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specifications. Specifications are subject to change without notice
Wideband Fixed Attenuators TGL4201-EPU
Key Features and Performance
Fixed 0, 2, 3, 6 and 10dB Attenators
Broadband Response DC to > 40 GHz
Excellent Return Loss > 15 dB
Power Handling > 28 dBm
On-Chip Grounding Vias
3MI Passive Part
Low Price
Small size: 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.1 mm
(0.02 X 0.02 X 0.004 in)
Primary Applications
Point to Point Radio
Fiber Optic
Wideband Military & Space
Test Equipment
Typical Electrical Characteristics
Attenuators Probed in Fixtures
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Frequency (GHz)
A
t
t
e
nu
a
t
i
on (
d
B
)
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
0 dB Attenuator
3 dB Attenuator
2 dB Attenuator
6 dB Attenuator
10 dB Attenuator
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
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TGL4201-EPU
TABLE I
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta = 25
0
C Nominal)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
TYP
UNIT
Attenuation
DC ~ 40 GHz
0dB for 0dB Attenuator
2dB for 2dB Attenuator
3dB for 3dB Attenuator
6dB for 6dB Attenuator
10dB for 10dB Attenuator
dB
IRL
Input Return Loss
DC ~ 40 GHz
15
dB
ORL
Output Return Loss
DC ~ 40 GHz
15
dB
Maximum Power*
2 - 18 GHz
> 28
dBm
* This value is a result of burnout tests conducted on fixtured parts. Tests were performed with
a fixed 50
W input and output impedance, continuous wave input power. Failure criteria was a
change of 0.5 dB attenuation.
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Note: Devices designated as EPU are typically early in their characterization process prior to finalizing all electrical and process
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TGL4201-EPU
Typical Measurement Attenuators
Attenuators Probed in Fixtures
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Frequency (GHz)
R
e
tu
rn
L
o
s
s
(d
B
)
IRL
ORL
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Frequency (GHz)
R
e
tu
rn
L
o
s
s
(d
B
)
IRL
ORL
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Frequency (GHz)
R
e
tu
r
n
L
o
s
s
(d
B
)
IRL
ORL
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Frequency (GHz)
R
e
tu
rn
L
o
s
s
(d
B
)
IRL
ORL
2 dB Attenuator
3 dB Attenuator
10 dB Attenuator
6 dB Attenuator
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TGL4201-EPU
Typical Measurement Attenuators
No Bond Wire, Probed from 45 MHz to 110GHz
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency (GHz)
A
tte
nua
ton (dB
)
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency (GHz)
I
n
p
u
t R
e
tu
r
n
L
o
s
s
(d
B
)
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency (GHz)
O
u
tp
ut
R
e
tur
n
Lo
s
s
(d
B
)
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
2dB
3dB
6dB
10dB
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TGL4201-EPU
Mechanical Drawing
GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should
be observed during handling, assembly and test.
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