Amplical Corp. has readied a new family of broadband attenuators aimed at broadband wireless applications. The model 50MAP2G6-63SS covers the frequency range 2 GHz to 6 GHz. Attenuation step size is 1.0 dB, and maximum attenuation is 63 dB. Step sizes are 1 dB,2 dB,4 dB,8 dB,16 dB, and 32 dB and control is via TTL. Accuracy is ±0.3 of the attenuation setting. Insertion loss is 7 dB maximum.

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The 50MAP2G6G-63SS is supplied with sma(f) input and output connectors and draws less than 50 mA in DC current from a –12 V supply. The unit has a small profile at less than 2 inches square including connectors and at less than 1 inch in height.

Using a small internal parts count, the unit is economically priced and delivery is typically from stock. Other voltages, attenuations step sizes and frequencies are also available.