ATTENUATOR
TEMPERATURE VARIABLE
DATA SHEET
FEATURES
Temperature Variable
Coaxial
Compact Package
Wideband Performance
Passive Compensation
Rugged Construction
MIL-PRF-3933
PART SERIES: 42TVAXX00NXX
APPLICATIONS
Mobile Networks
Instrumentation
Power Amplifiers
Base Stations
Remote Radio Head
Satellite Communications
Military Radio
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Florida RF Labs is the leading authority in temperature variable attenuators. Thermopad temperature variable attenuators have been a
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highly reliable passive solution for over temperature gain compensation for more than 20 years. All Thermopad products can be
qualified for high-reliability and space applications.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Identifier:
42TVAXX00NXX
Attenuation (dB)
Negative
TCA
Temperature Coefficient of
Attenuation (10
-3
dB/dB/°C)
SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 ELECTRICAL
Nominal Impedance:
Frequency Range:
Power Rating:
VSWR:
Attenuation:
Attenuation Accuracy:
Temperature Coefficient:
Temperature Coefficient Tolerance:
50 ohms
DC – 6 GHz
2 Watts CW
1.20:1 Typical; 1.35:1 Max
1 – 10 dB in one dB increments
±0.5 dB @ 1 GHz
-0.003 through -0.009 dB/dB/°
C
±0.001DB/DB/°
C
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature:
Non-operating Temperature:
-55˚C to +150˚C
-65˚C to +150˚C
3.0 MARKING
Unit Marking:
FRFL, Part Number
Form 423F114
Rev-
Cage Codes: 24602 / 2Y194
Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice
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ATTENUATOR
TEMPERATURE VARIABLE
DATA SHEET
PART SERIES: 42TVAXX00NXX
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4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Sample Inspect Per ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 General Inspection, Level II, AQL=1.0.
Visual and Mechanical Examination for Conformance to Outline Drawing Requirements
Sample Inspection (Destructive Testing).
Select three (3) units from lot and measure DCA every 20° over the temperature range of
C
-55° to +125° Calculate using linear regression, the slope of the curve.
C
C;
Calculate TCA using the following formula:
=
@ 25°
Inspection in accordance with 824W170 and 824F036, for commercial grade product.
5.0 PACKAGING
Standard Packaging:
Tube
6.0 MECHANICAL
Body and Nut Material:
Body and Nut Finish:
Center Contact Material:
Center Contact Finish:
Dielectric:
Resistive Element:
SMA Interface:
Torque:
Metric Dimensions:
Passivated Stainless Steel
Passivated Stainless Steel
Beryllium Copper
Gold
PTFE
Thick Film
Female/Male
7.0 – 8.0 lbf.in
Provided for reference only
100%
RATED
50%
POWER
SAFE OPERATING AREA
0%
-55
0
100
125
150
TEMPERATURE IN °C
Form 423F114
Rev-
Cage Codes: 24602 / 2Y194
Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice
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AS 9100, ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified
ATTENUATOR
TEMPERATURE VARIABLE
DATA SHEET
PART SERIES: 42TVAXX00NXX
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7.0 MECHANICAL LAYOUT
Unless Otherwise Specified:
TOLERANCE: X.XX = ± 0.05
X.XXX = ± 0.005
Form 423F114
Rev-
Cage Codes: 24602 / 2Y194
Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice
www.emc-rflabs.com • +1 772-286-9300
AS 9100, ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified