MIL-DTL-24215/8A
REQUIREMENTS
Dimensions and configuration: See figure 1.
Operating frequency: See table I.
Insertion loss: See table I.
Input and output impedance: 50 ohms.
Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR): See table I.
Attenuation range: See table I.
Attenuation accuracy: See table I.
Rotation angle between steps: 30°.
Input maximum average power (derate linearly to zero watts at 125°C): 0.5 watts @ 25°C.
Operating ambient temperature: -20°C to +125°C.
Final finish: All exposed surfaces and unexposed aluminum surfaces shall be chemically treated per
MIL-C-5541 type 1, grade B, class 2.
Weight: 5 ounces maximum.
Calibrated knob: Rogan Bros. Inc. part number RB-67-1-SK, or equivalent.
Part number: See table I.
TABLE I. Electrical requirements.
Part
Attenuation
Accuracy
Insertion
VSWR
Frequency
number
range (dB)
loss
(max)
range
(max)
±0.1 dB at
M24215/8-001
0 to 10 dB in
0.5 dB
1.15:1
DC to 2 GHz
1 dB steps
at .5 GHz
.5 GHz
±0.3 dB at
1.15:1
at 1 GHz
1 GHz
±0.5 dB at
1.25:1
at 2 GHz
2 GHz
±0.03 dB at
1.0 dB
1.10:1
-002
0 to 1 dB in
DC to 1 GHz
at .5 GHz
0.1 dB steps
.5 GHz
±0.05 dB at
1.20:1
at 1 GHz
1 GHz
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Army - CR
DLA - CC
Navy - EC
Air Force - 11
DLA - CC
Review activities:
(Project 5985-1226-02)
Army - AR, MI
Air Force - 99
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