PIN DIODE MODULES
PIN diode attenuators
PIN DIODE ATTENUATORS
Features
PIN diode attenuators are primarily used in applications where control
power level is needed (i.e. in system like AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
These attenuators are current-controlled and can be proposed in a wide
range of frequency from 0.5 to 18 GHz.
They provide a wide dynamic range up to 48 dB with high performances,
and bandwidth greater than octave bandwidth.
Description
The Axxx series Silicon PIN diode attenuators are designed for narrow & broadband application with
high power capability up to 5W CW. TEMEX offers small and hermetic packages for better integration
and custom design.
Additional characteristics and custom design are available on request!
Consult your local Sales Office.
Electrical characteristics @ 25° C
Frequency
range
(GHz)
0.5 - 2
2-4
2-8
2 - 12
2 - 18
4-8
8 - 12
8 - 18
12 - 18
Insertion
loss
(dB) (1)
max.
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.7
2.1
1.2
1.7
2.1
2.1
Attenuation
dynamic range
(dB) (2)
min.
35
40
40
40
40
45
48
48
48
Transition time
10-90 / 90-10
(µs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Model
AHD502
AHD2004
AHD2008
AHD2012
AHD2018
AHD4008
AHD8012
AHD8018
AHD12018
VSWR
max.
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.9
2.1
1.6
1.9
2.1
2.1
Package
Bias requirements:
Direct bias:
Reverse bias:
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
insertion loss:
attenuation:
Insertion loss:
attenuation:
0V
0 to + 100 mA
0V
0 to - 100 mA
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