Agilent / HP 8496B
Coaxial Step Attenuator
Description
This unit is a DC to 18GHz manual step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability.
The attenuation is provided in 10dB steps from 0 to 110dB.
It's precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01dB).
To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option 890.
Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible.
The 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of 8494/5/6/7 1dB and 10dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1dB steps
Key Points
Repeatability and Life Span:
Repeatability life: 0.03dB maximum.
5 million cycles per section.
Power handling:
Maximum RF input power: 1W (average), 100W (peak).
Features:
Connector type: choice of Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7.
Connect in series with 11716A Attenuator Interconnect Kit, Type-N.
Connect in series with 11716C Attenuator Interconnect Kit, SMA.
Specifications
Frequency range: DC to 18GHz
Attenuation range: 0 to 110dB, 10dB steps
Insertion loss: 0dB: 0.6dB + 0.09dB/GHz
Maximum SWR: 1.5 to 8GHz, 1.6 to 12.4GHz, 1.9 to 18GHz
Repeatability life: 0.03dB maximum, 5 million cycles per section
Maximum RF input power: 1W (average), 100W (peak)
Connector type: choice of Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7