Coaxial
VAT-12+
VAT-12
SMA Fixed Attenuator
50Ω
1W
12dB
DC to 6000 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Features
• wideband coverage, DC to 6000 MHz
• 1 watt rating
-45°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
CASE STYLE: FF704
• rugged unibody construction
• off-the-shelf availability
• very low cost
Connectors Model
SMA VAT-12(+)
Price
$13.95 ea. (1-9)
Qty.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
+RoHS Compliant
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for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Applications
• impedance matching
• signal level adjustment
Outline Drawing
Electrical Specifications
FREQ.
RANGE
(MHz)
ATTENUATION *
(dB)
VSWR
(:1)
MAX.
INPUT
POWER
(W)
Flatness **
DC-3 GHz 3-5 GHz
5-6 GHz DC-6 GHz DC-3 GHz
3-5 GHz
Typ. Max.
1.20 1.70
5-6 GHz
Typ.
.312 Across Flats
in some models
fL--fU
Nom.
Typ.
0.10
Typ.
0.10
Typ.
0.10
Typ.
0.30
Typ. Max.
1.05 1.35
DC-6000
12±0.3
1.65
1.0
* Attenuation varies by 0.3 dB max. over temperature.
** Flatness= variation over band divided by 2.
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
Typical Performance Data
B
.410
10.41 36.32
D
1.43
E
wt
.312 grams
7.92 10.0
Frequency
(MHz)
Attenuation
(dB)
VSWR
(:1)
0.03
50.00
100.00
500.00
1000.00
11.96
11.99
11.99
12.10
12.13
1.03
1.02
1.01
1.01
1.03
2000.00
3000.00
4000.00
5000.00
6000.00
12.11
12.05
11.92
11.79
11.84
1.10
1.23
1.28
1.38
1.61
VAT-12
ATTENUATION
VAT-12
VSWR
Electrical Schematic
12.5
12.3
12.1
11.9
11.7
11.5
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
R2
R1
R3
MALE
FEMALE
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
REV. F
M129173
VAT-12
®
LC/TD/CP/AM
130923
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