The DTA-0R5G18G-60-CD-4 from Quantic PMI is a 10-Bit Programmable Pin Diode Attenuator that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB in 0.06 dB steps with an accuracy of ±2.0 dB. This attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 4.8 dB and a switching time of less than 1.0 µs (on time) & 0.5 µs (off time). It can handle an RF input power of 15 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2.0:1.
This attenuator requires a DC supply of +12 to +15 V and consumes less than 150 mA of current. It is available in a slim line housing that measures 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.4 inches and has SMA female connectors.
