A Low PIM 100 Watt SMA male dummy termination load is a specialized RF component designed to terminate unused 50-ohm ports in high-frequency, high-power systems while minimizing passive intermodulation (PIM). This is especially important in test and measurement setups, multi-carrier cellular networks, and precision RF environments where even minor intermodulation can degrade signal quality. 🔧 Key Specifications (based on models from AWT Global and Pasternack): - Power Rating: 100 watts average; some models support peak power up to 2.5 kW (short bursts) - Frequency Range: DC to 3 GHz (some precision models extend to 6 GHz) - Impedance: 50 ohms - VSWR: Typically ≤ 1.20:1 for excellent impedance matching - PIM Performance: As low as ≤ -155 dBc @ 2×43 dBm (ultra-low PIM models) - Connector: SMA male (compact, threaded, and widely used in lab-grade RF systems) - Construction: - Body: Nickel-plated brass or anodized aluminum - Contact: Gold- or silver-plated beryllium copper - Insulator: PTFE - Cooling: Some models include heatsinks or are convection-cooled for thermal stability 🛠️ Applications: - RF test benches and calibration setups - Terminating ports in low-PIM DAS and BTS systems - High-precision lab environments requiring ultra-clean signal paths