PE7087-0

Overview

The Pasternack PE7087-0 is a 0 dB fixed attenuator designed for high-frequency applications up to 26 GHz. It features an SMA male-to-SMA female configuration with a passivated stainless steel body. The component operates within a frequency range of 0 Hz to 26 GHz and supports a maximum power handling of 2 Watts at the stated attenuation value. The unit maintains a standard 50 Ohms impedance, ensuring compatibility with standard RF systems.

Feature Summary

• Utilizes high-performance SMA connectors to extend operational performance up to 26 GHz
• Constructed with a passivated stainless steel body for durability
• Provides a fixed 0 dB attenuation value for signal path management

Applications

• General-purpose RF test and measurement instrumentation
• Telecommunications equipment signal routing
• Microwave system interconnects requiring zero-loss bridging

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific connector gender configuration (SMA Male to SMA Female) against schematic requirements before ordering. Confirm that the 2 Watt power rating aligns with the maximum expected signal levels in the target application circuit to prevent component damage during operation.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a rigid, zero-decibel insertion link is required between SMA interfaces. Ensure the operating environment temperature remains within the specified +125 C maximum limit. Consider the physical form factor constraints if space is limited in dense RF assemblies.

Part Context

This part belongs to the PE7087 series of fixed attenuators from Pasternack. The series utilizes SMA connectors to achieve extended frequency capabilities up to 26 GHz. Variants in this series offer different attenuation values, such as 2 dB or 8 dB, while maintaining similar construction standards and impedance characteristics.

Replacement Considerations

Direct parameter-equivalent substitutes include the PE7489-20 from Pasternack, though it offers 2 dB attenuation rather than 0 dB. Other potential replacements may exist within the broader SMA attenuator category, but exact functional equivalence requires matching the 0 dB specification and 26 GHz frequency limit.