Coaxial

SMA Fixed Attenuator VAT-3+

50Ω 1W 3dB DC to 6000 MHz
Maximum Ratings Features CASE STYLE: FF704
Operating Temperature -45°C to 100°C • wideband coverage, DC to 6000 MHz
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C • 1 watt rating Connectors Model
• rugged unibody construction SMA VAT-3+
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
• off-the-shelf availability
+RoHS Compliant
• very low cost The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Applications
• impedance matching
• signal level adjustment

Outline Drawing

Electrical Specifications
FREQ. ATTENUATION * VSWR MAX.
RANGE (dB) (:1) INPUT
(MHz) Flatness ** POWER
(W)
DC-3 GHz 3-5 GHz 5-6 GHz DC-6 GHz DC-3 GHz 3-5 GHz 5-6 GHz
.312 Across Flats fL--fU Nom. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Typ.
in some models
DC-6000 3±0.3 0.20 0.15 0.15 0.45 1.05 1.20 1.15 1.40 1.40 1.0
* Attenuation varies by 0.3 dB max. over temperature.
** Flatness= variation over band divided by 2.

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )

B D E wt Typical Performance Data

.410 1.43 .312 grams Frequency Attenuation VSWR
10.41 36.32 7.92 10.0 (MHz) (dB) (:1)

0.03 3.02 1.00

50.00 3.00 1.00
100.00 3.00 1.01
500.00 3.05 1.03
1000.00 3.10 1.05

2000.00 3.19 1.05
3000.00 3.31 1.03
4000.00 3.43 1.10
5000.00 3.58 1.24
6000.00 3.81 1.39

Electrical Schematic
VAT-3+ VAT-3+
R2 ATTENUATION VSWR
3.9 1.5

MALE R1 R3 FEMALE 3.7

1.4
ATTENUATION (dB)

3.5
3.3 1.3
VSWR

3.1 1.2
2.9
1.1
2.7
2.5 1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled REV. H
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Typical Performance Data

FREQUENCY ATTENUATION RETURN LOSS

(MHz) (dB) (dB)

0.03 3.02 56.17

50.00 3.00 52.32
100.00 3.00 46.96
500.00 3.05 36.37
1000.00 3.10 32.48
2000.00 3.19 31.52
3000.00 3.31 35.67
4000.00 3.43 26.35
5000.00 3.58 19.50
6000.00 3.81 15.77

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Typical Performance Curves

Attenuation
2.9

3.0

3.1

3.2
Attenuation (dB)

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

Frequency (MHz)

Return Loss
10

15

20

25
Return Loss (dB)

30

35

40

45

50

55

60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

Frequency (MHz)

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 Case Style FF
FF704
FF886
Outline Dimensions FF887
FF888
FF969
FF1118
FF1145

CASE #. A B C D E WT GRAMS
.410 1.43
FF704 10.0
(10.41) (36.32)
.62 1.90
FF886 22.0
(15.75) (48.26)
.62 2.24
FF887 26.0
(15.75) (56.90)
-- .410 -- 1.18 .312
FF888 7.0
-- (10.41) -- (29.97) (7.92)
.555 1.75
FF969 20.0
(14.10) (44.45)
.410 2.67
FF1118 17.0
(10.41) (67.82)
.410 1.91
FF1145 11.8
(10.41) (48.51)
Dimensions are in inches (mm). Tolerances: 2Pl. ± .03; 3Pl. ± .015
Notes:
1. Case material: Stainless steel.
2. Case finish: Passivation for FF888, gold plate on all remaining case style.
3. Round Flange may have .312 Across Flats in some models.

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 Environmental Specifications ENV28T6
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All Mini-Circuits products are manufactured under exacting quality assurance and control standards, and are capable of meeting published specifications after being subjected to
any or all of the following physical and environmental test.

Specification Test/Inspection Condition Reference/Spec

Operating Temperature -45° to 100° C Individual Model Data Sheet

Ambient Environment

Storage Temperature -55° to 100° C Individual Model Data Sheet

Ambient Environment

Barometric Pressure 100,000 Feet MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition D

Humidity 90% RH, 65°C MIL-STD-202, Method 103

Units may require bake-out after humidity to restore full
performance.

Thermal Shock -65° to 125°C, 5 cycles MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B

Vibration (High Frequency) 20g peak, 10-2000 Hz, 12 times in each of three MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
perpendicular directions (total 36)

Mechanical Shock 100g, 6ms sawtooth, 3 shocks each direction 3 axes (total MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
18)

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