For managing inherent gain variations across temperatures in cutting-edge MMIC/Transistor PA Technology, look no further than Smiths Interconnect and its Thermopad® Series of temperature variable attenuators.
As the global leader in temperature variable attenuators spanning DC through Ka Band, Smiths Interconnect offers the groundbreaking Thermopad® line. These patented products effectively offset gain variations induced by temperature changes. Thermopad® Attenuators stand out as completely passive, surface-mountable temperature variable attenuators. They do not generate distortion and they operate without the need for bias or control voltages. As a substitution for a standard chip attenuator, Thermopad® attenuators seamlessly integrate level setting, buffering, and temperature compensation into a single chip design. This consolidation results in a reduced component count, heightened reliability, and lowered costs. Its applications encompass power amplifiers, mixers, MMIC amplifiers, directional couplers, and diode detectors.
Find the exact component you need using the handy Thermopad® Selector Tool.
What are the key features of Thermopad Attenuators?
- Frequency Range from DC to 36 GHz
- Attenuation Values from 1 to 10 dB
- Thermopad® Selector Tool Available
- Negative & Positive Coefficients of Attenuation Available
- Space and Military Qualified
- Impedance 50 Ohms
- Wire Bondable Connections Available
- RoHS Compliant Option Available
What are common markets?
Smiths Interconnect’s Thermopad attenuators are engineered for high reliability operation for a wide range of next-generation commercial space applications, including:
- Power Amplifiers
- Mixers
- MMIC Amplifiers
- Directional Couplers
- Diode Detectors
- Up and down converters
- Transmitters and receivers
- Isolators/circulators
- Instrumentation
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About Paul Timberlake
Paul Timberlake is the Director of Product Management at RFMW and holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in RF and Electronic Engineering. With over 25 years of industry experience, Paul enjoys the fast-paced and exciting challenges of technological advancements in RF.
