Programmable Attenuators Models 8320 & 8321 Programmable Attenuator Units

Local, Ethernet, USB & RS-232 Control

up to 26.5 GHz

RoHS
Control Software Included
Aeroflex / Weinschels Labview based Attenuator Control Center Software (ACCS) can be used in conjunction with the operation of the this series of programmable attenuator units and allows the user to setup, control and perform test and measurements over standard communication interfaces such as RS-232, USB, Ethernet or optional IEEE-488.

Model 8320

Features
o Provides a flexible, easy to program, low cost solution for your bench test/calibration setups and subsystem applications. o Front panel local control and display make it ideal for lab and manual test environments. o Relative vs. Nominal attenuation step function. o Multi-Channel attenuation paths (up to 2 channels for 8320 & up to 12 channels for 8321) o Relative vs. Nominal attenuation step function. o Various Configurations, up to 26.5 GHz: - dc to 3, 6, 18 & 26.5 GHz - Attenuation ranges up to 127 dB - Solid-State (GaAs FET &PIN) - New MMICswitched digital attenuators - Relay Switched o Accuracy & Repeatability. o Designed to incorporate Aeroflex / Weinschels line of digitally controlled programmable attenuators. o Supplied with standard communication interfaces: - Ethernet (10/100 BaseT) - USB 2.0 - RS-232 (Serial) - GPIB/IEEE-488 (HS-488 ready) optional

Description
Aeroflex / Weinschels Model 8320 and 8321 Series Programmable Attenuator Units represent a new streamlined approach in programmable attenuation for bench test and subsystem applications. Standard 8320 and 8321 Series designs house and control various Aeroflex / Weinschel Programmable Attenuator Models (3200-XE, 3400, 150T, and 4200 Series) via front panel controls, ethernet, USB and Serial communications interfaces. A GPIB (IEEE-488) interface is also available as an option. The 8320 series are single or dual channel configurations housed in half rack enclosures. The 8321 series are multichannel configurations housed in 19 inch enclosures and can be configured for up to 12 attenuation channels. Both series can be configured for front or rear and through (front to rear) is only available for 8321 Series. Aeroflex / Weinschel also provides custom subsystems where a variety of test configurations can be incorporated within a single unit. Contact us with your specialized needs.
CHAN_1 AT1 CHAN_1

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Applications
Applications for the 8320 and 8321 Series range from providing control of a single Programmable Attenuator in a bench test/lab environment, to complex system applications where the 8320/8321 Series are employed inconjuction with many devices to create custom subsystems to reduce overall design cost. Multiple programmable attenuators can be used in conjuction with other coaxial devices such as switches, power combiners, directional couplers, and filters to create various multi-channel test configurations.
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Simplified 12 Channel Block Diagram

For additional information on the Model 8320 & 8321, visit our website @ www.aeroflex.com/AW8320&8321
5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected]
Revision Date: 5/18/2013

BACK PANEL

o Rack Configurable: Rack ears are supplied with Model 8321 Series units only.

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AT5

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Specifications
SPECIFICATION
Input Power Requirements Environmental ac

DESCRIPTION
100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 180 Watts 0 to +50C -67 to +167 F (-55 to +75C) 96% (non-condensing) 40,000' (12,192M)

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Connector: Signals: Baud Rates: Data Bits: Handshaking: Parity: Connector:

RS-232 Bus Serial I/O

(1)

9-pin male D TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, GND 9600 to 230400 8 None, RTS/CTS None Mini B Standard RJ45

USB 2.0 Ethernet IEEE-488 Bus (GPIBoption)

10/100 Base T Connector: Connector: Protocols:

24-pin per IEEE-488.1 per IEEE-488.2

RF Characteristics(3)

Refer to Configuration Matrix (pg 3)

1. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft. 2. GPIB/IEEE-488model allows user-selectable addresses, (Not included on standard models, must be ordered as an option). 3. Refer to Individual data sheet for detailed specifications on internal programmables.

Model Number Configuration Matrix

8320 - XX - XX - X X G
Basic Model Number Attenuator Number of Designator Channels (see page 3) (01 to 02)**

GPIB(IEEE-488) Option Blank = Not Installed G = Installed * Not available for option DXX (152T Series)

Connector Type S = SMAFemale N = NFemale* Connector Location** F = Front R = Rear

** 1 Channel only for option C7 & D5

Example: 8320-M3-02-TS

8321 - XX - XX - X X G
Basic Model Number Attenuator Number of Designator Channels (see page 3) (01 to 12)**

GPIB(IEEE-488) Option Blank = Not Installed G = Installed

Example: 8321-B6-09-TS-G

Connector Type * Not available for option DXX (152T Series) S = SMAFemale ** Up to 6 Channels for option F & R (Front or Rear) N = NFemale* Up to 10 Channels for option C & D (150T Connector & 152T Series) Location** Up to 5 Channels for option C7 & D5 F = Front R = Rear T = Front - Rear

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Electro-mechanical Frequency Attenuator Range Designation 1 2 3 4 DC-3 GHz A 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 DC-6 GHz B 4 5 6 1 2 3 DC-18 GHz C 4 5 6 7 1 2 DC-26.5 GHz D 3 4 5 Solid State 1 0.8 to 2.5/3 GHz J 2 3 1 0.01 to 2.5 GHz K 2 1 0.01 to 2.5 GHz L 2 3 1 0.2 to 6 GHz M 2 3

Attenuator Model 3205-1E 3205-2E 3205-3E 3201-1E 3206-1E 3200-1E 3200-2E 3209-1E 3404-15 3404-55 3404-70 3406-55 3408-55.75 3408-103 150T-70 150T-15 150T-75 150T-110 150T-31 150T-62 150T-15 &150T-110 152AT-70 152T-15 152T-75 152T-90 152T-90 & 152T-15 4226-63 4228-63.75 4228-103 4238-63.75 4238-103 4246-63 4248-63.75 4248-103 4205-31.5 4205-63.5 4205-95.5

Range (dB) 70 55 1.5 31 63 127 63.75 64.5 15 55 70 55 55.75 103 70 15 75 110 31 62 125 70 15 75 90 105 63 63.75 103 63.75 103 63 63.75 103 31.5 63.5 95.5

Step Size (dB) 10 5 0.1 1 1 1 0.25 0.1 1 5 10 1 0.25 1 10 1 5 10 1 2 1 10 1 5 10 1 1 0.25 1 0.25 1 1 0.25 1 0.5 0.5 0.5

Insertion Loss (maximum) 3.75 dB 3.75 dB 3.75 dB 4.00 dB 4.25 dB 5.25 dB 5.25 dB 6.00 dB 3.50 dB 3.50 dB 3.50 dB 4.50 dB 6.00 dB 6.00 dB 3.25 dB 3.50 dB 3.50 dB 3.50 dB 3.75 dB 3.75 dB 5.25 dB 4.75 dB 5.00 dB 5.00 dB 5.00 dB 6.50 dB 4.75 dB 6.00 dB 6.00 dB 10.00 dB 10.00 dB 11.00 dB 14.00 dB 14.00 dB 4.00 dB 6.00 dB 8.50 dB

VSWR RoHs (maximum) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.75 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.75 1.75 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.8 1.8 2.0

RoHs compliance dependent on attenuator installed. Some attenuators are NOT compliant.

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Physical Dimensions
Model 8320, Half Rack Unit, 1 or 2 channels:

Connector Type N SMA

DIM A 14.7 (0.60) 5.21 (0.21)

Model 8321, Standard 19 in Rack Unit up to 12 channels:

POWER SWITCH 28.70 [1.13] TYP FRONT AND REAR 31.75 [1.250] TYPICAL FRONT AND REAR 465.12 [18.312] 482.60 [19.00] 11X 31.75 = 349.25 [1.250] [13.75] TYPICAL FRONT AND REAR POWER INPUT 115/230 VAC 0.5A 50/60Hz CONNECTOR, 9 PIN D MALE, RS232 CONNECTOR, USB, MINI B 2 8X CONNECTOR, TYPE N FEMALE 425.20 [16.74] CONNECTOR, ETHERNET RJ45
GPIB
CHAN 1 B CHAN 1 A CHAN 2 A CHAN 3 A CHAN 4 A CHAN 5 A CHAN 6 A CHAN 7 A CHAN 8 A CHAN 9 A CHAN 10 A CHAN 11 A CHAN 12 A

SERIAL

ACT

USB

LINK

CHAN 6 B

CHAN 5 B

LAN

CHAN 4 B

CHAN 3 B

CHAN 2 B

2 8X CONNECTOR, TYPE N FEMALE

2 4X HOLE PLUG

CONNECTOR, PER IEEE 488.2 PROTOCOL

2 4X HOLE PLUG

Aeroflex / Weinschel

CAGE CODE 93459

MADE IN USA

19.3 [.76] TYP FRONT AND REAR

.25 X .40 LONG SLOT, 4X [6.35] [10.16] 88.14 [3.47]

1.27 [.05]

Connector Type N SMA

MODEL: SERNO:

CHAN 12 B

CHAN 11 B

8321 SERIES

DIM A 14.7 (0.60) 5.21 (0.21)

NOTE: 1. 2. 3. All dimensions are given in mm (inches). Connectors and hole plugs are installed as required and determined by number of channel in unit. 2 channel shown for Model 8320 and 8 channel unit shown for 8321. Connector location (Front/Rear) may vary depending on Model ordered.

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