The SQA-0181-01-SMA-02 from Cinch Connectivity Solutions is a Space Qualified Fixed Attenuator with a frequency range of DC to 18 GHz. This attenuator has an attenuation value of 1 dB and an average power consumption of 2W. It has an attenuation accuracy of ±0.3 dB and a peak power value of 500 W. It has a maximum mass of 14.2 g and has a length of 24.13 mm. The attenuator is built using materials that meet or exceed 1% TML (Total Mass Loss) and 0.1% CVCM (Collected Volatile Condensable Materials) requirements as tested per ASTM E595. It is qualified using qualification testing guided by MIL-DTL-3933 level T with three standard screening levels and features a stainless-steel body material with a passivated body finish. This RoHS-compliant attenuator has been used on several successful missions such as the Emirates Mars mission, Parker solar probe, Europa Clipper, OneWeb, and GPS satellites.
