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40GHz Attenuator
PSPL5510K Datasheet
The PSPL5510K Attenuators address a need that has been
totally ignored by other microwave component manufacturers
who specify their products in the frequency domain, but
ignore the time domain responses. For time domain
measurements, it is important to also know the transient
response of attenuators used in a test set-up. These 2.92
mm attenuators have 5 ps risetimes and are recommended
for measuring pulses with risetimes of 15 ps or slower. They
are ideal for use with PSPL's Model 4015C, 15 ps pulse
generator. For frequency domain measurements, the useful frequency range is DC to 40 GHz.
The 2.92 mm connector is compatible with SMA and 3.5 mm connectors.
Key performance specifications
■ 2.92mm, DC to 40 GHz
■ 5 ps Riset ime
Specifications
Parameter
Value
Values available
3, 6, 10, and 20 dB
Frequency range
DC to 40 GHz
Connectors
2.92mm
Rise time (10% to 90%)
(see Typi cal . pl ots )
5 ps typical , wh en tes t ed with 10 ps rise time pulse
Impedance - DC
50 Ω, < ±1 Ω typical, +7.5 Ω, -6.5 Ω maximum
Delay
87 ps
DC Attenuation accuracy
±0.5 dB, max. limits guaranteed
Return loss –DC
VSWR – DC
> 36 dB typ, 23 dB min
< 1.03 t yp, 1.15 max
Attenuation Flatness
(see Typi cal . pl ots )
< ±0.5 dB, f < 18 GHz
< ±1 dB, f < 40 GHz
Return Loss – AC
(see Typi cal . pl ots )
> 20 dB, f < 18 GHz
> 15 dB, f < 40 GHz
Max. Power Input
2 W avg at 20C, derat ed lin ear l y to 1W at 85C, 50 W peak, < 0.1 µs pulse
Temperature Range
-65 C to +125 C operating and storage, 0.001 dB/dB/C temp. coeff.
Warranty
One Year
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Note: All parameters li st ed are ty pi cal unl ess max imum or minimum guaranteed limits are
provided.
Ordering information
Model Description
PSPL5510K 40 GHz Attenuator
Options
■ Opt. 3DB Atten uat ion 3dB
■ Opt. 6DB Atten uat ion 6dB
■ Opt. 10DB Atten uation 10dB
■ Opt. 20DB Attenuation 20dB
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Typical Performance
Insertion Los s, S
21
0.2 dB/div, 6.5 GHz/div
Group Delay, S
21
2 ps/div, 6.5 GHz/div
Return Loss, S
11
5 dB/div, 6.5 GHz/div
PSPL5510K
Opt. 3DB
PSPL5510K
Opt. 6DB
PSPL5510K
Opt. 10DB
PSPL5510K
Opt. 20DB
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