dB/1 dB steps
IP3 = 3(Pin-α)-IM3 + α
2
where α = the insertion loss (dB) at the IM3 frequency;
Pin=single tone input power (dBm).
63 dB/1 dB steps
63.75/0.25 dB steps
High accuracy & fast switching speed
Built-in TTL Driver Circuitry
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POWER RATING: +24 dBm operating
Special Configurations Available Upon Request.
+30 dBm (1 dB compression point)
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Custom Cell/Step Size & Frequency Bands
SWITCHING TIME: 2 μsec. maximum
OPERATING VOLTAGE: +5 V + 5% @ 160 mA for 6 cell/
200 mA for 8 cell typical
Specifications
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω
TEMPERATURE RANGE (Operating): 0°C to +70°C
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT: < 0.002 dB/dB/°C
CONNECTORS: SMA female connectors - mate nonde-
structively with MIL-C-39012 connectors.
FREQUENCY RANGE: 4226-63:
0.8 to 3.0 GHz
4228-63.75: 0.8 to 2.5 GHz
4228-103:
0.8 to 3.0 GHz
MAXIMUM SWR:
Frequency Range (GHz)
CONTROL CONNECTOR: AMP-Latch 10 pin ribbon cable
connector mates with AMP P/N 746285-1 (supplied with
each unit)
SWR
1.50
0.8 - 3.0 (2.5)
WEIGHT:
4226-X 160 g (5.7 oz)
4228-X 210 g (7.4 oz)
CONTROL CONFIGURATION: Units are supplied with a
built-in TTL interface. Each unit is supplied with a mating 10
pin connector (Amp 746285-1). Refer to Physical
Dimensions for mating connector pin/wiring details. Two
wires are specified for supply voltage and ground. The
remaining wires will accept TTL control signals to activate
or de-activate a particular attenuation cell. A TTL high will
energize a cell to the high attenuation state, whereas a TTL
low will maintain a cell in its zero attenuation state.
CELL CONFIGURATIONS:
Model
Number
NO.
Attenuation
Cell
Increments
(dB)
Cells Range/Steps
(dB)
4228-103
8
8
103/1
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 48
4228-63.75
63.75/0.25
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8,
16, 32
4226-63
6
63/1
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS:
minimum
2.0 V
-0.3 V
maximum
5.3 V
0.8 V
INCREMENTAL ATTENUATION ACCURACY:
V
V
I
Input High Level
Input Low Level
IH
IL
CELL
0.25
0.50
1
2
4
8
16
24
32
48
dB
+0.1 +0.15 +0.2 +0.2 +0.2 +0.2 +0.3 +0.4 +0.6 +0.8
Input Pull-up Current 500 μA Typical
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Note: Inputs have 10K pull-up resistors.
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Revision Date: 9/30/2012