SMA RF Terminator Male 50 Ohm

50 Ohm SMA Male Termination Load (Dummy Load) - DC to 6 GHz

Description
Protect your delicate radio frequency test equipment with this high-precision 50 Ohm SMA Male Termination (Dummy Load). Designed to absorb RF power and provide an ideal impedance match, this terminator is essential for safeguarding the sensitive input ports of spectrum analysers like the RF Explorer, as well as protecting RF signal generators, power amplifiers, and receivers from accidental damage.

Why Use an SMA Port Terminator?
Exposing an open, unterminated RF port to strong ambient electromagnetic fields, static charges, or high-radiation environments can permanently degrade or destroy sensitive internal mixer diodes and front-end LNAs (Low Noise Amplifiers).

• Port & Front-End Protection: When transporting or storing your spectrum analyser (e.g., passing through airport X-ray scanners or working near high-power broadcast towers), removing the antenna and fitting a 50 Ohm dummy load prevents high energy spikes from entering the port.
• Signal Generator Protection: Operating an RF signal generator or transmitter without a load connected causes RF energy to bounce back (high VSWR reflection), which can overheat and burn out the output stage. Fitting this termination load absorbs up to 1 Watt of continuous RF power safely.
• Bench Testing & Calibration: Provides a clean 50 Ohm reference load for precise baseline measurements, noise floor testing, and calibration routines.

50 Ohm SMA Termination shown attached (RF Explorer sold separately).

Features:

• Wideband Performance: Excellent VSWR characteristics operating seamlessly from DC right up to 6 GHz.
• Essential RF Protection: Prevents ESD (electrostatic discharge) and RF overload on unprotected inputs.
• Compact & Durable: Precision-machined connector with gold-plated contacts for reliable, low-loss connections.
• Universal Compatibility: Works with RF Explorer instruments, handheld spectrum analysers, SDRs (Software Defined Radios), vector network analysers (VNAs), and 50 Ohm RF signal generators.

Specifications:

• Connector Type: SMA Male (plug with centre pin)
• Frequency Range: DC - 6.0 GHz
• Impedance (Nominal): 50 Ohms
• Power Rating: 1 Watt continuous (CW)
• Overall Length: 8.9 mm (approx.)
• Weight: 3 grams (approx.)