The Narda 757C is a high-performance coaxial fixed attenuator designed for precision RF and microwave applications, operating from DC to 12.4 GHz. It features a rugged design with Type N connectors and exhibits excellent VSWR and attenuation flatness across its entire frequency band.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesType N Coaxial (1 Male, 1 Female)
Calibration Swept DataSwept-frequency VSWR and attenuation data is supplied with each unit

Physical

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature-54 to +125 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)21 mm (Diameter) × 57 mm (Length) (3, 6, 10, 20 dB) / 21 mm (Diameter) × 64 mm (Length) (30, 40 dB)
Weight0.071 kg (3, 6, 10, 20 dB) / 0.085 kg (30, 40 dB)
Housing MaterialPassivated stainless steel
Connector MaterialPassivated stainless steel outer conductor, gold-plated beryllium copper center contact

RF Performance

ParameterValue
Frequency RangeDC to 12.4 GHz
Nominal Impedance50 Ohms
Maximum VSWR (DC to 4.0 GHz)1.15:1
Maximum VSWR (4.0 to 8.0 GHz)1.20:1
Maximum VSWR (8.0 to 12.4 GHz)1.25:1
Nominal Attenuation Options3, 6, 10, 20, 30, 40 dB (option dependent)

Power Handling

ParameterValue
Maximum Average Input Power5 W @ 25 °C
Power Derating ThresholdDerates linearly to 1 W @ 125 °C
Maximum Peak Input Power1 kW
Peak Power Pulse Width5 µs
Peak Power Duty Cycle0.05%

Mechanical

ParameterValue
Port 1 ConnectorType N Male
Port 2 ConnectorType N Female
Design DirectionalityBidirectional

RF Specifications

ParameterValue
Attenuation Deviation (DC to 4.0 GHz)±0.3 dB (3, 6, 10, 20 dB) / ±0.5 dB (30 dB) / ±1.0 dB (40 dB)
Attenuation Deviation (4.0 to 8.0 GHz)±0.3 dB (3, 6 dB) / ±0.5 dB (10, 20 dB) / ±0.8 dB (30 dB) / ±1.3 dB (40 dB)
Attenuation Deviation (8.0 to 12.4 GHz)±0.5 dB (3, 6 dB) / ±0.7 dB (10, 20 dB) / ±1.0 dB (30 dB) / ±1.5 dB (40 dB)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Environmental ComplianceDesigned to meet MIL-A-3933 environmental specifications

Technology

Coaxial Thin Film

Applications

RF Power Attenuation & Impedance Matching

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