SERIES PCA, PCAA ATTENUATORS, CHIP Low Power - DC-18 GHz FEATURES * Laser Trimmed * Temperature Stable GENERAL INFORMATION The PCA and PCAA Series consists of a laser trimmed distributed thin film element on an alumina ceramic substrate with solderable terminals. Two sizes are available. The PCA size operates to 12.4 GHz and the PCAA size operates to 18.0 GHz. Both sizes are available with leads and wrap around conductors for ease of installation. The PCAF and PCAAF options are designed for "flip-chip" application in lower frequency circuits. PCA & PCAA SERIES DATA * Substrate: 96% Alumina * Solderable Terminals: Electroplated Silver over Nickel * Resistive Element: Proprietary Thin Film * Wrap around Ground Terminal available, "W" option * Wrap around-all terminals--"F" option * Standard values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 20 dB * Non-std. values available as special order GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The attenuators listed are available in 1 dB increments from 1 through 20 dB. When ordering, to specify the correct part number for the desired attenuation value, select any of the series listed and add the attenuation value desired to the basic series designation. Basic Option(s) Series L W F EXAMPLES: Option(s) T H G 0.0001 dB/dB/C POWER DERATING (x) (x) Attenuation Stability % OF RATED POWER PCA or PCAA 50 Ohms -55C to +150C AVERAGE POWER DERATING CURVE Options (Note 4) L = Lead/Tab (Gold Plated BeCu) W = Wrap around ground only F = Wrap around all terminals (flip-chip) T = Tinned terminals (any terminal type) SN62 H = Tinned terminals ( any terminal type) SN96 G = Gold plated terminals EXAMPLE: Impedance Operating Temperature 100 75 50 25 0 85 25 150C NOTES dB Value 1. Performance of other dB values vary dependent on attenuation. Contact factory for specifications for fractional dB values. 2. Performance is based on device mounted in matched 50 ohm line. 3. Rated power 1.5 watts input PCA, 100 mw PCAA. PCAW-T3 PCAAF-G3 4. Tinnning with SN96 "Lead Free" high temperature solder will maintain RoHS compliance. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Increments (dB) Note 1 DC - 4 GHz PCA, PCAA Series Attenuation Accuracy (dB) Note 2 4 - 8 GHz 8 - 12.4 GHz 12.4 - 18 GHz PCA, PCAA PCA, PCAA PCAA Series Series Series Only DC - 4 GHz PCA, PCAA Series VSWR (Typical) Note 2 4 - 8 GHz 8 - 12.4 GHz 12.4 - 18 GHz PCA, PCAA PCA, PCAA PCAA Series Series Series Only 1-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.25 1.35 1.50 4-6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.25 1.35 1.50 1.50 7 - 10 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.35 1.50 1.50 11 - 15 0.75 +0.5 -3.0 +0.5 -4.0 -- 1.25 1.35 1.50 -- 16 - 20 1.0 +0.5 -4.0 -- -- 1.25 1.35 -- -- KEY: Inches [Millimeters] .XX .03 .XXX .010 [.X 0.8 .XX 0.25] 1.50 SERIES PCA, PCAA ATTENUATORS, CHIP Low Power - DC-18 GHz PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS PCAW (WRAP AROUND GROUND TERMINAL ONLY) PCA .025[0.64] MIN .025[0.64] MIN .010 [0.25] .060 [1.52] TYP. .125 [3.18] .060[1.52] TYP. .125 [3.18] .150 [3.8] GROUND .150 [3.8] .015[0.38] MIN .010 [0.25] WRAP AROUND GROUND .015[0.38] MIN PCAF (WRAP AROUND ALL TERMINALS) PCAL (LEAD/COVER) .150 [3.8] .250 [6.4] MIN .040 [1.02] MAX MAXIMUM FREQUENCY 4 GHz .010 [0.25] .025 MIN [0.64] .125 [3.18] .060 [1.52] TYP. .125 [3.18] WRAP AROUND TERM TYP (SIDE WRAP OPTIONAL) .150 [3.8] .060.003 [1.520.08] TYP. WRAP AROUND GROUND (SIDE WRAP OPTIONAL) .003.001 [0.080.03] .015 [0.38] MIN PCAAW (WRAP AROUND GROUND TERMINAL ONLY) PCAA .025 [0.64] TYP. .025 [0.64] TYP. .010 [0.25] .020 [0.5] TYP. .060 [1.52] .010 [0.25] .020[0.5] TYP. .060 [1.52] .075 [1.9] .075 [1.9] GROUND .015[0.38] MIN WRAP AROUND GROUND .015 [0.38] MIN PCAAF (WRAP AROUND ALL TERMINALS) PCAAL (LEAD/COVER) .075 .250 [6.4] [1.9] MIN .040 [1.02] MAX .060 [1.52] .025 [0.64] TYP. .010 [0.25] .020 [0.5] TYP. .060 [1.52] .020.003 [0.50.08] TYP. .003.001 [0.080.03] MAXIMUM FREQUENCY 8 GHz WRAP AROUND TERM TYP (SIDE WRAP OPTIONAL) .075 [1.9] WRAP AROUND GROUND (SIDE WRAP OPTIONAL) .015 [0.38] MIN KEY: Inches [Millimeters] .XX .03 .XXX .010 [.X 0.8 .XX 0.25] 300 Dino Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Tel: 888-244-6638 or 734-426-5553 * Fax: 734-426-5557 www.aeroflex.com/inmet * inmetsales@aeroflex.com REV 04/11