The Weinschel Model 2-10 is a high-performance, subminiature, fixed coaxial SMA attenuator designed for operation from DC to 18.0 GHz. Built to withstand demanding military and commercial environments, it offers a nominal attenuation of 10 dB with excellent flatness, low VSWR, and a power handling capability of 2 Watts average. It features a passivated stainless steel construction and gold-plated beryllium copper contacts for long-term reliability.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +125 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 7.9 mm Hex × 30.5 mm L |
RF & Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 18.0 GHz |
| Nominal Attenuation | 10 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Maximum VSWR (DC - 4.0 GHz) | 1.15 |
| Maximum VSWR (4.0 - 8.0 GHz) | 1.20 |
| Maximum VSWR (8.0 - 12.4 GHz) | 1.25 |
| Maximum VSWR (12.4 - 18.0 GHz) | 1.35 |
| Attenuation Accuracy (DC - 4.0 GHz) | ±0.3 dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy (4.0 - 8.0 GHz) | ±0.3 dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy (8.0 - 12.4 GHz) | ±0.3 dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy (12.4 - 18.0 GHz) | ±0.5 dB |
| Maximum Average Input Power | 2 W @ 25 °C (derated linearly to 0.5 W @ 125 °C) |
| Maximum Peak Input Power | 500 W (5 µs pulse width, 0.2% duty cycle) |
| Temperature Coefficient of Attenuation | < 0.0004 dB/dB/°C |
Mechanical & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Connector Type | SMA |
| RF Connector Gender | Male to Female |
| Housing Material | Stainless Steel |
| Housing Plating | Passivated |
| Connector Contacts | Gold-plated beryllium copper |
Environmental & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +125 °C |
Technology
Fixed Coaxial Attenuator
Applications
Signal Attenuation, RF Testing, Impedance Matching, Level Control
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