Keysight 8496A Manual Attenuator
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Keysight 8496A manual step attenuator with dc to 4 GHz range, 110 dB attenuation in 10-dB steps, and 0.01 dB typical repeatability.
Product details
| Model | 8496A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Oscilloscope Accessories |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 8496A is a dc to 4 GHz manual step attenuator that provides exceptional repeatability and reliability for RF testing applications. It offers attenuation control in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB with precision gold-plated leaf springs that ensure long service life (over 5 million switching cycles) and very high repeatability (typically 0.01 dB).
Key Features
- Frequency range: dc to 4 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
- Repeatability: 0.01 dB typical, 0.03 dB maximum per section
- Lifespan: over 5 million switching cycles per section
- Maximum RF input power: 1 W average, 100 W peak
- Available RF connectors: Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
- NIST traceable calibration available (Option UK6)
Applications
- Signal level control in RF measurement systems
- Receiver testing and tuning
- Variable attenuation for component characterization
Specifications
| High Frequency (range) | 1GHz <= 10GHz |
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