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.
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Frequency
(MHz)
Attenuation
(dB)
VSWR
(:1)
Typical Performance Data
Electrical Specications
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature -45°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
Outline Drawing
Outline Dimensions ( )
VAT-3+
ATTENUATION
2.5
2.7
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
ATTENUATION (dB)
inch
mm
50Ω 1W 3dB DC to 6000 MHz
SMA Fixed Attenuator
REV. G
M129173
VAT-3+
LC/TD/CP/AM
130923
Coaxial
B D E wt
.410 1.43 .312 grams
10.41 36.32 7.92 10.0
VAT-3+
VSWR
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
* Attenuation varies by 0.3 dB max. over temperature.
** Flatness= variation over band divided by 2.
Features
• wideband coverage, DC to 6000 MHz
• 1 watt rating
• rugged unibody construction
• off-the-shelf availability
• very low cost
Applications
• impedance matching
• signal level adjustment
FREQ.
RANGE
(MHz)
ATTENUATION *
(dB)
Flatness **
VSWR
(:1)
MAX.
INPUT
POWER
DC-3 GHz 3-5 GHz 5-6 GHz DC-6 GHz DC-3 GHz 3-5 GHz 5-6 GHz (W)
fL--fUNom. Typ. Ty p. Typ. Ty p . Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Ty p.
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
CASE STYLE: FF704
Connectors Model Price Qty.
SMA VAT-3+ $13.95 ea. (1-9)
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
VAT-3+
Electrical Schematic
FEMALEMALE R1
R2
R3
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
.312 Across Flats
in some models
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
