ARC Series
VARIABLE ATTENUATORS, MANUAL
DC to 400 MHz / 0 to 20 dB Range / Broadband / Panel Mountable / 50 & 75 / BNC & SMA
PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Performance Attenuation Flatness, Insertion
Imped-
ance,
Nom.
Mechanical
Configuration
& Connector
Model Range,
Number MHz
Band,
MHz
Range,
dB, Min. dB, Typ.
Pk-Pk,
Loss,
dB, Max. Max.
VSWR,
ARC-1 DC - 400
ARC-2 DC - 400
ARC-3 DC - 400
ARC-4 DC - 400
DC - 50
DC - 200
DC - 400
0 - 20
0 - 13
0 - 8
(See
Graph
Below)
1.0
1.5
2.5
1.5:1
1.8:1
2.2:1
50 W
50 W
50 W
50 W
Panel-Screw Drive/SMA
DC - 50
DC - 200
DC - 400
0 - 20
0 - 13
0 - 8
(See
Graph
Below)
1.0
1.5
2.5
1.5:1
1.8:1
2.2:1
Panel-Screw Drive/SMA
w/Knob
DC - 50
DC - 200
DC - 400
0 - 20
0 - 13
0 - 8
(See
Graph
Below)
1.0
1.5
2.5
1.5:1
1.8:1
2.2:1
Panel-Screw Drive/BNC
DC - 50
DC - 200
DC - 400
0 - 20
0 - 13
0 - 8
(See
Graph
Below)
1.0
1.5
2.5
1.5:1
1.8:1
2.2:1
Panel-Screw Drive/BNC
w/Knob
Typical Performance
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Resetability (Granularity): 0.2 dB typ.
Average Power:
Weight, nominal:
0.5 Watts max.
2 oz. (56 g)
Operating Temperature:
-- 55° to +85°C
General Notes:
1. The ARC series consists of continuously variable
attenuators utilizing compensated Bridged Tee
Networks to vary signal power. These constant
impedance, very broadband attenuators are designed
to cover frequencies from DC to 400 MHz. Similar units
are available with electronic control of attenuation in the
ARE and ARES series.
2. All Merrimac Attenuators are designed for high
reliability in accordance with applicable paragraphs of
MIL-A-24215 and can be supplied screened to meet
specific military and space applications.
28Jun02
For further information contact MERRIMAC / 41 Fairfield Pl., West Caldwell, NJ, 07006 / 973-575-1300 / FAX 973-575-0531