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Programmable Attenuators &
Attenuator/Switch Controllers
General Information
In this section of the catalog, each Programmable Attenuator is outlined utilizing individual data sheets con-
taining product features, specifications, and outline drawings. These data sheets are preceded by a quick
reference guide to help you select the Programmable Attenuator(s) that fits your needs. The page number for each
Programmable Attenuator data sheet is given in the quick reference guide.
This section includes all available accessories for the Aeroflex / Weinschel programmable attenuators such as our
Model 8210A Attenuator / Switch Controller, product specific driver boards, and our programmable attenuators with
our built-in microprocessor-based drivers. Also Included in this section are Aeroflex / Weinschel's wide variety of
programmable attenuator units which includes the 8310, 8311 and 8312 series. Other subsystem solutions can be
located in the Subsystem and Accessories section (pg 135).
NOTE: EXPRESS Shipment available via www.argosysales.com or 800-542-4457. Check with distributor for
current product stocking quantities.
oWidest Selection of Attenuation Ranges
& Steps Sizes
oExpress shipment available on select
models.
oBuilt-In TTL\CMOS Interface Driver Circuitry
available.
oHigh Quality Construction & Connectors
oSpecial Configurations Available Upon
Request
- Custom Cell/Step Size Configurations
- Higher Frequencies
6 GHz
Designs
Frequency Attenuation Step Insertion Maximum Connector Average Peak
Model Range Range Size Loss, Max. SWR Type Power Power Page
Number (GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (Watts) (Watts) No.
3200T-1 dc-2.0 0-127 1 4.75 1.25-1.35* SMA 1 50 95
3200T-2 0-63.75 0.25 4.75 1.25-1.35*
3201T-1 0-31 1 3.75 1.25
3201T-2 0-120 10 3.75 1.25
3201T-4 0-1.2 0.1 3.30 1.25
3205T-1 0-70 10 3.30 1.25
3205T-2 0-55 5 3.30 1.25
3205T-3 0-1.5 0.1 3.30 1.25
3206T-1 0-63 1 4.00 1.25
3209T-1 0-64.5 0.1 6.70 1.35
3200T-1E dc-3.0 0-127 1 4.90 1.20-1.40* SMA 1 50 95
3200T-2E 0-63.75 0.25 4.90 1.20-1.40*
3201T-1E 0-31 1 3.40 1.20-1.40*
3205T-3E 0-1.5 0.1 3.40 1.20-1.40*
3206T-1E 0-63 1 3.70 1.25-1.35*
3209T-1E 0-64.5 0.1 5.50 1.35-1.45*
3250T-63 dc-1.0 0-63 1 4.75 1.20-1.30* BNC 1 50 98
(75 Ω)
3406T-55 dc-6.0 0-55 1 3.80 130 SMA 1 50 106
3408T-55.75 0-55.75 0.25 5.00
3408T-103 0-103 1
(New)
* VARIES WITH FREQUENCY.
)EXPRESS Shipment available via www.argosysales.com or 800-542-4457.
Check with Distributor for other available models.
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Frequency Attenuation Step Insertion Maximum Connector Average Peak
Model Range Range Size Loss, Max. SWR Type Power Power Page
Number (GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (Watts) (Watts) No.
)3200-1 dc-2.0 0-127 1 4.75 1.25-1.35* SMA 1 50 89
)3200-2 0-63.75 0.25 4.75 1.25-1.35*
)3201-1 0-31 1 3.75 1.25
)3201-2 0-120 10 3.75 1.25
3205-1 0-70 10 3.30 1.25
3205-2 0-55 5 3.30 1.25
3205-3 0-1.5 0.1 3.30 1.25
)3206-1 0-63 1 4.00 1.25
3209-1 0-64.5 0.1 6.70 1.35
)3200-1E dc-3.0 0-127 1 4.90 1.25-1.40* SMA 1 50 89
3200-2E 0-63.75 0.25 4.90 1.25-1.40*
3201-1E 0-31 1 3.40 1.25-1.40*
3205-3E 0-1.5 0.1 3.40 1.25-1.40*
3206-1E 0-63 1 3.70 1.25-1.35*
3209-1E 0-64.5 0.1 5.50 1.35-1.45*
3250-63 dc-1.0 0-63 1 4.75 1.20-1.30* BNC 1 50 98
(75 Ω)
3406-55 dc-6.0 0-55 1 3.80 130 SMA 1 50 102
3408-55.75 0-55.75 0.25 5.00
3408-103 0-103 1
Relay Switched Programmable Attenuators, Basic Models . . . DC-6 GHz
Relay Switched Programmable Attenuators, with built-in Microprocessor-Base Driver . . .
DC-3 GHz (For use with Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Controller)
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Programmable Attenuators
Frequency Attenuation Step Insertion Maximum Connector Average Peak
Model Range Range Size Loss, Max. SWR Type Power Power Page
Number (GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (Watts) (Watts) No.
