Chip Attenuators
Powerfilm™ Chip Attenuators - Precision Surface-Mount RF Attenuation Solutions
Spectrum Control Powerfilm chip attenuators deliver low VSWR down to 1.1:1 and ultra-flat attenuation as tight as ±0.3 dB. Designed for wireless infrastructure, radar, phased arrays, converters, space, and military electronics, these surface-mount RF attenuators support frequencies up to 40 GHz and temperatures from -55°C to +150°C.
Available on alumina, aluminum nitride, and BeO substrates, Powerfilm chip attenuators offer standard and fractional dB values with power handling up to 2 watts. Design kits support rapid prototyping, while flange attenuators are available for higher-power applications up to 1,000 watts.
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About Spectrum Control's Chip Attenuators
Spectrum Control’s Powerfilm™ chip attenuators deliver high-performance RF and microwave signal attenuation in compact, surface-mount (SMD/SMT) packages. Designed for precision 50 Ω impedance matching, our thin-film and thick-film chip attenuators provide broadband frequency coverage from DC to 18 GHz, exceptional VSWR performance, and reliable operation in aerospace, defense, wireless communication, and test & measurement systems. Each RF chip attenuator offers stable attenuation, low reflection loss, and high power handling, ensuring consistent signal control in demanding environments. Explore our full line of RoHS-compliant, high-reliability, and custom chip attenuators engineered for microwave circuits, amplifiers, phased arrays, and satellite applications.