The Weinschel 23 is a medium power fixed coaxial attenuator engineered for precise signal attenuation from DC to 18.0 GHz. Designed for bi-directional operation, this 50 ohm attenuator delivers reliable performance across test and measurement, telecommunications, and aerospace applications while maintaining signal integrity in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Impedance
• Nominal impedance: 50 ohms
• Frequency range: DC to 18.0 GHz
• Maximum VSWR: 1.15:1 (DC–4 GHz), 1.20:1 (4–8 GHz), 1.25:1 (8–12.4 GHz), 1.35:1 (12.4–18 GHz)
Power Handling
• Average power rating: 10 watts at 25°C ambient, derated linearly to 1 watt at 125°C (horizontal mount)
• Peak power rating: 1 kilowatt (5 µsec pulse width, 0.5% duty cycle)
• Power coefficient: < 0.001 dB/dB/watt
Temperature Performance
• Operating temperature range: −55°C to 125°C
• Temperature coefficient: < 0.0004 dB/dB/°C
Attenuation Accuracy
• 1–2 dB: ±0.50 dB
• 3–6 dB: ±0.30 dB
• 10–20 dB: ±0.50 dB
• 30–40 dB: ±1.00 dB
• 50 dB: ±1.25 dB
• 60 dB: ±1.50 dB
– Key Features
• Bi-directional design permits full power application to either port
• Black finned aluminum body with gold-plated beryllium copper contacts
• Type N connectors (male or female) per MIL-STD-348
• Weight: 110 g maximum
• MIL-DTL-3933 environmental compliance
– Typical Applications
Signal attenuation in RF test systems, telecommunications infrastructure validation, and aerospace measurement environments where frequency coverage to 18.0 GHz and moderate power handling are required.
– Compatibility & Integration
Type N connectors mate non-destructively with MIL-C-39012 connectors. Model designation format: 23-XX-34, where XX denotes attenuation value in dB and 34 specifies connector option.
