The Weinschel WA200255-1 is a fixed coaxial RF attenuator engineered for precise signal level control from DC to 18 GHz. Designed for test and measurement, telecommunications, and aerospace applications, it delivers stable attenuation with minimal frequency and temperature dependence across demanding operational environments.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Nominal Impedance: 50 ohms
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Maximum VSWR: 1.15 (DC–4.0 GHz), 1.20 (4.0–12.4 GHz), 1.25 (12.4–18.0 GHz)
• Power Coefficient: < 0.005 dB/dB/W
• Temperature Coefficient: < 0.0004 dB/dB/°C
• Directionality: Bidirectional
Power Handling
• Average Power: 5 W at +25°C ambient, de-rated linearly to 0.5 W at +125°C
• Peak Power: 1 kW (5 µsec pulse width, 0.25% duty cycle)
Environmental & Mechanical
• Operating Temperature: −55°C to +125°C
• Construction: Passivated stainless steel body with gold-plated beryllium copper or stainless steel contacts
• Connectors: Type N male/female (stainless steel) per MIL-STD-348B
• Length: ~57.2 mm (attenuation ≤30 dB) or ~67.4 mm (31–60 dB)
• Diameter: ~16.0 mm
• Weight: ~0.07 kg (≤30 dB) or ~0.10 kg (31–60 dB)
• RoHS Compliant
• Complies with MIL-DTL-3933 environmental specifications
– Key Features
• Bidirectional signal path for flexible test configurations
• Low temperature and power coefficient stability
• Stainless steel construction rated for −55°C to +125°C operation
• MIL-PRF-39012 connector compatibility
• Calibration data available (insertion loss and VSWR across frequency range)
– Typical Applications
• Signal conditioning in RF test environments
• Telecom signal level verification
• Aerospace and defense measurement systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Mates with Type N connectors per MIL-STD-348B and MIL-PRF-39012 specifications.
