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Attenuators
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POWER TERMINATIONS AND LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-28
SIGNAL SAMPLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-34
COMBINERS/DIVIDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-38
DESIGN TO ORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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0.5-A-MFA Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuator
0.5 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled,
High Frequency - SMA Male/Female
Model Number 0.5-A-MFA Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuator
Power Rating 0.5 Watt Max. @ 25 °C
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Connector SMA (Male and Female)
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 2 GHz at 1.10:1 max, 2 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.15:1 max,
4 GHz to 8 GHz at 1.20:1 max, 8 GHz to 12.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max,
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz at 1.35:1
Operating Temp. -55 °C to +125 °C
Coolant Dry (Convection cooled)
Finish Stainless Steel
Nominal Size 0.860" L x 0.30" Dia., (21.9 mm x 7.7 mm) except 0.985" L (25.1 mm)
for 30 dB model
Weight 0.2 oz. (5.2 g)
Impedance 50 Ohms Nominal
2-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuator
2 Watt, Bi-Directional,
Convection-Cooled - N, BNC,
TNC. SMA Male/Female
Model Number 2-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuator
Finish Silver or Tri-alloy plated, except Nickel plate for BNC
Weight 3.1 oz. (88 g)
Nominal Size (with N-type connectors): 2.2" L x 0.8" Dia., (55.9 mm x 20.4 mm)
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Connector N, BNC, TNC. SMA Male/Female
Power Rating 2 W max. @ 40 °C, 2.4 W max @ 25 °C
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Operating Position Any
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3-A-MFB-XX Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
3 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled BNC, TNC Male/Female
3-A-MFB-K1 Attenuator Kit
BNC Attenuator Kit
Model Number 3-A-MFB-XX Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Coolant Dry (Convection Cooled)
Operating Position Any
Power Rating 3 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size 1.4" L x .50" Dia. (35.56 mm x 12.7 mm)
Finish Silver or Tri-alloy plated
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector BNC, TNC Male/Female
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Model Number 3-A-MFB-K1 Attenuator Kit
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, Kit includes 1 each 3, 6, 10 & 20dB 3-A-MFB Series Attenuators
Frequency Range DC to 4 GHz
Dimensions 6.50"W x 1.69"H x 4.63"D (165.1 mm x 42.93 mm x 117.6 mm)
Weight 8 oz. (227 g)
Case Material Blow-Molded Plastic with Latch and Die-Cut Foam Insert
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5-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuator
5 Watt, Bi-Directional,
Convection-Cooled - N, BNC, TNC
Male/Female
Model Number 5-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuator
Operating Position Any
Power Rating 5 Watts Continuous
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1GHz@1.10:1 Max., 1GHz to 4 GHz @ 1.25:1 Max.
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size (with N-type connectors): 2.2" L x 0.8" Dia., (55.9 mm x 20.4 mm)
Weight 3.1 oz. (88 g)
Finish Silver or Tri-alloy plated
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, TNC (Male or Female)
5-A-FFI-XX Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
5 Watt, Bi-Directional,
with Interseries Connectors
Model Number 5-A-FFI-XX Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Connector Interchangeable. Use 4240 Interseries Connector Adapter Kits.
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Finish Silver or Tri-alloy plated
Nominal Size 1.60" L x 0.79 Dia. (40.64 mm x 20.07 mm)
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Weight 6.2 oz. (177 g)
Coolant Dry (Convection Cooled)
Operating Position Any
Power Rating 5 Watts
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10-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
10 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled SMA, N, BNC, TNC Male/Female
10-A-FFI-XX Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
10 Watt, Convection Cooled - with Interseries
Connector Adapters
Model Number 10-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Weight 6.2 oz. (177 g)
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1GHz, 1 to 4 GHz 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Operating Position Any
Coolant Dry (Convection-cooled)
Power Rating 10 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Connector SMA, N, BNC, TNC (Male or Female)
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Nominal Size (with N-type connectors): 2.2" L x 2.3" Dia., (66.1 mm x 58.5 mm)
Model Number 10-A-FFI-XX Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Connector Interchangeable. Use 4240 Interseries Connector Adapter Kits.
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max, 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Nominal Size 1.600" L x 2.3" Dia.
