Notes
A.
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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.
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Typical Performance Data
Electrical Specications
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C**
Outline Drawing
Outline Dimensions ( )
BW-N12W5+
ATTENUATION
11.7
11.8
11.9
12.0
12.1
12.2
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
ATTENUATION (dB)
inch
mm
BW-N12W5+
50Ω 5W 12dB DC to 18000 MHz
Precision Fixed Attenuator
REV. C
M98898
EA-8722
BW-N12W5+
130916
Coaxial
CASE STYLE: DC736
Connectors Model Price Qty.
N-Female N-Male BW-N12W5+ $54.95 ea. (1-49)
BW-N12W5+
VSWR
1.00
1.05
1.10
1.15
1.20
1.25
1.30
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
1. At 25°C, accuracy includes frequency and power variations. Temperature coefficient for attenuation: .0004dB/dB/°C typ.
2. VSWR from 12.4 to 18 GHz, 1.6:1 typ.
3. Average power at 25°C ambient, derate linearly to 2W at 100°C. Peak Power 125W max. 5µsec. pulse width, 100 Hz PRF.
Features
• DC to 18000 MHz
• precise attenuation
• excellent VSWR, 1.20 typ
• stainless steel N male and female connectors
Applications
• matching
• instrumentation
• test set-ups
FREQ.
RANGE
(MHz)
ATTENUATION1
(dB)
VSWR2
(:1)
MAX.
INPUT
POWER3
ACCURACY
DC-4
GHz
4-8
GHz
8-12.4
GHz
(W)
fL--fUNom. Max. Max. Max.
DC-18000 12 ±0.60 1.20 1.25 1.30 5
Frequency
(MHz)
Attenuation
(dB)
VSWR
(:1)
B
D
E
wt
.61
1.90
.812
15.49 48.26 20.62
49.7
100 12.02 1.01
2000 12.10 1.04
4000 12.07 1.05
6000 12.17 1.12
8000 12.07 1.07
10000 12.07 1.16
12000 12.00 1.09
14000 11.96 1.15
16000 11.91 1.23
18000 11.92 1.14
Electrical Schematic
FEMALEMALE R1
R2
R3
**With mated connectors. Unmated, 85°C max.
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
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