Hittite Microwave Corporation, a specialist supplier of MMIC-based solutions for communication and military markets, has announced the release of three new passive wideband fixed value attenuators that operate in the DC to 25 GHz frequency band.

These innovative fixed attenuator devices are an ideal choice for use in a wide range of applications including microwave radio, military, fiber optics, scientific instruments and general engineering prototypes.

The HMC656LP2E, HMC657LP2E, and HMC658LP2E are wideband fixed value SMT 50 Ohm matched attenuators which offer relative attenuation levels of 10, 15 and 20 dB respectively. Housed in compact 2 x 2 mm plastic SMT packages, these wideband fixed attenuators can handle up to +25 dBm of RF input power, while maintaining excellent attenuation accuracy and VSWR performance versus frequency over the DC to 25 GHz frequency range.

The HMC656LP2E, HMC657LP2E, and HMC658LP2E passive attenuators are compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing techniques, specified for operation over the -40 to +85ºC temperature range, and may be purchased individually by their respective part number.

Product and evaluation boards for all SMT packaged products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company’s e-commerce site or via direct purchase order.

Released data sheets are available online at http://www.hittite.com.