Smiths Interconnect|EMC's MTVA Thermopads® are microwave absorptive attenuators which offer a smaller physical size with increased frequency range. The series operates DC to 18 GHz. The MTVA version of the Thermopad® also offers wire bondable terminals for use with alternative high frequency attachment methods and space applications. This product is available with various metallization styles and plating options including RoHS compliant lead free silver over nickel plating, 60/40 low temperature solder plating or 60/40 solder fused finish for easy reflow processing.
| MTVA Series Temperature Variable Attenuators | ||||
| Package Style | ||||
| Planar | Single Edge Wrap | Triple Edge Wrap | Wire-Bondable | |
| Operating Frequency | DC - 18.0 GHz | DC - 12.4 GHz | DC - 12.4 GHz | DC - 12.4 GHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | |||
| VSWR, Typical | 1.30 | |||
| Power Handling | 100 mW | |||
| Operating Temperature | -55ºC to 150ºC | |||
| Size | 1.52 mm x 1.91 mm | |||
| Footprint Compatibility | TS05 Series | |||
| Substrate | Alumina | |||
| Resistive Material | Thick Film | |||
| Terminal Material | Thick Film | |||
| Terminal Finish (Link to Data Sheet) | Solder Plated | Solder Plated | Solder Plated | Wire-Bondable Gold |
| Silver / Nickel | Silver / Nickel | Silver / Nickel | ||
| Solder Fused | Solder Fused | Solder Fused | ||
