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Features

• Directional

• DC to 18 GHz Frequency Range

• Attenuation 6±0.85 dB

• Max Power 50 Watts (CW)

• VSWR < 1.45:1

Applications

• Instrumentation

• Precision measurements

• Prototyping and characterization

• Production systems

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Description

Pasternack carries a wide range of fixed attenuators with a broad selection of attenuation levels, frequency ranges, and power

dissipation ranges. RF microwave attenuators (also known as RF pads) lower the amplitude of a signal (attenuate) a known

amount and can be used in a wide variety of applications. These attenuator pads are used when a signal needs to be reduced

to protect measurement equipment or other circuitry, to extend the range of power meters and amplifiers, and to impedance

match circuits by reducing the VSWR seen by adjacent components. RF attenuators can prevent signal overload in amplifiers,

receivers and detectors, adjusting the signal level to a range that is optimal.

Few RF components are as commonly used as fixed coaxial attenuators, and Pasternack carries one of the largest in-stock

varieties and ships them same day. The 6 dB Fixed Attenuator PE7020-6 is rated to 50 Watts and operates from DC to 18 GHz.

The versatile coaxial package uses SMA male to SMA female connectors and is also REACH and RoHS compliant. The Black

Anodized Aluminum Heatsink body allows for efficient heat dissipation under high power usage conditions.

Electrical Specifications

Description

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Units

Frequency Range

DC

18

GHz

Impedance

50

Ohms

Nominal Attenuation

6

dB

Attenuation Accuracy

±0.85

dB

VSWR

1.45:1

Input Power, CW

50

Watts

d

erated linearly to 10W at +125°C

Input Power, Peak

500

Watts

5µs

pulse, 0.05% duty cycle

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Click the following link (or enter part number in “SEARCH” on website) to obtain additional part information including price,

inventory and certifications: 6 dB Fixed Attenuator, SMA Male to SMA Female Directional Black Anodized Aluminum Heat-

sink Body Rated to 50 Watts Up to 18 GHz

PE7020-6

PE7020-6 REV 1.1

6 dB Fixed Attenuator, SMA Male to SMA Female

Directional Black Anodized Aluminum Heatsink

Body Rated to 50 Watts Up to 18 GHz

RF Fixed Attenuators Technical Data Sheet

PE7020-6