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Features

• 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 20, and 20 dB step buttons

• 0 to 82.5 dB Attenuation

• ±0.3 dB or 1% Attenuation Accuracy

• BNC Female Connectors

• -40°C to +70°C Operating Temperature

Applications

• Instrumentation

• Precision Measurements

• Prototyping and Characterization

• Production Systems

.

Description

The PE70A1021 is a Step Attenuator that has 82.5 dB of total attenuation with 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 20, and 20 dB push button

steps, designed across the frequency range of DC to 750 MHz. Select button for desired attenuation level, total attenuation

is the sum of all buttons selected. The design is tried and true technology that offers exceptional performance characteristics

that include 1.5 dB maximum insertion loss, and a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The design also features excellent attenuation

accuracy with ±0.3 dB or 1% which ever is greater. The Nickel plated Brass package has BNC Female connectors, and

operates within the temperature range of -40°C to 70°C.

Electrical Specifications

Description

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Units

Frequency Range

DC

750

MHz

Impedance

50

Ohms

Insertion Loss

1.5

dB

Attenuation Value

0 to 82.5

dB

Step Type

Push Button

Accuracy Statement

±0.3 dB or 1% (Whichever is greater)

Input Power

1

Watts

Input Power, Peak

100

Watts

1 µsec PW, 1% DC

VSWR

1.4:1

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Mechanical Specifications

Size

Length

6 in [152.4 mm]

Width

1.84 in [46.74 mm]

Height

1.25 in [31.75 mm]

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Weight

0.752 lbs [341.1 g]

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Body Material and Plating

Brass, Nickel

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inventory and certifications: 0 to 82.5 dB Push Button Step Attenuator, BNC Female to BNC Female Rated to 1 Watt Up to

750 MHz PE70A1021

PE70A1021 REV 1.1

0 to 82.5 dB Push Button Step Attenuator, BNC Female

to BNC Female Rated to 1 Watt Up to 750 MHz

RF Step Attenuators Technical Data Sheet

PE70A1021