Weight 6.2 oz. (177 g)
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 1 thru 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Operating Position Any
Coolant Dry (Convection Cooled)
Dimensions 1.60"L x 2.30" Dia. (40.64 mm x 58.42 mm)
Power Rating 10 Watts @ 40 °C (12 Watts @ 25 °C)
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Complete outline drawings are available from our website www.bird-technologies.com
All components within this catalog can be modified to a customer's unique application - Contact Factory 440.248.1200
25-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
25 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled -
N, BNC, TNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Model Number 25-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Coolant Dry (Convection-cooled)
Operating Position Any
Power Rating 25 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size (with N-type connectors): 5.3" L x 2.3" Dia., (134.7 mm x 58.5 mm)
Weight 9 oz. (373.4 g)
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, TNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
50-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuator
50 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled -
N, BNC, TNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Model Number 50-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuator
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Connector N, BNC, TNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Weight 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg)
Nominal Size 5.3" L x 2.3" Dia., (134.7 mm x 58.5 mm)
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Power Rating 50 Watts
Operating Position Any
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75-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
75 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled N, BNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
100-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
100 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Model Number 75-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Operating Position Any
Power Rating 75 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size 7.3" L x 2.3" D (186 x 59mm)
Weight 1.6 lbs. (0.73 kg)
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, SMA, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Model Number 100-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Weight 4.3 lbs. (1.95 kg)
Nominal Size 6.4" H x 2.6" W x 6.8" D (163 x 66 x 173mm)
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Power Rating 100 Watts
Operating Position Vertical
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Complete outline drawings are available from our website www.bird-technologies.com
All components within this catalog can be modified to a customer's unique application - Contact Factory 440.248.1200
100-SA Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
100 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled -
N, BNC, TNC , 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Model Number 100-SA Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Operating Position Fin Vertical
Power Rating 100 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size 7.3" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D (193 x 70 x 70mm)
Weight 2.82 lbs. (1.29 kg)
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, TNC , 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
150-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
150 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled -
N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female
Model Number 150-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg)
Nominal Size 11.9" H x 2.6" W x 6.8" D (302 x 66 x 173mm)
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Power Rating 150 Watts
Operating Position Vertical
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150-SA Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
150 Watt, Bi-Directional, Convection-Cooled N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female
150-WA Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
150 Watt, Uni-Directional, Convection-Cooled
- N, BNC, TNC Male/Female
Model Number 150-SA Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Nominal Size 11.9" H x 2.6" W x 6.8" D (302 x 66 x 173mm)
Operating Position Vertical
Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg)
Power Rating 150 Watts
Attenuator Operation Bi-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Model Number 150-WA Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Attenuator Operation Uni-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Power Rating 150 Watts
Operating Position Vertical
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size 11.9" H x 2.6" W x 6.8" D (302 x 66 x 173mm)
Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg)
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, TNC Male/Female, QC Option
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
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Complete outline drawings are available from our website www.bird-technologies.com
All components within this catalog can be modified to a customer's unique application - Contact Factory 440.248.1200
300-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
300 Watt, Dual Power, Uni-Directional,
Convection-Cooled - N, TNC, BNC, 7/16
Male/Female
Model Number 300-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Connector N, TNC, BNC, 7/16 Male/Female
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Weight 12 lbs. (5.45 kg)
Nominal Size 10.9" H x 5.3" W x 6.8" D (277 x 137 x 173mm)
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Operating Position Vertical
Power Rating 300 Watts
Attenuator Operation Uni-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
300-WA Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
300 Watt, Uni-Directional, Convection-Cooled
- N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
Model Number 300-WA Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Attenuator Operation Uni-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Power Rating 300 Watts
Operating Position Any
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Nominal Size 10.9" H x 5.3" W x 6.8" D (277 x 137 x 173mm)
Weight 12 lbs. (5.45 kg)
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female, QC Option
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
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500-WA Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
500 Watt, Uni-Directional, Convection-Cooled
- N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female
600-A Series Tenuline®
RF Coaxial Attenuators
600 Watt, Uni-Directional, Convection-Cooled
- N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female
Model Number 500-WA Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Weight 7.9 lbs. (3.6 kg)
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 DIN Male/Female, QC Option
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Ambient Temperature -40 °C to +40 °C
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.5 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Power Rating 500 Watts
Operating Position Any, except mounting surface up
Nominal Size 11.25"L x 4.8" H x 5.4" W (285.75 mm x 121.92 mm x 137.16 mm)
Attenuator Operation Uni-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Model Number 600-A Series Tenuline® RF Coaxial Attenuators
Frequency Range and VSWR DC to 1 GHz at 1.10:1 max., 1 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 1.25:1 max.
Connector N, BNC, TNC, 7/16 Male/Female, QC Option
Ambient Temperature Range -40 °C to +40 °C
Finish Black anodized. Silver or Tri-alloy plated connectors
Power Rating 600 Watts
Nominal Size 12.55"L x 9.38" H x 9.57" W (318.77 mm x 238.25 mm x 243.08 mm)
Impedance 50 ohms, nominal
Attenuator Operation Uni-directional, 3, 6, 10, 20 & 30 dB Standard Values
Weight 21.5 lbs. (9.75 kg)
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Complete outline drawings are available from our website www.bird-technologies.com
All components within this catalog can be modified to a customer's unique application - Contact Factory 440.248.1200
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