The Narda 3202-30 is a coaxial fixed attenuator delivering 30 dB of signal attenuation across DC to 18 GHz. Engineered for RF and microwave applications requiring precise, stable signal level reduction, this SMA-connectorized component integrates into test systems, integration labs, and production environments where performance consistency is critical.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Impedance
• Operating Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Attenuation: 30 dB
• Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
Power Ratings
• Maximum Average Power: 2 W
• Maximum Peak Power: 1 kW
Signal Fidelity
• VSWR (DC to 12.4 GHz): 1.30:1 typical
• VSWR (12.4 to 18 GHz): 1.40:1 typical
• Nominal Deviation (DC to 12.4 GHz): ±0.5 dB
• Nominal Deviation (12.4 to 18 GHz): ±0.6 dB
• Temperature Coefficient: 0.0006 dB/dB/°C
• Power Coefficient: 0.0005 dB/dB/W
Connectors
• Type: SMA male to SMA female
• Material: Passivated stainless steel
– Key Features
• Flat attenuation response across 18 GHz bandwidth ensures predictable signal conditioning
• Low VSWR maintains impedance match throughout the operating range
• Tight attenuation tolerance (±0.5 to ±0.6 dB) minimizes measurement uncertainty
• Temperature and power coefficients support stable operation under varying thermal and RF load conditions
• High peak power handling (1 kW) accommodates pulsed and transient RF signals
– Typical Applications
• RF test and measurement signal path conditioning
• Telecommunications system integration
• Aerospace and defense signal processing
• Microwave laboratory setups requiring broadband attenuation
– Compatibility & Integration
Meets environmental and performance requirements of MIL-A-3933. SMA connectors enable direct integration into standard 50 Ω systems.
