MECA offers five models of SMA-Female RF Loads with average power ratings from 5 - 50 watts and available in frequencies from DC – 12.400 GHz. Need RF Loads fast for your next generation equipment deployments? Please view our “Top Selling Terminations” sidebar for our most popular models available to ship from STOCK – even in large quantities.
Specifying Tip:
For best results when selecting a coaxial termination for a given connector style, make sure to consider the amount of power being absorbed and the acceptable level of reflection (VSWR) that can be tolerated over the operating frequency range.
Convenient Electrical Conversions
VSWR
1.05:1
1.10:1
1.15:1
1.20:1
1.25:1
1.30:1
1.35:1
1.40:1
1.50:1
2.00:1
Return Loss (-dB)
32.256
26.444
23.127
20.828
19.085
17.692
16.540
15.563
13.979
9.542
Voltage Reflection Coeff.
0.024
0.048
0.070
0.091
0.111
0.130
0.149
0.167
0.200
0.333
Match Efficiency (%)
99.94
99.97
99.51
99.17
98.77
98.30
97.78
97.22
96.00
88.89
Mismatch Loss (-dB)
0.003
0.010
0.021
0.036
0.054
0.075
0.097
0.122
0.177
0.512
Notes:
1. 50 ohms nominal impedance is standard
2. Operating temperature from -55° C to +85° C
3. Rated power is at 25° C ambient temperature through natural air convection and derates linearly to 0 watts
@ +125° C