SMA Male Cryogenic RF Load DC–18 GHz 50 Ω 2 W

P/N: VST-QF-SMA200202-18G

  • For compact cryogenic RF terminations
  • Stable 50 ohm matching in low-temperature signal paths
  • Well suited to dilution refrigerator microwave chains
  • Supports quantum and cryogenic test platforms
  • Non-magnetic option for sensitive environments
Engineering Note
The VST-QF-SMAM0202-18G is an inline SMA male cryogenic RF load designed for compact 50 Ω RF termination in low-temperature RF and microwave paths. With DC–18 GHz frequency coverage, 2 W power handling, and VSWR ≤ 1.25, it provides a stable RF termination solution for cryogenic RF systems, dilution refrigerator signal chains, quantum computing platforms, and other low-temperature microwave measurement setups where reliable impedance matching is required.

Technical Specifications

Part Number VST-QF-SMAM0202-18G
Product Type Cryogenic RF Load
Connector Type SMA Male
Frequency Range DC–18 GHz
VSWR Max 1.25 : 1
Impedance 50 Ω
Power Rating 2 W
Structure Inline SMA male cryogenic RF load
Format Compact RF load structure
Insulator PEI/PTFE
Inside the Connector Beryllium Copper, Gold
Outer of the Connectors Brass, Gold
Body Material Brass, Gold
Length 18.2 ± 0.5 mm
Application Suitable for cryogenic RF applications
Configuration Non-magnetic option available
Temperature Range -4°mK to ~+125℃

Target Applications

Cryogenic RF Systems
Suitable for compact RF termination in low-temperature signal paths where stable 50 Ω matching is required.
Quantum Computing Platforms
Designed for quantum-related microwave chains and cryogenic setups where reliable RF termination and optional non-magnetic configuration are important.
Dilution Refrigerator Signal Chains
Well suited to RF termination in dilution refrigerator signal chains and other low-temperature microwave measurement setups.

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