Keysight 8496B Manual Attenuator
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Keysight 8496B is a manual step attenuator covering dc to 18 GHz with 0 to 110 dB attenuation in 10 dB steps and 0.01 dB repeatability.
Product details
| Model | 8496B |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Attenuators |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 8496B is a precision manual step attenuator designed for RF and microwave applications up to 18 GHz. It provides attenuation from 0 to 110 dB in 10 dB steps with exceptional repeatability and reliability. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long operational life with minimal performance degradation.
Key Features
- Frequency range: dc to 18 GHz
- Attenuation range: 0 to 110 dB in 10 dB steps
- Insertion loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
- Maximum SWR: 1.5 (dc to 8 GHz), 1.6 (8 to 12.4 GHz), 1.9 (12.4 to 18 GHz)
- Repeatability: 0.01 dB typical, 0.03 dB max per 5 million cycles
- Maximum RF input power: 1 W average, 100 W peak
- Connector options: Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
- Life span: 5 million cycles per section
Applications
- RF and microwave measurement and testing
- System calibration and signal attenuation
- Cascaded configurations for extended dynamic range
Specifications
| High Frequency (range) | 10GHz <= 20GHz |
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