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3-A Series

3 Watt, Bi-Directional RF Attenuators


3-A Series, 3 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 6 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 (W)
 
Product Type
 
Connector Gender
 
Connector*
 
Attenuation Value (dB)
3 Watt
 
A
 
M/F = Male/Female
F/F = Female/Female
 
B = BNC
 
10 = 10 dB
20 = 20 dB
30 = 30 dB

 

Example: 3-A-MFB-10 (3 Watt, A Series, Male/Female BNC Connector, 10 dB)
*Call or Request Information below for custom connector options not shown

product specifications:
Item No
3-A Series
Item Name
3 Watt, Bi-Directional RF Attenuators
Power Rating
3 W
Connector
BNC
Frequency Range and VSWR
1.10:1 from DC to 1 GHz
1.25:1 from 1 to 4 GHz
Coolant Method
Dry, Convection Cooled
Impedance Ω
50 Ohm
Operating Position
Any
Temperature
-40 to 40 °C (-40 to 104 °F)
PIM
-110 dBc min
AC Power
None
Humidity
95% non-condensing
Standard Attenuation Values
3, 6, 10, 20, 30 dB
Dimensions - L x W x H
1.5 in x 0.6 in dia (39 mm x 16 mm dia)
Weight
3.1 oz (88 g)
Finish
Tri-Alloy