Programmable Attenuators
Model 4238
GaAs Switched Programmable
Attenuator
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz
1 Watt
Low Insertion Loss, High IP3
INCREMENTAL ATTENUATION ACCURACY:
CELL
0.25
0.50
1
2
4
8
16
24
32
48
dB
+0.15 +0.15 +0.2 +0.2 +0.2 +0.2 +0.3 +0.4 +0.6 +0.8
INSERTION LOSS, Maximum (dB):
Frequency Range (GHz)
4238-X
0.01 - 1.0
1.0 - 2.0
2.0 - 2.5
6.75
8.25
9.75
Features
MONOTONICITY: 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Ideal for use in Wireless/Cellular, RF Simulation/Emulation,
& Communication Test Applications.
3rd ORDER INTERMODULATION (IM3): -60 dBm typical,
measured with two +27 dBm tones @ 869 MHz (f1) and
894 MHz (f2), the IM3 frequency being 847 MHz (2fl-f2).
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Broadband Performance - 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz
usable dc to 10 MHz with reduced specifications
IP3 (input) = +65 dBm
The input IP3 is derived from the following relationship:
IP3 = 3(Pin-α)-IM3 + α
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High IP3 and High Power Rating
- Utilizes MESFET Switching
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Flexible DC Voltage (+5 to +15 V)
Low DC Power Consumption - Ideal for portable
battery powered equipment.
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where α = the insertion loss (dB) at the IM3 frequency;
Pin=single tone input power (dBm).
INPUT POWER RATING: +30 dBm
SWITCHING TIME: 5 μsec. maximum
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Custom Configurations including bus controlled
attenuator subsystems
OPERATING VOLTAGE: + 5 to +15 V
Specifications
OPERATING CURRENT: 25 mA typical
TEMPERATURE RANGE (Operating): 0°C to +70°C
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT: <0.002/dB/dB/°C
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω
FREQUENCY RANGE: 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz
CONNECTORS: SMA female connectors - mate nonde-
MAXIMUM SWR:
Frequency Range (GHz)
structively with MIL-C-39012 connectors.
SWR
CONTROL CONNECTOR: AMP-Latch 10 pin ribbon cable
connector mates with AMP P/N 746285-1 (supplied with
each unit)
0.01 - 0.25
0.25 - 2.5
1.75
1.40
WEIGHT:
4238-X
150 g (5.3 oz)
CELL CONFIGURATIONS:
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.
Model
Number
NO.
Attenuation
Cell
Cells Range/Steps
(dB)
Increments
(dB)
4238-63.75
4238-103
8
63.75/0.25
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8,
16, 32
8
103/1
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 48
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Revision Date: 8/11/09