SAAM-0518-060-SMA FAIRVIEW | Alldatasheet

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Technical content

Features

  • Analog Controlled 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator
  • 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range
  • Insertion Loss 5.2 dB Max
  • VSWR 2.2:1 Max
  • Input Power 20 dBm CW Max Operating
  • Input Power 30 dBm CW Max Survival
  • SMA Female Replacable Connectors

Applications

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Test & Measurement
  • Military & Space
  • Radar
  • Military Communications Systems

Description

SAAM-0518-060-SMA is an Broadband Analog Controlled 60 dB Pin Diode Attenuator/Modulator operating from 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz with a rise and fall time of 3 us maximum, a VSWR of 2.2:1 maximum, and an over temperature range of -55 Deg C to + 95 Deg C. The Input/Output RF Connectors are Field Replaceable SMA Female. The control is an analog voltage that is applied to a CTL pin. Electrical Specifications (Values at +25°C, sea level) Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units Frequency Range 0.5 18 GHz Attenuation Range 0 60 dB 0.5 to 12 3.5 4.5 dB 12 to 18 5.2 dB VSWR 2:1 2.2:1 RF Input Power 20 dBm Power Rating (0.3 GHz or BE- LOW) 10 dBm Survival Power Rating +30 dBm Survival Power Rating (0.3 GHz or BE- LOW) 27 dBm 0 dB 30 dB ±0 2.5 dB 30 dB 40 dB ±3 3.5 dB 40 dB 50 dB ±4 4.5 dB 50 dB 60 dB ±5 5.5 dB Accuracy of Attenuation 0 dB to 10 dB 1 dB 10 dB to 20 dB 1.5 dB 20 dB to 40 dB 2 dB 40 dB to 60 dB 2.5 dB Switching Time 1.8 3 us Switching Speed 3 us Analog Control 10 dB/Volt

The Right Parts, Right Away +1 (866) 839-4711 | sales@fairviewmicrowave.com | fairviewmicrowave.com © 2025 Infinite Electronics, Inc. Fairview Microwave is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control SAAM-0518-060-SMA Electrical Specifications (Values at +25°C, sea level) Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units Control Voltage 6 Volts DC Power Supply to 12 VDC 210 250 mA to -12 VDC 30 50 mA Attenuation Range 0 60 dB Mechanical Specifications Size Length 2 in [50.8 mm] Width 1.8 in [45.72 mm] Height 0.5 in [12.7 mm] Weight 0.1281 lbs [58.11 g] Input Connector SMA Female Output Connector SMA Female Power and Control Solder Pin Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Range -55 to +95 deg C Storage Range -65 to +125 deg C Humidity MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 103B COND. B Shock MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B COND. B Vibration MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 204D COND. B Altitude MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 105C COND. B Temperature Cycle MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 107D COND. A Salt Spray MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 105C COND. B Compliance Certifications (see product page for current document) Plotted and Other Data Notes:

  • Values at +25 °C, sea level ESD Sensitive Material, Transport material in Approved ESD bags. Handle only in approved ESD Workstation.

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The Right Parts, Right Away +1 (866) 839-4711 | sales@fairviewmicrowave.com | fairviewmicrowave.com © 2025 Infinite Electronics, Inc. Fairview Microwave is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control SAAM-0518-060-SMA Insertion Loss and Return Loss

The Right Parts, Right Away +1 (866) 839-4711 | sales@fairviewmicrowave.com | fairviewmicrowave.com © 2025 Infinite Electronics, Inc. Fairview Microwave is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control SAAM-0518-060-SMA Delay 0 to 60 dB Delay 60 to 0 dB Channel 1 (Yellow): RF output Channel 2 (Green): TTL Input from Signal Generator

The Right Parts, Right Away +1 (866) 839-4711 | sales@fairviewmicrowave.com | fairviewmicrowave.com © 2025 Infinite Electronics, Inc. Fairview Microwave is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control SAAM-0518-060-SMA Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control from Fairview Microwave is in-stock and available to ship same-day. All of our RF/microwave products are available off-the-shelf from our ISO 9001:2008 certified facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview Microwave is RF on-demand. For additional information on this product, please click the following link: Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control SAAM-0518-060-SMA URL: https://www.fairviewmicrowave.com/60db-voltage-variable-attenuator-pin-diode-18-ghz-saam-0518-060-sma-p. aspx The information contained within this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge and representative of the part described herein. It may be necessary to make modifications to the part and/or the documentation of the part in order to impliment improvements. Fairview Microwave reserves the right to make such changes as required. Unless otherwise stated, all specifications are nominal. Fairview Microwave does not make any representation or warranty regarding the suitability of the part described herein for any particular purpose, and Fairview Microwave does not assume liability arising out of the use of any part or document.

+1 (866) 839-4711 | sales@fairviewmicrowave.com | fairviewmicrowave.com © 2025 Infinite Electronics, Inc. Fairview Microwave is a registered trademark of Infinite Electronics, Inc. SAAM-0518-060-SMA CAD Drawing Voltage Variable PIN Diode Attenuator from 0 to 60 dB 500 MHz to 18 GHz Rated to 0.1 dBm and SMA Solder Pin Control