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Fixed Attenuators Medium Power
6.0 - 18.0 GHz, 50 Ohm Impedance
Medium Power Fixed Attenuator
Our MA-505 through MA-550 series of medium power fixed attenuators offer a wide array of attenuation values with power levels of 5 to 50 Watts.

These models are designed to provide light weight along with excellent cooling capabilities.

 DC - 6.0 GHz Models
Model Frequency
Range *
(GHz)
Attenuation
Values
Accuracy † VSWR
(Max)
Input Power
(Watts)
Connector
Male-Female
Std. Config.
RoHS
Compliance
1 - 6 dB 7 - 20 dB 21 - 30 dB 31 - 40 dB DC - 4.0 GHz 4.0 - 6.0 GHz Continuous Peak
MA-505/XN-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.15:1 1.20:1 5 500 N R
MA-505/XS-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.15:1 1.20:1 5 500 SMA R
MA-505/XT-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.15:1 1.20:1 5 500 TNC R
MA-505/XD7-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.25:1 1.45:1 5 500 7/16 DIN R
MA-510/XN-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 10 500 N R
MA-510/XS-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 10 500 SMA R
MA-510/XT-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 10 500 TNC R
MA-510/XD7-6 DC - 6.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.25:1 1.45:1 10 500 7/16 DIN R
MA-520/XN-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 20 500 N R
MA-520/XS-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 20 500 SMA R
MA-520/XT-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 20 500 TNC R
MA-520/XD7-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.25:1 1.45:1 20 500 7/16 DIN R
MA-525/XN-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 25 500 N R
MA-525/XS-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 25 500 SMA R
MA-525/XT-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.20:1 25 500 TNC R
MA-525/XD7-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.30:1 1.30:1 25 500 7/16 DIN R
MA-550/XN-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.25:1 1.25:1 50 500 N R
MA-550/XS-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.25:1 1.25:1 50 500 SMA R
MA-550/XT-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB 1.25:1 1.25:1 50 500 TNC R
MA-550/XD7-6 DC - 6.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.45:1 50 500 7/16 DIN R
To specify the required attenuation value, replace the 'X' in the model with the attenuation value in dB.
   Example: MA-505/6N-6 specifies a 6 dB, MA-505, 6.0 GHz attenuator with type N male/female connectors
                     MA-525/20D7-2 specifies an 20 dB, MA-525, 6.0 GHz attenuator with 7/16 DIN male/female connectors.
* Units with 7/16 DIN connectors can be provided with a frequency range of DC to 7.5 GHz. Consult factory.
† Accuracy specified is at the highest rated frequency.  Accuracy is typically improved at lower operating frequencies.

 DC - 12.4 GHz Models
Model Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Attenuation
Values
Accuracy † VSWR
(Max)
Input Power
(Watts)
Connector
Male-Female
Std. Config.
RoHS
Compliance
1-6 dB 7-20 dB 21-30 dB 31-40 dB DC-6.0 GHz 6.0-12.4GHz Continuous Peak
MA-505/XN-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 5 500 N R
MA-505/XS-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 5 500 SMA R
MA-505/XT-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 5 500 TNC R
MA-510/XN-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 10 500 N R
MA-510/XS-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 10 500 SMA R
MA-510/XT-12.4 DC - 12.4 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 10 500 TNC R
MA-520/XN-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 20 500 N R
MA-520/XS-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 20 500 SMA R
MA-520/XT-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 20 500 TNC R
MA-525/XN-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 25 500 N R
MA-525/XS-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 25 500 SMA R
MA-525/XT-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 25 500 TNC R
MA-550/XN-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 50 500 N R
MA-550/XS-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 50 500 SMA R
MA-550/XT-12.4 DC - 12.4 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 50 500 TNC R
To specify the required attenuation value, replace the 'X' in the model with the attenuation value in dB.
   Example: MA-510/6S-12.4 specifies a 6 dB, MA-510, 12.4GHz attenuator with SMA male/female connectors
                     MA-550/20N-12.4 specifies an 20 dB, MA-550, 12.4 GHz attenuator with type N male/female connectors.
† Accuracy specified is at the highest rated frequency.  Accuracy is typically improved at lower operating frequencies.

 DC - 18.0 GHz Models
Model Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Attenuation
Values
Accuracy † VSWR
(Max)
Input Power
(Watts)
Connector
Male-Female
Std. Config.
RoHS
Compliance
1-6 dB 7-20 dB 21-30 dB 31-40 dB DC-6.0 GHz 6.0-12.4GHz 12.4-18.0 GHz Continuous Peak
MA-505/XN-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 1.35:1 5 500 N R
MA-505/XS-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 1.35:1 5 500 SMA R
MA-505/XT-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.5 dB 1.20:1 1.25:1 1.35:1 5 500 TNC R
MA-510/XN-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 10 500 N R
MA-510/XS-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 10 500 SMA R
MA-510/XT-18.0 DC - 18.0 1 - 10 dB in 1 dB steps
12, 15, 20, 30 & 40 dB
±0.3 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 10 500 TNC R
MA-520/XN-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 20 500 N R
MA-520/XS-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 20 500 SMA R
MA-520/XT-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 20 500 TNC R
MA-525/XN-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 25 500 N R
MA-525/XS-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 25 500 SMA R
MA-525/XT-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.5 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.20:1 1.30:1 1.40:1 25 500 TNC R
MA-550/XN-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.45:1 50 500 N R
MA-550/XS-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.45:1 50 500 SMA R
MA-550/XT-18.0 DC - 18.0 3, 6, 10, 20 30 & 40 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.25 dB 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.45:1 50 500 TNC R
To specify the required attenuation value, replace the 'X' in the model with the attenuation value in dB.
   Example: MA-510/3N-18.0 specifies a 3 dB, MA-510, 18.0 GHz attenuator with type N male/female connectors
                     MA-550/10T-18.0 specifies an 10 dB, MA-550, 18.0 GHz attenuator with TNC male/female connectors.
† Accuracy specified is at the highest rated frequency.  Accuracy is typically improved at lower operating frequencies.

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