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New Low Cost Fixed Attenuators

BroadWave Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new line of low cost fixed attenuators. These 1 Watt units are available in SMA (model 351-300-XXX), N (model 352-300-XXX), TNC (model 353-300-XXX) and BNC (model 354-300-XXX) connectors. Male to female configurations are standard, other configurations are available upon request. Attenuation values are 1-40 dB in 1 dB increments for all connector types listed. Delivery for up to 100 pieces is from stock to 1 week ARO. Please contact the factory for the complete specifications, outline drawings and prices.

80 dB Fixed Attenuator

BroadWave Technologies has developed a new line of fixed attenuators. Model 352-276-080 is a 50 Ohm, 80 dB fixed attenuator with N connectors. This 1 Watt average unit operates from DC to 3000 MHz offers nominal attenuation accuracy of 1.75 dB and maximum VSWR is 1.40:1. This series of fixed attenuators is available in 40-80 dB values in 1 dB increments. Other impedances and connector types are also available.

10 Watt 2 Way Power Dividers

BroadWave Technologies has developed a new line of 10 Watt power dividers for antenna sharing and test applications. Models 151-218-002 and 152-218-002 are 2 way, 10 Watt average power dividers with SMA female and N female connectors respectively. These 50 Ohm units operate from 800 to 3000 MHz and offer typical isolation of 25 dB. Maximum VSWR is 1.40:1 while insertion loss above the theoretical split is 0.75 dB maximum. Other configurations and connector types are also available.

100 Watt Conduction Cooled Terminations

BroadWave Technologies has developed a small, light weight 100 Watt termination. Model 551-199-100 is a space saving 50 Ohm, DC-3 GHz load with an SMA male connector. Conduction cooled terminations mount to a customer provided heat sink, exhibit 1.25:1 maximum VSWR with an operating temperature range of -40C to +70C. These low cost units are appropriate for commercial and military applications. Delivery is stock to one week for up to 500 pieces. Other connector types and average power terminations and fixed attenuators are also available.

2:1 Mismatch

Model 552-266-021 is a 50 Ohm, 2:1 VSWR mismatch with an N male connector (other impedance values, mismatch values and connector types are available).  This mismatch reflects 12 % of the incoming signal (-12% reflection coefficient). BroadWave mismatches provide a quick method for checking the performance of an RF or Microwave system and are ideal for test applications. This device operates DC-1000 MHz. The average power is 2 Watts with an operating temperature range of -55C to +75C.

7/16 DIN Terminations

Model 555-142-100 is a 50 Ohm, 100 Watt termination with a 7/16 DIN male connector (other impedance values, power ratings and connector types are available).These units offer low inter-modulation distortion and VSWR for improved system performance. BroadWave high power terminations are ideal for Antenna, Base Station, Broadcast, Laboratory, Satcom and Wireless applications. These devices operate DC-3 GHz in a -40C to +70C temperature range. The heat sink is a 3X3 inch finned square 6.10 inches long. Smaller conduction cooled units are also available up to 500 Watts average power.

30 Watt Termination

Model 559-247-030 is a 50 Ohm termination with a QN female bulkhead connector (other impedance values and connector types are available). QN connectors mate quickly without tools. This termination was developed for a base station application and offers low intermodulation distortion. BroadWave terminations are ideal for commercial, aerospace/military, and test applications. This device is optimized for DC-2500 MHz frequencies and the maximum VSWR is 1.15:1 (1.10:1 nominal). The average power is 30 Watts with an operating temperature range of -40C to +70C.

DC Blocking Impedance Matching Pads

Eliminate impedance discontinuity (mismatches) and block DC current without introducing reflection to the circuit. Model 851-879-FMB is a 50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching pad with a built in DC Block. This 1 Watt device operates at 30-3000 MHz with SMA female / F male connectors. The VSWR is 1.30:1 and nominal insertion loss is 5.7 dB. Custom units are available in a variety of impedance and connector types operating up to 3 GHz. BroadWave Technologies impedance matching pads preserve signal integrity by matching virtually any transmission line.

SMA / FAKRA SMB Adapter

BroadWave Technologies has developed a new SMA female to FAKRA SMB male adapter that easily mates to FAKRA SMB female connectors. Model 412-491-315 flawlessly interconnects within the embedded plastic housing of standard FAKRA connectors. This unit operates DC-4 GHz, has VSWR < 1.2:1 and insertion loss is 0.5 dB maximum (0.3 dB nominal). These units are ideal for automotive test applications particularly satellite radio, GPS and vehicular internet access.

Impedance Matching Pads

Eliminate impedance discontinuity (mismatches) without introducing reflection to the circuit. Model 851-879-FM2 is a 50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching pad. This 1 Watt unit offers nominal insertion loss of 5.7 dB and VSWR of 1.40:1 with SMA female / F male connectors. Custom units are available in a variety of impedance and connector types from DC to 3 GHz. BroadWave Technologies impedance matching pads preserve signal integrity by matching virtually any transmission line.

10 Watt Power Divider / Combiner

5 Watt Power Divider / Combiner

BroadWave Technologies has a new series of 5 Watt average (at the common port) power divider / combiners for telecommunication infrastructure and test system applications. Model series 152-085-XXX* are 50 Ohm units available in 2, 3 and 4-Way configurations. Frequency range is 800-2700 MHz for 2 and 4-Way and 800-2000 MHz for 3-Way. RF connectors are N female and delivery is from stock.

* Insert desired configuration (example 1 by 3 configuration = 003)

5 Watt Fixed Attenuator

Model series 352-009-XXX* are 50 Ohm fixed attenuators that offer attenuation values from 1 to 30 dB covering the DC-6 GHz frequency range and 5 Watts average power rating. The robust package measures 2.46" X 0.63" for 1 to 20 dB values and 2.86" X 0.63" for 21 to 30 dB values. The connector configuration is N male / N female. This series is an economical solution and most dB values are available from stock.

* Insert desired attenuation value (example 3 dB = 352-009-003)

Programmable Attenuator with External TTL Board

Model 651-026-063 is an electro-mechanical programmable attenuator with an external TTL board. This economical attenuation solution provides low insertion loss and TTL control. BroadWave model 651-026-063 is a 50 Ohm unit with a frequency range of DC-1000 MHZ, dynamic range of 63 dB in 1 dB steps and SMA female RF connectors.

Custom Test Systems

These application specific test systems are developed from user description without a nonrecurring engineering charge and are available in bands from DC-18 GHz. Available packaging are 19" rack or bench mount and includes detailing of connector placement, port labeling and private labeling. Control options include GPIB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet or local control options such as 10 digit keypad with text display, toggle switches, rotary switches or touch screen pad with display. Systems may include virtually any electronic component.

Weather Resistant Power Divider

This rugged power divider solution is ideal for hostile field environments and is designed to resist detrimental effects of weather. BroadWave model 152-014-002-W is a 50 Ohm, 5 Watt unit with a frequency range of 800-2200 MHz, 20 dB minimum isolation, +/- 0.3 dB amplitude tracking and N female RF connectors. Other configurations are available and delivery is from stock.