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Diamond RF Resistives®

Resistors, Terminations, and Attenuators

The highest power to size ratio resistive products utilizing CVD Diamond, the best thermal conductor available. Diamond by EMC Technology brand, is the best thermal conductor on earth.

Features & Benefits

Combined with a low dielectric constant, it is an excellent RF dielectric material for high-frequency applications in which thermal performance is equally critical. By applying cutting-edge thin film process and extensive millimeter wave design experience, Smiths Interconnect has created a high-performance line of resistive components. The resulting products, our Diamond RF Resistives® resistors, terminations, and attenuators, are significantly reduced in size and unparalleled in average and peak power handling.

  • Frequency Range from DC to 26 GHz
  • Extreme High Power to Size Ratings
  • Small Size and Weight
  • Power Handling up to 150 Watts
  • CVD Diamond Substrates
  • Tuned Versions Available
  • Solderable or Bondable Gold Terminals
  • Integrated Heat Sink; Tab Launch
  • Surface Mount Available;
  • Tape and Reel Packaging Available
  • High Reliability Versions Available

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