Model TCA-N05
Attenuator, Chip
Frequency Range: DC to 12 GHz, Power: 2 Watts
Features
• Reduced Attenuation at Elevated Temperature
• Linear Resistive Design
• Broadband Operation
N05 series of temperature variable attenuators are designed to compensate reduction of gain by 0.5dB/dB for
a temperature increase from 25°C to 125°C without requiring a bias or control voltage. TCA chip attenuators
are manufactured using thick film resistor elements on an alumina ceramic substrate. Blank backside TCA
chips are designed for flip-chip mount applications and available in various attenuation values and terminal
finish options.
Technical Specifications
Material
Parameter
Value
Feature
Material
Frequency Range
DC to 12 GHz
50 Ohms Nominal
Substrate
Alumina
Impedance
Resistor Material
Proprietary Thick Film
Frequency (GHz)
Attenuation Accuracy*
Silver – (See “How to Order” for
Terminal Finish
tinning & other options)
dB Value
1 – 6 dB
7 & 8 dB
9 dB
DC ‐ 4
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.75
4 ‐ 6
`±0.5
±0.5
±0.75
+1.5/‐1
6 ‐ 8
±0.5
8 ‐ 10
±0.75
±0.75
±1.0
10 ‐ 12
±0.75
±1.0
Temp Coefficient
of Attenuation
.005dB/dB/°C
±0.75
±1.0
+2/‐1
How to Order
±1.0
dB Value
10 dB
+2/‐1
N/A
VSWR (Max.)
Frequency (GHz)
TCA‐T X‐N 05
dB Value
1 – 8 dB
9 dB
DC ‐ 4
1.35:1
1.35:1
1.35:1
4 ‐ 6
6 ‐ 8
8 ‐ 10
1.50:1
1.50:1
1.50:1
10 ‐ 12
1.35:1
1.35:1
1.50:1
1.35:1
1.50:1
1.50:1
1.50:1
1.50:1
N/A
Terminal Options
Temp Shift
Negative
10 dB
□ = Silver
Rated Power**
2 Watts Avg.
H = Lead Free Solder
G = Gold Plated
Temperature Coefficient
of Attenuation
‐0.005 dB/dB/°C
±0.001 dB/dB/°C
‐55°C to +150°C
Temperature Coefficient
Tolerance
Ordering Examples
Model Number: TCA‐3‐N05
Silver Terminals, 3dB
Operating Temp. Range
*Performance is based on device mounted in
matched 50Ω line.
Model Number: TCA‐T2‐N05
Tin lead solder Terminals, 2dB
**Mounting surfaces shall not exceed 100°C. Max.
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