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CVD Diamond Tabbed Attenuator

CVD Diamond chip attenuators are available with extreme high power ratings. With operating frequency of DC to 26.5 GHz, these products are ideal for applications with requirements for high power capability, broad frequency response, small size and light-weight. The CA0505DT are manufactured using all thin film construction and have a thin film gold terminations. These units have a gold plated copper tab for ease of installation. Standard chip and high reliability tested versions per Mil-PRF-55342 are available. Select from tape and reel or waffle packaging. These products are lead free, RoHS compliant and S-level approved. Standard available values are 0 through 10, 20, and 30 dB.

Data Sheet: CA0505D-XXT

Specifications
Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms
Frequency Range DC to 26.5GHz
Attenuation Values 1 thru 10, 20 and 30dB
Power rating 20 Watts
Operating Temperature -55 °C to 150 °C
Resistive Material Thin Film
Terminal -Material Thin Film, Gold Solderable or Bondable Finish
Tab Copper, gold plated

ATTENUATION ACCURACY (dB)
dB VALUE
DC – 8 GHz
8 -12.4 GHz
12.4 – 18 GHz
18 – 26.5 GHz
0
+ 0.25
+ 0.30
+ 0.50
+ 0.70
1 – 3
± 0.25
± 0.30
± 0.50
± 0.50
4 – 6
± 0.25
± 0.30
± 0.50
± 0.75
7 - 10
± 0.25
± 0.30
± 0.50
± 1.00
20
± 0.50
± 0.50
± 0.75
± 1.00
30
± 0.50
± 0.50
± 1.00
± 1.50
VSWR (MAX)
dB VALUE
DC – 8 GHz
8 -12.4 GHz
12.4 – 18 GHz
18 – 26.5 GHz
0
1.25
1.30
1.40
1.50
1-10
1.25
1.30
1.40
1.50
20
1.25
1.30
1.40
1.50
30
1.25
1.30
1.40
1.50