Space Attenuators

SV Microwave has developed a line of Select on Test Space Attenuators that are designed to fine tune the RF power levels of microwave circuits in satellites. This product line features SMP Male-to-Male and Male-to-Female configurations that are rated to work through 40 GHz at a variety of attenuation values.

Features / Benefits & Applications
Technical Specs

Features / Benefits:

1, 3, 6, and 10 dB attenuator values are available off the shelf
½ dB increments from 0- 10 dB can be made to order
Higher vibration and shock level tolerances
SMP interface offers smaller diameter and lightweight option to threaded connectorized attenuators
DC - 40GHz

Applications:

Space payload
LEO, MEO and GEO Satellites

SMP

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	40 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -80 dB DC - 3 GHz ≥ -65 dB 3 - 26.5 GHz
Mating Cycles - SB	1000
Mating Cycles - LD	500
Mating Cycles - FD	100
Insertion Force - SB	3.0 lbs
Insertion Force - LD	5.0 lbs
Insertion Force - FD	7.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force - SB	0.5 lbs
Withdrawal Force - LD	7.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force - FD	9.0 lbs
Axial Misalignment	.010” Max
Radial Misalignment	3° Max
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.