Fixed Attenuator

Notes

A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.

B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

-40°C to 85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to 150°C

1.1W

3. Case is defined as ground lead.

Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

YAT-12A+

Parameter

Condition (GHz)

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Frequency Range

DC

—

18

GHz

Attenuation

0.01

—

12

—

dB

DC - 5

11.6

12.04

12.4

5 - 15

11.6

12.11

12.7

15 - 18

11.7

12.23

12.8

VSWR

DC - 5

—

1.11

1.38

:1

5 - 15

—

1.11

1.90

15 - 18

—

1.22

1.90

DC - 18

—

—

1.1

W

1. Tested on Mini-Circuits test board TB-YAT-12A+ using coplanar wave guide (CPW) input and output traces (see suggested PCB layout on page 4 of this data sheet)

2. RF Power at 25°C case temperature: 1.1 Watt. Derate linearly to 0.8 W at 85°C.

12.0

12.1

12.2

12.3

12.4

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-12A+

ATTENUATION

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

FREQUENCY (GHz)

YAT-12A+

VSWR

Typical Performance Data at 25°C

Frequency

(GHz)

Attenuation

(dB)

VSWR

(:1)

0.01

12.03

1.17

1.0

12.08

1.14

2.0

12.08

1.12

4.0

12.07

1.06

5.0

12.09

1.03

8.0

12.15

1.11

10.0

12.18

1.10

12.0

12.20

1.13

15.0

12.28

1.23

16.0

12.31

1.24

18.0

12.26

1.17

YAT-12A+

TB-YAT-12A+

Characterization Test Circuit

Fig 1. Block diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization, Test board TB-YAT-12A+

Conditions: Attenuation, VSWR: Pin=-10 dBm