150T-11 dc-18.0 0-11 1 2.2 1.50-1.90* 3.5mm 1 100 108
150T-15 0-15 1 2.2 1.50-1.90*
150T-31 0-31 1 2.6 1.50-1.90*
150T-62 0-62 2 2.6 1.50-1.90*
150T-70 0-70 10 2.6 1.35-1.70*
150T-75 0-75 5 2.2 1.50-1.90*
150T-110 0-110 10 2.2 1.50-1.90*
151T-11 dc-4.0 0-11 1 0.9 1.50 3.5mm 1 100 108
151T-15 0-15 1 0.9 1.50
151T-31 0-31 1 0.9 1.50
151T-62 0-62 2 1.1 1.50
151T-70 0-70 10 0.7 1.35
151T-75 0-75 5 0.9 1.50
151T-110 0-110 10 0.9 1.50
152T-55 dc-26.5 0-55 5 2.98 1.40-1.90* 3.5mm 1 100 108
152T-70 0-70 10 2.98 1.40-1.90*
152AT-70 0-70 10 2.98 1.40-1.90*
152T-75 0-75 5 2.98 1.40-1.90*
152T-90 0-90 10 2.98 1.40-1.90*
Relay Switched Programmable Attenuators, Basic Models . . . dc - 26.5 GHz
Frequency Attenuation Step Insertion Maximum Connector Average Peak
Model Range Range Size Loss, Max. SWR Type Power Power Page
Number (GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (Watts) (Watts) No.
150-11 dc-18.0 0-11 1 2.2 1.50-1.90* 3.5mm 1 100 112
150-15 0-15 1 2.2 1.50-1.90*
150-31 0-31 1 2.6 1.50-1.90*
150-70 0-70 10 2.6 1.35-1.70*
150-75 0-75 5 2.2 1.50-1.90*
150-110 0-110 10 2.2 1.50-1.90*
151-11 dc-4.0 0-11 1 0.9 1.50 3.5mm 1 100 112
152-90 dc-26.5 0-90 10 2.98 1.40-1.80* 3.5mm 1 100 112
153-70 dc-40.0 0-70 10 3.00 1.30-2.10* 2.92mm 1 100
153-110 0-110 10 4.00
(New)
* VARIES WITH FREQUENCY.
Relay Switched Programmable Attenuators, with built-in Microprocessor-Based Driver . . .
dc - 26.5 GHz (For use with Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A Controller)
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Frequency Attenuation Step Insertion Maximum Average
Model Range Range Size Loss, Max. SWR Power Connector Page
Number (GHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) Type No.
4216-63 0.8-2.3 0-63 1 3.40 150 +28 dBm SMA 117
4218-63.75 0-63.75 0.25 4.90 150
4218-127 0-127 1 4.90 150
4226-63 0.8-3.0 0-63 1 3.75 1.50 +28 dBm SMA 119
4228-63.75 0.8-2.5 0-63.75 0.25 4.50 1.50
4228-103 0.8-3.0 0-103 1 5.50 1.50
4238-63.75 0-63.75 0.25 9.00 1.60 +30 dBm SMA 121
4238-103 103 1 9.00
4246-63 10 MHz-2.5 0-63 1 10.00 2.00 +36 dBm SMA 123
4248-63.75 0-63.75 0.25 13.00
4248-103 103/1 13.00
SOLID-STATE PROGRAMMABLES . . . to 3 GHz
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Programmable Attenuators
Programmable Attenuator Units for Rack
or Bench Use:
(Pages 125-128)
Aeroflex / Weinschel's 8310 &
8311 Series Programmable
Attenuator Units represent
Aeroflex / Weinschel's newest
concept in programmable
attenuation for bench test and
subsystem applications.
Standard 8310 Series designs house and control various
Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models
(3200T, 150T, and 4200 Series via front panel controls or
standard communications interfaces including GPIB (IEEE-
488) and RS-232/RS-422/RS485. The standard units
combine the features of the Aeroflex / Weinschel 8210A
Device Controller with a front panel user interface to form a
flexible, easy to use solution.
Most 8310 Series are single channel configurations where
RF signal is routed through either the front or rear mounted
Ports A & B but can be configured for up to four channels of
attenuation, RF switching, or other functions and other fea-
tures such as:
oMulti-Channel attenuation paths (up to 4 input/
outputs).
oRelative vs. Nominal attenuation step function.
oWide choice of Frequency & Attenuation Ranges.
- dc to 1, 2, 3, 18 & 26.5 GHz
- up to 127 dB
- Solid-State (GaAs FET & PIN)
- Relay Switched
- 50 & 75 ΩConfigurations
oHigh Accuracy & Repeatability.
oEasily mounted into racks or cabinets designed per
EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
Programmable/Switch Controllers:
(pg 132-134)
The Model 8210A Attenuator / Switch Controller provides a
flexible, low cost solution for the control and operation of
electromechanical switches and programmable step attenu-
ators using standard communication interfaces. The 8210A
represents a new concept in device control applications for
bench test and subsystem designs.
oDesigned to interface with Aeroflex / Weinschel’s line
of programmable attenuators (3200T & 150T) and
other electromechanical devices.
oSimplifies your bench test setups
and subsystem design.
oAvailable in two standard
communication interfaces:
- Model 8210A-1:GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready)
- Model 8210A-2:RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Each model contains similar capabilities and provides
switch-selectable parameters to tailor the interface’s
operation.
100 W Hot-Switchable High Power
Attenuator Unit:
(pages 129-131)
oAvailable in 0-15 dB or
0-31 dB Configurations
oDC to 13 GHz
Operation
oPower Handling up to 100 Watts average
oHigh Accuracy & repeatability
oIEEE-488 & Standard Serial Interfaces
oRelative vs. Nominal attenuation step function.
oBus Controlled Programmable Attenuator Units
ATTENUATOR UNITS & CONTROLLERS. . . dc to 26.5 GHz, 100 Watts
