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HMC-C018
v03.0310
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
SERIAL CONTROL ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Attenuators
2
2-1
Typical Applications
The HMC-C018 is ideal for: • Telecom Infrastructure • Military Radio, Radar & ECM • Space Systems • Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
Features
0.5 dB LSB Steps to 31.5 dB CMOS Compatible Serial Data Interface Typical Bit Error: ±0.3 dB Hermetically Sealed Module Field Replaceable SMA Connectors -55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
General Description
The HMC-C018 is a DC to 13 GHz 6-bit GaAs IC Digital Serial Control Attenuator housed in a miniature hermetic module. This wideband attenuator features 3.6 dB typical insertion loss, +38 dBm input IP3, and bit values of 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 dB for a total attenuation of 31.5 dB.