AT-259SMB MA-COM [M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.], AT-259SMB Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: AT-259SMB
• Description: Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
• Manufacturer: MA-COM [M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.]

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Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
AT-259
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
VSWR vs. Frequency
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
4
3
2
1
0
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
1.5
1.5
0
12
5
2.0
2.0
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
Attenuation vs. Frequency
Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
devices.
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15
10
20
15
10
5
0
5
0
-3.0
0.0
-2.5
0.5
Control Voltage (V)
-2.0
Frequency (GHz)
-1.5
1.0
-1.0
1.5
-0.5
5
10
15
2.0
0.0
Rev. V5