2W/18dB RF Fixed Attenuator, SMA Male to SMA Female
Passivated Stainless Steel Body Up to 6 GHz
RF Fixed Attenuators Technical Data Sheet
Features
• SMA connector interface
• DC to 6 GHz Frequency Range
• Attenuation 18±0.5 dB
• Max Power 2 Watt (CW)
• VSWR < 1.3:1
LCAT1000-18
Applications
• Instrumentation
• RF test systems
• Prototyping and characterization
.
• Production systems
• Precision measurements
Description
L-com carries a wide range of fixed attenuators with a broad selection of attenuation levels and frequency ranges. RF fixed
attenuators lower the amplitude of a signal (attenuate) by specific amount and can be used in a wide variety of applications.
These attenuators are used when signal levels need 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
optimal power range.
Few RF components are as commonly used as fixed coaxial attenuators, and L-com carries one of the largest in-stock variet-
ies and ships them same day. The 18 dB Fixed Attenuator LCAT1000-18 is rated to 2 Watts and operates from DC to 6 GHz.
The versatile coaxial package uses SMA male to SMA female connectors and is also RoHS compliant.
Electrical Specifications
Description
Frequency Range
Impedance
Nominal Attenuation
Attenuation Accuracy
VSWR
Input Power, Peak
5µs pulse @ 0.01% duty cycle
Input Power, CW
10% @ 125°C FROM 25°C
.
2
Watts
Minimum
DC
Typical
50
18
0.5
Maximum
6
Units
GHz
Ohms
dB
dB
1.3:1
200
Watts
Mechanical Specifications
Size
Length
Width/Diameter
.
1.03 in [26.16 mm]
0.312 in [7.92 mm]
0.01155 lbs [5.24 g]
Passivated Stainless Steel
Weight
Body Material and Plating
Configuration
Design
Fixed
L-com, Inc. • 50 High St., West Mill, 3rd Floor, Suite #30 North Andover, MA 01845
© 2019 L-com, Inc All Right Reserved
Phone:
1-800-343-1455 •
sales@L-com.com
LCAT1000-18 REV 1.0
2W/18dB RF Fixed Attenuator, SMA Male to SMA Female
Passivated Stainless Steel Body Up to 6 GHz
RF Fixed Attenuators Technical Data Sheet
Connectors
Description
Type
Contact Material and Plating
Outer Conductor Material and Plating
Coupling Nut Material and Plating
Hex Size
Body Material and Plating
.
Passivated Stainless Steel
5/16 inch
Passivated Stainless Steel
Passivated Stainless Steel
LCAT1000-18
Connector 1
SMA Male
Beryllium Copper, Gold
Connector 2
SMA Female
Beryllium Copper, Gold
Passivated Stainless Steel
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating Range
-65 to +125 deg C
Compliance Certifications
Plotted and Other Data
Our portfolio includes coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, adapters and custom products as well as lightning and surge
protectors, NEMA rated enclosures, and an RF product line which includes antennas, amplifiers, passive, and active
components.
L-com, Inc. • 50 High St., West Mill, 3rd Floor, Suite #30 North Andover, MA 01845
© 2019 L-com, Inc All Right Reserved
Phone:
1-800-343-1455 •
sales@L-com.com
LCAT1000-18 REV 1.0
REVISIONS
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2W/18dB RF Fixed Attenuator, SMA Male to SMA Female
Passivated Stainless Steel Body Up to 6 GHz
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