Midwest Microwave / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Qualified Parts for Space Attenuators
Midwest Microwave / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Attenuators are specially designed space applications. These attenuators are built using materials that meet or exceed 1% Total Mass Loss (TML) and 0.1% Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM) requirements, as tested per ASTM E595. The devices are qualified using testing guided by MIL-DTL-3933 Level T qualifications. Standard dB values include 1dB, 2dB, 3dB, 6dB, 10dB, and 20dB.
Midwest Microwave / Cinch Connectivity Solutions QPS Attenuators are available with three standard screening options and various screening severity levels. Screening Level A attenuators are recommended for non-flight applications. The attenuators feature thermo-vacuum chamber testing, pre-flight testing, and pre-flight system evaluation. Screening Level B utilizes the absolute minimum testing recommended for space flight applications. This level offers a cost-effective space attenuator option for low-orbit satellites. Screening Level C provides the highest level of screening and is recommended for all space flight applications, including orbits and deep space missions. Level C attenuators utilize screening compatible with MIL-DTL-3933 Level T and offer a lead time as short as 10 weeks.
Features
- Qualification and screening guided by MIL-DTL-3933 Level T
- Built using materials that meet or exceed 1% TML and 0.1% CVCM
- Standard dB values include 1dB, 2dB, 3dB, 6dB, 10dB, and 20dB
- DC to 18GHz frequency range
- Three standard screening levels
- Screening Level A
- Recommended for non-flight applications
- Thermo-vacuum chamber testing
- Pre-flight testing
- Pre-flight system evaluation
- Screening Level B
- Absolute minimum testing recommended for space flight applications
- Cost-effective space attenuator option
- Low orbit satellite
- Screening Level C
- Highest level of screening, recommended for all space flight applications
- Screening compatible with MIL-DTL-3933 Level T
- Ideal for all orbits and deep space missions
- As short as 10 weeks lead time