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50-18A Series
50-18A Series, 50 Watt RF Attenuators
50-18A Series

50 Watt - 18 GHz, Uni-Directional RF Attenuators


50-18A Series, 50 Watt RF Power Attenuators are a valuable and reliable accessory for reducing power levels, for isolating components under test, for harmonic signal analysis, and as comparison standards. They are world renowned for their high-quality, robust construction and conservative power ratings.

Features
  • Self cooling design, needs no cooling plate.
  • Frequencies up to 18 GHz.
  • Fully shielded against production of extraneous radiation.
  • Attenuator require no AC power.
  • Rugged construction.
  • Broadband operation.
  • Other attenuation values may be available upon request.
  • Models to cover all LTE frequencies.

Model Nomenclature
 

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Power Ratings
 
Product Type
 
Connector Gender
 
Connectors**
 
Attenuation Value
50 Watt
 
18A
 
M/F = Male/Female
F/F = Female/Female
 
N = N-Type
 
03 = 3 dB
06 = 6 dB
10 = 10 dB
20 = 20 dB
30 = 30 dB

 

Example: 50-18A-MFN-03 (50 Watt, 18 GHz, Male/Female N Connector, 03 dB)
**Call or Request Information below for custom connector options not shown

50-18A Series, 50 Watt RF Attenuators
50-18A Series
product specifications:
Item No
50-18A Series
Item Name
50 Watt 18 GHz Uni-Directional RF Attenuators
Power Rating
Power Rating: 50 Watts CW @ 25 C° (Uni-Directional)
- Derated Linearly to 10 Watts @ 125 C°

Peak Power: 500 Watts
Connector
N
Frequency Range and VSWR
DC to 6 GHz @ 1.25:1 max12.4 to 18 GHz @ 1.45:1 max
Coolant Method
Dry, Convection Cooled
Impedance Ω
50 Ohms (nominal)
Operating Position
Any
Temperature
-65 to 125 °C (-85 to 257 °F)
PIM
AC Power
Humidity
Standard Attenuation Values
3, 6, 10, 20, 30, 40 dB
Dimensions - L x W x H
4.75 in x 3.0 in x 3.0 in (120 mmx 77 mm x 77mm)
Weight
1.7 lb (772 g)
Finish
Black Anodized Aluminum