Attenuators mate in a tenth of the time

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Feb 6, 2004

Radiall's attenuator range now has a novel QMA (Quick lock Formula) snap-on mating connector system, claimed to be 10 times quicker than usual screw-on SMA models.

Radiall's attenuator range now has a novel QMA (Quick lock Formula) snap-on mating connector system, claimed to be 10 times quicker than usual screw-on SMA models.

Designed as an alternative to SMA connectors for many RF applications, particularly in new generation telecommunication systems such as GSM, PCS, WCDMA and UMTS, they facilitate fast, secured and easy mating with minimum space requirements.

No torque wrench is required as QMA connectors feature a positive snap-on locking system with an audible "click" which not only ensures a secure link but also eliminates the risk of loose or overtorqued connections.

The new QMA attenuator range is available for DC to 3GHz with 1W attenuation available from 0 to 20dB with a 1dB step.

Other frequencies, power and attenuation values are available on request.

Radiall manufactures a wide range of attenuators and terminations, from low to high power, from the SMA standard to TNC, N, 7/16, SMP up to QMA products, featuring Radiall's unique BBR over silver plating (BBR is a nonmagnetic material which provides a superior nontarnishing surface with low intermodulation).