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Fixed Attenuator, 0MHz Min, 8000MHz Max
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GAT-3+ by Mini-Circuits is an RF/Microwave Attenuator.
RF/Microwave Attenuators are under the broader part category of RF and Microwave Components.
RF and Microwave Engineering focuses on the design and operation of devices that transmit or receive radio waves. The main distinction between RF and microwave engineering is their wavelength, which influences how energy is transmitted and used in various applications. Read more about RF and Microwave Components on our RF and Microwave part category page.
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DigiKey | 3 DB SMT FIXED ATT, DC 8000 MHZ Min Qty: 1 Lead time: 12 Weeks Container: Cut Tape (CT), Digi-Reel®, Tape & Reel (TR) |
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139-GAT-3
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Mouser Electronics | Attenuators 3 dB SMT Fixed Attenuator, DC - 8000 MHz, 50? RoHS: Compliant | 683 |
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Quest Components | 0 MHZ - 8000 MHZ RF/MICROWAVE FIXED ATTENUATOR | 2324 |
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GAT-3+
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Fixed Attenuator, 0MHz Min, 8000MHz Max
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| Pbfree Code | Yes | |
| Rohs Code | Yes | |
| Part Life Cycle Code | Active | |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant | |
| ECCN Code | EAR99 | |
| Additional Feature | Usable To 10000 Mhz | |
| Attenuation-Nom | 3 Db | |
| Characteristic Impedance | 50 Ω | |
| Construction | Component | |
| Input Power-Max (CW) | 26.99 Dbm | |
| JESD-609 Code | e2 | |
| Mounting Feature | Surface Mount | |
| Number of Terminals | 4 | |
| Operating Frequency-Max | 8000 Mhz | |
| Operating Frequency-Min | ||
| Operating Temperature-Max | 85 °C | |
| Operating Temperature-Min | -45 °C | |
| Package Body Material | Plastic/Epoxy | |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC4(UNSPEC) | |
| RF/Microwave Device Type | Fixed Attenuator | |
| Surface Mount | Yes | |
| Terminal Finish | Tin Silver Over Nickel | |
| VSWR-Max | 1.3 |
A good grounding scheme is crucial for the GAT-3+. It's recommended to use a solid ground plane, and to connect the amplifier's ground pin to the ground plane using a low-inductance path. Additionally, keep the input and output traces as short as possible and use a microstrip or coplanar waveguide topology to minimize radiation and coupling.
The biasing circuit should be designed to provide a stable voltage supply to the amplifier. A voltage regulator such as the LM317 can be used to regulate the voltage. The bias resistors should be chosen to provide a stable current to the amplifier, and the bypass capacitors should be placed close to the amplifier to minimize noise.
The maximum input power that the GAT-3+ can handle is typically around 10 dBm. Exceeding this power level can cause the amplifier to saturate and reduce its gain and linearity.
The input and output impedance of the GAT-3+ are typically 50 ohms. To match the impedance, you can use a pi-network or a T-network of resistors and capacitors to transform the impedance. You can also use a transmission line or a quarter-wave transformer to match the impedance.
The operating temperature range of the GAT-3+ is typically -40°C to +85°C. However, the amplifier's performance may degrade at extreme temperatures, so it's recommended to operate it within a narrower temperature range for optimal performance.